Amethyst Mine Panorama, North America’s largest amethyst deposit, is an active, working quarry. Walking tour of mine, interesting informative talk on history and geology of the mine and the mineralogy of amethyst. Experience the joy and excitement of mining your own amethyst. They offer both guided and self-guided tours, as well as an onsite gift shop. They are located 60 kilometres east of Thunder Bay on Hwy 11/17 on East Loon Rd. Travel 8 kilometres to Bass Lake Rd.
Vanderwees is a locally owner greenhouse who offers quite a variety of activities for the entire family. During the summer months, they offer an outdoor funland which includes midway rides, train ride, animals, bouncy features and more. During the winter they have an indoor funland that has go-carts, sand area, and more. They also hold many events including pictures with Santa, and an Easter Egg hunt. They offer visitors a relaxing shopping environment including a gift shop including fudge, and the tulip café.
Watch how Gouda cheese is made and experience the wonderful taste of Gouda. This creamy Dutch cheese has long been a favourite of cheese lovers around the world, Thunder Oak Cheese Farm has been making it in Thunder Bay since 1995 with fresh milk from their own Holstein cows with no preservatives or added colouring.
Peer deep into the universe with equipment designed to see objects more than a million times fainter than the human eye can see. Experience the mysterious pf the Universe from one of the clearest and darkest skies in North America, through one of the largest publically accessible telescopes. A truly unique experience! Access is via appointment; booking; or during public open houses.
Home to about 100 dairy cows, Slate River Dairy is a fully licensed dairy farm. Producing locally pasteurized, Natural Dairy products. Their products can be found throughout Thunder Bay at many local grocery stores as well as the Thunder Bay Country Market.
Known as Niagara of the North, Kakabeka Falls drops 40 metres over rock cliffs and some of the oldest fossils in the world. Check out the view from platforms and trails along the gorge or trace voyageur routes around the falls in this history-rich park. Features walking and nature trails in summer and groomed cross-country ski trails in winter.
Enjoy family friendly activities throughout the year including Easter Egg Festival in the spring, Pumpkin Fest in the fall, and Sleigh Rides in the winter.
Stargazers will thrill at viewing the Universe courtesy of real-time and recorded images of fascinating celestial activity, it’s great for astronomy buffs, community groups and students. The David Thompson Astronomical Obserbatory is located at Fort William Historical Park beside the Visitor Centre.
Zoom up close to the lakers and salties, look up at the massive grain elevators, and pass by the famous Alexander Henry Museum Ship. Continue up the Kaministiqua River, under the formidable Jackknife Bridge, around the Ontario Power Generation power station, and back onto the big lake for a hair-raising rocket ride to the historic Thunder Bay Main lighthouse. Superior Rocket is owned and operated by Sail Superior and departs from Pier 3 at Prince Arthurs Landing/Marina Park.
A multi vessel fleet, Sail Superior offers a vast array of tours ranging from 90 minute Harbour Tours to multi-day excursions. With hiking adventures aboard the RHIB Zodiac, Wine and Cheese Tours, Corporate and Special Event Tours aboard the 50 foot Lagoon 500 Catamaran along with a series of instructional tours aboard our Jonmeri Cruiser/Racer 'Frodo' choose the ultimate destination today! Become the captain of your own ship with monohull bareboating options and explore the lake like never before.