Thunder Bay’s Tourist “Pagoda” can rightfully claim its place in history as Canada’s oldest continuously operating tourist bureau. This Chinese-like structure dates back to 1909. Amongst its modern neighbours and overlooking Thunder Bay’s marina, the Pagoda has continued to greet visitors for more than a century. Additional information on the Pagoda can be found in the lessons section on the manual.
Climb aboard and adventure into the past on the Alexander Henry Museum Ship. This ice-breaking, buoy tending lighthouse supply ship that was built right here in Thunder Bay! Touch history and be guided on one of our interactive tours. The Alexander Henry can be found on Thunder Bay's waterfront at Pool Six at Prince Arthur's Landing
Located in a historic building, which once served as a Police Station and Court House, the Thunder Bay Museum offers visitors six galleries of local, regional and national heritage. Galleries include the first settlers, fur trade era, silver mining, shipping, and Thunder Bay through the centuries on the main floor, a rotating display on the 2nd floor, as well as military and music on the 3rd floor.
The Thunder Bay Art Gallery is the largest public gallery between Sault Ste. Marie and Winnipeg. The Gallery's Permanent Collection includes over 1600 works, the vast majority of which are traditional Woodland art, making it one of the most significant collections of Indigenous art in Canada. The Gallery presents more than 20 exhibitions by regional, national, and international artists every year.
The Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame and Museum was established to preserve and honour our region's rich and proud sports heritage.
Explore Northwest Ontario's rich aviation history including bush flying and WWII airplanes produced at Canada Car with an impressive collection of photos, memorabilia and personal stories preserved for those interested in either remembering or learning about adventurous times at the Northwestern Ontario Aviation Heritage Centre.
One of Thunder Bay’s 3 bowling lanes. It is home to both 5 & 10 pin lanes, as well as a lounge
A tropical vacation in the winter months and equally as pleasing in the summer, the Centennial Botanical Conservatory is fascinating place to visit. See exotic flowers, trees, shrubs and other plants from around the world in a year-round tropical setting.
The Centennial Botanical Conservatory is currently closed for renovations. Click here to learn more about the renewal of the Conservatory.
Amethyst Gift Centre is a retail store and lapidary workshop which features Thunder Bay amethyst mined from Amethyst Mine Panorama.
The Canadian Lakehead Exhibition is home to Thunder Bay’s Annual CLE fair. The fair will be celebrating 130 years in 2021, and offers a wide variety of family friendly activities include midway rides, a petting zoo, children’s area, live entertainment, games, and much more. The CLE grounds is also home to the annual Home and Garden Show in the spring, Thunder Bay Gymnastics Association, Thunder Bay Country Market, Boulder Bear Climbing Centre, and Silver City Movie Theatre.