Relive that 1972 Lake Superior trip you did sitting while jammed in the back of the family station wagon. This time do it on your own terms, with your best buds, on your favourite steed. Ride Lake Superior is an epic motorcycle journey of roller coaster roadways that curve and twist along the highway that wraps around Lake Superior. Discover the intense thrill of taking your eyes off the road to look over your shoulder to gaze at the world's largest freshwater lake. Beautiful coastline on one side, sheer rock cuts on the other. The touring route was made for the motorcycle enthusiast and steers its way around the Canadian and American coastlines with plenty of must sees, miles of…
Thunder Bay has a rich arts community of painters, sculptors, potters, weavers, glassmakers, quilters, fabric artists and more. Many of these artists and galleries join forces for temporary shows, art auctions or studio and garden tours that occur more often in the summer. Checking websites, local papers and poster boards in coffee shops, shopping malls, libraries, and convenient stores will guide you to many local artistic activities. Thunder Bay Art Gallery The most notable gallery in the city is the Thunder Bay Art Gallery. The TBAG (or teabag as it is referred to by the locals) is a contemporary public gallery with the largest permanent collection of art in the region. The exhibition space is the most accommodating in the…
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My son definitely enjoyed climbing all over the airplanes at the Bushplane Museum. The flight simulator helped reconfirm why I did not pursue a career as a pilot. Fun was had by all. Mr. T. Swanson, Peterborough, ON
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Look Up - Way Up Unlock the secrets of the universe with a visit to Fort William Historical Park in Thunder Bay this spring. The David Thompson Astronomical Observatory, which opened last October, is the latest attraction adding to the entertainment mix at Fort William Historical Park. It giving you one more reason to visit the world's largest fur trade post and one of Canada's top outdoor attractions. State of Art Facility The Observatory is located adjacent to the Visitor Centre and features one of the largest telescopes for public viewing in Canada. The discovery centre is equipped with computers, historic navigation tools, astronomy software programs, state of the art video feed and projection systems for observing images and even a…
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The New Fly Fisher Experiences Non-stop Action for big Pike and Walleye at Pine Portage Lodge
by Bill Spicer
Editor's Notes: Author Bill Spicer of The New Fly Fisher is no stranger to Algoma Country. Read on as Bill describes in his own words the fishing and lodge accommodations he experienced during his fishing trip to Pine Portage Lodge on Kabinakagami (Kaby) Lake. You can learn more about fly fishing in Algoma at www.algomaflyfishing.com Since I was first introduced to fishing, the sport has become almost an obsession with me. I love traveling in Ontario's beautiful Algoma Country and testing different waters. Recently, I had the pleasure of fishing at Pine Portage Lodge on Kaby Lake, which boasts big pike and walleye. This full-service Lodge was founded by the Watson family in 1946 and has remained in the family…
Considering our unspoiled wilderness and industrial history, it’s not surprising that our region continues to attract innovative renewable energy projects. Sault Ste. Marie has gone green. It’s not such a bold claim when one considers the city’s gorgeous waterfront, kilometres of nature paths, and the untouched beauty of the wilds just outside of town. But those who remember the Sault only for its industrial history might be surprised to learn that the steel city is quickly becoming Canada’s renewable energy capital. With Canada’s largest wind farm eight kilometres northwest of the city and a 60 megawatt solar collection array set to go online in 2010, Sault Ste. Marie is positioned to emerge as a leader in the new green economy.…
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Ladies, if you’ve ever dreamed of dirt, grim and sweat then the Dirty Girls Mud Run is the perfect event for you! However if you also enjoy the sheer hilarity of watching a few hundred women get covered in head-to-toe mud, then you should probably be in attendance. In support of the Canadian Cancer Society, Dirty Girls Thunder Bay is proud to put on its first ever 5 km Mud Run on Saturday August the 10th, at This Old Barn in Murillo, Ontario. (Mark this event on your calendar, if plan to visit Thunder Bay in August.) Mud Runs - Popular Fundraising Events What is a Mud Run you may ask? Exactly as it sounds registered participants will be trekking…
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Bay Street and its Finnish connection, continues to be a unique and important part of the developing cultural hub and charm of Thunder Bay. As a National Historical Site, the Finnish Labour Temple, also known local as the Finlandia Club has been around since the early 1900s and is a living monument of activity. It is a prime location for entertainment and comfort food, served at the famous Hoito Restaurant with its entrance at street level. Thunder Bay's Finnish Connection Built in 1910, it's most recent restoration in 2010 has preserved its history, colour and importance in the community, especially for the Finns, one of the largest populations of Finnish people outside of Finland. As a National Historical Site, the temple…
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Algoma Country stretches from the North Channel of Georgian Bay, deep into the northernmost wilds of Ontario. Here you'll find glorious swathes of untamed boreal forest, glittering lakes around every sweep and turn, massive cliffs and mountains and a combination of the best motorcycle roads that make up the Grand Algoma Loop. This past summer I made an attempt to ride every paved road in Northern Ontario, and after surveying thousands of miles of asphalt in the province, the most scenic and entertaining rides to be had on two wheels is this loop. From the quaint town of Thessalon on the shores of the North Channel, heading North on Ontario's Tail of the Dragon (Highway 129) to Highway 101 into…
Slash, the famed lead guitarist of the volatile Los Angeles hard-rock band “Guns ‘n” Roses is coming back to Thunder Bay for what is expected to be another sold out concert this summer here in the Northwest Ontario city on the northern shore of Lake Superior. Slash along with Myles Kennedy and Conspirators play the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium on Wednesday, July 3 at 8 p.m. It is a great opportunity to see this legend of rock n roll up close and personal at 1500 seat Auditorium that has developed a reputation as one of Canada’s top concert halls for it’s sound, sightlines and intimacy. Tickets go on sale Friday April 19 at 9:30 a.m. Tickets can be purchased online…
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