Northwestern Ontario
Fans of Celtic music or the bag pipes should plan to visit Hillcrest Park on any Thursday night this July when in Thunder Bay this summer. Every summer the Macgillivray Pipe Band presents free concerts to the masses. Grab a lawn chair, bring a jacket in case the wind blows in off Lake Superior and take an hour out of your schedule to relax and enjoy a set of traditional Scottish tunes in one of Thunder Bay's most picturesque parks. Hillcrest Park is known for its great view of the Sleeping Giant and Lake Superior overlooking the city. A Band of World Renown The Macgillivray Pipe Band is one of the oldest private pipe bands in North America, having been…
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You will find great fishing in the Geraldton – Longlac area of Greenstone. As Gord Ellis, local fishing expert, explains, the Geraldton Walleye Classic (GWC) set for the weekend of June 21 -23, is your opportunity to fish one of the region’s popular lakes, Kenogamisis Lake in Geraldton, Ontario. Geraldton, the Northwest Ontario gold mining town is located up the Highway 11 corridor, a three and a half hour drive northeast of Thunder Bay. Geraldton Walleye Classic - Kenogamisis Lake The annual Geraldton Walleye Classic (GWC) is a popular event largely because there are so many different angling options. Deep water specialists can fish many humps and reefs with bottom bouncers and live bait rigs; trollers can pull spinners on long…
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Thunder Bay and surrounding area has some of the most diverse walleye fishing in the province of Ontario. Thunder Bay district has benefited from a history of adult walleye transfers that created vast fisheries where none existed before. We can thank the Ministry of Natural Resources for most of these fisheries, as they did the stocking. Walleye fishing is consistently good in the Thunder Bay region, and there is a real chance at a trophy class walleye of 10 pounds or better. Mostly, however, there will be good numbers of eating sized walleye from 14 to 16 inches. Here is a guide to a few good spots. Spots Within or Close to City Limits There is walleye fishing right in the…
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"Ice Age Mammals", an exhibition of mammoth scale, is sure to create awe and capture the imagination of visitors to Red Rock, Ontario this summer. Sarah Clowes, the Community Development Officer for Red Rock tells you why you will want to make a visit to this small community on the northshore of Lake Superior a part of your travel plans. Red Rock is only an hour's drive east of Thunder Bay." Marvellous Exhibit of Ice Age Mammals in Red Rock Lions and camels in North America? They lived during a remarkable time in Earth’s history – the last ice age – which is the subject of the 2,500 sq. ft. national travelling exhibition "Ice Age Mammals" hosted in Red Rock’s new Marina Centre. The exhibition…
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Railfanning the North Shore
Davis Glass, James Lalande - (North Bay,ON) Norm Deschaines (Oshawa,ON)July 31st 2010 - August 6th 2010 The 3 of us as a group had never been to the North Shore of Lake Superior to chase trains, but being avid railfans, we came all the way from North Bay to see trains in the most spectacular part of Ontario. From where the CPR begins traversing the North Shore at Heron Bay, all the way to Thunder Bay, we stopped in places such as Schreiber, Neys (Provincial Park), and Thunder Bay to name a few. Thunder Bay itself is a hub of rail activity drawing railfans from all over. I would very highly recommend this area to anyone, railfans or not, to…
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Northwestern Ontario's Quetico Provincial Park and northern Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness are among North America’s best-known canoe destinations but North of Superior’s lesser-known Wabakimi Provincial Park is as big as those two areas combined, offering some 2000 kilometres of amazing canoe routes. Wabakimi Park is a true northern wilderness, featuring the world’s largest boreal forest reserves and spectacular views of the Canadian Shield. Home to woodland caribou, moose, eagles and wolves, the park was established in 1983, largely due to the efforts of Thunder Bay/Superior North’s new MP Bruce Hyer as well as many other long time residents of the Town of Armstrong. Visitors can fly from Armstrong’s numerous fly-in bases in to remote lodges and camps to…
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Chippewa Park is your destination family fun and outdoor relaxation on your visit to Thunder Bay this summer. Join the many families who come to stay and play at this beautiful parkland on the rustic shore of Lake Superior all within city limits. Your Summer Getaway Chippewa Park is the perfect summer getaway with an amazing view of the Sleeping Giant, amusement rides, a wildlife park, plus kilometres of trails and beaches to walk. The park is one of 124 parks managed by the City of Thunder Bay's Parks Division. It has been a favourite with city residents and visitors since it opened in 1921 with events held through out the summer. Outdoor Playground There have been many upgrades to the park in…
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Photo by JF Bergeron Experience the fresh wind on your face during a exhilarating ninety minute or customized sailing tour of the harbour with SailSuperior.com. Learn about the big lake and see the city from a a new view point. Let Captain Gregory Herioux regale you with his knowledge of the city's heritage and his world travels aboard Frodo. Check out the main harbour light up close or anchor in the shelter of the Welcome Islands. A sunset cruise is an amazing way to experience Thunder Bay's connection to its natural environment. Care to drop a line while you're out on the lake? How about a fishing charter with Archie's Charters aboard his thirty two foot Sea Ray. Take in a Lake Superior sunrise with an early morning fishing expedition…
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The Thunder Bay Country Market is the place to be on Saturdays for foodies. Visit dozens of local vendors at the CLE Grounds showcasing Thunder Bay's amazing agriculture community. Its just another fantastic culinary surprise you'll find in Canada's best outdoor city. Try some Thunder Oak Gouda and find out why its won international awards. This locally produced cheese, available in a multitude of flavours, goes great with anything. If jams and jellies are your cup of tea, you'll find locally made preserves and spreads from Belluz Farms. If seafood is your thing, try some locally sourced smoked trout, whitefish, pickeral or salmon. Being a gateway to some of the planet's best freshwater angling means great catches are easy to find. Are you a carnivore? Than this…
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A Winning Tradition A ticket to a Thunder Bay Chill soccer match is a must on your visit to Thunder Bay this summer. The Chill offer the fast pace action of semi-professional soccer at Chapples Park as the Thunder Bay soccer club competes in the Premier Development League (PDL) with a 16-game regular season schedule against teams in the seven-team Heartland Division. The division includes teams from Des Moines, Iowa; Kansas City, Missouri, Springfield, Missouri; St. Louis Missouri; Littleton, Colorado; and a new entry from Winnipeg, Manitob The Chill has established themselves as a winning franchise in the United Soccer Leagues - Premier Development League that features 64-teams from across Canada and United States competing for a league title. The Chill won the North…
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