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TOURISM NEWSLETTER - JANUARY 2017
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There's SNOW better place to be!
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Winter Fundays at Marina Park!
Join us for the 5th annual Winter Fundays program at Prince Arthur's Landing! Every Sunday embrace winter by taking part in a different fun outdoor activity for FREE.
After you've enjoyed the Winter Funday activity outside, warm up with a creative activity inside the Baggage Building Arts Centre!
Winter Fundays hours are 2:00 - 4:00 pm unless otherwise noted. Schedule is subject to change in situations of extreme weather.
Enter to win a winter-themed prize each week, sponsored by Toy Sense.
January 22 - Dogsledding
January 29 - KickSledding
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Art Galleries & Exhibitions
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Thunder Bay Art Gallery Events & Exhibits
The Thunder Bay Art Gallery is the largest public gallery between Sault Ste Marie and Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Gallery's Permanent Collection includes over 1600 works. The vast majority of the collection is Aboriginal art, making it one of the most significant collections in Canada. The Gallery presents more than 20 exhibitions by regional, national, and international artists every year. The Gallery also offers educational tours and workshops, special events, art classes for all ages, and a unique gift shop.
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January 3-21
Ineffable-28th Annual Regional Juried Exhibition & Creators Project
International Animation/Art/Music Videos @ Definitely Superior Art Gallery
Gallery hours: T
ues-Sat/12-6pm.
All ages welcome/admission by donation.
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January 28, 8pm-2am
Derelicte 9: A Fashion Odyssey @ Black Pirates Pub
A fundraiser by Definitely Superior Art Gallery:
One fabulous night of wearable art, fashion, music and performance on the catwalk~ 34 acts!
19+/$15 at door.
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Live at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium
Considered to be one of the finest concert halls in North America, the Community Auditorium hosts full-scale productions including Broadway, dance, theatre, comedy and more!
- January 17 - Chad Brownlee
- January 28 - Yuk Yuk's Comedy
- January 29 - Banff Mountain Film Festival
- January 31 - Mariana's Trench
Get Tickets!
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Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra
The TBSO is the only fully professional orchestra between Toronto and Winnipeg. They perform with flawless virtuosity and power that can only be experienced live.
- January 19 - Masterworks III: Jessica Linnebach Performs Mozart
- January 25 - Classical Plus II: Featuring Principal Flutist Penelope Clarke
- January 29 - Family II:Back to the Future
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Live @ Crickets Comedy Club
Thunder Bay's only dedicated comedy club, Crickets, has another great line up for January.
Shows at 7pm and 10pm. Tickets are only $10!
Call 807-707-0584 or visit Crickets on Facebook to get tickets.
- January 20 & 21 - Big Daddy Tazz Tazz Norris
- January 27 & 28 - Sterling Scott
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Magnus Theatre Presents:
Crees in the Caribbean
January 30 - February 11
The play is a heart warming comedy of two middle-aged First Nations seniors, Evie and Cecil, on their very first trip out of the country. The couple's children have sent them on a second honeymoon to celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary. Evie and Cecil reminisce and bicker as they discuss their past experiences, tourism and old age. They form a bond with Manuela, the courteous housekeeper at their hotel, and help her navigate some of the troublesome situations she finds herself in.
Learn More
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Hockey
From frozen backyard rinks, to local community arenas, the game of hockey can be found in action all over the city. However one of the best ways to enjoy a hockey game in Thunder Bay is to go and see the Lakehead University Thunderwolves or Thunder Bay North Stars play at the Fort William Gardens.
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LU Thunderwolves
Jan 20 & 21 vs Laurentian Voyageurs
Jan 27 & 28 vs York Lions
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Thunder Bay North Stars
Jan 18 vs Fort Frances Lakers
Jan 24 vs Dryden GM Ice Dogs
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January 19-22
One of Northwest Ontario's largest and longest running hockey tournaments. Featuring dozens of teams facing off, this is your chance to see some of minor hockey's greatest young players.
Learn More
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2016-17 NHL Alumni Benefit Tour
Fort William Gardens
January 31
Doors open @ 6pm; Game starts @ 7pm
Hockey fans rejoice as your favorite former NHLers
skate into the Fort William Gardens.
The 2016-2017 NHL Alumni Benefit Tour features NHL legends from Stanley Cup winning teams, classic original 6 hockey teams and local former NHLers all in support of Special Olympics Ontario and the Law Enforcement Torch Run!
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Ski Thunder Bay
Featuring hundreds of kilometres of groomed cross-country ski trails and two downhill ski areas, Thunder Bay is a great place to hit the slope on your winter vacation.
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Tour de Kamview
Come cheer on skiers as the compete in this annual 3 day ski event.
Friday, January 27 - Tour de Kamview Sprints
Saturday, January 28 - Tour de Kamview Classic
Sunday, January 29 - Tour de Kamview Skate
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Rent, Wax, Glide
If you've ever toyed with the idea of trying cross-country skiing,
Thunder Bay
is the place to do it. The city boasts world-class groomed trails, and it is easy to rent skis if you don't have your own.
Learn More
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Explore Northwest Ontario
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Our region is vast - over 250,000 square miles right in the middle of Canada, but it's easy to explore this spectacular land. Thunder Bay is a great base to begin your daytripping into Northwest Ontario. Explore provincial wilderness parks, quaint villages, alpine and nordic ski areas, and snowshoe the hundreds of kilometerws of trails in the area. Catch the northern spirit by visiting one of Ontario's most beautiful regions!
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Experience A Canadian Tradition
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"
When it comes to winter traditions and who we are as Canadians, ice fishing is part of our culture, especially in
Northwest Ontario
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THUNDER BAY EXPERIENCE
THE 2017 GUIDE IS AVAILABLE NOW!!
This full-colour magazine will inspire you to plan your next trip to an outdoor adventure city that is truly Superior by Nature! View online or order your own copy today!
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NORTHERNONTARIO.TRAVEL
A constantly updated collection of articles written by local writers highlights some of the greatest experiences in Thunder Bay and surrounding area.
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VISIT THUNDER BAY
Visit Tourism Thunder Bay's website for frequent updates on upcoming events in Thunder Bay
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