Happy New Year!!!
Winter Fundays at the Waterfront!

Join us for the 6th 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.

Jan 7 - Winter Treasure Hunt with Willow Springs Creative Centre
Jan 14 - Snowshoeing
Jan 21 - FIS World Snow Day Activities with Children & Youth Programs
Jan 28 - Dogsledding with Boreal Journeys Sled Dog Kennel, 12-4 pm

 
Art Galleries & Exhibitions
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.
  • Until Jan 7 - On The Trail: Denise Smith
  • Until Jan 7 - Connecting Layers: Layers - The Big Art Adventure
  • Until Feb 25 - Converging Lines: Recent Art From The Northwest

Live Entertainment 
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!
  • Jan 27 - Yuk Yuk's Comedy
  • Jan 28 - Banff Mountain Film Festival
Get Tickets!
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.
  • Jan 17 - Classical Plus II: Wild and Witty
  • Jan 21 - Family II: Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On
  • Jan 26 & 27 - Northern Lights II: Howling at the Moon
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.
  • Jan 5 & 6 - Matt Watson (Ottawa)
  • Jan 8 - Open Mic
  • Jan 12 & 13 - Terry Jones (Pittsburgh)
  • Jan 19 & 20 - Shannon Laverty (Toronto)
  • Jan 22 - Open Mic
  • Jan  26 & 27 - Pete Johanson (Toronto)
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. 

LU Thunderwolves

Jan 5 & 6 vs Windsor Lancers
Jan 19 & 20 vs Western Ontario Mustangs
Jan 26 & 27 vs York Lions

Thunder Bay North Stars

Jan 10 vs Fort Frances Lakers
Jan 12 & 13 vs English River Miner
Jan 17 vs Minnesota Iron Rangers
Jan 30 vs Fort Frances Lakers

January 18-21 

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
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 slopeS on your winter vacation.
SKI THE GIANT AND OWN THE PODIUM

The Sleeping Giant Loppet is a wilderness cross-country ski experience like no other. Taking place on the groomed trails at the majestic Sleeping Giant Provincial Park just east of Thunder Bay, this annual event is celebrating it's 41st year!

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Explore Northwest Ontario
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!
Experience A Canadian Tradition
" 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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