Why go
- City in Ontario, Canada.
- 3 curated must-see attractions on record, including Loch Lomond.
- 1 hand-picked place to stay.
- Served by Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT).
History
Thunder Bay is a city in and the seat of Thunder Bay District, Ontario, Canada. It is the most populous municipality in Northwestern Ontario and the second most populous municipality in Northern Ontario. Its population is 108,843 according to the 2021 Canadian census.
Must-see attractions
1350 King Rd, Thunder Bay, ON P7K 1L7 · fwhp.ca
Outdoor
Outdoor
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Where to stay
17 Cumberland St N, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 2T1, Canada · princearthurwaterfront.com
705 ON-587, Shuniah, ON P0T 0A9, Canada · passlakecampground.com
1041 Carrick St, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6L9, Canada · ihg.com
1250 Golf Links Rd, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 0A1, Canada · wyndhamhotels.com
960 William St, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6V1, Canada · confederationresidence.ca
1 Valhalla Inn Rd, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6J1, Canada · valhallahotel.ca
686 Memorial Ave, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 3Z5, Canada · choicehotels.com
Avila Centre, 955 Oliver Road, AV126, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1, Canada · conferenceservices.lakeheadu.ca
2080 Hwy 61, Thunder Bay, ON P7J 1B8, Canada · bestwestern.com
1165 Oliver Rd, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 7A4, Canada · hyatt.com
439 Memorial Ave, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 3Y6, Canada · wyndhamhotels.com
740 Arthur St W, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 5R9, Canada · hilton.com
555 Arthur St W, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 5R5, Canada · superiorinnhotel.com
550 Harbour Expy, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6P4, Canada · marriott.com
655 Arthur St W, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 5R6, Canada · bestwestern.com
2240 Sleeping Giant Pkwy, Thunder Bay, ON P7A 0E7, Canada · marriott.com
277 Camelot St, Thunder Bay, ON P7A 4B3, Canada · choicehotels.com
698 Arthur St W, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 5R8, Canada · royalca.cyou
660 W Arthur St W, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 5R8, Canada · choicehotels.com
450 Memorial Ave, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 3Y7, Canada · wyndhamhotels.com
53 Cumberland St S, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 2T6, Canada
Indoor
139 Machar Ave, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 2Y7, Canada
463 Cumberland St N, Thunder Bay, ON P7A 4R4, Canada · sea-vue.com
387 Cumberland St N, Thunder Bay, ON P7A 4P6, Canada · pages.minical.io
177 Powley St, Thunder Bay, ON P7A 2K8, Canada · hotelni.com
430 Cumberland St N, Thunder Bay, ON P7A 4R2, Canada · hotelni.com
500 Cumberland St N, Thunder Bay, ON P7A 4R8, Canada · oldcountrymotel.ca
180 MacDougall St, Thunder Bay, ON P7A 2K3, Canada
421 Cumberland St N, Thunder Bay, ON P7A 4P9, Canada
446 Cumberland St N, Thunder Bay, ON P7A 4R2, Canada
540 Cumberland St N, Thunder Bay, ON P7A 4S3, Canada
325 Munro St, Thunder Bay, ON P7A 2N4, Canada
345 Kingsway, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 2A6, Canada
Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 11:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 854 Red River Road, Thunder Bay, P7B 1K2 · arbys.ca
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 05:00-00:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 853 Red River Road, Thunder Bay, P7B 1K3 · mcdonalds.com
Mediterranean, Shawarma, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-02:30 Features: takeaway · 863 Red River Road, Thunder Bay, P7B 1K3 · osmows.com
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00 · 698 Arthur Street West, P7E 5R8 · nortenostaqueria.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:30-23:00 Features: takeaway · 825 Red River Road, Thunder Bay, P7B 1K2
Donut, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 300 May St S, Thunder Bay, P7E 1B6 · robinsdonuts.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway, step-free access · 110 Waterloo Street North, Thunder Bay, P7C 6A8 · timhortons.com
American, Pancake, Restaurant · Opening hours: 07:00-19:00 Features: delivery · 465 Memorial Avenue, Thunder Bay, P7B 3Y6 · javahutdelivery.ca
Breakfast, American, Pancake, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su 09:00-14:00; We-Sa 08:00-14:00 · 376 Lisgar Street, Thunder Bay, P7B 2M4 · nivas.ca
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
Italian Pizza, Restaurant · Italian Pizza restaurant · 271 Bay Street, Thunder Bay, P7B 1R5 · nookthunderbay.com
Arab, Mediterranean, Restaurant · Arab/Mediterranean restaurant · 17 St Paul Street, P7A 4S4 · royaleppofood.ca
Juice, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Chinese, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Fries, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream · Features: takeaway
Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 11:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-14:00 · 389 Oliver Road, P7B 2G1 · carteblancheco.com
Modern, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu 11:30-23:00, We-Fr 11:30-24:00, Sa 12:00-24:00, Su 16:00-22:00, Mo 16:00-23:00
Pancake, Breakfast, Burger, Restaurant · Opening hours: 07:00-15:00 Features: vegetarian options, step-free access, air conditioning
Ice Cream, Fast Food · Ice Cream fast food · 500 Arthur Street West, P7E 5R4
Restaurant · restaurant · 202 ½ Red River Road · tomlinrestaurant.com
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant · thaikitchen.ca
Indian, Restaurant · Features: takeaway, delivery
Finnish, Restaurant · Finnish restaurant
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · 273 Lincoln Street, Thunder Bay
Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant
Bubble Tea, Fast Food · Bubble Tea fast food
Fast Food · fast food
Food Court · food court
Indoor
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-23:00; Sa-Su 08:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 915 Red River Road, Thunder Bay, P7B 1K3 · subway.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:30-00:00 Features: takeaway · 875 Red River Road, Thunder Bay, P7B 1K3 · wendys.com
Mexican, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway
American, Barbecue, Coffee Shop, Grill, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:30-00:00; Su 11:30-23:00 Features: vegetarian options, step-free access · 615… · montanas.ca
Pizza, Fast Food · Pizza fast food
Juice, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Chinese, Restaurant · Features: takeaway
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-15:00; Sa 09:00-15:00; Su closed · 11 St Paul Street · stpaulroastery.ca
Ice Cream · Opening hours: 11:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 346 Memorial Avenue, Thunder Bay, P7B 3Y3
Restaurant · restaurant · 28 Cumberland Street North, Thunder Bay, P7A 4K9 · thesilverbirchrestaurant.com
Thai, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Fast Food · fast food · 400 Balmoral Street South
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Airports
Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) 6.1 km to the centre
Thunder Bay, ON, CA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 4 airlines (Bearskin Lake Air Service, Air Canada, WestJet, Porter Airlines) · direct flights to 9 destinations incl. Winnipeg, Sioux Lookout, Toronto, Fort Frances, Fort Hope… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 9 direct destinations
- Bearskin Lake Air Service JV (SWM) · 5 routes: Fort Frances, Sault Sainte Marie, Sioux Lookout, Timmins, Winnipeg
- Air Canada AC (CRJ, Dash 8-400) · 2 routes: Toronto*, Winnipeg*
- WestJet WS (736, 737-700) · 2 routes: Toronto, Winnipeg
- Porter Airlines PD (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Toronto
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Eldorado Aerodrome 37 km to the centre
Eldorado, ON, CA
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: YQT has direct flights to 9 destinations on 4 airlines (incl. Winnipeg, Sioux Lookout, Toronto, Fort Frances, Fort Hope…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Thunder Bay, Ontario. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach