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Before you go
Your trip to Thunder Bay.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Thunder Bay – Ontario about 1400 km from Toronto
How to get there
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Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) 5 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
The airport is about 5 km from Fort William’s downtown. By car, about 1,400 km from Toronto and 700 km from Winnipeg.
How many days
Two or three days.
When to go
June to September; late September for autumn colors.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes, for the parks and the fort.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Thunder Bay
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Morning
Kakabeka
Go to Kakabeka Falls and walk the boardwalks over the canyon.
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Afternoon
Fort William
Visit the reconstructed fur-trade fort, with guides dressed in 1816 period clothing.
2 days in Thunder Bay
Day 1
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All day
Kakabeka and the fort
See the waterfall in the morning and the fort in the afternoon.
Day 2
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Morning
Terry Fox Memorial
Stop at the Terry Fox memorial with views of the lake.
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Afternoon
Sleeping Giant
Head to Sleeping Giant Provincial Park and hike to the cliffs.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Thunder Bay?
See Kakabeka Falls, visit Fort William, climb the Sleeping Giant and stop by the Terry Fox memorial.
Is Thunder Bay on Lake Superior?
Yes, on the north shore, in Thunder Bay.
How far is Thunder Bay from Kakabeka?
About 30 km, roughly a 30-minute drive.
What is Thunder Bay’s climate like?
Short, mild summers and long winters with heavy snow and temperatures well below zero.