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Thunder Bay

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For other places with the same name, see Thunder Bay (disambiguation).

Thunder Bay [1] lies at the far northwestern point of the Great Lakes of North America, and is a transportation bridge between the rich agricultural Prairies of Canada and the Atlantic Ocean and the rest of the world.

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  • Raven Ecoventures, 807-933-5241, [2]. Take a guided wilderness canoe trip or ecotour in this land of lakes, trees and moose.
  • The area has a large Finnish population, so saunas are common and popular.
  • Fort William Historical Park, [3].
  • Sleeping Giant Provincial Park, [4].
  • Silver Islet, [5].
  • Kakabeka Falls, [6].
  • Take a walk around the harbour.

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For a unique dining experience, visit Thunder Bay's famed Finnish restaurant, The Hoito.

Up In Smoke BBQ and Grill is a fabulous little Cajun gem. Take home a family pack, as it is both delicious and plentiful.

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Try a remote, rustic wilderness cabin powered by the sun on its own private lake and trail network to get a sense of the wild beauty of Northern Ontario.

  • Thunder Bay International Hostel, Longhouse Village, RR 13, 1594 Lakeshore Drive, +1 807 983-2042, fax +1 807 983-2914, [7]. Located 18 km east of the city. If travelling by Greyhound, tell the driver ahead of time to drop you off at the hostel; call Greyhound ahead of time to be picked up. Beds are $20 per night. Camping is $12 for one person or $19 for two people.
  • Sleeping Giant Guesthouse, 139 Machar Avenue, +1 807 683-3995, toll free +1 866 424-5687. Located on the north side of downtown Thunder Bay. Beds start at $21 per night.

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Isle Royale, a wilderness park, lies within sight in Lake Superior. Commercial ferries from Grand Portage, Minnesota provide the nearest official access to the island, but it's accessible from Thunder Bay by private boat.

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