* Keep an eye open for the frequently seen bald eagle or peregrine falcon |
* Count the painted turtles while exploring the wild rice |
* Discover new lakes down the road |
* Hit a bucket of balls at St. Urho's Driving range and golf course - 475-8814 |
* Go swimming at the Dam at Arrow Lake just 10 minutes away |
* Explore the Medicine Bluff Hiking Trail |
* Rent a canoe and see how many waterfowl you can identify |
* Observe and enjoy the world's largest colony of nesting red necked grebes on Whitefish Lake |
* Rent a TV and VCR and watch a movie |
* Sight see from the air with Thunder Air Charters - 475-4211 |
* Watch the always-entertaining Lakehead University Thunderwolves hockey team |
* View High Falls at Pigeon River Park - 964-2097 |
* Go to a big screen movie at Silver City |
* Visit the Terry Fox Memorial - 983-2041 |
* Take in a professional play at Magnus Theatre - 345-5552 |
* Experience spectacular vista's at Ouimet Canyon - 475-1321 |
* Enjoy the Hymers and Murillo Fall Fairs |
* Discover the Kakabeka Falls Street fair held in August - 475-0225 |
* Check out the races at Mosquito Speedway race track on Sundays - 577-8686 |
* Walk the board walk and view the " Niagara of the North" at Kakabeka Falls - 473-9231 |
* Take a hayride with Silver Spruce Ranch - 935-2133 |
* Thrill to a hot air balloon ride with Balloon Thunder Bay - 473-9475 |
* Pick your own amethyst with the Blueberry Amethyst Gift Shop and Mine - 475-0225 |
* Experience the thrill of dog sledding with Northwest Sled - Dog Adventures - 964-2070 |
* Taste some local heritage at the Italian Festival |
* Delight in some home baked goodness at This Old Barn - 628-0175 |
* Step into the past at Pioneer Village at the Founders Museum - 475-5114 |
* Sample Ontario 's own gouda at Thunder Oak Cheese Farm - 628-0175 |
* Take the family to the Chippewa Zoo and Amusement Park - 625-2351 |
* On the way to Chippewa drive up to the Mt. McKay Lookout - 622-3093 |
* Read a book from "The Den" |
* Rock lovers can leave with memories from the Thunder Bay Agate Mine - 683-3595 |
* Get some great fishing tips from Mahumba |
* Try out some sea kayaking |
* Hit the mountains with some rock and ice climbing |
* Grab a deck of cards for a game of hearts or cribbage |
* Watch some world class curling |
* Play ping pong in "The Den" |
* Explore the 19 th century silver mines |
* Delight in an elegantly prepared meal at Rose Valley - 473-5448 |
* See a panorama view of Thunder Bay at Hillcrest Park and the Sunken Garden - 625-2351 |
* International Friendship Gardens offers the sights of many countries in floral displays |
* Stimulate the senses at Centennial Conservatory - 622-7036 |
* Bay Street Finnish Community offers the look and taste of Finland |
* You'll have no problems staying awake at the Sleeping Giant Provincial Park - 977-2526 |
* Try your luck at the new Thunder Bay Casino |
* Farmers Mercantile located in Nolalu has a variety of beautiful quilts and gifts - 577-3411 |
* Enter the Soumi Ice Fishing Derby in February |
* Compete in the Great Canadian Ice Fishing Challenge in Thunder Bay in March |
* Snowmobile on the well groomed Thunder Bay Adventure Trails |
* Hit the trails snowshoeing |
* Take in some downhill skiing at the Thunder Bay ski hills |
* Discover tubing on the Kam River with River Rat Rentals - 473-9117 |
* Shop a variety of Malls and specialty stores |
* Travel the past lane at Thunder Bay Museum - 623-0801 |
* Look at the Marina Park Art Gallery featuring local talent |
* Enjoy the Amazing Maze at Belluz Farms Valley Berry Patch - 475-5181 |
* Buy tickets to a live performance at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium - 684-4444 |
* Hear the wonderful music by the Thunder Bay Symphony - 345-4331 |
* Take in a show at Magnus Theatre |
* Appraise the World class Thunder Bay Art Gallery - 577-6427 |
* Celebrate Benny Birches Birthday Party in June |
* Take a plantation tour at Bowater Thunder Bay Woodlands Division - 473-2480 |
* Check out what's happening at the Canadian Lakehead Exhibition - 622-6473 |
* Experience the Little Whitefish rapids flowing from Whitefish Lake |
* Take a boat ride on picturesque Northern Lights lake and view the centuries old pictographs |
* Check out the 19th century fur trade at Old Ft. William - 473-2334 |
* Stop by the Paipoonge Museum - 939-1262 |
* Visit a lighthouse with Rossport Island Tours - 767-3006 |
* Watch spectacular aviation at Thunder In the Air in August - 625-2351 |
* Call or visit the Northern Ontario Native Tourist Association - 623-1718 |
* Weed a garden |
* Offer to stack firewood |
* Figure out the height of the cedar tree |
* Groom the dog! |
* Offer to mow the grass! |