Arts and Culture
The North of Superior region is well known for its Aboriginal artists including the late Norval Morriseau and Roy Thomas. Aboriginal arts and culture still thrive in the region with many communities showcasing the works of local artists. As well, just about every community has a festival or pow wow for you to enjoy including Live from the Rock folk festival in Red Rock and Kakabeka Days in Kakabeka Falls, Thunder Bay, the largest city in Northern Ontario, offers live theatre, a symphony, numerous art galleries, an audtiorium and North America's largest fur trade post reconstruction: Fort William Historical Park.
Immerse yourself in our region’s Aboriginal culture that is older than recorded time. Thrill to the sights and sounds of one of our many pow wows. Time travel on a visit to the native village at Fort William Historical Park, one of the largest living history reconstructions in North America, to learn about the role of the Ojibway people in our nation’s storied fur trade industry. Taste native fare and view ancient Aboriginal petroglyphs. Our region is rich, as well, with Aboriginal art—beadwork, sculpture, carvings, paintings, quill work and much more. We are the home of renowned Aboriginal artists including the late Roy Thomas and Norval Morisseau.
| Fort William Historical Park | |  For an incredible family adventure, travel back in time to 1815 and experience life at the world’s largest fur trade post at the Fort William Historical Park. It’s Northern Ontario's premier tourism attraction, selected by the Toronto Star as one of Canada’s top ten attractions and winner of the Attractions Canada award in 2002.
The Fort is a living, breathing community full of fascinating characters and activities. There’s so much authentic detail and atmosphere, you’ll feel that you’re right back in the year 1815!
There are over 42 reconstructed buildings to explore, including an artisan area, a working farm and Native encampment. Become part of the daily lives of the Scottish business partners, French Canadian voyageurs, artisans, farmers, Ojibwa and Metis aboriginals who work at the Fort.
The Fort also offers a full service Visitor Information Centre, a well-stocked gift shop, rest rooms and telephones. The Historic Cantine features refreshments and a tasty lunch menu. Banquet, conference and meeting venues vary from the spacious McGillivray’s Landing to the intimate Canoe du Nord. | | |
| Live from the Rock Blues & Folk Society | |  Live From the Rock Blues & Folk Society is a non-profit community arts organization that brings grass roots music close to home. We are host to the Annual 4-day Live From the Rock Folk Festival along the shores of Lake Superior in Red Rock, Ontario.
The 7th Annual Live From the Rock Folk Festival will be held August 7-9, 2009. Live From the Rock is also host to other events such as Coffee Houses, House Concerts, Dinner Theatres, Dances and Workshops throughout the year. | | |
| Thunder Bay Art Gallery | |  Featuring scintillating contemporary regional and national exhibitions, the Thunder Bay Art Gallery offers an extensive permanent collection of First Nations art, exceptional educational programs, tours, and workshops. The largest public gallery in Northwestern Ontario is an artisic adventure for all ages.
Thunder Bay Art Gallery is also the home of many community events, special performances and a gift shop of artistic treasures handcrafted by both local and international artisans. We are wheelchair accessible and air-conditioned and parking is free. | | |
| Global Flags & Banners | |  Located in Kakabeka Falls, Ontario Canada, we carry souvenirs, amethyst, moccasins, country, seasonal, and garden flags and flagpoles, weathervanes, windchimes, windsocks, windspinners, discount books, calendars, Gund bears and dogs, and Kakabeka Falls fleecewear. | | |
| Attractions Ontario | |  Attractions Ontario is the leading non-profit association for the attractions sector. Attractions Ontario is the only province wide trade association dedicated exclusively to the attractions sector of the tourism industry. It boasts a membership of over 500 attractions & tourism related organization, including public & and privately owned attractions in numberous categories. | | |
| International Taiji Park | |  The Taiji Park Project is located on the shore of Lake Superior, in the area of Marina Park designated as Thunder Bay International Taiji Park. It involves two linked structures - a Moongate, a round gate to frame the Sleeping Giant, and a yin-yang motif taiji pad. It will provide a special unique place to visit, for photos or to watch or participate in taiji. | | |
| Lakehead University Outdoor Rec. Centre | |  This program is the only one of its kind in Canada, offering a unique integration of theoretical and applied perspectives, at both an undergraduate and graduate level. The focus of our program is the study of recreational activities and leisure pursuits related to and dependent upon the natural environment. Students can specialize in one of three areas: parks, tourism or leadership. | | |
| May & Victoria Market District | |  Discover Thunder Bay's best shopping within a block of where May Street and Victoria Avenue intersect. Here, in the centre of historic downtown Fort William, you'll find a wonderful collection of beautiful shops, boutiques, restaurants and salons. Whether you are looking for local amethyst, designer bags and clothes, specialty sporting goods, handcrafted gifts, exotic teas and yarns, fresh produce and baking or a good book, you'll find it in May and Victoria's market district. | | |
| Paipoonge Museum | |  Paipoonge Museum features a pioneer kitchen display, spinning wheel, vintage bread maker, butter churns and wood stove. A replica of a turn-of-the-century school room is a favourite with visitors. A military display, early steam train memorabilia, farm machinery and more. Weekly entertainment and crafts are featured. | | |
| Spirit Stone Creations | |  Spirit Stone Creations does stone cutting, polishing and engraving from unique rock types. Many hand painted or engraved artworks including Native artwork, signage, wildlife, woodland art, and rock totems.
Spirit Stone creations can also customize for birthdays, company logos, domestic pets, and plaques. Also great landscaping possibilities for stepping stones, ponds, retaining walls and step slabs. | | |
| Thunder Bay Community Auditorium | |  The Thunder Bay Community Auditorium, located in Thunder Bay Ontario, is a very desirable performance space rented by many touring groups, headliners, ballet companies, orchestras, choirs, local community groups, symphony orchestras, and much more! | | |
| Thunder Bay Museum | |  The Thunder Bay Museum preserves, interprets and displays the vast and rich heritage of the city and surrounding area.
With artifacts and displays spanning 10,000 years, we offer visitors 3 floors of climate controlled galleries.
Something of interest for all ages. | | |
| Thunder Bay Public Library | |  The Thunder Bay Public Library provides FREE library service to residents of Thunder Bay. All elementary and secondary students 18 and under who don't reside in the City may also obtain a free library card. If you live outside the City and aren't a student, you may purchase a library card for a reasonable fee. Use one of our four convenient library locations to take advantage of great collections. | | |
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