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.
| Lake Superior Art Gallery | |  Lake Superior Art Gallery is located in one of Thunder Bay's heritage buildings, the F. W. Woolworth building, located at 605 East Victoria Avenue. The gallery role is to display visual art from around the Lake Superior region with a primary goal of providing a venue for regional visual artists to display and sell their art work. Locally written books about the Lake Superior Region
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| The Waterfront District | |  Welcome to Thunder Bay’s Heart of the Harbour where the rugged beauty of the waterfront will refresh you and our vibrant downtown culture and rich heritage will engage you.
Uniqueness and diversity abound - find a treasure in one of our many specialty stores, treat yourself to world-class cuisine, view cutting edge art, and experience our exhilarating nightlife.
Enjoy the vibrancy of a historic downtown core in Thunder Bay’s Arts & Entertainment District.
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| Dorion's Canyon Country Birding Festival | |  Dorion’s Canyon Country Birding Festival will hold its third Festival May 28 & 29, 2011, with the invaluable assistance of area birding experts and involvement from Dorion’s volunteer organizations.
With Dorion being an area renowned for its birding, it seemed a perfect choice for a birding festival.
Spread over two days, birders travel to Ouimet Canyon, Hurkett Cove Conservation Area and the Nipigon Recreational Trail.
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| Founders Museum & Pioneer Village | |  Meet the people in this authentic early 1900's village - visit with the storekeeper, the teacher, the ticket master and many others as you wander through the Village. The pioneer village unique to Northwestern Ontario is a massive collection of artifacts displayed in realistic indoor and outdoor settings. Conveniently located on Hwy 61 just south of Thunder Bay, Ontario.
Join us and “Take a Walk Through the Past” | | |
| Tourism Thunder Bay | |  Overlooking majestic Lake Superior, Thunder Bay is a four-season outdoor adventure paradise that has also been acknowledged as one of the 'Cultural Capitals of Canada'. It is well known, as well, as a world-class leisure travel, convention, group and sports tourism destination. Experience the harmony of a city rich with lakes and rivers, conservation areas, nature parks and trails, beautiful golf courses and Lake Superior marinas - while at the same time a major centre for artisans, visual and performing arts, history, culture and entertainment.
Leave the ordinary behind. The vacation you've been dreaming of is waiting for you on the shores of Lake Superior. Thunder Bay draws visitors from the four corners of the globe. Our warm hospitality, fabulous restaurants, and unique shopping districts will make you wish you'd come sooner.
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| 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 8th Annual Live From the Rock Folk Festival will be held August 6th,7th,8th, 2010. 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. | | |
| Duke Hunt Historical Museum | |  The Duke Hunt Historical 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. | | |
| Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame & Museum | |  The Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame & Museum celebrates the rich sports heritage of the region. Visitors can view a variety of artifacts on display and learn about the many Hall of Fame members who have brought pride to the region through their accomplishments in sport. This heritage facility is wheelchair accessible and air-conditioned and is located in downtown Thunder Bay South, in close proximity to City Hall and the Thunder Bay Museum.
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| 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.
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