Breathtaking
Wake up each day to the view the people’s choice for one of the seven wonders of Canada. The Sleeping Giant is just one of the spectacular natural settings you’ll enjoy in Thunder Bay.

ENTERTAINING
Our 1500 seat community auditorium plays host to a multitude of concerts, performances and live shows including our own very own professional symphony orchestra.

FORE!
Grab your clubs and make the green within minutes of leaving your office at one of our many golf couses including Whitewater, named best new course in Canada by Golf Digest.

KNOWLEDGE
Our newly constructed Arts and Technology Centre (ATAC) located on the campus of Lakehead University is home to the Northwestern Ontario School of Medicine.

SET SAIL
Our breathtaking waterfront Marina lets you set sail to a variety of exciting destinations on Lake Superior, the world’s largest fresh water lake.

NATURAL
Clear water, clean air, peace and tranquility are just some of the benefits of living amongst the unspoiled natural beauty placed before you.

STATE-OF-THE-ART
Thunder Bay offers a variety of modern treatment and healthcare facilities including an all new 375 bed tertiary care centre with an integrated Regional Cancer Care Program.

UPLIFTING
Climb in the Canadian Shield and experience our parks, ski hills, golf courses, miles of hiking trails and the rugged beauty on the shores of Lake Superior, you’re sure to fall in love.

RECREATION
The annual Sleeping Giant Loppet attracts thousands of local and regional competitors each year. It’s just one of the many four season recreational activities you can participate in.

ACCESSIBLE
Feed your senses with the natural splendor and unspoiled beauty of the city’s picturesque waterfront.

INVIGORATING!
Take your outdoor experiences to the next level on Lake Superior or one of the many inland lakes that are just minutes from the city.

LIVE WELL
With a population of over 122,000, Thunder Bay offers all of the amenities of a large urban centre without the traffic and stress that goes along with it.

“I came to Thunder Bay looking for a challenging professional practice. Over a decade later I still have a busy and rewarding practice as well as a great lifestyle. In the winter my family and I ski three days a week and I can commute to work from our cottage in the summer. There is no such thing as an air quality warning or traffic report and my family enjoys a standard of living that would be unaffordable in a large urban community. Our children get to grow and learn in an environment that most other kids only visit on vacation. We work hard up here but for anyone with a bit of initiative, the rewards are tremendous. Putting down roots in Thunder Bay was a great decision for us.”
Dr. Ian Dobson
Anaesthetist
“We both hail from Manitoba but chose Thunder Bay as an ideal location to begin our professional careers over a decade ago. This community is a wonderful place to live and raise a family. One of the highlights? Walking to work while watching the sun rise over Lake Superior and the Sleeping Giant.”
Ginette Roy and Gerald Hamm
Physiotherapists
“Moving to Thunder Bay in 1998 felt like coming home. After the humid, rushed pace of southern Ontario, it was like a cool oasis, a peaceful spot. We love many aspects of this incredibly beautiful land; we feel it’s the best-kept secret in Ontario. Folks here don’t realize what a gem Thunder Bay is. People are caring, and have great spirit. We have been made so welcome—we’ll never leave.”
Dr. Michael and Lee Stones
Researchers and Educators
Lakehead University
“Bloom where you are planted, preferably, where 'health and happiness' can be nurtured. Thunder Bay is a great place to raise a family, especially, if you want to make a 'healthy lifestyle' your priority.”
Dr. Joe Behse
Family Physician
“Having both moved to Thunder Bay from Southern Ontario, we love the relaxed lifestyle and variety of outdoor activities available literally right at your door-step. Thunder Bay's low housing costs make home ownership feasible even for recent graduates!”
Catherine Toombs and Brian Rosina
Physiotherapists
“Why would anyone come to Thunder Bay? I actually chose Northwestern Ontario over a beautiful western city. I wanted to kayak, ski, and drive to work unencumbered by traffic jams noise and pollution. We have a community that is welcoming and diverse. We have a quality of life that is worth the drive from Toronto and we are just a quick plane ride away from all the hustle and bustle anyone would want.”
Wendy Talbot
Executive Director
“The friendly people and the outdoors keep me here. You can visit a national park in a day with no worries about lineups or traffic jams.”
Dr. Ruby Klassen
Family Physician
“In Thunder Bay, I have a better opportunity to gain experience while having more time to myself. I want to learn to golf. I know I'll have the time to do that.”
Ivy Juan
Occupational Therapist
“In Thunder Bay I don't have to compromise my lifestyle. I have easy, quick access to the things I enjoy doing.”
Scott Munro
Physiotherapist
Program Manager
“Thunder Bay is a great place to live and work. Professionally, there are lots of opportunities to get involved in teaching and academics, research, and health administration. You can really tailor your practice to suit your needs, and with the brand new hospital, the many clinics, and the medical school in town, there are lots of options. Plus Thunder Bay is a great place to raise a family.”
Dr. Tamara Narine
Family Physician
Dr. Raj Upadhyay
Emergency Physician
“At work, every day I am warmly and kindly welcomed by Ojibwe and Oji-Cree peoples. It was hardly a time before the beauty and possibilities of the the North Shore of Lake Superior, and the national and provincial parks, had me captivated”
Dr. Peter Braunberger
Psychiatrist
“Thunder Bay is a clean, green and beautiful community to live. I have enjoyed the spectacular scenery for many years, and I find there is never a dull moment. Living within the city of Thunder Bay has proven to be a wonderful place to raise my family, as it offers safe neighborhoods, easy accessibility to all services and promotes a strong sense of community pride. It is this high quality of life that makes Thunder Bay one of the best cities to live. Thunder Bay is rich in culture and diversity and there is always an adventure around the corner.”
Diane Bannon
Nurse Practitioner,
NOSM Medical Student

At your leisure

Play in the land of “The Sleeping Giant” (Winner of the CBC’s “People’s Choice Award” 7 Wonders of Canada). It’s the best of both worlds; a rich culture with all the amenities of a large city, coupled with the fabulous benefits of living next door to nature.

Recreation

Experience life to the fullest with our proximity to a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities. Camp, swim, ski, bike, golf, hike... you choose! With provincial parks, ski hills, miles and miles of trails and rugged beauty on the shores of Lake Superior, you are sure to fall in love with Thunder Bay. The city features an outstanding variety of recreational venues.

Culture, Arts and Entertainment

Thunder Bay is host to world class entertainment, including our own professional symphony, live theatre companies, art galleries and a 1500 seat Community Auditorium which presents an impressive variety of concerts and shows.

As the cultural capital of Canada in 2003 Thunder Bay is a vibrant cultural centre that plays host to numerous special events, concerts, film festivals and tournaments.

Experience the rich variety of restaurants that reflect the cultural diversity of our region, including several that have been recognized in “Where to Eat in Canada.”

Links

The Key - Guide to Community Programs and Services
Tourism Thunder Bay