Date |
Festival |
Comments |
mid February |
Voyageur Winter Carnival |
Fort William Historical Park. For more information, 807-473-2344 |
late March to early May |
Lakehead Festival of Music and the Arts Program |
This 69 year old festival encourages, nurtures and supports musical performances and educational activities within the Thunder Bay area. (807)577-6999 |
early April |
Yard'n'Garden Show |
Canadian Lakehead Exhibition |
mid May |
Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce Trade Show |
CLE |
late May |
Kite Festival |
Marina Park |
early June |
Spring on the Farm |
A weekend of fun and frolic, dedicated to life on the farm, with wagon rides, special visits with the farm animals,
tours, games, crafts and entertainment. Fort William Historical Park. For more information, 807-473-2344 or info@fwhp.ca.
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mid June |
Northwest Senior Games |
55 Plus Centre |
mid June |
Thunder Bay Children's Festival |
Community Auditorium & Nor Wester Park |
July 1 |
Canada Day Multicultural Festival |
At Old Fort William |
July 1 |
Canada Day 2000 |
At Marina Park |
July 1 |
International Friendship Days |
Various Locations around city |
early July |
Mount Mckay Host Ojibway Drum- Black Water Creek |
The Thunder Mountain Culture Committee is hosting a powwow on Mount Mckay Host Ojibway Drum- Black Water Creek This event is free and many arts and crafts will be displayed. 1pm to 1am daily. Daily feasts and give away, bringing all nations together for across the country. Contact for more info, John Charlie 807-623-1702 /TD>
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Every Sunday from
July - August |
Sundays in Marina Park |
Marina Park |
early July |
Thunder Bay Blues Festival |
This annual fstival (since 2000) is held outside on the shores of Lake Superior at the beautiful Thunder Bay Marina Park. 807-343-2309 |
mid July |
Square Dance Festival |
West Thunder Community Centre |
early July |
Great Rendezvous Festival |
Celebrate the spirit of the Canadian fur trade, presented by friendly re-enactors from across the continent. Sign up for artisan workshops & enjoy the colourful grand canoe arrival at Old Fort William. 807-473-2344. |
late July |
Thunder Bay Fringe Festival |
Downtown North Ward |
early July |
Battle of Fort William |
Old Fort William. 807-473-2344. |
late July |
Thunder Bay Triathlon |
Boulevard Lake |
late July |
T'ai Chi Festival |
Community Auditorium |
late July |
2nd Annual Dragon Boat Festival |
Boulevard Lake |
mid August |
Anishnawbe Keeshigun Native Festival |
Experience Aboriginal culture with traditional dancing, singing & drumming. Enjoy tasty treats including the bannock making contest! Fort William Historical Park. 807-473-2344 |
mid Aug |
Canadian Lakehead Exhibition |
Lakehead Exhibition Grounds |
late Aug |
Pass Lake Fair |
Pass Lake Community hall & Curling Club |
end Aug |
Murillo Fall Fair |
Murillo. The fair is a 113 year tradition held by the Oliver Agricultural Society in the community of Murillo, 15 minutes outside of Thunder Bay. (807) 767-2365. |
end Aug |
Thunder in the Air Airshow |
Thunder Bay Airport |
early Sept |
Hymers Fall Fair |
Hymers |
mid Sept |
Terry Fox Run |
Boulevard Lake |
mid Oct |
Grand Prix of Curling |
Port Arthur Curling Club |
late October |
Fright Night |
Embark upon a haunted tour of Fort William, as spooky happenings unfold. Mysterious screams & piercing sounds & unsettling bumps in the night abound! Fort William Historical Park. 807-473-2344 |
late Oct |
Thunder Bay Museum 8th Annual Antique Show & Sale |
Best Western Nor'Wester Resort Hotel. |
mid Nov |
Celebration Exposition of the Arts 2000 |
DaVinci Centre |
mid Nov |
10th annual OPP Christmas Parade |
Community Auditorium on the Canadian Lakehead Exhibition grounds |
late Nov to January |
Tour of Lights |
Old Fort William, presented by the Chamber of Commerce |
Dec 31 |
New Years Eve Family Frolic |
Old Fort William |
