Cultural Services
Cultural Services oversees and implements the City of Thunder Bay Cultural Policy. The section advises City Council on issues, policies and strategies related to cultural enterprises and activity in the city. Cultural Services develops and manages cultural support programs, participates in city planning and development processes and undertakes special initiatives approved by Council. The activities of Cultural Services are informed by research and analysis of trends in Thunder Bay's cultural sector and best practices in other cities. Cultural Services receives advice and recommendations on the implementation of the Cultural Policy through advisory committees.
The vitality of Thunder Bay's arts and heritage community is celebrated throughout the year with a repertoire of performances, programs, exhibitions and events. The City of Thunder Bay supports cultural excellence through funding programs, education and communication, building partnerships and resources, providing leadership, and policy development and research.
The Benefits of Culture
The research conducted for the policy review demonstrated that culture creates significant benefits in Thunder Bay. These benefits can be summarized under the following eight headings:
1. Quality of Life 
2. Economic Impact
3. Population Growth
4. Community Identity and Pride
5. Social Capital and Cohesion
6. Attraction and Retention of Professionals and a Skilled Workforce
7. Success of Our Youth
8. Thunder Bay's Regional Role
For information about these or other Cultural Services initiatives contact:
City of Thunder Bay
Recreation & Culture Division
| Contact: | Leah Bayly |
| Tel: | 625-2416 |
| Fax: | 625-3395 |
| Email: | lbayly@thunderbay.ca |
