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Recreation & Parks

VickersPark2 The City of Thunder Bay strives to provide a high quality of life for all residents. Recreation and culture is in an  important part of life in our community. Spend time in one Thunder Bay's many beautiful parks, take in a festival, enjoy exercise, learn new skills, meet your neighbours, volunteer or just have fun! Thunder Bay is a year-round playground with endless opportunities and places to go for people of all ages.

Event Calendar

Looking for something to do? Find out what's happening around the City by visiting the event calendar or post your own event.

Recreational Activities

Paddlers at Summer Camp
Make time to play!  The City of Thunder Bay offers award-winning recreation activities, programs, services, events and facilities that enrich our community. We promote health and wellbeing, recognize and respect diversity, celebrate our heritage and respect the environment.

Our staff are respected and recognized leaders in recreation and culture.
Call 625-TIME to register for programs or for more information on recreational activities in Thunder Bay! People with a disability are encouraged to contact Integration Services for assistance in making time to play!

Festivals & Events

Photo of Gecko kite at Thunder Bay's Kite Festival   The City hosts a variety of performances, exhibitions, festivals and events year-round. From provincial and national sporting championships, to Canada Day, the Kite Festival and Summer in the Parks, Thunder Bay loves to celebrate the best of music, culture and sport.

Facilities

The City of Thunder Bay is proud to maintain a variety of recreation facilities for the enjoyment of residents and visitors.

Accessible Activities

Accessible Weight Lifting   We value our high quality of life and promote a healthy community that is accessible to all. The City of Thunder Bay provides a variety of programs and services for people with disabilities.

Programs & Services Guide

The Key is Thunder Bay's guide to programs and services and is published four times per year.