Visitor Services
Tourism Thunder Bay
Tourism Thunder Bay operates two Information Centres for the convenience of the travelling public: The Terry Fox Tourist Information Centre as you enter Thunder Bay from the east on Highway 11/17, and the Pagoda by the Thunder Bay North waterfront at Red River Road and Water Street.
Located on Highway 11/17 one kilometre east of Hodder Avenue, the Terry Fox Tourist Information Centre operates year-round. The Centre offers tourists picnic tables, a wheelchair accessible building, public washrooms, payphone, and vending machines. During peak-season, June 15 to Sept. 7, the Centre is open 8:30 am - 7:30 pm, 7 days a week. In the off-season (Sept. - June), the Centre is open 9 am - 5 pm, 7 days a week, and closed on statutory holidays. Tel: (807) 983-2041 or 1-800-667-8386.
The Terry Fox Monument is located adjacent to the Centre. The monument is a 9 foot high bronze statue, set on a 45 ton granite base with a foundation of local amethyst, commanding a breathtaking view of Lake Superior. The statue was erected in memory of Terry Fox, the courageous one-legged runner who in 1980 embarked on a cross-country run for cancer research - The Marathon of Hope.
Thunder Bay's Tourist "Pagoda" can rightfully claim its place in history as Canada's oldest continuously operating tourist bureau. This oriental-themed structure dates back to 1909 when the Port Arthur Industrial Commission decided to erect a building to be used as a publicity bureau and advertising headquarters to attract tourists arriving from the east and west by ship and train. Among its modern neighbours and overlooking Thunder Bay's marina, the Pagoda continues to greet in its 100th year.
Located in the Thunder Bay's north end downtown on the corner of Water Street and Red River Road, the Pagoda information centre opens at the beginning of June and closes after Labour Day. The centre is open Tuesday to Saturday 10 am - 6 pm. Tel: (807) 684-3670.
Ontario Travel Information
The Ontario Travel Information Centre is located at Pigeon River at the Ontario/Minnesota international border crossing, 45 km (28 miles) south of Thunder Bay on Highway 61. Travel counsellors are on hand to ensure visitors to Ontario have a memorable vacation by matching their interests to the wonderful tourism opportunities available in the region and across the province.
The Centre features picnic tables, playground, public washrooms, and vending machines. Hours/Season: Peak summer season end of June through Labour Day: 8 am to 8 pm daily; Spring, May 15 - end of June: 9 am - 5 pm; Fall, Labour Day - Mid October: 9 am - 5 pm.
Fort William Historical Park's Canada Gateway Centre
A sophisticated regional tourism office for Canada! Located in the USA 45 minutes south of the USA/Canada border, approximately one mile from downtown Grand Marais on Highway 61, this centre provides tourism information to visitors planning their journey across the border. Visitors can obtain information from touch-screen kiosks promoting Canada, make travel arrangements, obtain information on crossing the border and find up-to-date details on room availability, activites and attractions - all in a friendly, comfortable and convenient one-stop location.
Thunder Bay Public Library
All branches of the Thunder Bay Public Library offer free public internet access computers and wireless (WIFI) service, covering all four "corners" of the city - making it even easier for tourists to keep in touch with friends and family. This means that tourists can conveniently access the internet and their email while visiting Thunder Bay.
For more information, including locations and hours of operation, visit the Thunder Bay Public Library website at www.tbpl.ca.
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| Tel: | (807) 623-9220 |
| Toll-free: | 1-888-301-4601 |
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