Recreation

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Preview Programs

Create an account for quick access to programs. For more information on creating an account and frequently asked questions, visit the registration page.

Registration can also be done by calling the registration hotline at (807) 625-8463.

Subsidization is available through PRO Kids and the Affordable Access for Recreation & Transit Pilot Program.

The Recreation & Culture Division owns three aquatics facilities. Click the links below for more information on each facility.

• Canada Games Complex
• Churchill Pool 
• Volunteer Pool 

Thunder Bay also has a number of splashpads and beaches to explore!

View our Community Wellness Programs page for more programs and activities.

The Recreation & Culture Division offers a variety of free, low cost and specialty programs for children and youth, including:

Adventurers Camp: A fun and inclusive day camp full of activities from crafts to karate and of course swimming, for kids ages 5 to 12!

Canada Games Complex Programs: The Canada Games Complex has a variety of fun and fit programs and children and youth!

Chippewa Summer Camps: A traditional week-long registered Day camp located at Chippewa Park where campers get to experience activities such as fire building, canoeing, shelter building and more!

Junior Inclusion Services: Offers support for children and youth, who have disabilities, and want to participate in Recreation and Culture programs.

KidVentures: An art and adventure filled day camp at Prince Arthur’s Landing with weekly sailing adventures for kids ages 5 to 12!

Neighbourhood Recreation Program: A fun, active, after school program for children in grades 1-6. Children will play a variety of games and activities and be provided with a healthy snack.

Playgrounds: A free, drop-in program that runs fun, inclusive programming at different schools throughout the City – open for anyone ages 5 (by the end of the program year)-12.

Youth Move: Drop-in, special events and virtual programming for youth ages 10-18 in Thunder Bay!

Youth Inclusion Program: The Youth Inclusion Program provides neighbourhood based programming and individual support created to fit the needs of youth ages 12 to 24.

Visit the Children & Youth page for more information.

• Thunder Bay 55 Plus Centre - 700 River St
• West Arthur Community Centre - 1914 Arthur St W

Current programs are listed in The Key. Register online using Perfect Mind or call (807) 625-8463. Call 684-3066 for general information.

The Cultural Development, Community Programming & Events section programs a variety of free community events for the public, including:

• Quest Tech & Gaming Event
• Kite Festival
• Canada Day
• Live on the Waterfront
• Teddy Bears Picnic
• SnowDay on the Waterfront
• Winter Fundays
• Arts & Culture Under the Lights 
• and more!

Visit the Events page for details on upcoming events!

Services are also available for community groups hosting events. Learn more about Event Hosting.

Thunder Bay is one of Canada's Cultural Capitals, a distinction awarded by the Government of Canada. Learn more below:

• Arts and Culture
• Heritage
• Baggage Building Arts Centre
• Culture Plan

Community Centres

Visit the Community Centres page for details on the many community centres that offer programs and rentals!

You can also find information on volunteer opportunities at community centres.

Arenas & Stadia

The City operates six arenas and two stadia. Learn more below:

• Arenas - Fort William Gardens, Delaney Arena, Current River Arena, Grandview Arena, Port Arthur Arena, Neebing Arena
• Stadia - Port Arthur Stadium (baseball), Fort William Stadium (turf/track)

Check arena availability and book ice times using Perfect Mind!

Or contact the Facility Booking Coordinator for Arenas & Stadia inquiries and bookings at 807-625-2434 or email Carey at Carey.Kozak@thunderbay.ca

Limited free facilitation services are offered by the City through Inclusion and Junior Inclusion Services. Learn more below:

• Junior Inclusion Services (children and youth programs)
• Adult Inclusion Services (18 or older)
• P.A.L. Card 

Visit the Thunder Bay Public Library Website 

About the Thunder Bay Public Library

Purpose: Everyone has the right to access the resources and services they need to learn, express themselves creatively, and reach their full potential.

Mission: We are facilitators for the needs of our community. We partner with our community and strive to meet everyone’s needs for research, creativity, entertainment and support services.

Vision: The Public Library will be an inclusive, safe and welcoming community hub built around trust, understanding and collaboration to meet the community’s needs.

Values: We are...

• Inspired by our Community - Our job is to equip community members with the tools they need to learn, create and grow. The enlightenment of our members inspires us.
• Welcoming - Everyone who walks through our doors deserves our respect. We are the living room of the community and everyone is welcome here.
• Inclusive - When we say everyone, we mean everyone. Our community is beautifully diverse and access to knowledge is universal.
• Helpful - As our services grow, we will do everything we can to connect people with the tools and support they require to achieve their goals.
• Sharers of Knowledge - We love to teach something new, just as much as we love learning something new. We share our knowledge and learn from our community.

Quick links

• Library Website
• Library Events Calendar
• Library Hours of Operation and Locations

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Gateway to a region of over 500,000 sq. km of Canadian wilderness with over 150,000 lakes, rivers and streams - and home to about 120,000 residents, Thunder Bay, is the region's largest city and the largest on Lake Superior.

Whether travelling North on Highway 61 or across the country on the Trans-Canada, take an exit and Visit Thunder Bay. Experience unbeatable views, a world-class waterfront, epic hiking and mountain biking, award-winning restaurants and the magic of Lake Superior - the largest freshwater lake in the world!

Tourism Thunder Bay is the official tourism organization for the City of Thunder Bay and operates two visitor centres in the city - the Terry Fox Monument and Visitor Centre (open year round) and The Pagoda (open seasonally), Canada's oldest visitor centre.

Check out the Visit Thunder Bay website for information about and photos of local attractions and activities in and nearby the city. Search through the online Business Directory to find places to stay, local tours, attractions, restaurants, parks and more.

Visit Thunder Bay Website