Temporary Village News

Following extensive analysis, engagement, and a commitment to community safety and wellbeing, the City has identified 1111 Fort William Road, a parcel of land owned by the Lakehead Region Conservation Authority (LRCA), as the recommended site for the Temporary Shelter Village Initiative. This recommendation comes after careful consideration of over 50 alternative locations across the city.

The City of Thunder Bay is taking decisive action to address the growing challenges of unsheltered homelessness and encampments with the launch of its Human Rights-Based Community Action Plan.

As part of this comprehensive, ten-part strategy, administration is recommending a site for the Temporary Shelter Village Initiative.

The City of Thunder Bay is inviting residents to provide feedback on the proposed Temporary Village initiative through a public survey, open from October 24 to October 31.

The Temporary Village would offer clean, dignified and secure shelter, that addresses immediate needs while reducing tents in public spaces, improving safety, and fostering a cleaner community while long-term housing solutions are developed.