Thunder Bay Travel Guide
Ontario, Canada
Thunder Bay is a city of 99,334 people in north-western Ontario, on the north-western shore of Lake Superior. It serves as a regional centre for this part of Canada and is a practical base for exploring the surrounding lake coastline.
Most air travellers arrive at Thunder Bay International Airport. Several beaches are within 40 kilometres of the city, including Green Bay Beach at 15.8 kilometres, Wild Goose Beach at 16.6 kilometres and Mackenzie Beach at 27.7 kilometres. Crystal Beach, Sunnyside Beach, Amethyst Beach and Birch Beach are also nearby.
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Pays in CAD
Plug type Type A & Type B (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 911
Dial code +1
Tipping: Tipping is customary in Canada for various service industries. The standard amount is usually 15-20% for good service.
Best time to visit Thunder Bay
Jan
-6°6Feb
-4°8Mar
0°7Apr
6°13May
14°9Jun
19°10Jul
22°10Aug
22°9Sep
19°9Oct
12°10Nov
4°8Dec
-2°10Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Thunder Bay
Green Bay Beach
15.8 km away
Wild Goose Beach
16.6 km away
Mackenzie Beach
27.7 km away
Crystal Beach
29.7 km away
Sunnyside Beach
30.7 km away
Amethyst Beach
32.8 km away
Birch Beach
36.9 km away
Things to do in Thunder Bay
Crocks - Thunder Bay
music venue
0.4 km
St. Patrick's Cathedral
roman catholic place of worship
0.2 km
Port Arthur Stadium
stadium arena
4.8 km
Thunder Bay Community Auditorium
music venue
4.6 km
Canada Games Complex
stadium arena
4.8 km
Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame
sports museum
0.2 km
Fort William Gardens
stadium arena
0.6 km
Getting there
Thunder Bay International Airport · 4.8 km
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