Take a twenty-five minute drive west of Thunder Bay to see Ontario's second largest waterfall. Enjoy some time to not only take in the view, but to hike and do some swimming at the public beach.
Ouimet Canyon is an absolutely breathtaking gorge 5o minutes east of Thunder Bay. There is a short 1km walking trail to spectacular views. Totally worth a day trip!
Just before Ouitmet Canyon Provincial Park is Canada's longest zipline and suspension bridge. This is also a 50 minutes drive east of Thunder Bay. You can walk or drive up the hill to the bridge and face your fear of heights. If you're feeling extra daring, try their zipline!
One of the most beautiful places Northern Ontario has to offer. You can view The Giant from the Marina or you can drive out there and hike over 100km of trails. Don't miss out on the Sea Lion which is less than 5km from the trailhead.
Check out this iconic trail at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park. You can bike or walk the majority of it. Once you start ascending it does get more challenging - but totally doable! It is about an hour's drive to the trailhead from Thunder Bay.
Anemki Wajiw (Mount McKay) is located on the traditional lands of Fort William First Nation. It is also the location of the pow wow grounds. You can drive to the scenic lookout or even hike to the very top. During the summer months there is usually a toll ($5-10) to drive to the lookout.
Enjoy a walk around the marina. You may even want to take an evening sail with Sail Superior (sailsuperior.com) on Lake Superior. Catch a bite to eat at Bight. The Delta Hotel is also located on the grounds.
Goods & Co Market is a place for local food and merchandise vendors.