There's no shortage of ways to keep your guests active and entertained in Thunder Bay over the holidays.
Tourism Thunder Bay has produced a lengthy list of ideas, and says all the activities it's recommending are family/beginner friendly. As well, if equipment is required, rentals are available in many cases..
Here are some activities you might want to consider for friends or relatives visiting from out of town:
-Fat Biking. Bikes with fat wheels are available for rental at local cycle shops. Tourism Thunder Bay suggests trying it out along trails at Centennial Park, Loch Lomond, Sleeping Giant Park or Shuniah Mines.
-Snowshoeing. Rentals are available at a local outdoors shop or ski hill. Parks such as Centennial Park, and Loch Lomond Ski Area, are just a few of the possible locations.
-Skiing or Snowboarding. Thunder Bay has numerous cross-country and downhill ski options, with rentals widely available.
-Skating. Tourism Thunder Bay suggests the rink at Prince Arthur's Landing, with a notation that skate rentals are not available there.
-Playing hockey at an outdoor rink. Thunder Bay has the most outdoor rinks in Canada per capita. You can find a list on the City of Thunder Bay website.
-Dogsledding. Boreal Journeys in Kaministiquia provides a guided dog sled adventure.
-Ice climbing. Outdoor Skills and Thrills offers a guiding service and provides equipment and instruction.
-Sledding. Popular locations include Centennial Park, Balsam Pit and Hillcrest Park.
-Dining at a new restaurant. Tourism Thunder Bay points out that the "the culinary scene in Thunder Bay has exploded in the last five years."
-Visit the Conservatory. The greenhouse houses tropical plants from around the globe.
-Visit the Thunder Bay Art Gallery. It's home to a large permanent collection including Woodland works by Norval Morriseau.
Stephanie Reid, Digital and Travel Media Officer for the city, assembled the list. She also suggests checking out the city's official tourism website, the city's Events Calendar online, or—for live performance and music options—tbshows.com.
