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February 2020: Fun things to do with kids in Thunder Bay

Bonnie Schiedel

Jan 29, 2020
3 min

February 2020: Fun things to do with kids in Thunder Bay

The shortest month gets a bonus Leap Day this year! Here’s what’s going on for Thunder Bay families this month, from winter carnivals and science to movies, books and bouncy castles. February 2 Winter FunDay: Snow Sculpting Fun, Prince Arthur’s Landing Join Willow Springs to create some cool snow sculptures, or head indoors to the Baggage Building Arts Centre to do some Special Olympic sports icon etching in clay, plus charcoal sketching. 2-4pm, free. More info Thunder Bay Cu

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Bonnie Schiedel

Jul 14, 2019
2 min

Your TBay Summer List

50 fun things for kids to do this summer, TBay-style! Get your picture taken at the graffiti alley on Cooke Street. Take a grown-up out for ice cream. (You pay.) Throw rocks in Lake Superior. Look at the view through binoculars at Hillcrest Park. Visit the turtle at Vickers Park. Go on the rides at Chippewa Park. Fly a kite at Boulevard Lake. Play mini golf. Spot a rainbow at Kakabeka Falls. Hike the Middlebrun Bay trail at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park. Bike to a corner sto

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May 2019: Fun things to do with kids in Thunder Bay

Bonnie Schiedel

Apr 29, 2019
2 min

May 2019: Fun things to do with kids in Thunder Bay

Who’s ready for spring? Here’s your round-up of family-friendly activities in Thunder Bay this month. Month of May Thunder Bay Public Library, various locations In addition to their regular kids’ programming, there are lots of fun, free events at the TBPL this month. Consider: a mom-themed storytime and card-making (May 3, 10:30am, County Park), author visit (May 4, 10am, Waverley), movie and craft (May 4, 2:30pm, Waverley), bath bombs (May 8, 6:30pm, County Park), and drag q

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May 2018: Fun things to do with kids in Thunder Bay

Bonnie Schiedel

Apr 26, 2018
2 min

May 2018: Fun things to do with kids in Thunder Bay

A long weekend, Mother's Day, the return of green grass and sneakers...there's a lot to celebrate this month! Here's what's going on for families in Thunder Bay this May, including live music, free comic books and plenty of outside time (we hope). May 1 Youth Show Art Opening, Kinsmen Northwood Centre Kick off National Youth Arts Week by dropping by to see works by talented young local artists. There will be live music and a BBQ too. Free, 4:30-6pm. More info Thunder Bay Cult

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Two waterfall walks to do with the kids in and around Thunder Bay

Bonnie Schiedel

Sep 28, 2017
2 min

Two waterfall walks to do with the kids in and around Thunder Bay

When you’re going for a walk in the woods with the kids, a waterfall destination—powerful, beautiful, loud, fast—is usually a pretty good bet. Here are two local faves. Want more hikes, with and without waterfalls? Check out 7 family-friendly family hikes in and around Thunder Bay. Trowbridge Falls With Centennial Park on one side and Cascades Conservation Area on the other, Trowbridge Falls is a true northern beauty spot. There are tons of trails, which you’ll share with mou

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August 2017: Things to do with kids in Thunder Bay

Bonnie Schiedel

Aug 9, 2017
3 min

August 2017: Things to do with kids in Thunder Bay

How’s your summer going? (And where the heck did July go?) Plan some fun days and nights out with the kids at these family-friendly events in Thunder Bay this August. And check out these ideas about free anytime outings too! August 6 CP Canada 150 Train, Marina Park, Bobby Curtola Drive It’s train time! A special CP train with a 1958 locomotive and restored heritage cars makes its TBay stop from 3-6pm. The stage car features world champion hoop dancer Dallas Arcand and countr

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July 2017 [updated]: Things to do with kids in Thunder Bay

Bonnie Schiedel

Jul 5, 2017
3 min

July 2017 [updated]: Things to do with kids in Thunder Bay

Summer is just getting started and there are lots of family-friendly events on the go in Thunder Bay and area. And if your days don’t synch up with these scheduled events, take a look at these free things to do with kids pretty much anytime. Have fun! July 1-7 Historical Hysterical Scavenger Hunt, Thunder Bay Museum Enlist your in-house social media expert, bring your smartphone and embark on a cool scavenger hunt around town. Solve clues to find historical buildings, decode

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July 2017: Things to do with kids in Thunder Bay

Bonnie Schiedel

Jun 26, 2017
4 min

July 2017: Things to do with kids in Thunder Bay

July is quite the happening month for family-friendly activities in Thunder Bay. Here’s what you need to know about all the #Canada150 events in the city, plus other activities for the rest of July too. And if your days don’t synch up with these scheduled events, take a look at these free things to do with kids pretty much anytime. Have fun! June 30-July 2 Heartbeat of our Nation Powwow, Fort William First Nation Celebrate Ojibwe culture with three days of great traditional

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8 free things to do with kids in Thunder Bay in Summer 2017

Bonnie Schiedel

Jun 20, 2017
3 min

8 free things to do with kids in Thunder Bay in Summer 2017

Summer fun, on the cheap! Here’s TBaywithkids.ca's list of the best free stuff for families in Thunder Bay, all summer long. 1. Visit a fire station Big red trucks, big rubber boots, big fun: To visit a Thunder Bay fire station, all you have to do is fill out a request form and set a date. The firefighters will take you and the kids on a tour of the station, including seeing the equipment and asking them questions about their job. Kids must be of school age. More info www.thu

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June 2017: Things to do with kids in Thunder Bay

Bonnie Schiedel

May 28, 2017
3 min

June 2017: Things to do with kids in Thunder Bay

Helloooo, summer! Sunny skies or rainy days, there's lots to do with the kids in Thunder Bay this month. Check out our round-up of ideas for June: monster trucks, pow wows, a soapbox derby, local art, the kite festival and more. June 1-18 art exhibits, Thunder Bay Art Gallery Three diverse exhibits from young local artists open at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery: there’s the Secondary School Art Exhibition that showcases art from eight regional high schools; Our Voice, presented

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Local favourite Ungalli Clothing Co. now has T-shirts for kids

Bonnie Schiedel

May 17, 2017
2 min

Local favourite Ungalli Clothing Co. now has T-shirts for kids

“My sister and I did everything together as kids,” says Hailey Hollinsworth, co-founder of Thunder Bay’s Ungalli Clothing Co. “It just makes sense that we’re now running a business together.” Hailey and her sister Bree launched their eco-friendly, ethical clothing company a couple years ago, using sustainable fabrics made from recycled cotton and recycled plastic and polyester (think: cafeteria trays, plastic bottles and X-ray images). They quickly found success with their ma

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Loch Lomond Ski Area is where childhood memories are made

Kim Latimer

Feb 23, 2017
2 min

Loch Lomond Ski Area is where childhood memories are made

The majestic Norwester Mountains on the south side of Thunder Bay are breathtaking from afar, but there’s nothing quite like standing on top of them in a pair of skis. Just riding the chairlift even up the Snoopy Hill, the smallest run out there, offers spectacular views. For my family, Loch Lomond is synonymous with childhood memories. It would be impossible for me to count the number of hours I spent there in the eighties learning to ski with my parents. And to their credit

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5 Things my family loves about Mount Baldy Ski Area in Thunder Bay

Dawn Mitchell

Feb 23, 2017
2 min

5 Things my family loves about Mount Baldy Ski Area in Thunder Bay

Tree trails We play follow the leader through the trails that run along side the main runs. It makes every run different and a new challenge emerges, like a ski stuck in deep snow. My nine-year-old has the advantage here because his skis are shorter. Mum and Dad can’t zip around as fast, and usually end up snowplowing! Wood fireplace Nothing compares to coming into the chalet cold, and seeing the warmth of the crackling fire. We put our wet neck warmers and mitts on a log

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3 places to snowshoe with the kids in Thunder Bay

Bonnie Schiedel

Feb 18, 2017
2 min

3 places to snowshoe with the kids in Thunder Bay

When you’ve got a little cabin fever and are looking for a different way to play outside, give snowshoeing a try. Snowshoeing is easy to learn—all you have to do is walk!—so get the family geared up and head out to explore a different side of Thunder Bay. Loch Lomond Did you know Loch Lomond Ski Area also has a 2.5 km loop snowshoe trail? A trail pass is $10 per person, and you can rent snowshoes, including kid sizes, for $11. The trail is only slightly hilly and zigs and zag

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