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Planning a trip to THUNDER BAY?

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This slideshow presents a travel itinerary for Thunder Bay, Ontario, recommending various attractions, restaurants, and accommodations. It highlights natural landmarks, historical sites, local businesses, and places to stay, offering a comprehensive guide for visitors.

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1Introduction to Thunder Bay trip planning
2Highlighting natural attractions (Sleeping Giant, Kakabeka Falls)
3Showcasing historical and cultural sites (Fort William)
4Featuring local shopping and dining experiences (Goods & Co., St. Paul Roastery, The Habit, The Bop Shop, Tomlin Restaurant, Barkeep)
5Suggesting relaxation and accommodation options (Centennial Park Conservatory, Delta Hotels)
6Call to action to save the itinerary and follow for more

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SAVE THIS ITINERARY, YOU'LL THANK ME LATER! & follow for more Ontario adventures!

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Planning a trip to THUNDER BAY? Here are 11 stops I'd recommend to a friend. Sleeping Giant Provincial Park Choose your adventure: Top of the Giant -> 21 km Sea Lion Trail -> 2 km Lake Superior views either way! Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park One of Ontario's most impressive waterfalls Nearly 40 m tall Easy boardwalk Historic portage trails Fort William Historical Park You'll forget you're in 2026! Step inside an 1815 fur trading post One of North America's largest living history attractions Costumed interpreters stay in character all day Goods & Co. My favourite place to shop local! Local food hall + artisan market Great rainy-day stop Open Wednesday to Sunday St. Paul Roastery My favourite place to start the day in Thunder Bay Coffee beans roasted in-house One of the city's favourite local cafés Grab a sweet treat next door at Swell Bakery The Habit Coffee & Bakeshop One of the most unique cafés I've visited in Ontario! Located inside a beautifully restored church Great coffee and homemade baked goods The Bop Shop The kind of place I'd happily eat twice in one trip! Korean comfort food Famous for bibimbap, fried chicken and kimchi Local favourite Tomlin Restaurant If you're only splurging on one dinner, make it this one One of Thunder Bay's most celebrated restaurants Seasonal menu featuring local ingredients First-come, first-served (no reservations) Barkeep Cocktail Bar End your day here! Speakeasy-inspired cocktail bar Creative cocktails made with house-made ingredients Centennial Park Conservatory A tropical escape right in the middle of Thunder Bay Free to visit (donations welcome!) Tropical plants and flowers year-round Perfect rainy-day activity Delta Hotels My pick for staying downtown. Right on the waterfront Beautiful Lake Superior views Walking distance to restaurants and cafés SAVE THIS ITINERARY, YOU'LL THANK ME LATER! & follow for more Ontario adventures!

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When I was planning this trip to Thunder Bay, I had quite the itinerary. A cruise on Lake Superior. Long hiking days. Sunrise and sunset adventures. Basically, I was hoping to spend as much time outside as possible. Then day two arrived... ...and so did the fog. Not just a little fog either. The kind where you can barely see a few metres ahead. Every local I talked to kept saying the same thing: “I’ve never seen it this bad.” And the craziest part? It never really left for the rest of my trip. At first, I was disappointed. I kept looking at my carefully planned itinerary and crossing things off one by one. But sometimes the best travel memories come from the plans you didn’t make. Instead of spending every day on the trails, I wandered through local markets, discovered cozy cafés I’d happily spend an entire morning in, found some incredible restaurants, chatted with locals, and explored a completely different side of Thunder Bay than the one we usually see on Instagram. And honestly... I’m kind of grateful the weather forced me to slow down. Do I still have a list of things I want to come back for? Absolutely. But that’s one of my favourite things about travelling, you don’t have to see everything in one trip. It just means I already have a good reason to come back to Thunder Bay and experience everything the fog kept hidden this time around. So if you’re planning a trip to Thunder Bay, here’s the itinerary I’d recommend, whether the sun is shining or the fog decides to make an appearance. And if you’re new here, hi! 👋 I’m Marie. I spend way too much time planning Ontario road trips so you don’t have to. Have you ever had bad weather completely change a trip?