Fall in Love with Thunder Bay this Fall

Fall in Thunder Bay brings the changing of the leaves to many popular local hotspots, the start of a new season for Thunder Bay’s live entertainment, and the return of many annual events.

Leaf viewing and Outdoor Adventures

For outdoor enthusiasts, fall brings great outdoor adventures at Thunder Bay’s trails. Bring a bike and head out to the Shuniah Mines to enjoy the Trowbridge Forest Trail for one last ride. Sleeping Giant, Kakabeka, and Pigeon River Provincial Parks, along with many conservation areas, welcome hikers to enjoy the kilometers of trails within them. If you’re looking to enjoy the changing of the leaves, head to the Terry Fox Scenic Lookout, Anemki Wajiw (Mount McKay), Sleeping Giant or Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park to view pops of yellow, orange and some red mixed amongst the greens of local deciduous trees.

Indoor Activities & Live Entertainment

For those seeking indoor experiences this fall, Thunder Bay has a robust arts and culture scene, as well as live entertainment. You can enjoy performances at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium, Badani, Cambrian, and Magnus Theatre.

Magnus Theatre opened their 2024/25 season with the production of Gaslight, a vintage thriller running until October 12th, followed by Elf, The Musical in November. The Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra’s 64th season kicks off on October 4th with their Candlelight Series featuring “An Evening with Andrew Lloyd Weber” and continues until April with regular performances at various locations around Thunder Bay.

Fall events

Thunder Bay is filled with seasonal events throughout the fall, and as winter approaches so do Thunder Bay’s Holiday markets. In October, Thunder Bay offers both spooky and family-friendly Halloween events. Every weekend in October, head out to Belluz Farms for their Fall Wonderland to visit their Strawhedge, Corn Maze, and many other family-friendly activities, or visit Gammondale Farms for their final Pumpkinfest before Gerry & Sue Gammond officially retire. If you are looking for something a little spookier, head over to the Transportation Museum of Thunder Bay for their Haunted Harbour Tours in support of Our Kids Count of Thunder Bay. Fort William Historical Park comes alive with trick-or-treating, monster mashing, and a costume parade during their Halloween Hoot on October 26 and 27th.

On November 24th, the Thunder Bay Waterfront District will be alive with this year’s Holiday Craft Revival show. Featuring over two hundred local artisans spread throughout the downtown core, you will surely find that special something for everyone on your shopping list. As the season changes and winter approaches, many local venues also host holiday craft shows including the Craft Show the Artisans Northwest Annual Art and Fine Craft Show in November at the Valhalla Inn.

If you enjoy sports, Thunder Bay is the place to be. Thunder Bay is home to two Junior A hockey teams; the Thunder Bay North Stars and the Kam River Fighting Walleye in the Superior International Junior Hockey League, as well as the Lakehead Thunder Wolves Hockey Team.

Check out our website at www.visitthunderbay.com for detailed information on what to do, how to get around, and even book your hotel, motel, B&B or hostel stay. Thunder Bay is full of activities for everyone to enjoy year-round.