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FREE winter activity ideas for the whole family!

All over Thunder Bay!

DATE: Nov 28 to Mar 31

TIME: 8:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Walking Paths, Snowshoeing, Cross-country Skiing, Tobogganing, Ice Skating, Swimming (Indoors!), the Museum, and "Youth Move" activities for 10-18 year olds - here are some ideas with most of the details you need to get going!

SNOWSHOEING AND CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING

Get some snowshoes or cross-country skis for the family and check out some new adventures with soft landings! These maps rate trails by difficulty level so you can find the right ones for your family.

For cross-country ski trails, click here!

For snowshoe trails, click here!

Start with the green ones, then the blue and purple, but stay away from the black diamonds with the family!



TOBOGGANING

Check out these favourite tobogganing hills around the city!

Wasco Parkette – 101 Wasco Dr: small hill for little kids

Centennial Park – 751 Centennial Park Rd: huge hill, not that steep

Balsam Pit Park – 124 Balsam St: mid-size hill, somewhat steep

Hillcrest Park – High Street: steep hill


ICE SKATING

You would not believe how many places there are to skate in Thunder Bay! These outdoor rinks are all for recreational use only, not including hockey games, but your family can bring some sticks and a puck to pass around if you'd like.

It's a long list of skating rinks and ponds that are maintained by the Parks and Recreation division of the City of Thunder Bay. Check out a few near your home to find your family's favourite for frequent fun!

https://www.thunderbay.ca/en/r...


FAMILY SWIM!

https://www.thunderbay.ca/en/r...

Canada Games Complex: $21.15 per family of up to 5.

Monday- Thursday

  • 4 pm - 7 pm: Family/Adult Swim (Limited Pool Space Available)
  • 7 pm - 9 pm: Public Swim
  • 9 pm - 10 pm: Adult / Teen Swim

Friday:

  • 4 pm - 7 pm: Family/Adult Swim (Limited Pool Space Available)
  • 6 pm - 9 pm: Public Swim

Saturday:

  • 8 am - 12 pm: Family/Adult Swim (Limited Pool Space Available)
  • 12 pm - 9 pm: Public Swim

Sunday:

  • 8 am - 12 pm: Family/Adult Swim
  • 12 pm - 9 pm: Public Swim


Churchill Pool at 130 Churchill Dr. West: $10.37 per family

Friday:

  • 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Public Swim

Saturday:

  • 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Public Swim

Sunday:

  • Public Swim 1:30pm - 5:00pm


Volunteer Pool at 180 Martha St: $11.72 per family of up to 5.

Thursday:

  • 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm: Public Swim

Friday:

  • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Public Swim

Saturday:

  • 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Public Swim

Sunday:

  • Public Swim 1:00pm - 5:00pm: Public Swim



WALKING PATHS

Go for a walk on beautiful trails around the city!

Check out all the incredible trails by clicking on the image below:



"YOUTH MOVE" DAILY FREE PROGRAMMING FOR YOUTH AGED 10-18

Come hang out with us. Sports, games, crafts, snacks, food & more!

Location: 609 James St. N

Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 3:30-7:30pm

Saturday 1-4pm

Please e-mail youthmove@thunderbay.ca or call 807-631-5014 with any questions.


"YOUTH MOVE" FREE GAMES AND SWIM FOR YOUTH AGED 10-18

Canada Games Complex

Tuesdays 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Meet new friends as we engage in activities at the Canada Games Complex and have an opportunity for an hour swim!

Meet staff and check in at the front counter, then join in some fun activities for the first hour in the Saskatchewan meeting room, followed by an hour of free swim.

Please e-mail youthmove@thunderbay.ca or call 807-631-5014 with any questions.

https://www.thunderbay.ca/en/r...


"YOUTH MOVE" WEEKEND SPECIAL EVENTS FOR YOUTH AGED 10-18

Kinsmen Youth Centre, 609 James St. N. and other places

Dates TBA



THUNDER BAY ART GALLERY (not free, but a reasonable cost)

1080 Keewatin St.

Four-week Art Classes for Ages 5-14

Classes are about $60-$90/child

Classes fill up quickly so register here as soon as they become available, likely early in the month.


THUNDER BAY MUSEUM (not free, but a reasonable cost)

425 Donald St. E.

Jan 4 to Jun 14: 1-5pm; Jun 15 to Sept 4: 11am-5pm

Located in a historic building, which once served as a Police Station and Court House, the Thunder Bay Museum offers visitors six galleries of local, regional and national heritage. Closed Mondays until June 20.

Enjoy the permanent exhibits on the main floor, depicting the early years of Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario. Traveling and local exhibits that change frequently are featured on the second floor. The Antechamber Gallery, featuring works by local artists and craftspeople; as well as a music gallery and military exhibit can be found on the third floor.

https://www.thunderbaymuseum.c...

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