Intrigue. Hidden Tales. Lost History.
The “wild west” history of Fort William.
Who was Bliss Gordon and why was he hanged? Was Peter McKellar’s dinosaur the ‘real McCoy’? Why was Mag Matthews arrested 23 times but never incarcerated?
Find out the answers and more in our Fort William historical walking tour!
The tour is approximately 1.5km and should last about 90 minutes.
Earpieces will be provided to all participants for optimal hearing purposes.
The Historical Walking Tours will operate weather permitting, we encourage you to dress appropriately. In instances of inclement weather, we will do our best to reschedule the walking tour. If we are unable to reschedule the tour or you cannot join us at the later date we will be offering full refunds.
These tours welcome participants of all ages, but some of the content may not be suitable for small children. Parental discretion is advised.
Starting location: 425 Donald St E, Thunder Bay Museum
The Thunder Bay Museum reserves the right to cancel the walking tour due to safety concerns, low attendance, or staffing shortages. In the event of a cancellation, a rain-date will be scheduled for the tour and your registration will be transferred to that date. Should you be unavailable for the rain-date, a refund of your registration fee will be processed upon your request.
How was the East End’s location important to the fur trade? Who were the ‘Black Hand’? Who are the people behind the street names of the East End?
Learn the answers as we walk through one of the most historic parts of the city and explore the progression and dynamic change of the last 300 years.
Starting Location: Corner of McNaughton and McTavish
Scandal. Justice. Recovery.
Stories of wealth & tragedy from Port Arthur's early suburb.
Who was William Leithenen and how did he meet his tragic fate? Why did the Queen place a naval training center so far from the ocean? Who were some of Port Arthur's most well-to-do residents and where did they live?
Learn the answer's to these questions and more on this tour!
The tour is approximately 1.5 km and should last about 90 minutes.
Our tours welcome participants of all ages, but some of the content may not be suitable for small children. Parental discretion is advised. Please note that all tours are offered in the English language only.
Starting Location CN Rail Station, 2212 Sleeping Giant Pkwy
The stories behind downtown Port Arthur.
Who was Oliver Prevost and why did he die? Why does the second floor of the Prince Arthur Hotel sometimes smell like cigar smoke? How did the Queen’s Hotel meet its untimely end?
All of these questions and more will be answered during the Port Arthur Walking Tour.
These tours welcome participants of all ages, but some of the content may not be suitable for small children. Parental discretion is advised. Please note that all tours are offered in the English language only.
Starting Location: Thunder Bay Tourist Pagoda, 198 Red River Road
From the First Spike to The Castle to fresh running water, this is your opportunity to learn about what makes Westfort tick!
What do you know about the old Town Plot? Dive deep into the stories that have kept Westfort alive for over a century.
Starting location: Westfort Footbridge, Intersection of Gore and Brown Streets
Summer Camp Sign Up
Celebrations Week - July 7-11
Registration for the Thunder Bay Museum Summer camps is open. We offer 7 week-long summer camps consisting of different themes. There should be something to interest every camper.
Celebrations Week runs from July 7-11
Easter Day Summer Solstice Haunted Halloween Christmas in July New Years
IMPORTANT! You must complete and submit the
EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM WHICH INCLUDES SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND ALLERGIES AND PHOTO RELEASE FORM.
Click here for the link to the forms. Click here for FAQ's
Complete and submit both the emergency contact form and photo release two weeks in advance of your child's start date. This will ensure that any allergies or medical needs are properly accommodated.
There is more information and details about the week/s you have signed your child/ren up for on our website.
Summer Camp runs from 9:00am - 4:00pm with drop off times between 9:00am - 9:30am and pick up times between 4:00pm - 4:30pm. Camp is for children ages 6-12.
**Other forms and further updates will be sent in an additional email closer to the camp start date.
Please do not hesitate to contact Marissa at education@thunderbaymuseum.com if you have any further questions about our Summer Camps.
Please note that Summer Camp weeks will be cancelled with full refunds and up to 1 week's notice if there are: - Under registered camp weeks (e.g. less than 50% attendance)- Concerns about health risks- Issues with staff availability
Mix it Altogether - July 14-18
Mix it Altogether Week runs from July 14-18
Superheroes Kitchen Capers Terrific Toys & Board Games Odds & Ends Night at the Museum
Media Week - July 21-25
Media Week runs from July 21-25
Books TV Music Movies Video Games
Time Travel - July 28 - August 1
Time Travel Week runs from July 28 - August 1
Ancient Civilizations Medieval Kingdoms Artful Renaissance Wild, Wild West Future Endeavours
Super Seasons - August 5 - August 8
Super Seasons Week runs from August 5 - August 8
Spring Summer Fall Winter
Colour Week - August 11 - August 15
Colour Week runs from August 11 - August 15
Red Orange Yellow Green Blue & Purple
Kids Just Want to Have Fun Week - August 18 - August 22
Kids Just Want to Have Fun week runs from August 18 - August 22
Mad Scientist Tropical Days Day at the Spa Under the Big Top Disney Favourites
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