Summer Camp Sign Up
Super Seasons - August 5 - August 8
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.
Super Seasons Week runs from August 5 - August 8
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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
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.
The tour is approximately 1.5km and 60-75 minutes long
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: Corner of McNaughton and McTavish
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.
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.
The tour is approximately 1.5km and should last 60-75 minutes
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: Westfort Footbridge, Intersection of Gore and Brown Streets
Intrigue. Hidden Tales. Lost History.
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.
The tour is approximately 1.5km and should last about 90 minutes.
Starting Location: Thunder Bay Tourist Pagoda, 198 Red River Road
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: In front of St. Andrew's Church, 294 Red River Rd
Colour Week - August 11 - August 15
Colour Week runs from August 11 - August 15
Red Orange Yellow Green Blue & Purple
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 60-75 minutes.
Starting location: 425 Donald St E, Thunder Bay Museum
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
This will be an in-person event.
UPDATE: Our August 21 session is now sold out! We're excited to announce a second screening on August 20!
Description:
Get ready to immerse yourself in a unique cinematic experience. Drowning in Dreams, a captivating documentary, follows Thunder Bay businessman Fred Broennle as he becomes consumed by a near-mythical mission: to raise the luxurious steam yacht Gunilda–considered the most beautiful shipwreck in the world–from its resting place 300 feet beneath Lake Superior. This is a rare chance to see this film at the Thunder Bay Museum, an event that promises to be a high-stakes odyssey of greed, guilt, and devastation.
Following the screening, we are pleased to announce that a special guest speaker, Maria Phipps, will be joining us for a Q&A session. Maria’s late husband, Charles “King” Hague, tragically lost his life while diving the Gunilda. She shares her personal reflections on the shipwreck and offers insight into the making of the documentary.
Drowning in Dreams is provided courtesy of the National Film Board of Canada.
Drowning in Dreams is not rated by the Motion Picture Association. The film contains scenes that may not be suitable for children, including discussions of drowning, diving accidents, and death, as well as a brief depiction of a deceased person and brief partial nudity. Viewer discretion is advised.
Tickets are included with admission to the Thunder Bay Museum (by donation):
Limited seating is available. To secure your spot, please pre-register here: https://thunderbaymuseum1.wildapricot.org/event-6258463. Admission is payable at the door on the day of the event. Please note that pre-registration does not guarantee admission if the event is fully booked, so we recommend arriving early.
Interested in the shipwreck history of Thunder Bay and the surrounding region? Explore our curated selection of books in the gift shop!
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Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the event?
The event takes place on August 20 and 21, 2025, from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm at The Thunder Bay Museum (425 Donald St. East). Please note that pre-registration does not guarantee admission if the event is fully booked, so we recommend arriving early. The screening will begin promptly at 7:00 pm.
Is there parking available?
Rest assured, The Thunder Bay Museum has ample free parking, as well as street parking (payment is not required for parking metres after 6:00 pm). So, you can focus on enjoying the event without any parking worries.
What can I expect at this event?
As a special treat, attendees will not only enjoy a screening of Drowning in Dreams but also have after-hours access to The Museum’s exhibits. This unique event promises to be a memorable experience for all.
How do I sign up?
Register here now: https://thunderbaymuseum1.wildapricot.org/event-6258463
Admission is payable at the door on the day of the event.
How much do tickets cost, and what do they include?
Tickets are free, included with Museum admission, by donation.
The recommended donations are:
This includes access to the Museum’s exhibits and viewing of the film.
Will there be food at the event?
Non-alcoholic beverages and snacks will be available for purchase at the event.
Thank you for registering. We look forward to seeing you!
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