Thunder Bay
Best of the Lake: 2019
We wrap up another amazing year for Best of the Lake picks featuring many longtime favorites and quite a few surprise new winners. Read more
Rev. Edward J. Dowling
Ils Sont Disparu! They Are Gone: The Baffling Fate of Inkerman & Cerisoles
An air of mystery drifts around all shipwrecks. The very word “shipwreck” evokes powerful images of crashing seas, screaming winds and desperate crews. Read more
LAKEHEAD TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM SOCIETY
A Coast Guard Veteran is Finally Home, Workhorse launched in 1958 Comes Full Circle
Local Hero: Step aboard the retired Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker Alexander Henry in Thunder Bay’s Marina Park and check out the view from the wheelhouse or explore the captain’s quarters. Read more
COURTESY THUNDERCON
Bring On the Klingons! ThunderCon Celebrates the World of Nerds, Fans, Games & Imagination
A Universe of Fun: Engage … and imagine that you’re Captain Picard, a burly Klingon or a Avengers hero. At ThunderCon in Thunder Bay, you can dress like your avatar without raising a single Vulcan eyebrow. The 3-year-old event brings the world of sci Read more
Best of the Lake: 2018
You might think that when we tally up the votes for our annual Lake Superior Best of the Lake survey that we find that the same names keep coming to the top. Read more
Courtesy Christi Belcourt
Circular Connections, An Exhibition of the Amazing Artistry of Christi Belcourt
Art and nature: Christi Belcourt, a Métis artist, has always addressed the cyclical relationship between people and nature. Read more
OULLIS PHOTOGRAPHY
Welcoming The World, Newest Budget-Friendly Lodgings at the Lake
Two of the newest lodging options in Lake Superior's northwest corner encourage getting to know other guests and the local neighborhood. Read more
KIRVAN PHOTOGRAPHY
SnowDay: The Antidote for Cabin Fever Get Your Inner Child Out
It’s mid-February, chilly and snowy and … well, not boring because there’s plenty to do in Marina Park on SnowDay in Thunder Bay. Read more
COURTESY TBSHOWS.COM
T-Bay’s Music Scene, When It Comes to Local Acts, This City’s Hoppin’
When Lake Superior Magazine wanted to find someone with a finger on the pulse of the Thunder Bay music scene, Jean-Paul De Roover’s was among the first names to pop up. Read more
COURTESY BAGGAGE BUILDING ARTS CENTRE
Handmade Ideas of Art & Craft When Gift Certificates Won’t Do
When you’re buying holiday, birthday or other gifts in Thunder Bay, banish the thought of a box-store gift certificate. Shopping is part of the charm as you hunt for local art to give. Read more
Courtesy Ryden’s Border Store
Wayside Stop at Ryden’s, A 70-year-old Pullover on Your Way to (& from) Canada
Anyone who has crossed the U.S.-Canadian line at the Pigeon River knows Ryden’s Border Store on the Minnesota side of Highway 61. Read more
BOB BERG / LAKE SUPERIOR MAGAZINE
Remember These Names, How Communities Honor Local Veterans’ Sacrifices
From his home near Hawk Ridge in Duluth, high above Lake Superior, David R. Wheat’s view is spectacular. But on a recent sunny fall day, the retired U.S. Navy commander was looking not into today’s brilliant blue waters but into a darker past, Read more
City of Thunder Bay Tourism
Above It All, Sunken Gardens, Harbor Vistas – You Gotta Love Hillcrest Park
When Thunder Bay locals want to impress visitors, they take them to Hillcrest Park in the center of the city to show off the stunning views of the harbor and distant Sleeping Giant. Read more
Courtesy of CBS
Paul Shaffer Comes Home: Our Interview with the “Late Show” Musical Director, Playing Thunder Bay in October
The voice on the phone was unmistakable. Paul Shaffer was ready to answer questions about his career, his memoir and his hometown of Thunder Bay, where Paul and his “Late Show” band will perform on October 7. Read more
Goh Iromoto / Courtesy Tourism Thunder Bay
No Hibernating in Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay loves winter. Far from hibernating, residents embrace this season of theatre and arts, of evenings out to sample tasty locavore fare and of days indulging in boutique shopping or outdoor recreation. Read more
Konnie LeMay / Lake Superior Magazine
2015 Achievement Award Winner: Thunder Bay Tourism Manager Paul Pepe
For his enduring enthusiasm promoting the full circle of the Big Lake, for thinking outside the borders to create partnerships, and for all the Persians, Lake Superior Magazine honors Paul Pepe with this year’s Achievement Award. Read more
Courtesy Bight Restaurant & Bar
A 'Bight' of Thunder Bay
You could hardly imagine a better location for an eatery than Prince Arthur’s Landing in the heart of Thunder Bay’s Marina Park, where Bight Restaurant & Bar enjoys a postcard view of the harbour, the marina and the Sleeping Giant. Read more
Chris Goldberg
Recipe Box: The Goodness of Gouda
Ahhh, fall – crisp apples, steaming bowls of savory soup and decadent grilled sandwiches oozing with cheese. First, let’s start with a slice of good Gouda, which the folks at Thunder Oak Cheese Farm know well. Read more
Magnus Theatre's 2014-15 Season, in the Words of the Playwrights
The plays of writers with strong ties to Thunder Bay take center stage during the Magnus Theatre’s 2014-15 season. Lake Superior Magazine managing editor Bob Berg corresponded with the playwrights to see how a sense of place influences their work. Read more
Courtesy Thunder Bay Art Gallery
George Raab: Portraying the Wooded World
There’s no denying the mystery in George Raab’s photo-based intaglio prints that portray the Canadian forest. A traveling exhibition of the artist’s work, “Into The Woods: Etchings,” will be on display at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery this spring. Read more
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Lakehead University
Lakehead University
Lakehead University researchers Dr. Muntasir Billah (on left), assistant professor in civil engineering, and Dr. Han Chen (on right), professor in natural resources management.
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