Lakehead Thunder Bay

Our Thunder Bay campus is located in one of the most picturesque places in the province of Ontario, situated in the heart of the City of Thunder Bay and just minutes away from all the amenities and services you need. Fieldwork and hands-on learning are integral to a high number of our programs, taking advantage of the vibrant, natural laboratories right in our backyard. Our northern landscape also presents ample opportunity for world-class outdoor sports and activities. Students here can opt to maintain an ideal work-play balance with ease.

A professional education is likewise only a few steps away: students have easy access to the classrooms and facilities belonging to a wide array of professional options, including nursing, kinesiology, forestry, business, engineering, education, social work, and law. 

About the City of Thunder Bay

A bird's eye view of Thunder Bay's waterfront

Our Hometown Facts

  • 123,200+ population
  • 90-minute flight to Toronto Pearson International Airport with 4 major airlines
  • Distance to the Marina and Downtown Restaurants: 3.7 km
  • Thunder Bay Transit: Two city bus routes service campus, so you can travel to grocery stores, the movie theatre, shopping centres, and downtown restaurants easily.

Tips for Getting to Know Thunder Bay:

Must-Try Places to Eat: Local fresh produce, baked goods and more at the Thunder Country Market, Persian Man for a Persian (Thunder Bay delicacy), The Madhouse, The Foundry, Sovereign Room, The Growing Season, Thai Kitchen, Indian Bistro, Island Spice Jerk House, Famous Tandoor, Rebel Salad, Prime Gelato

Must-See Sites: Hillcrest Park, Kakabeka Falls, Ouimet Canyon, Sleeping Giant, Thunder Bay Marina Waterfront, Mount McKay Lookout, Eagle Canyon suspension bridge, Fort William Historical Park 

Must-Try Outside: Hiking at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park (Canada’s 7 Wonders!), Fat Biking at Centennial Park, Ice Fishing, Lake Superior by Sailboat, Seek out the Northern Lights

Celebrate Cultures: Attend a Pow Wow at Fort William First Nation, Go to Festival of India, Festa Italiana, Canada Day, Folklore Festival, Holi and Gaura Purnima, Eid at the Thunder Bay Masjid, Chinese New Year, Take a Latin Dancing Class

Best Shopping Spots: Bay & Algoma Neighbourhood, Downtown Port Arthur, Intercity Shopping Centre, Thunder Centre

Best Ways to Enjoy Winter: Ice-skating on Lake Tamblyn or at the Marina, Snowshoeing, Downhill Skiing at Mount Baldy or Loch Lomond, Cross-Country Skiing at Lappe or Kamview, Ice Fishing, Ice Climbing

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