Join us for a walk to Thunder Bay's favourite ice cream shop!  Don't forget to bring a little money with you with so you can try out some of their delicious treats.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Merla Mae's offers Dairy free, Gluten-free, and Vegan options. All of their ice cream is egg free. 

Learning a new education system and navigating through unfamiliar platforms and supports can be challenging. Not to worry, we are here to help!

Join us for our first transitional webinar that will highlight what you need to be prepared to study at Lakehead, including registering for classes, important services like Student Central, how to use the student portal and Mycourselink, supports for your academics, and more!

A big part of your planning will involve securing your accommodations. Do you plan to live in campus residence or in an off-campus rental? It’s important to understand how to apply for residence and what your responsibilities are for finding off-campus housing. We will have residence staff in attendance to share information and answer all your housing questions. This is one you don't want to miss as a new student!

Start your Lakehead journey off right! Connect with other international students and the ISS (International Student Services) Team, discover what campus has available for you, and embrace the Canadian way with fun activities! This is a mandatory event, all new students should plan to attend Welcome Day.

Date:  Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Registration and details coming soon!

Please note this event is for new students only. Space for friends and family will not be available.

Kick off your journey with a warm welcome at our Positivi-Tea Summer special! Designed for new students, this cozy event is your chance to meet peers, share good vibes, and ease into campus life with friendly faces and refreshing conversations. Come sip, connect, and start your story with positivity!

Join us for a walk to the beautiful Hillcrest Park! Hillcrest Park has some of the most stunning views of Nanabijou (The Sleeping Giant), and the marina in Thunder Bay. Let's enjoy some fresh air and exercise together and don't forget to take pictures (we promise the views are worth it!).

Session two will lead us to the shaded shores of the McIntyre River on campus.  Join me amongst the trees to explore Creekside Creations.  This week we will engage with our creative spirits and let nature inspire us! We will have several nature inspired craft activities for you to choose from and have a beautiful and unique creation to take home with you.  

Forest Therapy is based on the Japanese practice of "Shinrin-yoku" (Forest Bathing), which is a form of therapeutic relaxation in which your senses are immersed in nature to relax, heighten awareness and form a deeper connection to nature. As a certified guide I believe in the healing power of nature. Walks provide an intentional space to slow down, breathe deeply and remember the quiet strength that lives within you. 

Did you know we have a beautiful Labyrinth right on campus?  Join me this week as we welcome a special guest and Lakehead Alumni Dr. David Greenwood. Dr. Greenwood will share with us about the history, uses and benefits of the Labyrinth and guide us through a walk.  No experience required!  

The last NNC session will take you on an off campus excursion to the local McKellar Island Bird Observatory. We will learn about migratory songbirds and their Save the SongBirds Project. You will get to see first hand how they catch and release the birds, band them for tracking of species and you will even get to hold and release a bird as part of the experience! Our hosts John and Brady will tour us through the area and talk about the important connections between the land, native species and songbirds.