Let's Explore: Hillcrest Park

Event Date: 
Thursday, May 22, 2025 - 1:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Meet at the International Student Centre (ground floor, Chancellor Paterson Library)

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!).

Board Game Cafe

Event Date: 
Thursday, May 8, 2025 - 2:30pm EDT
Event Location: 
International Student Centre

Board games, snacks, and relax!  Bring friends or make new ones and join us in the International Centre for an exciting afternoon of gaming. 

Happy Trails Mix Event!

Event Date: 
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 - 9:00am to 4:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
International Centre (ground floor, Chancellor Paterson Library)
Event Contact Name: 
International Student Services
Event Contact E-mail: 

You did it, Hooray! It's time to say "Happy Trails" (or so long) to the Winter 2025 term. Pop by the International Centre to make your own Trail Mix Parfait between 9:00am and 4:00pm (or while supplies last).

Not sure what a Trail Mix Parfait is? Click the following link to learn more: Trail Mix Greek Yogurt Parfaits - Homemade Home

Immigration 101 + Open Q&A with Advisors

Event Date: 
Thursday, April 17, 2025 - 9:00am to 10:30am EDT
Event Location: 
Zoom/Online

As an international student coming to Canada, you have some extra responsibilities and things to consider. In this webinar we will review what to expect at the port of entry, working while you study and working hours as a student and other important considerations as you navigate studying abroad. Our Immigration Advisors will be here to answer any last minute questions you have before your arrival to Lakehead!

Easter Egg-stravaganza

Event Date: 
Thursday, April 17, 2025 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm EDT
Event Location: 
International Centre
Event Contact Name: 
International Student Services
Event Contact E-mail: 

Time to put on your bunny ears and join us for a most egg-cellent Easter egg hunt egg-sperience!

Let's Talk: Flavours From Home

Event Date: 
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
International Student Lounge (ground floor, Chancellor Paterson Library)
Event Contact Name: 
Krista McAllister
Event Contact E-mail: 

Let's Talk: Flavours From Home

Canada is full of new flavours and items to try, but sometimes you just want to have flavours or items from home. Join your Student Engagement & Cultural Coordinator, Krista McAllister, in the International Student Lounge to explore all of the all of the different global food markets in Thunder Bay, where to find them, and what types of items these markets sell.

Let's Talk: Places of Worship

Event Date: 
Friday, May 9, 2025 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
International Student Lounge (ground floor, Chancellor Paterson Library)
Event Contact Name: 
Krista McAllister
Event Contact E-mail: 

Let's Talk: Places of Worship

If your faith is important to you, it's important to us! Join your Student Engagement & Cultural Coordinator, Krista McAllister, in the Student Lounge to explore all of the different faith-based communities in Thunder Bay, where to find them, and how to connect with them.

Let's Talk: Thunder Bay Transit

Event Date: 
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
International Student Lounge (ground floor, Chancellor Paterson Library)
Event Contact Name: 
Krista McAllister
Event Contact E-mail: 

Let's Talk: Thunder Bay Transit

Most new International Students joining us will be using transit to get around Thunder Bay. Join your Student Engagement & Cultural Coordinator, Krista McAllister (a fellow transit user), in the Student Lounge to learn more about how to use Thunder Bay Transit and some tips and tricks to make your transit experience the best it can be!

Post-Graduation Work Permit Workshop

Event Date: 
Friday, August 29, 2025 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Zoom
Event Contact Name: 
International Student Advisors
Event Contact E-mail: 

Are you graduating this fall, and plan to apply for a post-graduate work permit? Join this session lead by our Int'l Student Advisors to learn about the next steps, what is required and how to apply for your PGWP.

Immigration 101

Event Date: 
Monday, August 25, 2025 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
International Centre (ground floor, Chancellor Paterson Library)
Event Contact Name: 
International Student Advisors
Event Contact E-mail: 

Are you a new student on-campus who is starting classes in September? Have questions about working and studying, or
anything immigration related? Join us for an overview of your responsibilities as a student in Canada.

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