Why Move to Thunder Bay?
One main answer is very simple – the lifestyle! And in Thunder Bay that means a lifestyle where you can continuously enjoy the great outdoors. Thunder Bay is a community that offers plenty to do 12 months of the year. If your life revolves around the "buzz" of living in a major metropolitan area, then Thunder Bay may not be what you are looking for. However, if you like the idea of living in a city where you can get home from work in 15 minutes and also have only a 30-minute drive to a lakefront cottage or to , then Thunder Bay might just be the perfect place for you and your family. Better yet, commute to work from your cottage all summer long as many local residents do or even live at the lake year-round! These are real options when you live and work in Thunder Bay. Even if the cottage life is not what you are looking for, Thunder Bay still offers incredible outdoor activities for nearly everyone. Among the most popular things to do here are:
- Camping - numerous provincial parks and private campgrounds are just a short drive away. There are also many campsites on crown land that have free camping on mostly uninhabited lakes.
- Boating & Fishing – Along with the campgrounds, Lake Superior also offers boating and fishing just minutes from home. Our marina – which is undergoing a major development – is home to many a large powerboat and sailboat community.
- Walking, Jogging, & Biking – Thunder Bay has an extensive pedestrian trail system that continues to expand. As well, the hilly terrain of our nearby rural areas offers a challenge for the longer distance enthusiast.
- Golfing – The city features 3 municipal golf courses, 5 private courses (open to the public), and 2 country clubs. Each of them is within a 5 – 20 minute drive of most city residents.
- Skiing – Thunder Bay has two downhill ski hills with one conveniently located at each end of the city. The Norwester mountains provide a variety of terrain that offers skiing for beginners to experts. Thunder Bay also has a large contingent of cross-country skiers that enjoy kilometres of great trails within the city limits!
- Skating – Like most Canadian cities, hockey and figure-skating are integral parts of winters in Thunder Bay. The city features numerous outdoor rinks that are usually open from December through April.
- Snowmobiling – Thunder Bay is home to a multitude of snowmobile enthusiasts that enjoy cruising on the extensive Ontario trail system or roaring across one of the many frozen lakes in the area.