1350 King Road, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 1L7
Experience Fort William, one of North America's largest living history sites depicting 1815 fur trade operations. Explore authentic re-enactments, cultural encounters between Indigenous and European peoples, and visit the David Thompson Astronomical Observatory with one of Centra
🕐 Mo-Su 10:00-17:00 "May 16 – June 30, 2026"
Updated · Mis à jour — Jun 11, 2026
Supported by Ottawa Tourism and the Ottawa Museum Network · Soutenu par Tourisme Ottawa et le Réseau des musées d'Ottawa
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Heritage park preserving Thunder Bay's Indigenous and settler history through exhibits and outdoor spaces.
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Fort William First Nation cultural exhibits and community space celebrating Ojibway heritage and treaty history on Lake Superior's shore.
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Regional sports hall of fame showcasing NWO athletic accomplishments, inductees, and sporting history through exhibits and archives.
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Six galleries of local and regional heritage in a historic 1907 Police Station and Court House building.
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Indigenous and Northwestern Ontario art gallery with exhibitions, workshops, and school programs. Over 1,600 artworks.
The Canada Strong Pass is a 2025–2026 federal initiative designed to boost attendance and accessibility by offering free admission to children (17 and under) and 50% off for young adults (18–24). It aims to foster national heritage exploration, with the federal government (and some provincial governments) providing funding to offset lost revenue for participating institutions. The 2026 summer program runs June 19 to September 7th, inclusive.
Le Laissez-passer Canada fort est une initiative fédérale 2025-2026 conçue pour stimuler la fréquentation et l'accessibilité en offrant l'admission gratuite aux enfants (17 ans et moins) et 50 % de réduction pour les jeunes adultes (18-24 ans). Il vise à encourager l'exploration du patrimoine national, le gouvernement fédéral (et certains gouvernements provinciaux) fournissant un financement pour compenser les pertes de revenus des établissements participants. Le programme estival 2026 se déroule du 19 juin au 7 septembre inclusivement.