Summer vacation in Sault Ste. Marie, Thunder Bay and Duluth. What is there to do?

Question

I'm going to be taking a vacation around Lake Superior this summer. What is there to do in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario; Thunder Bay, Ontario; and Duluth, Minnesota? I'm wanting to do a lot of outdoorsy things. Not really into tourist trap things, but I do want to do the tourist things that are recommended. Does anyone know of anything good to do in those areas?

Answer 1

Having lived in Thunder Bay most of my life before moving out west I can tell you there is lots to see and do.

Some Natural things to see are Kakabeka Falls - 20 minutes west on Hwy 1 is definately worth seeing. The falls itself it higher than Niagera but not as wide. There is a Provincal camp ground next to it for over night camping if you need it also day visits. While there check out the Hydro dams.

40 minutes east of Thunder Bay is the Sleeping Giant which you can see the outline of from the Marina Park at the water front off of Cumberland St. on the north end of the city.

There many hiking trails rated easy to difficult along the Sleeping Giant. It also is located next to a Sleeping Giant Provincal Park - over night and day camping.
From Highway 11/17 East, take Highway 587
Tel: [phone]
www.ontarioparks.com


On your way back from there be sure to stop at the amethyst mines:
40 km. (25 miles) east of Thunder Bay off Hwy. 11-17, on East Loon Road
Tel: [phone]
www.amethystmine.com

Let's not forget Quiment Canyon as you come back along the same highway. The Canyone is 325 foot hight canyon walls is an absolutely awesome sight.
65 km. (40 miles) northeast of Thunder Bay, off Highway 11/17
Tel: [phone] (mid-May to mid-Oct.)
www.ontarioparks.com

Summer recreation is spectacular with canoeing, fishing, sailing, camping. There are lots of festivals to choose from including some ethnic ones such as Italian and Finnish. Thunder Bay has the largest Finnish population outside of Finland.

Be sure to visit the Finlandia Club on Bay St. - it has been featured in tons of tourist magazines and the food is so reasonably priced. While on Bay St. visit the many Finnish shops for unique gifts and foods.

If you're into Italian Food be sure to try Bar Italia - it's really a family owned restaurant on S. Court St. across from Reno Foods which specializes in Italian imports.

On the southside of the city is Chippewa Park and Wildlife Exhibit right on the sandy shores of Lake Superior. There you'll even find reasonable cabin rentals for overnight.

Back on the north side of the city is the 1918 Logging camp at Centennial Park; - has animals - barns, food concession and the fabulous old logging camp.
Park - Open year round
Logging Camp - Mid June to Labour Day, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Train Ride - Mid-June to late August (weather permitting) Wednesday through Sunday from noon to 4:00 p.m.

Exit from Hwy. 11/17 via Hodder Ave. to Arundel St.

If you still have time you shouldn't miss visiting the Cheese Farm or the Berry Farm.
Hours: Monday to Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(Cheese made Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 10:00 a.m. or call to confirm time)

Boundary Drive off Hwy. 61 South
Tel: [phone]
www.cheesefarm.ca

Pick your own fruits, vegetables and pumpkins.

Hours: (Call to confirm season and times)

Candy Mountain Road off Hwy. 130
Tel: [phone]
www.belluzfarms.on.ca

Here is the Events Calendar for Thunder Bay:
http://www.thunderbay.ca/eventcalendar/

You shouldn't miss Old Fort William:
OLD FORT WILLIAM, THUNDER BAY, ONT.: No video games at this historic site. Instead, at the reconstructed trading post near Thunder Bay, you’ll find warehouses filled with furs, Indian encampments, a farm and a jail. If you want to sleep over, sign on as a Voyageur Overnight Adventurer. Outfitted in 1815 era period costumes, parents and kids paddle the war canoe, pass a peace pipe, sew mocassins and kick up their heels in a rousing dance. Sleeping accommodations are in a teepee or bunkhouse. Rates start at $185 and include all meals, activities and crafts. Call 807-577-8461.

Located on King Road off Broadway Ave., West of Hwy. 61

Mailing Address:
Vickers Heights Post Office
Thunder Bay, ON P0T 2ZO

Tel: [phone]
Fax : [phone]

Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.fwhp.ca



All these are just the tip of the iceberg - you could spend days and not see everything. There are tons of shopping for every taste, accommodations for every budget - lakes, rivers, etc. To request a Visitor's Guide go to:
http://www.visitthunderbay.com/guide.asp

Please enjoy your stay in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
I can tell from visiting Duluth, Minn that they also have equally wonderful sights to check out and visit - spend a few days there
Here is their offical website:
http://www.visitduluth.com/

Hopefully this has helped you to some degree. I just know that you and your family will find wonderful places off the beaten track wherever you find yourself

Answer 2

Don't worry about Thunder Bay and the Soo being touristy. Far from it. Not much to hunt in the summer, obviously, but bring your fishing pole. Pike, pickerel, whitefish, musky, some of the best fishing in the world. Hiking, trail bike, ATV, thousands of miles of trails. Canoeing of course. There's outfitters all over so just bring yourself. From Thunder Bay all rivers flow to the Arctic. If you want some nightlife, stop off at Winnipeg. It's a great city. Have fun. Be prepared for how big the area is though. You will drive days through rocks and trees. It's 263 miles from T.B. to the Soo and 174 from Duluth to T.B.

Answer 3

I live in MN- and I think there is TONS to do up there. Besides the abolute gorgeous waterfront, there is a very nice night life (University of Minnesota Duluth Campus is up there, so they have to have nightlife.) They have awesome skiing and tons of events for everyone. I know there is rock climbing, tons of trails, ample fishing and hunting and great places just to put your feet up and enjoy nature.

Have you checked out their visitor page yet? it is http://visitduluth.com

Have a great vacation!

Answer 4

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