Bonnie Schiedel

Bonnie Schiedel is the founder of www.tbaywithkids.ca, which covers fun family-friendly attractions, events and restaurants in Thunder Bay. She enjoys canoeing, hiking, snowshoeing and travel, and you can read more of her award-winning work at www.northstarwriting.ca.

More Articles By Bonnie Schiedel

A splashing good time

Water is never far away in Thunder Bay
By Bonnie Schiedel

Top 10 Interesting Facts About Thunder Bay

Did you know these weird and wonderful facts about TBay?
By Bonnie Schiedel

Cruising into Thunder Bay?

6 ways to enjoy your time ashore.
By Bonnie Schiedel

Have You Ever Been to an Art Festival *On* a Lake?

The Ice Follies returns to a frozen Lake Nipissing in 2023—here's why you need to go.
By Bonnie Schiedel

Your Guide to Sables-Spanish Rivers

North of Manitoulin lies a historic township you've got to explore!
By Bonnie Schiedel

North Bay Winter Fun Guide: The Complete A to Z List 2025

26 reasons to love the season!
By Bonnie Schiedel

Ever skied a volcano?

You can at Mount Jamieson! Discover 11 unique places to ski, snowshoe, or snowboard in Northeastern Ontario
By Bonnie Schiedel

5 Reasons to Plan a Fly-in Fishing Trip with Kids

The Best Summer Vacations happen in Northwest Ontario
By Bonnie Schiedel

Family-Friendly Indoor Play Areas for Kids in Thunder Bay

Blustery weather got you down? Here are all the indoor play areas in the city.
By Bonnie Schiedel

Looking to rep your love of the North? There's a toque for that.

Rep your Northern Ontario style with these gifts ideas for any occasion.
By Bonnie Schiedel

Chill Out in Thunder Bay: Why Cold Plunges Are Hot Right Now

Keep cool in this Northwest Ontario city with cold plunges and cryotherapy.
By Bonnie Schiedel

The 5 Best Family-Friendly Hikes Near Thunder Bay

Discover these incredibly scenic nature trails around the city.
By Bonnie Schiedel

There's alpacas! And you need to visit them!

This farm grows fuzzballs!
By Bonnie Schiedel

Spend Your Weekend Down by the Bay

Explore the cityscape and the landscape in Thunder Bay with this 2-day itinerary.
By Bonnie Schiedel

Walk This Way: Self-Guided Art and History Tours in Thunder Bay

How the Thunder Bay Tour App and some fun self-guided tours can turn exploring the city into an art and history scavenger hunt.
By Bonnie Schiedel

6 great hiking trails in and around Thunder Bay

Hike the famous Sleeping Giant or the Flett railway tunnel in this Northwest Ontario city.
By Bonnie Schiedel

Experience Your Perfect Summer in Thunder Bay

An A to Z guide to outdoor adventure in this scenic Northern Ontario city
By Bonnie Schiedel

There's a Reason, Every Season

Visit Kakabeka Falls
By Bonnie Schiedel

Blast from the Past

Touch history at the Founders' Museum on Highway 61
By Bonnie Schiedel

Hot Summer Days are Meant for the Splash Pad

Stay Cool on Your Next Visit to Thunder Bay
By Bonnie Schiedel