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

Big Outdoor Adventures and Small-Town Charm

Your guide to Sables-Spanish Rivers in Northeastern Ontario

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

26 reasons to love the season!

Ever skied a volcano?

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

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

The Best Summer Vacations happen in Northwest Ontario

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.

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.

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

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

The 5 Best Sights to See in Thunder Bay

From the legendary Sleeping Giant to Indigenous art galleries these Thunder Bay attractions are not to be missed.

Been There, Done That, Got the T-Shirt

Local artists make the best souvenir tees

A splashing good time

Water is never far away in Thunder Bay

Family Fun for Everyone

5 ways to enjoy your summer vacation in Thunder Bay, Ontario.

Take a Beautiful Shoreline Walk on the New Rossport Coastal Trail

How far would you drive for a buttertart?

Check out these 4 Thunder Bay day trips.

Good News Yarn Hunters!

Two New Yarn Stores have opened in Thunder Bay

Delizioso! A Road Trip for Wood-fired Homestyle Pizza on Hwy 61

Thunder Bay Winter Fun Guide 2025

The complete A to Z list.

4 Great Places to Snowshoe in and Around Thunder Bay

Parks, trails, and lakes that you need to explore this winter.

Celebrate Culture at Festival of India

Thunder Bay's FREE Annual Art, Culture and Music Festival

Get Up, Stand Up!

Stand Up Paddleboarding In Thunder Bay

Cajun + Canadian = Delicious at Beaux Daddy’s Grillhouse