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

An Insider's Guide to Manitoulin Island

12 communities, sights, hikes and experiences that most first-time visitors miss!

4 Great Places to Snowshoe in and Around Thunder Bay

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

Go Here, Not There

The Top Ontario Travel Dupes to Discover in 2024: 12 Places That Feel Like You're Somewhere Else

Top 10 Ten Interesting Facts About Thunder Bay

Did you know these weird and wonderful facts about TBay?

Bring On Summer!

A Complete Guide to Thunder Bay Summer Festivals 2024

The Incredible True Story Behind The Incredible Journey

The remarkable life that led Lakehead resident Sheila Burnford to write her famous book.

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.

7 Best Spots to Check Out in The Seven

From Killarney to Kirkland Lake, Mattawa to Manitoulin, here are all the best things to see and do in Northeastern Ontario.

Say spaaaah!

8 Northern Ontario spas where you can treat yourself 

Small-Town Gems to Explore in Northeastern Ontario

Award-winning distilleries, quirky theatres, boating adventures, and historic museums, Northeastern Ontario is yours to explore.

Kid-Friendly Adventures in North Bay, Ontario

The ultimate guide to family activities, attractions, parks and more.

9 Great Places to Stay in North Bay

A log cabin B&B, a boutique motel, a lakeshore hotel—take your pick!

Experience Your Perfect Summer in Sudbury 2024

An A to Z guide to adventure in this scenic Northern Ontario city.

Best Things to Do in Kirkland Lake: The Town that Gold Built

Check out a self-guided gold mine tour, a northern chateau museum, and get some beach time!

8 Indigenous Experiences to Discover in North Bay

A Guide to Exploring Local Culture

6 Dark Sky Preserves in Ontario

Go here to see meteors, the International Space Station, Northern Lights, and the Milky Way.

3 Ways to Experience the Night Sky in Thunder Bay

Out-of-this-world views are easy to come by in this Northern Ontario city.

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.

Experience Your Perfect Summer in Thunder Bay

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

Family Fun for Everyone

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