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

Play, Explore and Learn in Thunder Bay with Big Boreal Adventure

By Bonnie Schiedel

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

The Ice Follies returns to a frozen Lake Nipissing in 2025—are 9 reasons (and 9 artists) you need to go.
By Bonnie Schiedel

Outdoor Skills and Thrills

Touch the Sky in Thunder Bay
By Bonnie Schiedel

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

26 reasons to love the season!
By Bonnie Schiedel

Good News Yarn Hunters!

Yarn Stores in Thunder Bay
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

A splashing good time

Water is never far away in Thunder Bay
By Bonnie Schiedel

Cruising into Thunder Bay?

6 ways to enjoy your time ashore.
By Bonnie Schiedel

Your Guide to Sables-Spanish Rivers

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

12 Best Places to Stay in Thunder Bay

A boutique courthouse, art-filled hostel, or a luxe waterfront hotel—TBay has accommodations for every taste.
By Bonnie Schiedel

Finding Your Way in Northern Ontario

There's an app for that!
By Bonnie Schiedel

The Remembrance Poppy and its Thunder Bay Roots

How an iconic downtown hotel helped launch this time-honoured tradition.
By Bonnie Schiedel

Shop #tbay this Holiday Season

Visit Westfort Village
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

Ski the Beaten Path in Atikokan

By Bonnie Schiedel