Accessible Adventures in Thunder Bay: Where Everyone Can Explore

Day 1 

Start at the Terry Fox Monument and Visitor Centre to learn about this young Canadian’s heroic efforts to raise money to cure cancer, then head to Prince Arthur’s Landing at the waterfront. Both locations offer smooth trails, lake views, and public art.

For lunch, settle in at Bight Restaurant + Bar, where barrier-free entry and spacious seating let you enjoy local flavours with a view of the marina. In the afternoon, visit the Thunder Bay Art Gallery, designed with automatic doors, ramps, and accessible washrooms, and home to rotating exhibits by contemporary Indigenous and Canadian artists.

Dinner at Caribou Restaurant + Wine Bar offers smooth ground-level access and generous spacing between tables, making it easy to relax over a memorable meal. Finish the evening at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium, with accessible parking, seating, and washrooms. 

Day 2 

Explore Fort William Historical Park, one of North America’s largest living history sites which brings the 19^th century fur trade to life. You’ll find barrier-free facilities, transportation, sensory-friendly experiences, guided tours amplified by headphones, ASL guided tours during special events, and a braille information sheet. Stop for lunch at Bean and Olive before heading south to Pigeon River Provincial Park and Kakabeka Falls. Both feature accessible trails and boardwalks that reveal striking vistas and cascading falls. For an overnight stay, Whispering Hills Campground features barrier-free electrical campsites and a comfort station. Wrap up the day at Goods & Co. Market for drinks and local shopping, then cross the street to The Foundry for dinner and live music or karaoke.

Day 3 

Spend the morning at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park exploring the accessible Plantain Lane Nature Trail. The park also offers barrier-free cabins and campsites. Enjoy a delicious, fully accessible lunch at Dawson Trail Craft Brewery Inc., where great food meets welcoming, barrier-free spaces. Tour the fully accessible Thunder Bay Conservatory and enjoy its lush, peacefull indoor gardens. For dinner, head to Giorg Cucina é Barra (they’ll put out a ramp if you call ahead), then take in a local show at Black Pirates Pub or a Border Cats baseball game.

Day 4 

Swim or work out at the Canada Games Complex, an inclusive, PAL Card–friendly facility. For lunch, try Red Lion Smokehouse, offering creative pub fare in the lively Waterfront District. Spend the afternoon at Cascades Conservation Area or Mission Island Marsh, both with paved trails and accessible washrooms. End your adventure with a final lakeside dinner at Anchor and Ore. 

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