Calendar of Forest Capital of Canada Events
Our 12-month plan of activities and events was fully focused on Northwest
Ontario’s designation as the Forest Capital of Canada for the year 2000 and the significance of the
forest to our citizens and visitors to our region. As well, the program recognized the
landmarks of the new millennium and the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Forestry
Association.
Our year of celebration reflected these important
features. The calendar of activities and events was developed by participants of a
regional workshop and a task group of the Forest Capital of Canada Steering Committee. As
well as creating special events for the Forest Capital Year, they identified existing
events that could be enhanced by the Forest Capital designation.
Following are the events of Forest Capital of Canada 2000.
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2000 "Peel Off Winter" Carnival -
February 18 - 27, 2000
Location: Schreiber, Ontario (Schreiber
Recreation Complex)
Sponsor(s) of Event: Schreiber Parks and
Recreation Committee
Description of Event: 10-day community festival
filled with a variety of events for all members of the family.
Admission Fee(s): $2.00 per button plus possible
entry fees for specific events.
Contact Person(s): Michele Godin, Recreation
Programmer, 100 Langworthy Street, Schreiber, Ontario, P0T 2S0, Phone/Fax: 1-877-247-3423,
E-mail: sch.rec@schreiber.lakeheadu.ca.
OFAH 72nd Annual Meeting and Wildlife Conference
February 24-27, 2000
Location of Event: Valhalla Inn, Thunder Bay, Ontario
Lead Organizers: Ontario Federation of Anglers & Hunters Zone B
Description: Annual Meeting and Wildlife Conference
Admission Fees: $89.00/single; $139.00/couple; Daily rates also
Handicapped Accessible: Yes
Contact Persons: Joe Coghlan, Co-Chair, Phone: 344-6566
Roger Pinkowski, Co-Chair, Phone: 577-5523
Ron Maki, Co-Chair
Organization: O.F.A.H. Zone B
Street Address: 31-151 N. Court Street, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7A 4V3
Telephone: 344-6566, Fax: 344-0214, E-mail: jcoghlan@air.on.ca
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Introduction of the Forest Sector Strategy - A Centre of Excellence.A one-day seminar and media conference will be held by Development Thunder Bay to introduce the Forest Sector Strategy. The plan to develop Northwestern Ontario as the Forest Centre of Excellence will include the forest industry, forest stakeholders, all levels of governments, Lakehead University, Confederation College and the Board of
Education and partners.
Sibley Ski Tour - March 4, 2000
This annual event attracts several hundred participants from all over the world. The cross-country ski trails wind through scenic and challenging forest areas of the Sleeping Giant Provincial Park.
Lead organizers: Ontario Parks and the Sibley Ski Tour Committee.
Longlac Funspiel - March 26, 2000
Hosted by Town of Longlac Cancer Society.
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2nd Annual Northern Recreation & Cottage
Living Show
- April 14, 15, 16, 2000
Location: Fort William Gardens and Curling Club
Sponsor(s) of Event: to be determined
Description of Event: Trade Show showcasing numerous
companies in the Recreation and Cottage Industry.
Admission Fees: $1.00 Adults/Children 12 and under -
free
Contact Person: Suzanne Christie, 901 Miles Street,
Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7C 1J9, Phone: (807) 625-3062, Fax: (807) 623-4538, E-mail: schristie@city.thunder-bay.on.ca.
Other Information: Booths $375.00 plus GST. First
Come, First Serve Basis.
"Fun in the Forest" Easter Party - April 19, 2000
Hosted by the Longlac Public Library.
Regional Poster/Essay Contest - April 21, 2000 (deadline for applications)
A forest theme contest with cash prizes and the winners having their posters printed on placemats for use in local restaurants.
Lead organizers: Forest Capital of Canada 2000, Central Canada Woodlands Forum, regional libraries and schools.
Debate 2000 - April 26 - May 1, 2000
2000 National Student Debating Seminar.
Topic: "Forestry in Canada" - Fench and English Debates
Sponsored by: Fort William Rotary and Canadian Student Debating Federation
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National Forestry Week Celebrations - May 7-13,
2000
Various events will take place including mall displays promoting OurForest-OurFuture,tree planting in Northwestern Ontario communities on Arbour Day, and a clean-up of school yards, parks and roadways. This would provide a focus for our regional legacy project. In addition, the planting of 100 trees in a dedicated location with a plaque to acknowledge the Canadian Forestry Association's 100th anniversary. Local foresters could supervise the planting with assistance from Scouts Canada and the public. Forest Week articles and interviews will appear in news media and walking events will be held in the city parks and trail systems. In addition, all four branches of the Thunder Bay Public Library will be hosting celebratory activities. The judging of the Forest Capital of Canada 2000/Public Library Regional Poster/Essay Contest will also take place during the week.
Lead organizers: Forest Capital of Canada 2000, regional Scouts Canada troops, foresters, and the City of Thunder Bay.
Forestry Week at the Library - May 7-13,
2000
Location: All branches (4) of the Thunder Bay Public
Library
Sponsor(s) of Event: TBA
Admission Fee: None
Handicapped Accessible Event: 3 branches are
accessible; Mary J. L. Black is not accessible
Contact Person(s) Tina Tucker at 684-6813
Organization: Thunder Bay Public Library, 285 Red
River Road, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 1A9, Phone (807) 684-6813, Fax (807) 344-5119,
e-mail: ttucker@tbpl.thunder-bay.on.ca
TBPL website: www.tbpl.thunder-bay.on.ca
Other Information: Events will include puppet show,
story/craft program, displays, planting trees/shrubs at branches, bookmarks, visits for
the schools and a contest.
Ontario Envirothon Competition - May 11 -
13, 2000
Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario
Sponsor(s) of Event: Ontario Forestry
Association, Forest Capital of Canada-2000 (FCC-2000)
Description of Event: Competition for High
School Students
Admission Fee(s) if any: None
Handicapped Accessible Event: Yes
Contact Person(s): Mary Lou Lahti,
Administrative Assistant, FCC-2000, Phone (807) 628-8251; Bruce Pritchard, Regional
Coordinator, FCC-2000, Phone (807) 628-8251
Organization: Forest Capital of Canada-2000
(FCC-2000), 1081 Barton Street, Suite 207, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7B 5N3, Phone: (807)
628-8251, Fax: (807) 628-8246, E-mail: fcc-2000@microage-tb.com.
Other Information: An environmentally-focused
competition for high school students from across Ontario. Areas of study and
competition are aquatics, forestry, soils, wetlands, and wildlife. Venues are:
Thursday, May 11/200 - Black Sturgeon (field trip); Friday, May 12/2000 - Hazelwood Lake
and Wishart Conservation Areas; Saturday, May 13/2000 - Lakehead University. An
awards banquet will be held at Old Fort William.
Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce Annual Trade-Show and Exposition - May 11-13,
2000
This show attracts approximately 40,000 persons. The Chamber will be asked to give the show a forest theme. It will feature forest displays by forest stakeholders with the theme OurForests-OurFuture. Lead organizers: Northwest Forest Network, Lakehead Region Conservation Authority, and Forest Capital of Canada 2000.
Canadian Forestry Association Spring Meeting - May 12-13,
2000
An opportunity for regional foresters to participate in the Association's 100th anniversary. A forester's historical dinner and dance could be held on the Saturday night to celebrate the 100th anniversary. Tours of forest related projects and industry could be arranged for delegates and spouses. Lead organizers: Canadian Forestry Association, regional foresters, and Forest Capital of Canada 2000. .
Forest Sustainability Beyond 2000: National Forest Millennial Conference -
May 14 - 18, 2000
Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario
Sponsor(s) of Event: Natural Resources Canada;
Lakehead University Faculty of Forestry & the Forest Environment; Ministry of Natural
Resources; Forest Capital Development Association
Description of Event: A national forest millennial
conference held in Thunder Bay. Theme is "Forest Sustainability Beyond
2000".
Admission Fee(s): Tentative Registration Fee:
$375.00
Handicapped Accessible Event: Yes
Contact Person(s): Frances Bennett-Sutton, Conference
Coordinator at (807) 622-8228, E-mail: fsb2000@flash.lakeheadu.ca;
Dr. Ed Iwachewski, Program Chair at (807) 343-4016, E-mail: ed.iwachewski@mnr.gov.on.ca
Other Information: "Conference that brings together forest sector leaders and professionals from across Canada, along with other related events (business meetings, annual meetings, etc). There are four program streams: Technology Program; Society & Stewardship Program; Policy & Practices Program and Science Program. The conference is for people concerned with forest sustainability in Canada - Building a Common Vision for Canada's Forests.
Visit our web at www.forconfor2000.org.
Ontario Professional Foresters Association (OPFA) Annual Meeting
- May 17-18, 2000
Location: Thunder Bay.
Lead organizers: Area foresters and the OPFA.
Lumber Camp Life
- May 18-31, 2000
Atikokan Centennial Museum and Historical Park
Lead Organizer(s): Thunder Bay Museum, Bowater, Forest Capital of Canada-2000
Thunder Bay Museums' travelling exhibition of historically related information and interpretation of our regional forests.
Admission Fee(s): Free
2000 Tree Planting Legacy
- May 22-26, 2000
A special planting of 2000 trees will take place throughout Northwestern Ontario to celebrate the new millennium.
Arbour Week - May 27 to June 2, 2000
Location of Event: Mission Island Marsh Conservation Area
and local schools.
Sponsor(s) of Event: Lakehead Region Conservation
Authority.
Description of Event: Annual visits to schools; LRCA
will plant its 400,000th tree at a ceremony.
Admission Fee(s):
Handicapped Accessible Event: No
Contact Person: Rick Potter (Media), Chairman/Mervi
Henttonen, G.M./Secretary Treasurer, Lakehead Region Conservation Authority, 130
Conservation Rd., P.O. Box 3476, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7B 5J9, Phone: (807) 344-5857,
Fax: (807) 345-9156, E-mail: lakeca@tbaytel.net ;
www.lakeheadca.com.
Other Information: Take part in local Arbour Week.
Why not plant a tree or fruiting schrub at home? Lakehead Conservation staff will
visit local schools and help students to discover all the great things we get from forests
and why we should conserve this renewable resource.
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Bowater Woodlands Northwest Plantation Tours
Tuesdays & Thursdays, June - August
Location: Bowater Thunder Bay Woodlands Plantation
Time: 10:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.
Lead Organizer(s): Bowater Thunder Bay Woodlands
Discover how to identify tree species, forest plants and wildlife. Learn how trees are planted, how they grow and how we establish and manage plantations to produce and deliver quality fibre to mills. All ages will enjoy this outdoor learning opportunity. Please telephone ahead to book your tour. Only ten persons are allowed per tour. Larger groups are welcome but must be pre-arranged. This tour is outdoors. For comfort, please wear walking shoes/boots and sun protection. Visitors will walk about 2 km in both open field and shaded in forest areas. No pets please.
Admission Fee(s): Free
Handicapped Accessible: Yes
Contact: Bowater
2001 Neebing Avenue,
Thunder Bay, ON P73 6S3
Telephone: (807) 473-2510.
49th Annual Conservation School
- June 1-2, 2000
Location: Dryden, Ontario
Lead Organizers: Dryden High School
Dryden High School students who have achieved high standing in academic excellence are selected to attend this 3-day course covering reforestation, provincial parks, geology, farming, soil types, water types, flora and fauna. Guest speakers will also address the aforementioned topics. Forest Capital of Canada-2000 will distribute a pamphlet with information on our goals and initiatives that will be included in the Conservation Camp booklet.
Admission Fee(s): Free
Handicapped Accessible: Yes
Contact Person: John Vincent, Project Manager
Forest Capital of Canada-2000
Dryden District Chamber of Commerce
284 Government Street
Dryden, ON P8N 2P3
Telephone: (807) 223-2622
Fax: (807) 223-2626
E-mail: forestcapcan@dryden.net
Lumber Camp Life
- June 3-25, 2000
Location: Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Centre
Lead Organizer(s): Thunder Bay Museum, Bowater, Forest Capital of Canada-2000
Thunder Bay Museums' travelling exhibition of historically related information and interpretation of our regional forests.
Admission Fee(s): Free
Handicapped Accessible: Yes
Contact Person: Pam Hawley
Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Centre
259 Scott Street
Fort Frances, ON P9A 1G8
Telephone: (807) 274-7891
Fax: (807) 274-8479
West Coast Logging Shows Camp
- June 5-6, 2000
Location: Dryden, Ontario
Lead Organizer(s): Forest Capital of Canada-2000 - Dryden
West Coast Logging Shows is a professional logging show and will perform 2 shows daily at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Contact Person: John Vincent, Project Manager
Forest Capital of Canada-2000
Dryden District Chamber of Commerce
284 Government Street
Dryden, ON P8N 2P3
Telephone: (807) 223-2622
Fax: (807) 223-2626
E-mail: forestcapcan@dryden.net
Northwestern Ontario Loggers Sports
Championship
- June 10 & 11, 2000
Location of Event: Old Fort William, Thunder Bay, Ontario
Sponsor(s) of Event: Forest Capital of Canada-2000, Husqvarna and Old Fort William
A two-day competition of logger sport skills including log sawing, chopping, axe throwing, pole climbing and much more. Added attractions include performances by the West Coast Logging Shows and displays of forest equipment and machinery. This event will be held in conjunction with Old Fort William's Forest Days.
Admission Fee(s): Free to Loggers Sports Competition; regular admission to enter gates of Old Fort William
Handicapped Accessible Event: Yes
Contact Person: Jennifer Black, Project Assistant
Forest Capital of Canada-2000
1081 Barton St., Suite 207, Balmoral Complex
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5N3
Telephone: (807) 628-8251
Fax: (807) 628-8246
E-mail: fcc-2000@microage-tb.com
Taste of Poland
- June 10-11, 2000
Location: Royal Canadian Legion, Polish Combatants Branch 219, Thunder Bay, Ontario
Time: Saturday 7:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m./Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Lead Organizer(s): Polish Society
"Taste of Poland" is a fun-filled event featuring Polish food, music, the dance troupe "Promyle", entertainment, beer gardens, games and much more.
Admission Fee(s): Free
Handicapped Accessible: Yes
Contact Person: Marlena Jakubowska
Telephone: (807) 345-1861
Fax: (807) 346-4408
Thunder Bay Children's Festival -
June 15 - 18, 2000
Location: Nor'Wester Park, Thunder Bay, Ontario
Lead organizer(s): Thunder Bay Children's Festival Committee
Description: A four-day celebration of arts, heritage and culture through entertainment and interactive activities for children aged 2 to 13. The festival features live entertainment from across Canada and over 18 interactive participation areas. Forest Capital of Canada-2000 and the Thunder Bay Children's Festival will celebrate the beautiful boreal forest of Northwestern Ontario. This annual event will feature games and activities based on the environment, forest animals and birds.
Admission Fee(s): $3.00 gate admission; $7.00/family
Handicapped Accessible: Yes
Contact Person:
Katie Coolen-Crowe, Artistic Director
Thunder Bay Childrens Festival
C/o Victoriaville Civic Centre
111 S. Syndicate Avenue
Thunder Bay, ON P7C 6S4
Telephone: (807) 625-2417
Fax: (807) 625-3395
E-mail: kcrowe@city.thunder-bay.on.ca
Planting 100 Million Trees on the Whiskey Jack Forest - June 15, 2000 - 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Location of Event: Best Western Lakeside Inn, Kenora, Ontario
Venue is Handicapped - Yes
Sponsor(s) of Event: Abitibi-Consolidated Inc.
Ceremony celebrating the planting of 100 million
trees by Abitibi's Kenora fibre supply group and its contractors.
Free Admission
Contact Person(s):
Darlene MacGillivray (807) 467-3061 or
Tony Viveiros (807) 467-3265
Street Address:
504 Ninth Street North, P.O. Box 5000
Kenora, ON P9N 3Y1
Fax: (807) 467-3058
E-mail: darlene-macgillivray@abicon.com or: tony-viveiros@abicon.com
Winners of an Abitibi-Consolidated sponsored
student poetry contest on trees will be reading their poems at this event.
"Woodchopper's Picnic", an open house for seniors - June 13, 2000
Hosted by the Longlac Public Library.
Return of the Native Hunters - June 17-18, 2000
Location: Old Fort William
Lead Organizer(s): Old Fort William
Observe the fascinating rituals and traditions of the Ojibwa people.
Admission Fee(s): $10.00/adult; $8.00/seniors & students 13 + (with student ID); $7.00/youth (6-12); children 5 and under free; $30.00/family of four (2 adults, 2 students/youth)
Handicapped Accessible: Yes
Contact:
Old Fort William Administration
Broadway Avenue
Vickers Heights Post Office
Thunder Bay, ON P02 2Z0
Telephone: (807) 577-8461
Fax: (807) 473-2327
Walleye Masters Catch & Release Fishing Tournament
- June 17-18, 2000
Location: Wabigoon chain of lakes, Dryden, Ontario
A two-day event where fishermen compete in a catch and release tournament for over $35,000.00 in cash and prizes. Event includes a dance, fish fry and much more.
Admission Fee(s): call for admission fees
Contact Person: John Vincent, Project Manager
Forest Capital of Canada-2000
Dryden District Chamber of Commerce
284 Government Street
Dryden, ON P8N 2P3
Telephone: (807) 223-2622
Fax: (807) 223-2626
E-mail: forestcapcan@dryden.net
Memorial Tree Planting Day - June 25,
2000
Location of Event: Blake Memorial Grove, Thunder Bay, Ontario
Lead organizer(s): Lakehead Region Conservation Authority, Lakehead Conservation Foundation, and Blake Funeral Chapel, Ltd.
This annual event is held for families and friends to plant trees in memory of persons who died during the previous year. This event takes place along the shores of the Neebing-McIntyre River Floodway.
Contact:
Mervi Hentonnen, GM/Secretary Treasurer
Lakehead Region Conservation Authority
130 Conservation Road
P.O. Box 3476
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5J9
Telephone: (807) 344-5857
Fax: (807) 345-9156
E-mail: lakeca@tbaytel.net
Website: www.lakeheadca.com
Lumber Camp Life
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June 28 - July 12, 2000
Rainy River District Women's Institute Museum, Emo, Ontario
Lead Organizer(s): Thunder Bay Museum, Bowater, Forest Capital of Canada-2000
Thunder Bay Museums' travelling exhibition of historically related information and interpretation of our regional forests.
Admission Fee(s): Free
Juried Art Exhibition - June 28 - August 13, 2000
Location: Thunder Bay Art Gallery
Lead organizers: Thunder Bay Art Gallery, Northwest Forest Network, and Forest Capital of Canada-2000
Thunder Bay Art Gallery presents regional forest artworks including carvings, sculptures and handmade models of logging camps.
Admission Fee(s): Free for artists; visitors to the exhibition please call for admission fees
Handicapped Accessible: Yes
Contact Person:
Janet Clark, Curator
Thunder Bay Art Gallery
P.O. Box 1193
Thunder Bay, ON P7C 4X9
Telephone: (807) 577-5427
Fax: (807) 577-3781
Canada Day 2000 Lands and Roots Festival
- June 30 - July 1, 2000
Location: Marina Park, Thunder Bay, Ontario
Lead Organizer: City of Thunder Bay
A family-oriented, two-day festival to celebrate Canada. The festival concludes with the Canada Day celebration.
Admission Fees: Free
Handicapped Accessible Event: Yes
Contact Person:
Terry Scott, Community Recreation Supervisor
City of Thunder Bay, Community Recreation Division
111 S. Syndicate Avenue
Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6S4
Telephone: (807) 625-2304
Fax: (807) 625-3395
E-mail: prokids@city.thunder-bay.on.ca.
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Canada Day 2000 -
July 1, 2000
Location: Marina Park, Thunder Bay, Ontario
Lead Organizer(s): City of Thunder Bay, Community Recreation Division
Canada Day 2000 is hosted by the City of Thunder Bay Community Recreation Division, in partnership with a number of community organizations. This event is a wonderful way to celebrate Canada's 133rd birthday. The evening concludes with a spectacular fireworks show.
Admission Fee(s): Free
Handicapped Accessible: Yes
Contact Person:
Terry Scott, Community Recreation Supervisor
City of Thunder Bay, Community Recreation Division
111 S. Syndicate Avenue
Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6S4
Telephone: (807) 625-2304
Fax: (807) 625-3395.
Canada Day Celebrations -
July 1 - 10, 2000
Location: Sandy Beach Park area and various locations around Dryden
Lead Organizer(s): Dryden Canada Day Committee
Admission Fee(s): Free
Handicapped Accessible: Yes
Contact Person: John Vincent, Project Manager
Forest Capital of Canada-2000
Dryden District Chamber of Commerce
284 Government Street
Dryden, ON P8N 2P3
Telephone: (807) 223-2622
Fax: (807) 223-2626
E-mail: forestcapcan@dryden.net
Bowater Woodlands Northwest Plantation Tours
Tuesdays & Thursdays, July
Location: Bowater Thunder Bay Woodlands Plantation
Time: 10:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.
Lead Organizer(s): Bowater Thunder Bay Woodlands
Discover how to identify tree species, forest plants and wildlife. Learn how trees are planted, how they grow and how we establish and manage plantations to produce and deliver quality fibre to mills. All ages will enjoy this outdoor learning opportunity. Please telephone ahead to book your tour. Only ten persons are allowed per tour. Larger groups are welcome but must be pre-arranged. This tour is outdoors. For comfort, please wear walking shoes/boots and sun protection. Visitors will walk about 2 km in both open field and shaded in forest areas. No pets please.
Admission Fee(s): Free
Handicapped Accessible: Yes
Contact: Bowater
2001 Neebing Avenue,
Thunder Bay, ON P73 6S3
Telephone: (807) 473-2510.
Summerfest Celebration and the 200th Anniversary of Longlac -
July
1, 2000
The Town of Longlac will be holding it's unveiling ceremony of the
Forestry Tableau at the Tourism Information Centre. The Forestry Tableau
consists of a mural of 4 panels each representing one century of forest
contribution, a horse log haul display as well as on original tugboat wich
was used to transport logs down Long Lake.
Funded by the Canada Millennium Partnership Program, The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (the tugboat), the Town of Longlac, Kimberly-Clark Forest
Products Inc. and Longlac Wood Industries Inc.
International Friendship Days - July
1, 2000
Location: Various areas around Thunder Bay, Ontario
Lead Organizer(s): International Friendship Days Committee
Choose from a number of events and activities and participate in a fun-filled weekend of international exchanges between Thunder Bay and our American and Canadian neighbours. Join the team -- volunteers are needed.
Admission Fee(s): To be announced
Handicapped Accessible: Yes
Contact: International Friendship Days Hotline
Telephone: (807) 768-0853 or toll-free 1-877-768-0853
E-mail: friend@tbaytel.net
White Otter Days - Forestry Week - July
3-7, 2000
Location of Event: Ignace, Ontario
Sponsor(s) of Event: Township of Ignace Recreation
Department
Description of Event: Forestry Week will be composed
of scheduled tours of Ignace Saw Mill, anticipated trips to Dryden Paper Mill, visits to
local bush operations, and a forestry trade show.
Contact Person(s): Christopher Lawson (or) Kathy
Groves, Recreation Coordinator for The Township of Ignace
Organization: Township of Ignace Recreation Department,
P.O. Box 248, Ignace, Ontario, P0T 1T0, Phone (807) 934-2202, Fax (807) 934-2864, e-mail: kgroves@ignace.LakeheadU.ca
Other Information: Forestry Week is part of the
month-long White Otter Days Celebrations. The White Otter Days Committee can also be
contacted for information.
Thunder Bay’s Summer in the Parks outdoor
concerts. A special concert in this series will feature area musicians celebrating the Spirit
of the Northland, promoting the forest Capital Year and the importance of urban
forestry and parks.
Ontario Junior Provincial Swimming & SWAD Championships
July 6-9, 2000
Location: Canada Games Complex
Lead Organizer(s): Thunderbolts
The Thunderbolts are hosting the Ontario Junior Provincial Swimming and SWAD (Swimmers with a Disability) Championships. Approximately, 800 swimmers, ranging from ages 11 to 16, participate in this high performance meet. The meet provides swimmers with a preliminary and final competition.
Admission Fee(s): Free
Handicapped Accessible: Yes
Contact Person: Janet Hyslo
Phone: (807) 344-9802
Fax: (807) 343-8944
E-mail: bolts@on.ca
Square Dance Festival
July 13-15, 2000
Location: West Thunder Community Centre
Lead Organizer(s): Lakehead Square & Round Dance Association
The Annual Square Dance Festival attracts many dancers from different regions. Workshops will be featured at this event. Spectators are welcome.
Admission Fee(s): Free/Spectators
Handicapped Accessible: Yes
Contact: Bea Ligate
Lakehead Square & Round Dance Association
Telephone: (807) 475-5672
Fax: (807) 473-9055
E-mail: bliagte@tbaytel.net
Trans Canada Trail Day -
July 14-15, 2000
Location: Boulevard Lake, Thunder Bay, Ontario
Lead Organizer(s): Trans Canada Trail Association
Thunder Bay's first Trans Canada Trail Day will welcome Relay 2000 in style. Relay 2000 comes to Thunder Bay July 14 & 15, 2000. The Relay begins from the Arctic, Pacific & Atlantic Oceans. Some 5,000 Canadians will relay samples of ocean water, passing it from person to person all the way to the final destination of Hull in the National Capital Region. On September 9, the water from the three oceans will be poured into a newly built fountain and the Trans Canada Trail will be declared officially open. Plan to see this historic event at Old Fort Williams Great Rendezvous (July 14) and at Boulevard Lake (July 15). Activities for the entire family are being planned.
Admission Fee(s): Free/Boulevard Lake; Regular admission/Old Fort William
Handicapped Accessible: Yes
Contact: Paul Burke
Telephone: (807) 475-1638
Fax: (807) 475-1297
Lumber Camp Life
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July 14 - July 26, 2000
Blue Lake Provincial Park, Highway 647, Vermillion Bay
Lead Organizers: Thunder Bay Museum, Bowater, Forest Capital of Canada-2000
Thunder Bay Museums' travelling exhibition of historically related information and interpretation of our regional forests.
Admission Fee(s): Free
Contact: Patty McKenna
phone #227-2601
fax # 227-2414
The Great Rendezvous -
July 15-18, 2000
Location: Old Fort William, Thunder Bay, Ontario
Lead Organizer(s): Old Fort William
This annual week-long event provides the Old Fort William visitor with an opportunity to experience and enjoy the life of the voyageur, fur traders, and merchants in the year 1815. The forest played a key role in the development, culture, and livelihood during these historical times.
Admission Fee(s): $10.00/adult; $8.00/seniors & students 13 + (with student ID); $7.00/youth (6-12); children 5 and under free; $30.00/family of four (2 adults, 2 students/youth)
Handicapped Accessible: Yes
Contact:
Old Fort William Administration
Broadway Avenue
Vickers Heights Post Office
Thunder Bay, ON P02 2Z0
Telephone: (807) 577-8461
Fax: (807) 473-2327
Teddy Bear's Picnic -
July 18, 2000
Location: Vickers Park
Lead Organizer(s): City of Thunder Bay Community Recreation Division
The Teddy Bears are having a picnic and all children are invited to bring their teddy bears, a picnic lunch and their parents to the woods at Vickers Park for an afternoon of singing and dancing. The picnic includes main stage entertainment, face painting, hands-on activities and demonstrations - all with a teddy bear theme. Families can bring a picnic lunch to the park or take advantage of a limited array of concessions.
Admission Fee(s): Free
Handicapped Accessible: Yes
Contact : Maureen Brophy, Community Recreation Division
City of Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay, ON
Telephone: (807) 625-2416
Fax: (807) 625-1444
E-mail: mbrophy@city.thunder-bay.on.ca
Tuesday Summer Showcase - An Evening of Jazz
July 18, 2000
Location: Old Fort William, Thunder Bay, Ontario
Lead Organizer(s): Old Fort William
"It don't mean a thing...if it ain't got that swing!" Listen to jazz classics with Hedi Beale and Green Dolphin Street.
Admission Fee(s): $10.00/adult; $8.00/seniors & students 13 + (with student ID); $7.00/youth (6-12); children 5 and under free; $30.00/family of four (2 adults, 2 students/youth)
Handicapped Accessible: Yes
Contact:
Old Fort William Administration
Broadway Avenue
Vickers Heights Post Office
Thunder Bay, ON P02 2Z0
Telephone: (807) 577-8461
Fax: (807) 473-2327
Thunder Bay Fringe Festival -
July 20-23, 2000
Location: 5-6 different venues; all located in the north core of Thunder Bay, Ontario
Lead Organizer(s): Thunder Bay Fringe Festival Committee
In 1998, a group of local artists and business people got together to bring the Fringe to Thunder Bay. Soon after, we were accepted for membership in the Canadian Association of Fringe Festivals.
Admission Fee(s): Free
Handicapped Accessible: Yes
Contact: The Thunder Bay Fringe Festival
#15-4A Court Street
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 2W4
Telephone: (807) 344-1343
Fax: (807) 345-0639
E-mail: tbfringe@northroute.net
Welcome to Our Homeland - Starting month of July
Location: Northwestern Ontario
Lead Organizer(s): Northern Ontario Native Tourism Association.
Tour packages are available to remote northern native villages. Eat traditional food; hear fascinating native stories and legends, visits with native artists, and fish beyond your dreams. The adventure tours will take you to Thunder Bay, Old Fort William, Winisk River, Webequie, Severn River, Fort Severn, Polar Bear Provincial Park, and Hudson Bay.
Admission Fee(s): $3299/person from Thunder Bay
Handicapped Accessible: Yes
Contact: Northern Ontario Native Tourism Association
Site 7 Comp. 154
R.R. #4 Mission Road
Thunder Bay, ON P7C 4Z2
Telephone: (807) 623-0497
Fax: (807) 623-0498
E-mail: nonta@norlink.net
Website: www.nonta.net
Schreiber Heritage Days 2000 - July 21 - 30, 2000
Location: Schreiber Recreation Complex, Schreiber, Ontario
Lead organizer(s): Schreiber Heritage and Tourism Committee
10 days of fun-filled events for the whole family including our "Christmas in July" block party where the town is decorated appropriately and spirit abounds.
Admission Fee(s): Free
Handicapped Accessible: Yes
Contact: Township of Schreiber
608 Winnipeg Street
Schreiber, ON P0T 2S0
Telephone: (807) 824-2711
Baseball Canada Western Tour - July 24-25, 2000
Location: Port Arthur Stadium
Lead Organizer(s): Thunder Bay Senior Baseball Association
The Thunder Bay Senior Baseball Association will host the national youth baseball team of Canada, United States and Australia for four games to be played over two days in Thunder Bay. Game 1 on July 24 will take place at 5:00 p.m. and will involve the Australia and USA team. Game 2 at 7:30 p.m. will involve Canada and local selects. Game 3 at 5:00 p.m. on July 25, will involve the losers of Game 1 and Game 2 and Game 4. The Championship Game will be held at 7:30 p.m. and include the winners from July 24.
Admission Fee(s): $7.00/reserved; $5.00/general admission
Contact: Warren Philp
Phone: (807) 344-5596
Fax: (807) 345-0696
E-mail: wphilp@hotmail.com
Dragon Boat Festival - July 28-29, 2000
Location: Boulevard Lake, Thunder Bay, Ontario
Lead Organizer(s): Thunder Bay Dragon Boat Festival Committee
This annual festival is held at Boulevard Lake in Thunder Bay to raise money for St. Joseph's Foundation of Thunder Bay, Catholic Family Development Centre, and the Canadian Mental Health Centre, Thunder Bay Branch. During the festival, enjoy dragon boat racing, food, cultural, and children's activities, music, Fubuki Daiko, Team Fun Night, and the Dragon's Lair. This year there are two divisions for teams: Open Division (thirty teams for those competitive souls) and a Recreational Division (forty teams for fun and fellowship).
Admission Fee(s): $100.00/team
Contact: Dragon Boat Race Festival
63 Carrie Street
Thunder Bay, ON P7A 4J2
Telephone: (807) 768-4407
Fax: (807) 768-8820
Lumber Camp Life
- July 28-August 16, 2000
Ear Falls and District Museum
Lead Organizer(s): Thunder Bay Museum, Bowater, Forest Capital of Canada-2000
Thunder Bay Museums' travelling exhibition of historically related information and interpretation of our regional forests.
Admission Fee(s): Free
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Bowater Woodlands Northwest Plantation Tours
Tuesdays & Thursdays, August
Location: Bowater Thunder Bay Woodlands Plantation
Time: 10:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.
Lead Organizer(s): Bowater Thunder Bay Woodlands
Discover how to identify tree species, forest plants and wildlife. Learn how trees are planted, how they grow and how we establish and manage plantations to produce and deliver quality fibre to mills. All ages will enjoy this outdoor learning opportunity. Please telephone ahead to book your tour. Only ten persons are allowed per tour. Larger groups are welcome but must be pre-arranged. This tour is outdoors. For comfort, please wear walking shoes/boots and sun protection. Visitors will walk about 2 km in both open field and shaded in forest areas. No pets please.
Admission Fee(s): Free
Handicapped Accessible: Yes
Contact: Bowater
2001 Neebing Avenue,
Thunder Bay, ON P73 6S3
Telephone: (807) 473-2510.
Tuesday Summer Showcase - Jim Hamilton & Nancy Hamilton
- August 1, 2000
Location: Old Fort William, Thunder Bay, Ontario
Lead Organizer(s): Old Fort William
Singer/songwriter/pianist Jim Hamilton and his sister, singer Nancy Hamilton deliver a mix of powerful vocals, heartfelt music and fun entertainment.
Admission Fee(s): $10.00/adult; $8.00/seniors & students 13 + (with student ID); $7.00/youth (6-12); children 5 and under free; $30.00/family of four (2 adults, 2 students/youth)
Handicapped Accessible: Yes
Contact:
Old Fort William Administration
Broadway Avenue
Vickers Heights Post Office
Thunder Bay, ON P02 2Z0
Telephone: (807) 577-8461
Fax: (807) 473-2327
Scottish Days - August 5-7, 2000
Location: Old Fort William, Thunder Bay, Ontario
Lead Organizer(s): Old Fort William
Haggis, kilts, bagpipes and High Tea! The partners of the North West Company celebrate their rich heritage.
Admission Fee(s): $10.00/adult; $8.00/seniors & students 13 + (with student ID); $7.00/youth (6-12); children 5 and under free; $30.00/family of four (2 adults, 2 students/youth)
Handicapped Accessible: Yes
Contact:
Old Fort William Administration
Broadway Avenue
Vickers Heights Post Office
Thunder Bay, ON P02 2Z0
Telephone: (807) 577-8461
Fax: (807) 473-2327
Murillo Fall Fair - August 5-7, 2000
Location: Murillo Fairgrounds, Murillo, Ontario
Lead Organizer(s): Oliver Agricultural Society
The 109th Annual Murillo Fall Fair is truly a country-style fair with lots of things to see and do. Join us for fun-filled days of activities and horse shows. Be sure to catch this Murillo tradition.
Admission Fee(s): To be announced
Handicapped Accessible: Yes
Contact: Oliver Agricultural Society
Phone: (807) 935-2411
E-mail: gwyman@tbaytel.net
Canadian Lakehead Exhibition Annual Fair - August 9-13, 2000
Location: Canadian Lakehead Exhibition Grounds, Thunder Bay, Ontario
Lead Organizer(s): Canadian Lakehead Exhibition
This fair will include agricultural displays, home crafts, culinary arts, horticulture, entertainment, commercial exhibits, the Conklin Show Midway, food concessions, displays, attractions, Kid's World and attendance draws.
Admission Fee(s): To be announced
Handicapped Accessible: Yes
Contact:
Dulcie Prystanski, Administrative Clerk
Canadian Lakehead Exhibition
Telephone: (807) 622-6473
Fax: (807) 623-5540
E-mail: clex@tbaytel.net
Fort Under Siege - August 12-13, 2000
Location: Old Fort William, Thunder Bay, Ontario
Lead Organizer(s): Old Fort William
Tense drama grips the Fort as uniformed mercenaries from the rival Hudson's Bay Company invade.
Admission Fee(s): $10.00/adult; $8.00/seniors & students 13 + (with student ID); $7.00/youth (6-12); children 5 and under free; $30.00/family of four (2 adults, 2 students/youth)
Handicapped Accessible: Yes
Contact:
Old Fort William Administration
Broadway Avenue
Vickers Heights Post Office
Thunder Bay, ON P02 2Z0
Telephone: (807) 577-8461
Fax: (807) 473-2327
Tuesday Summer Showcase - Broadway Bound - August 15, 2000
Lead Organizer(s): Old Fort William
Join Broadway Bound for an upbeat, uplifting night of songs from popular musicals.
Admission Fee(s): $10.00/adult; $8.00/seniors & students 13 + (with student ID); $7.00/youth (6-12); children 5 and under free; $30.00/family of four (2 adults, 2 students/youth)
Handicapped Accessible: Yes
Contact:
Old Fort William Administration
Broadway Avenue
Vickers Heights Post Office
Thunder Bay, ON P02 2Z0
Telephone: (807) 577-8461
Fax: (807) 473-2327
Lumber Camp Life
- August 19- September 2, 2000
Red Lake Museum
Lead Organizer(s): Thunder Bay Museum, Bowater, Forest Capital of Canada-2000
Thunder Bay Museums' travelling exhibition of historically related information and interpretation of our regional forests.
Admission Fee(s): Free
Ojibwa Keeshigun - August 19-20, 2000
Lead Organizer(s): Old Fort William & Bearskin Airlines
Experience the wonder of aboriginal culture with traditional drumming, singing, dancing and crafts.
Admission Fee(s): $10.00/adult; $8.00/seniors & students 13 + (with student ID); $7.00/youth (6-12); children 5 and under free; $30.00/family of four (2 adults, 2 students/youth)
Handicapped Accessible: Yes
Contact:
Old Fort William Administration
Broadway Avenue
Vickers Heights Post Office
Thunder Bay, ON P02 2Z0
Telephone: (807) 577-8461
Fax: (807) 473-2327
Pass Lake Fall Fair - August 19-20, 2000
Lead Organizer(s): Pass Lake Fall Fair Committee
Participants will enjoy many activities including children's rides, historical displays, beer gardens, live entertainment and much more.
Admission Fee(s): To be announced
Handicapped Accessible: Yes
Contact: Helen Kretschmer
Phone: (807) 977-2661
Fax: (807) 977-2661
Thunder In The Air 2000 - August 26 & 27, 2000
Location: Thunder Bay International Airport Authority, Thunder Bay, Ontario
Lead Organizer(s): Tourism Thunder Bay
Air Show and static displays for the whole family. Show features top performing aircraft from the Canadian Air Force, U.S. Navy & Marines and aerobatics performers. The Canadian Forces Snowbird Demonstration Team returns as the feature attraction. For the year 2000, the show will include an exhibition of the Ministry of Natural Resources' Fire Centre and demonstrations by its water bombers.
Admission Fee(s): To be announced
Handicapped Accessible: Yes
Contact: Tourism Thunder Bay
Telephone: (807) 625-2149
Fax: (807) 623-3768
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Harvest Celebration - September 2-4, 2000
Location: Old Fort William, Thunder Bay, Ontario
Lead Organizer(s): Old Fort William
Enjoy the glory of the harvest with wagon rides and children's crafts and games. Meet our trades people and sample tasty dishes.
Admission Fee(s): $10.00/adult; $8.00/seniors & students 13 + (with student ID); $7.00/youth (6-12); children 5 and under free; $30.00/family of four (2 adults, 2 students/youth)
Handicapped Accessible: Yes
Contact:
Old Fort William Administration
Broadway Avenue
Vickers Heights Post Office
Thunder Bay, ON P02 2Z0
Telephone: (807) 577-8461
Fax: (807) 473-2327
Hymers Fall Fair September 3-4, 2000
Location: Hymers Fairgrounds, off Highway 595, Thunder Bay, Ontario
Lead Organizer(s): Hymers Fall Fair Committee
The 88th Annual Hymers Fall Fair is truly a country-style fair with produce, animals and entertainment. Any youth bringing a sunflower or a zucchini to the fair will be admitted free. Concession stands are available. Full dinners will be served from 12:00 p.m. on Sunday and Monday for $10.00. Grab your friends and family and come to enjoy the fair.
Times: September 3 - 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. and September 4 - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Admission Fee(s): $4.00/adult; $2.00/senior & youth (6-18); free/under 6
Handicapped Accessible: Yes
Contact: Iris Maxwell, Exhibit Secretary
Telephone: (807) 577-2358
Lumber Camp Life September 6-27, 2000
Location: Dryden and District Museum
Lead Organizer(s): Thunder Bay Museum, Bowater, Forest Capital of Canada-2000
Thunder Bay Museum's travelling exhibition of historically related information and interpretation of our regional forests.
Admission Fee(s): Free/donation basis
Handicapped Accessible: Yes
Contact: Leah G. Wetelainen-Gardner, Curator
Dryden and District Museum
15 Van Horne Avenue
Dryden, ON P8N 2A5
Telephone: (807) 223-4671
Fax: (807) 223-7354
Autumn Hike-A-Thon September 9, 2000
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: Cascades Conservation Area
Lead Organizer(s): Lakehead Region Conservation Authority
A fundraising event in support of the visitor facility improvements at Cascades.
Admission Fee(s): Free
Handicapped Accessible: Yes
Contact:
Mervi Hentonnen, GM/Secretary Treasurer
Lakehead Region Conservation Authority
130 Conservation Road
P.O. Box 3476
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5J9
Telephone: (807) 344-5857
Fax: (807) 345-9156
E-mail: lakeca@tbaytel.net
Website: www.lakeheadca.com
Cascades Grand Opening September 9, 2000
Location: Cascades Conservation Area
Lead Organizer(s): Lakehead Region Conservation Authority
Opening ceremony at 1:00 p.m. for the new visitor facility improvements at Cascades. Explore the many trails at Cascades Conservation Area, which leads to a set of kilometre-long rapids. Enjoy a stroll in the autumn woods. Held in conjunction with the Autumn Hike-A-Thon fundraising event.
Admission Fee(s): Free
Contact:
Mervi Hentonnen, GM/Secretary Treasurer
Lakehead Region Conservation Authority
130 Conservation Road
P.O. Box 3476
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5J9
Telephone: (807) 344-5857
Fax: (807) 345-9156
E-mail: lakeca@tbaytel.net
Website: www.lakeheadca.com
Yard Sale September 9-10, 2000
Lead Organizer(s): Old Fort William
Join in the fun and make some extra money or raise funds. Old Fort William hosts its second annual Yard Sale.
Admission Fee(s): $10.00/adult; $8.00/seniors & students 13 + (with student ID); $7.00/youth (6-12); children 5 and under free; $30.00/family of four (2 adults, 2 students/youth)
Handicapped Accessible: Yes
Contact:
Old Fort William Administration
Broadway Avenue
Vickers Heights Post Office
Thunder Bay, ON P02 2Z0
Telephone: (807) 577-8461
Fax: (807) 473-2327
Nature Craft Fair September 17, 2000
Location: Hazelwood Lake Environment Centre
Lead Organizer(s): Lakehead Region Conservation Authority Foundation.
Craftspeople and artisans from across Northwestern Ontario join together in a natural setting to display and sell their work.
Admission Fee(s): To be announced
Handicapped Accessible: Yes
Contact:
Mervi Hentonnen, GM/Secretary Treasurer
Lakehead Region Conservation Authority
130 Conservation Road
P.O. Box 3476
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5J9
Telephone: (807) 344-5857
Fax: (807) 345-9156
E-mail: lakeca@tbaytel.net
Website: www.lakeheadca.com
Lumber Camp Life September 30 - October 14, 2000
Location: Sioux Lookout Museum, Sioux Lookout, Ontario
Lead Organizer(s): Thunder Bay Museum, Bowater, Forest Capital of Canada-2000
Thunder Bay Museum's travelling exhibition of historically related information and interpretation of our regional forests.
Admission Fee(s): Free
Handicapped Accessible: Yes
Contact: Curator
Sioux Lookout Museum
P.O. Box 1377
Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1B9
Telephone: (807) 737-1994
Fax: (807) 737-4624
E-mail: cprec@sl.lakeheadu.ca
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Thanksgiving Dinner October 8, 2000
Location: Old Fort William, Thunder Bay, Ontario
Lead Organizer(s): Old Fort William
Reserve a traditional Thanksgiving Feast in the Great Hall and indulge in delicious dishes.
Admission Fee(s): $10.00/adult; $8.00/seniors & students 13 + (with student ID); $7.00/youth (6-12); children 5 and under free; $30.00/family of four (2 adults, 2 students/youth)
Handicapped Accessible: Yes
Contact:
Old Fort William Administration
Broadway Avenue
Vickers Heights Post Office
Thunder Bay, ON P02 2Z0
Telephone: (807) 577-8461
Fax: (807) 473-2327
"From Trees to Books" - Public Library Week, October 16-22, 2000
Hosted by the Longlac Public Library.
Lumber Camp Life October 17-31, 2000
Location: Ignace Heritage Centre
Lead Organizer(s): Thunder Bay Museum, Bowater, Forest Capital of Canada-2000
Thunder Bay Museum's travelling exhibition of historically related information and interpretation of our regional forests.
Admission Fee(s): Free
Handicapped Accessible: Yes
Contact: Director
Ignace Heritage Centre
36 Main St., Box 480, Highway 17 West
Ignace, ON P0T 1T0
Telephone: (807) 934-2280
Fax: (807) 934-6452
Kim Hansen's "Dracula" October 19-22, 2000
Location: Old Fort William, Thunder Bay, Ontario
Lead Organizer(s): Old Fort William
Bram Stoker's classic tale of gothic horror comes to the Fort just in time for Halloween. The spine chilling production is adapted for stage by Thunder Bay's Kim Hansen.
Admission Fee(s): $10.00/adult; $8.00/seniors & students 13 + (with student ID); $7.00/youth (6-12); children 5 and under free; $30.00/family of four (2 adults, 2 students/youth)
Handicapped Accessible: Yes
Contact:
Old Fort William Administration
Broadway Avenue
Vickers Heights Post Office
Thunder Bay, ON P02 2Z0
Telephone: (807) 577-8461
Fax: (807) 473-2327
Haunted Fort Night October 27-29, 2000
Location: Old Fort William, Thunder Bay, Ontario
Lead Organizer(s): Old Fort William
Mischievous spirits and startling incidents are all part of an eerie guided tour.
Admission Fee(s): $10.00/adult; $8.00/seniors & students 13 + (with student ID); $7.00/youth (6-12); children 5 and under free; $30.00/family of four (2 adults, 2 students/youth)
Handicapped Accessible:
Contact:
Old Fort William Administration
Broadway Avenue
Vickers Heights Post Office
Thunder Bay, ON P02 2Z0
Telephone: (807) 577-8461
Fax: (807) 473-2327
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Lumber Camp Life November 3 - 17, 2000
Location: Schreiber/Terrace Bay Library, Terrace Bay, Ontario
Lead Organizer(s): Thunder Bay Museum, Bowater, Forest Capital of Canada-2000
Thunder Bay Museum's travelling exhibition of historically related information and interpretation of our regional forests.
Admission Fee(s): Free
Handicapped Accessible: Yes
Contact: Donna Mikeluk
Schreiber/Terrace Bay Library
P.O. Box 39
Schreiber, ON P0T 2S0
Telephone: (807) 824-2477
Fax: (807) 824-2477
O.P.P. Christmas Parade November 18, 2000
Location: Thunder Bay Community Auditorium to the Canadian Lakehead Exhibition Grounds
Lead Organizer(s): Ontario Provincial Police
Thunder Bay's largest public event, the 10th annual O.P.P. Christmas Parade will start off at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium, travel down Memorial Avenue and end up at the C.L.E. grounds. Come out to see the many colourful floats and catch a glimpse of Santa as we prepare to celebrate Christmas.
Admission Fee(s): Free
Handicapped Accessible: Yes
Contact: Sgt. Darryl Wilson
Ontario Provincial Police
Phone: (807) 344-0891
Fax: (807) 343-2978
Lumber Camp Life November 20-December 4, 2000
Location: Longlac Historical Museum, Longlac, Ontario
Lead Organizer(s): Thunder Bay Museum, Bowater, Forest Capital of Canada-2000
Thunder Bay Museum's travelling exhibition of historically related information and interpretation of our regional forests.
Admission Fee(s): Free
Handicapped Accessible: Yes
Contact: Curator
Longlac Historical Museum
Longlac, ON
Tour of Lights November 25, 2000-January 6, 2001
Location: Old Fort William, Thunder Bay, Ontario
Lead Organizer(s): Old Fort William and the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber of Commerce presents a dazzling array of more than 250 light displays using over a million lights.
Admission Fee(s): $10.00/adult; $8.00/seniors & students 13 + (with student ID); $7.00/youth (6-12); children 5 and under free; $30.00/family of four (2 adults, 2 students/youth)
Handicapped Accessible: Yes
Contact:
Old Fort William Administration
Broadway Avenue
Vickers Heights Post Office
Thunder Bay, ON P02 2Z0
Telephone: (807) 577-8461
Fax: (807) 473-2327
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Lumber Camp Life December 7 - 31, 2000
Location: Thunder Bay Museum, Thunder Bay, Ontario
Lead Organizers: Thunder Bay Museum, Bowater, Forest Capital of Canada-2000
Thunder Bay Museum's travelling exhibition of historically related information and interpretation of our regional forests.
Admission Fee(s): Free
Handicapped Accessible: Yes
Contact: Tory Tronrud
Thunder Bay Museum Tronrud
425 Donald Street East Tronrud
Thunder Bay, ON P7E 5V1 Tronrud
Telephone: (807) 623-0801 Tronrud
Fax: (807) 622-6880
Caroling by Candlelight December 11-15, 2000
Location: Old Fort William, Thunder Bay, Ontario
Lead Organizer(s): Old Fort William
Spend an enchanting evening at the Fort. Sing Christmas carols and visit the homes of historic characters.
Admission Fee(s): $10.00/adult; $8.00/seniors & students 13 + (with student ID); $7.00/youth (6-12); children 5 and under free; $30.00/family of four (2 adults, 2 students/youth)
Handicapped Accessible: Yes
Contact:
Old Fort William Administration
Broadway Avenue
Vickers Heights Post Office
Thunder Bay, ON P02 2Z0
Telephone: (807) 577-8461
Fax: (807) 473-2327
Sunset in the Boreal Forest & New Year's Eve Family Frolic December 31, 2000
Location: Old Fort William
Lead Organizer(s): Old Fort William and Forest Capital of Canada-2000
Official closing ceremonies of the Forest Capital year and the Festival of Lights at Old Fort William. Ring in the year 2001 with skating, sleigh rides, crafts, live entertainment, festival of lights, movies, and fireworks at this alcohol free event.
Admission Fee(s): To be announced
Handicapped Accessible: Yes
Contact:
Old Fort William Administration
Broadway Avenue
Vickers Heights Post Office
Thunder Bay, ON P02 2Z0
Telephone: (807) 577-8461
Fax: (807) 473-2327
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