Ryan's Guidebook
Bars and pubs
Some of Thunder Bays best watering holes!
The Sovereign Room
220 Red River RdGreat local food and drinks. DJ on weekends.
Great food, drinks, and entertainment. Karaoke, live music, open mic and trivia nights are just some of the highlights!
27 locals recommend
The Foundry
242 Red River RdGreat food, drinks, and entertainment. Karaoke, live music, open mic and trivia nights are just some of the highlights!
Great service awaits at the Madhouse. Known mainly for, but not limited to, their vast selection of Scotch and Whiskey.
18 locals recommend
Madhouse
295 Bay StGreat service awaits at the Madhouse. Known mainly for, but not limited to, their vast selection of Scotch and Whiskey.
Best local value! A fun place to enjoy the game. Pool tables, Foozeball and great bar food. Don’t forget to carve your name into the table!
On Deck
54 Cumberland Street NorthBest local value! A fun place to enjoy the game. Pool tables, Foozeball and great bar food. Don’t forget to carve your name into the table!
Work on your golf swing and enjoy some drinks at Thunder Bay’s hottest new sport simulation arena.
On The Links
1181 Golf Links RdWork on your golf swing and enjoy some drinks at Thunder Bay’s hottest new sport simulation arena.
Fine Dining
If upscale dining is your thing be sure to check out our local favourites.
Craft cocktails and premium dining. One of Thunder Bay’s best. Delicious weekly features, including the famous Heartbeat Chicken Sandwich on Wednesdays. A must try!
35 locals recommend
Tomlin
202 1/2 Red River RdCraft cocktails and premium dining. One of Thunder Bay’s best. Delicious weekly features, including the famous Heartbeat Chicken Sandwich on Wednesdays. A must try!
Sophisticated, intimate bar and restaurant offering steaks, seafood, cocktails and a long wine list.
8 locals recommend
Lot 66
66 Court St SSophisticated, intimate bar and restaurant offering steaks, seafood, cocktails and a long wine list.
Located in the heart of Prince Arthur’s Landing (Marina), enjoy Bights beautiful views and tasty dishes. Outdoor dining available in summer months!
22 locals recommend
Bight Restaurant & Bar
2201 Sleeping Giant PkwyLocated in the heart of Prince Arthur’s Landing (Marina), enjoy Bights beautiful views and tasty dishes. Outdoor dining available in summer months!
International Dining
Multiculturalism is a beautiful and integral aspect of Thunder Bay. Be sure to check out some of these great restaurants boasting international flavours and cuisine.
If you love Thai food, this Thunder Bay favourite will not disappoint!
12 locals recommend
Thai Kitchen Restaurant
11 Cumberland St SIf you love Thai food, this Thunder Bay favourite will not disappoint!
Freshly handmade pasta and pizza make the nook a go to for great Italian Cuisine. Enjoy their beautiful patio in during the warmer months.
12 locals recommend
Nook
271 Bay StFreshly handmade pasta and pizza make the nook a go to for great Italian Cuisine. Enjoy their beautiful patio in during the warmer months.
Homey eatery offering Indian & Thai dishes. Just a short two minute walk from the Blue Brick Bnb.
6 locals recommend
Masala Grille
170 Algoma St NHomey eatery offering Indian & Thai dishes. Just a short two minute walk from the Blue Brick Bnb.
Just a ten minute walk to Thunder Bays hottest Mexican bar and restaurant. Pitcher of Margaritas anyone?
13 locals recommend
El Tres
269 Red River RdJust a ten minute walk to Thunder Bays hottest Mexican bar and restaurant. Pitcher of Margaritas anyone?
Bakeries and Cafés
Some of the best spots to pick up some delicious local baked goods and great coffee!
Sweet and savoury! Fresh desserts and savoury snacks prepared daily. You won’t be disappointed stopping in here while exploring Thunder Bays downtown!
15 locals recommend
The Sweet North Bakery
10 Court St SSweet and savoury! Fresh desserts and savoury snacks prepared daily. You won’t be disappointed stopping in here while exploring Thunder Bays downtown!
A visit to Thunder Bay isn’t complete without trying our world famous dessert. The Persian!
8 locals recommend
The Persian Man
899 Tungsten StA visit to Thunder Bay isn’t complete without trying our world famous dessert. The Persian!
Perfect spot for a break while exploring Prince Arthur’s Landing. Great coffee and baked goods from a variety of local bakeries!
Windy Shores Cafe
2212 Sleeping Giant PkwyPerfect spot for a break while exploring Prince Arthur’s Landing. Great coffee and baked goods from a variety of local bakeries!
Local Roastery and in house café located in the heart of downtown Thunder Bay. You will love the coffee here so much you will likely want a bag of there in house roasted beans to take home!
12 locals recommend
St Paul Roastery
11 St Paul StLocal Roastery and in house café located in the heart of downtown Thunder Bay. You will love the coffee here so much you will likely want a bag of there in house roasted beans to take home!
Located in Thunder Bays Pride District(Bay and Algoma) this great cafe close to local shops will have you coming back for more!
9 locals recommend
Calico Coffeehouse
316 Bay StLocated in Thunder Bays Pride District(Bay and Algoma) this great cafe close to local shops will have you coming back for more!
Breweries
Local Beer!
A fun spot to visit, taste, and experience the locally inspired flavours of the many great beers brewed at Sleeping Giant Brew Co. If you love beer, go here!
15 locals recommend
Sleeping Giant Brewing Company
712 Macdonell StA fun spot to visit, taste, and experience the locally inspired flavours of the many great beers brewed at Sleeping Giant Brew Co. If you love beer, go here!
Not to be overlooked! One of the smaller local breweries Dawson Trail Craft Brewery is a hidden gem.
Dawson Trail Craft Brewery
1181 Copper CrescentNot to be overlooked! One of the smaller local breweries Dawson Trail Craft Brewery is a hidden gem.
Sightseeing
The centre of Thunder Bay’s famous Waterfront District, just a short walk from the Blue Brick Bnb. Host to many local festivals and events, beautiful views of the Sleeping Giant, and historical artifacts from Thunder Bay nautical heritage along beautiful walking paths that border our harbour on the shore of Lake Superior.
7 locals recommend
Prince Arthur's Landing
Sleeping Giant ParkwayThe centre of Thunder Bay’s famous Waterfront District, just a short walk from the Blue Brick Bnb. Host to many local festivals and events, beautiful views of the Sleeping Giant, and historical artifacts from Thunder Bay nautical heritage along beautiful walking paths that border our harbour on the shore of Lake Superior.
Unsurpassed views of Lake Superior and shoreline looking west from an overhanging platform. Unforgettable colours in autumn. If sight seeing is on top of your to do list while you visit Thunder Bay then this is a must do.
Thunder Bay Lookout
Unsurpassed views of Lake Superior and shoreline looking west from an overhanging platform. Unforgettable colours in autumn. If sight seeing is on top of your to do list while you visit Thunder Bay then this is a must do.
Take a trip back in time and visit Fort William Historical Park. Learn about the Indigenous and settler roots of our great city.
17 locals recommend
Fort William Historical Park
Take a trip back in time and visit Fort William Historical Park. Learn about the Indigenous and settler roots of our great city.
Located on Fort William First Nation territory the Mount McKay Scenic Lookout with give you jaw dropping views of the city. Park and admire or hike to the top and experience views that are second to none.
Mount McKay
Located on Fort William First Nation territory the Mount McKay Scenic Lookout with give you jaw dropping views of the city. Park and admire or hike to the top and experience views that are second to none.
No better way to experience Lake Superior than with Sail Superior. Enjoy an exhilarating ride in the Zodiac Rocket, fun in the sun aboard the full size catamaran, or a wine a cheese tour while sailing the Harbour.
Sail Superior.com Lake Superior Adventures & Sleeping Giant Sailing School
No better way to experience Lake Superior than with Sail Superior. Enjoy an exhilarating ride in the Zodiac Rocket, fun in the sun aboard the full size catamaran, or a wine a cheese tour while sailing the Harbour.
Pay homage to one of the most inspirational Canadians to ever live. Enjoy some history along with amazing views of the Lake Superior and the Sleeping Giant.
14 locals recommend
Terry Fox Monument and Statue
315 Rita StPay homage to one of the most inspirational Canadians to ever live. Enjoy some history along with amazing views of the Lake Superior and the Sleeping Giant.