Best places in Thunder Bay

Discover the best places in Thunder Bay, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 367 places in the city.

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Terry Fox Monument And Statue
Historical landmark
4.90 (563 reviews)
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Terry Fox National Historic Person Plaque
Monument
Statue of Terry Fox, an amputee & activist who ran across Canada to raise funds for cancer research.
4.80 (1K reviews)
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JJ's Family Restaurant
Chinese restaurant
👍👍 I love this restaurant!!! When you walk in you are treated like family and always leave stuffed from the amazing food. Try the new chicken fingers with dill dip too.
$ $$$
4.80 (639 reviews)
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Hillcrest Park
Park
Hilltop park featuring colourful Sunken Gardens, scenic city views, a WWII memorial & a playground.
4.70 (1.3K reviews)
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Tomlin
Restaurant
Carefully sourced, seasonal share plates & craft cocktails in a cozy, narrow space with wood floors.
$$$ $
4.80 (439 reviews)
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Fort William Historical Park
Tourist attraction
Living-history museum featuring a reconstructed circa-19th-century fur trading post with actors.
4.70 (902 reviews)
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Centennial Park
Park
Expansive riverside park boasting a range of year-round activities, from hiking to sledding.
4.70 (693 reviews)
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Prime Gelato
Ice cream shop
👍👍 This is the only place I’ve ever tried gelato. So. As of right now this is the best gelato in the world! They have a bunch of delicious flavors like brown butter pecan, peanut butter fudge, and two of my favorites, double chocolate mint and snickers. Dairy free options are also available. There ar...
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4.80 (342 reviews)
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Norteños Taqueria
Mexican restaurant
👍👍 Very very authentic Mexican restaurant. I was gushing throughout. What is not to love about this restaurant? Pros: Authentic and delicious mexican meals, wonderful service, spanish music in the background, warm reception and service by staff, good price, proximity to work, and I can just continue....
4.80 (341 reviews)
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Bonobo's Foods
Vegetarian restaurant
👍👍 I had the sweet salad from Bonobo’s today, and I swear if I was in a bad mood, that salad would have cheered me up. It was like I was eating pure joy or something. I’m a huge fan of eating meat, but I am trying to make a few changes in my eating habits to cut down the amount of meat that I consume i...
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4.80 (292 reviews)
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St Paul Roastery
Coffee shop
👍👍 Probably the best coffee I've ever had in Thunder Bay from probably the only traditional cafe I've seen here too! The staff are very helpful & informative and are wonderful at creating delicious, beautiful drinks
$$ $$
4.80 (283 reviews)
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Rebel Salad
Restaurant
👍👍 Always a friendly hello when you walk in the door. Salad ingredients are fresh and delicious every time. I'll overlook the whole chopsticks for take-out due to everything else about this place being fantastic. I think that remark I made about the chopsticks earlier, is mainly due to my own chopst...
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4.80 (272 reviews)
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Centennial Conservatory
Park
Indoor conservatory featuring an arboretum with tropical plants, plus greenhouses with flowers.
4.70 (392 reviews)
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Dolce Coffee House
Cafe
👍👍 i’ve had the pistachio gelato, chantilly cannoli, pistachio cheese cake, and thai iced bubble tea. They give generous portions of gelato ($5 for a big cup) and the other sweets are fairly priced (canolli was ~$3 and the cheesecake at ~$7.50). I’ve returned many times— it’s so good!
$$ $$
4.70 (362 reviews)
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Growing Season Eatery
Restaurant
Cheery cafe offering juice & shakes, as well as health-conscious sandwiches & salads.
$$ $$
4.70 (362 reviews)
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Both Hands Wood-Fired Pizzeria & Bakery
Pizza restaurant
Easygoing, rustic eatery & bakery dishing out wood-fired pizza alongside fresh artisan breads.
$$ $$
4.70 (361 reviews)
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Caribou Restaurant + Wine Bar
Restaurant
Globally inspired cuisine, wide-ranging wines & creative cocktails served in a warm, lively bistro.
$$$ $
4.70 (346 reviews)
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The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Thunder Bay
Restaurant
Classic steak & seafood dishes are the mainstays at this stylish yet casual chain restaurant.
$$$ $
4.50 (3.2K reviews)
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Marina Park
Park
👍👍 A nice job by the city to renew its downtown core and finally take advantage of the wonderful Lake Superior landscapes. It is a bit removed from the actual core though where you need to take a pedestrian bridge to cross the tracks and a major road but there are a couple access points on the north an...
4.70 (328 reviews)
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The Haven Hostel
Hostel
Simple rooms & dorms in a laid-back hostel offering a communal kitchen and a lounge.
$76/night
4.80 (222 reviews)
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