Thunder Bay Thunder Bay
Home of the sleeping giant By Tania Moffat
Sailing the mighty waters of Lake Superior.
metres below the surface. Many legends sur- round Nanabijou, the unique formation of mesas and sills located on the Sibley Pen- insula which resembles a sleeping giant. It is believed that Nanabijou watches over Tunder Bay. Tunder Bay and the Lake Superior Coast offer a multitude of activities for visi- tors amidst stunning natural beauty. Its shores and panoramas have been captured by photog- raphers and artists alike throughout the years, but perhaps most notably by Canada’s Group of Seven; who all painted the North Shore in the 1920s.
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he rugged cliffs of the Pre-Cambrian shield rise 305 metres above the cold and restless waters of Lake Superior. Waters steeped with mystery and folklore, yet so clear you can see 30
Sail the mighty waters of North America’s inland sea Experience the crystal waters and magnificent vistas first
How to get there Two flights per day on
Flight duration 1 hours, 8 mins.
WestJet, Air Canada. Three flights per day starting mid-August.
hand. Tere are tons of great swim spots all along the shore- line. Te lake may be too cool for some, but it is ideal for sailing. Lake Superior, often referred to as an inland sea, is the largest fresh water lake by surface area in the world. Explore this natural marvel with experi- enced operators such as Sail Superior. Tey offer cruises or rentals for certified sailors. A variety of trips from 90-minute harbour cruises to multi-day big lake adventures can be booked in town or online prior to your ar- rival. Harbour tours are offered several times daily, or book a three and a half hour excursion
with one or more boats for romantic dalliances, twi- light sails or group getaways. Explore the many islands or
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All photos courtesy of Tourism Thunder Bay.
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