Event Overview
As part of the 2015 Northern Tour, Her Honour conducted an official visit to the City of Thunder Bay. The day began with a ride on the "Art Bus" that transported Her Honour to the Thunder Bay Art Gallery for a tour. This was followed by a breakfast with His Worship Keith Hobbs and various community leaders. Her Honour then held a private meeting with the Mayor, City Clerk, and City Manager. Later, Her Honour met with Indigenous leaders at the Nishnawbe-Aski Nation office and enjoyed lunch with community leaders and City Councillors at Mariner's Hall. Her Honour's visit concluded with a tour of the City's lakefront.
Tweets
A wonderful display of #TBay pride as we discussed art as tool for building sustainable communities. pic.twitter.com/riS23dBol3
— Elizabeth Dowdeswell (@LGLizDowdeswell) August 27, 2015
Site of Significance
"The Thunder Bay Art Gallery is a growing cultural anchor for Northwestern Ontario. By making its new home at Prince Arthur‘s Landing on Lake Superior, it goes beyond exhibition and education to participate in reclaiming an inclusive, living waterfront for the people of Thunder Bay." Source.
Did You Know?
"Thunder Bay produces more professional hockey players per capita than any other city in the world." Source.
Royal Connection
In July 1987, The Duke and Duchess visited the City of Thunder Bay, where they went canoeing on the Thelon river. Source.