BIG POSSIBILITIES
NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO
Welcome to Thunder Bay, Ontario
Thunder Bay is a forward growing Canadian city with superior natural resources and a world-class quality of life. Discover why talented people and businesses choose to live, work, do business and invest in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
Located in the centre of Canada and with close proximity to the United States, Thunder Bay is the regional hub of Northwestern Ontario. The city sits on the shores of Lake Superior - the world's largest freshwater lake - and is a natural gateway by seaway, road, rail and air to western Canada. Northwestern Ontario is one of the world’s leading mining exploration and development areas, and the latest frontier for developments in bio-mass, energy, natural gas, infrastructure, transportation, research and health sciences
Get to know the heart of Northwestern Ontario - one of the most diverse and up-and-coming economies in Canada.
Population (CMA, Census 2021)
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Percent of population identify as Indigenous (CMA, Census 2021)
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Average household income (CMA, Census 2021)
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People per square kilometre. (CMA, Census 2021)
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Key Sectors
Mining
Information and Communication Technologies
Forestry
Aerospace
Manufacturing
Health Sciences
Remote Health Care
Tourism
What's New

Thunder Bay Wins Big: Takes Home Three National Sport Tourism Awards
March 12, 2026
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Thunder Bay Wins Big: Takes Home Three National Sport Tourism Awards March 12, 2026 – Thunder Bay is celebrating a major achievement on the national

Thunder Bay CEDC Celebrates Strong Presence and Success at Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada Convention 2026
March 10, 2026
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Thunder Bay CEDC Celebrates Strong Presence and Success at Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada Convention 2026 March 10, 2026— The Thunder Bay Community Economic

PRESTIGE Sport Tourism Awards Finalists Include Thunder Bay Event and Community Leaders
February 24, 2026
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PRESTIGE Sport Tourism Awards Finalists Include Thunder Bay Event and Community Leaders February 23, 2026 – Two local leaders and one major sporting event from

Thunder Bay CEDC Continues to Drive Growth in Thunder Bay’s Defence Sector
February 17, 2026
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Thunder Bay CEDC Continues to Drive Growth in Thunder Bay’s Defence Sector February 17, 2026 –The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) is actively