Waterfront District BIA

Waterfront District BIA Vibrant. Diverse. Inclusive. Thunder Bay’s Waterfront District provides opportunity to explore

The Waterfront District offers a wonderful variety of activities, dining and shopping options in our downtown Thunder Bay location overlooking Lake Superior and the Sleeping Giant.

09/02/2026

We're only 2 weeks away from the start of our fall season, and we want YOU to be a part of it! 🎭✨

Looking for a creative outlet? A chance to sing, dance, and perform with friends? Maybe you want to try your hand at something new, build confidence, and meet some amazing people along the way?

At Paramount Live, we believe musical theatre is for everyone! Our programs teach the fundamentals of musical theatre, singing, dancing and acting, as well as stagecraft and the process behind the performance all while creating a welcoming space where you can learn, grow, and have fun.

Whether you're stepping onto a stage for the very first time or you've been performing for years, there's a place for you.

Register today at
https://theparamountbuilding.ca/collections/paramount-live 🔗

🎵Little Mermaid KIDS
🐠 Young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her father’s underwater kingdom and live in the human world above. When she strikes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs, she quickly realizes the bargain is not what it seems.
Directed by Katherine Nemec and Riah Duggan
🕔Saturdays 12:00-2:00
👧Ages 8-12
🎭Performances December 18-19

🎵 Legally Blonde JR
🩷Legally Blonde JR. follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams.
Directed by Katherine Nemec and Cady Dreger
🕔 Mondays & Thursdays 5:00-7:00 PM
👧 Ages 12-16
🎭 Performances: December 3-5

09/02/2026

THEATRE SHOULD BE FOR EVERYONE

We understand that extracurricular activities can get expensive, and we never want the cost of registration to be the reason a student has to miss out on the opportunity to sing, dance, create, make friends, and find their place on stage.

This season Paramount Live is proud to offer scholarships for students, ranging from $50 all the way up to full scholarships covering the entire registration fee.

We’re incredibly grateful to the sponsors and community members who believe in this goal and have chosen to sponsor a student so that more young people can experience the arts. We’re also proud to partner with ProKids to help further remove financial barriers and make participation in extracurricular activities more accessible to families.

The arts have the power to build confidence, create community, and give young people a place to belong. Every student deserves the chance to experience that. ✨

If financial barriers are making it difficult for your student to participate, please reach out. We’d love to see what we can do to help.

📧 [email protected]

09/01/2026

Celebrating 25 years of art in the Ruttan Block Building 🎨✨

Today, we’re celebrating senior local artist Irene Warmenhoven, who has called the Ruttan Block Building her creative home for 25 years.

In this interview, Irene shares her journey as an artist, how she first found her way into art, and what has kept her creating all these years. A beautiful look at the person and story behind the art that has become part of our local creative community!!

Thank you, Irene, for 25 years of creativity, inspiration, and art in the Waterfront District! She doesn't have social media but if you see her, she'd love to chat!

Harbourfest, Part 1 📸✨4PM–7PM — and we’re just getting started. 🫶A little look back at the first few hours of Harbourfes...
09/01/2026

Harbourfest, Part 1 📸✨

4PM–7PM — and we’re just getting started. 🫶

A little look back at the first few hours of Harbourfest, captured so beautifully by Shannon Lepere Photography ! From the first moments of the event to the crowds, smiles, and everything in between... thank you for helping us remember it all. 🫶

Stay tuned for Part 2… 👀

If you recognize someone tag them in the comments👀

A huge thank you to our incredible Harbourfest volunteers and Waterfront District team, including those who weren't phot...
08/31/2026

A huge thank you to our incredible Harbourfest volunteers and Waterfront District team, including those who weren't photographed! Your time, energy, and support helped make this day possible. Harbourfest isn't Harbourfest without you all!! 🫶🥳

Special thanks to Kara our executive director and Karlyn, our activities and events coordinator for all their restless hard work to make Harbourfest happen! 😊

More photos to come this week.

🐾🏆 Harbourfest Dog Contest Winners! 🏆🐾A huge congratulations to all of our adorable winners! 🐶💛 Thank you to everyone wh...
08/31/2026

🐾🏆 Harbourfest Dog Contest Winners! 🏆🐾

A huge congratulations to all of our adorable winners! 🐶💛 Thank you to everyone who came out and made our Dog Contest such a fun part of Harbourfest!

Huge thank you to ʙᴀʀᴋᴜᴛᴇʀɪᴇ.ᴄᴏ and Boreal Veterinary Hospital for supplying the prizes and being the best judges!🐕

Recognize someone (or somepawdy 😉) in these photos? Tag them in the comments! And don’t forget to check the comments for the original photos so you can save and share your favourites. 📸✨

A special thank you to Shannon Lepere Photography for capturing all the four-legged fun and giving us these amazing photos! 🫶 Shannon Lepere Photography

Until next time, Harbourfest pups! 🐾

See full photos in the comments below 👇

🎉 GIVEAWAY WINNER! 🎉Congratulations to Natasha Zuber our lucky winner of the social media giveaway with the Prince Arthu...
08/27/2026

🎉 GIVEAWAY WINNER! 🎉

Congratulations to Natasha Zuber our lucky winner of the social media giveaway with the Prince Arthur Hotel and The Grill on Cumberland! 🥳

Check your DMs for details, and we’ll also be announcing the winner LIVE at Harbourfest today!
Thanks to everyone who entered, and huge thanks to our amazing partners for making this giveaway possible! 🫶

📍 Harbourfest | Red River Rd
🗓️ August 27 | 4–11 PM

Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel The Grill on Cumberland | Thunder Bay Waterfront Dining

Thurs, August. 27th:Waterfront District TBayHarbourfest Street FairRed River RdFree admission4pm-11pmLakehead Beer Compa...
08/27/2026

Thurs, August. 27th:

Waterfront District TBay
Harbourfest Street Fair
Red River Rd
Free admission
4pm-11pm

Lakehead Beer Company
Open Mic Night
206 Park Ave
AA
Free
7:30pm

Howl at the Moon
Sober Karaoke
8 Cumberland St S
AA
$5
8:30pm

Norteños Cantina
Karaoke
235 Red River Rd
19+
Free
9pm

POCKETCHANGE
5 for $5 Happy Hour
234 Red River Rd
19+
$5
5pm-11pm

POCKETCHANGE
Dumpling Club
234 Red River Rd
19+
5pm-11pm

The Hoito Restaurant TBay
Seniors Day 15% Off
251 Red River Rd
8pm-4pm

The Foundry Pub
242 Red River Rd
19+
$5
7:30pm

Black Pirates Pub
Drink Specials
9pm

Friday, August 29th

Anchor & Ore
Anchor & Ore: Jazz and Old Fashioned Fridays ft. Mood Indigo
2240 Sleeping Giant Pkwy
All ages
No cover
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

POCKETCHANGE
Pocketchange Bar: Pocket After Dark
234 Red River Road
19+
No cover
11:00 pm

The Foundry Pub
Indie Rock Night
242 Red River Road
$5
8pm

Anchor & Ore
Jazz & Old Fashioned Fri.
2240 Sleeping Giant Pkwy
AA
6pm-9pm

Black Pirates Pub
215 Red River Rd, Suite 101
19+
8pm

Howl at the Moon
8 Cumberland St S
7:30pm - 1am

Bloom Bar + Lounge
Rodeo Night
215 Red River Rd
$20 at door, 7pm

Lakehead Beer Company
Mutual Attraction
206 Park Ave
Free, 5pm-late

Sat, August. 22nd:

POCKETCHANGE
Pocketchange Bar: Pocket After Dark
234 Red River Rd
19+
No cover
11:00pm

Howl at the Moon
Sober Karaoke
28 Cumberland St S
All ages
$5
9pm

NV Music Hall
Ladies Night
228 Red River Rd
Ladies Free, 10pm

The Eatery 61
Brunch
12 Court St S
11am-3pm

Norteños Cantina
235 Red River Rd
$5 entry, 10pm
Black Pirates Pub

The Foundry Pub
Open Stage
242 Red River Rd
5pm-8pm

The Foundry Pub
4Pillar Djs
242 Red River Rd
$5
10pm

Sun, Aug. 30th:

The Eatery 61
Brunch
12 Court St S
11am-3pm

Sun, August. 23rd:

Howl at the Moon
Sharing Circle W/ Ron Kanutski
8 Cumberland St S
7pm In Person Or Online

Goods & Co. Market
Summer Sundays Free Kids Activities
251 Red River Rd
11am-2pm

The Eatery 61
Brunch
12 Court St S
11am-3pm

Harbourfest is finally HERE! 🫶✨Join us TODAY, August 27, 2026, from 4–11 PM on Red River Road for an evening of live mus...
08/27/2026

Harbourfest is finally HERE! 🫶✨

Join us TODAY, August 27, 2026, from 4–11 PM on Red River Road for an evening of live music, local vendors, fun, food, & more! 🎶🌭💃 Come explore the Waterfront District and check out our local businesses for their specials too!

And keep your eyes peeled… 👀 We’ll be announcing our Hotel giveaway winner soon, with the winner also being announced at Harbourfest! 🥳

Come downtown, bring your friends, and celebrate Harbourfest with us! See you there! ✨🥹

Address

204 Red River Road
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B1A4

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+18073439032

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