Why go
Thunder Bay is a supply center and base for the dramatic north coast of Lake Superior.
The stop is intended as a quiet stage. The Fifth Wheel remains on a suitable basis if possible, while narrow local, coastal and park roads are only explored with the pickup truck.
At a glance
Category | Information
Ideal stay | 3–4 days
Best time to visit | June–September
Fifth-wheel access | Check your vehicle, specific campsite and approach road.
Boondocking | good in the north, weak in the densely populated south
Sleeping Giant Provincial Park
The peninsula offers cliffs, forest and wide views over the lake.
Kakabeka Falls
The wide waterfall is easily accessible west of the city.
Terry Fox Memorial
The viewpoint combines memory and panorama over Thunder Bay.
Things to do
Explore Sleeping Giant Provincial Park
Explore Kakabeka Falls
Explore Terry Fox Memorial
Plan a slow day of nature or culture
Shopping
Thunder Bay is the most useful place for food, fuel and the most important errands.
Food & drink
Try Finnish-influenced pancakes, fresh fish and local baked goods.
Campgrounds
Trowbridge Falls Campground
Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park
Sleeping Giant Campground – check length
Boondocking & Supply
Boondocking suitability in Ontario: good in the north, weak in the densely populated south. Suitable areas are not guaranteed pitches; land status, signposting, access and current bans must be confirmed on site and on official maps.
Crown Land west of Thunder Bay to Crown Land Use Policy Atlas
Wawa–Chapleau–Timmins corridors
north of Lake Superior only on legally developed areas
Freshwater, dump station, gas, food and laundry supply points:
Kenora
Thunder Bay
Marathon
Sault Ste. Marie
Sudbury
Ottawa
Practical tips
Lake Superior weather is cool and changeable, even in midsummer.
Check with long team access and pitch length before booking.
Check the season, weather and current closures just before the stage.
Save offline maps. In rural regions, national parks and in the north, mobile communications can be missing over long distances.
Never take water untested from lakes or rivers into the fresh water tank. Replenish drinking water only at released sources or prepare it professionally.
Our recommendation
Our recommendation: Plan enough time for Sleeping Giant Provincial Park and use Thunder Bay as a quiet base. So the stop remains relaxed and fits in with the Rolling Dreams travel style.