Fall in Thunder Bay: Theatre, Hockey, Festivals, and the Best Places to See Autumn Colors

Fall in Thunder Bay brings more than vibrant foliage—it also marks the start of the 2025/26 season for live theatre and winter sports. Theatre enthusiasts can take in performances at Magnus Theatre, Badanai Theatre, or at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium. Sports fans can catch university hockey action with the Lakehead Thunderwolves, or cheer on junior A hockey teams like the Kam River Fighting Walleye and the Thunder Bay North Stars of the Superior International Junior Hockey League.

If you’re looking for fall events, Thunder Bay offers a variety of activities for all ages and interests. The season begins with Wake the Giant, on September 6 followed by the Good Harvest Farmer’s Market on September 14. Belluz Farm’s Fall Wonderland runs every weekend through September and ending in October, offering fun for everyone. Thunder Pride will host the Rainbow Revival on October 4, after this year’s pride parade was postponed due to rain. To discover more events happening throughout the season, visit https://calendar.visitthunderbay.com/tourism.

Pride Crosswalk

If you’re looking to enjoy the fall colours, visit some of Thunder Bay’s top spots for autumn scenery. Popular locations include Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park, the Terry Fox Scenic Lookout, Sleeping Giant Provincial Park, and Anemki Wajiw (Mount McKay). West of the city, Kakabeka Falls offers stunning views with vibrant orange and yellow foliage surrounding the waterfalls. Just east of Thunder Bay, the Terry Fox Scenic Lookout provides a panoramic view of the Sleeping Giant and Lake Superior, along with a 9-foot statue honouring Terry Fox. Further east, Sleeping Giant Provincial Park features kilometres of hiking trails where visitors can enjoy colourful foliage and wildlife. Located on Fort William First Nation, Anemki Wajiw (Mount McKay) is open until Canadian Thanksgiving and offers breathtaking views of Thunder Bay’s south side and the Sleeping Giant.

For more information on things to see and do in Thunder Bay this fall, visit http://www.visitthunderbay.com.