Waterfront Trail Events & Activities
Thunder Bay Waterfront Trail Roll & Stroll on Saturday, June 6th
Thunder Bay Waterfront Trail Roll & Stroll celebrates community, movement, connection, and place, inviting people of all ages and abilities to get outside and experience Thunder Bay’s waterfront in a new way
Set along the shores of Lake Superior, this 4km round-trip event brings people together to walk, wheel, or run the trail, highlighting the importance of accessible, active spaces that support healthier people, stronger communities, and a deeper connection to the land and water that define our city.
Gather your friends and family and be part of moving us forward, together, at Roll & Stroll Thunder Bay’s future Waterfront Trail this International Trails Day.
Important Event Info:
Saturday, June 6th walk starts at the Children’s Playground in Marina Park starting at 11 am proceeding north to North Water Street Overlook to arrive by 12 noon; Find downloadable route map.
Free, family-friendly community event;
4 km round-trip, non-competitive procession along the Waterfront Trail;
Open to all ages, abilities, and mobility types;
Participants can walk, wheel, run, or roll at their own pace;
Participants are encouraged to arrive a starting location by Active Transportation and/or Public Transportation; Please find Downloadable Transit Pass to present to Transit Driver
Please Park in “North Thunder Bay” , otherwise known as Downtown Port Arthur if possible. Then, walk or roll across the Pedestrian Overpass, Camelot Street Level Crossing or Pearl Street Level Crossing. Downtown lots or Street Parking are found on attached maps (for download) in this section. In Marina Park, the “Camelot Lot” North of Skateboard Park is closed for construction. Also, no parking, north of Marina Park Overpass Drive, on Marina Park Drive due to Partial Road Closure.
Please bring your own refillable water bottles;
Special Activities:
Food & beverage provided by sponsors at North Water Street Overlook;
Cultural presentation by the Sisters of Turtle Island Drum Group led by Fort William First Nation Elder Sheila Decorte;
History of Roll and Stroll 2 km. route provided by Thunder Bay Museum (see Waterfront Trail [Trail Heritage section])of this website……… watch for signs along route!
Children’s scavenger hunt along the route, Prizes at end;
Additional Activities:
Water Ceremony by the For the Love of the Rivers Water Walkers at the Spirit Garden in Marina Park starting at 9:30 a.m.
Information booths at an Open House in the Baggage Building from 2 pm to 4pm featuring trail and community initiatives with a focus on City Active Transportation, Public Transit, WTRCAT, Thunder Bay District Health Unit, Thunder Bay Museum, Thunder Bay Art Gallery, Northwestern Ontario Recreation Trails Association and Transportation Museum of Thunder Bay and other WTRCAT supporters.. Finally, a Ministry of Transportation, Local Traffic Safety Committee representative will be present.
Kerry Berlinquette, Manager of Shore Excursions and Airport at Embark Port Services talking about the Waterfront Trail and the June 6th Roll and Stroll and Open House. Credits: Scott Hobbs for Video and Production work, Michael Hull, Walkersmoon Imaging for Drone video footage.