Our Hometowns

Lakehead University now offers you 2 beautiful campus locations to choose from: Thunder Bay and Orillia. So, whether you want to stay a little closer to home or venture a bit further away, we provide you with both a Northwestern Ontario and Southern Ontario option.

 

Let us tell you a little bit more about our vibrant hometowns:

 

 

Located on the north-west shore of Lake Superior, the City of Thunder Bay is built around the harbour of the largest inland port in Canada. Under the watchful gaze of the majestic Sleeping Giant, this home for 122,000 people is served by major and regional airlines, bus service, and the Trans-Canada Highway.

 

Year-round, Thunder Bay acts as the centre of a vast recreational and cultural area offering access to a wide variety of sports and activities. Winter is no time to hibernate in this city! There are three Alpine and world-class Nordic ski centres in the area, as well as excellent curling and hockey facilities. Summer activities include sailing, windsurfing, water-skiing, swimming, jogging, cycling, camping, fishing, hiking and golf which abound in and around numerous lakes in the area.

 

The City of Thunder Bay was designated as a Cultural Capital of Canada in 2003. Attractions include Fort William Historical Park, a 1,500 seat state-of-the-art Community Auditorium, the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra, professional live theatre, the Thunder Bay Fringe Festival, the annual Blues Festival, and much more!

 

In addition, a wide variety of excellent shopping opportunities exist, and no matter your taste, the choice is yours between a mix of traditional and fine dining experiences.