Thunder Bay, Ontario / 8 photo spots
8 Instagram spots around Thunder Bay, Ontario
Thunder Bay offers waterfront scenes on Lake Superior, city parks and nearby falls. These locations mix views across the lake with trails and details closer to town.
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Hillcrest Park
Hillcrest Park overlooks the harbour and the Sleeping Giant across Lake Superior. Include a little of the gardens or hillside in the foreground to give the distant formation scale.
Search Google MapsPrince Arthur’s Landing
Prince Arthur’s Landing is a waterfront area within Marina Park. Combine the paths and marina with the open view over Lake Superior.
Search Google MapsTrowbridge Falls Park
Trowbridge Falls Park follows the Current River and its cascading rapids. Photograph from a safe, established spot and use the river’s movement as the main subject.
Search Google MapsCentennial Park
Centennial Park has woodland trails and a recreated logging camp. Photograph a trail through the trees, then make a separate study of the recreated buildings.
Search Google MapsKakabeka Falls
West of Thunder Bay, boardwalk viewpoints at Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park overlook the falls and gorge. Compare a wide view of the setting with a closer frame of the water.
Search Google MapsMission Island Marsh
Mission Island Marsh is an urban wetland with paths and views towards the Sleeping Giant. Use vegetation at the edge of the frame to add depth without disturbing wildlife.
Search Google MapsTerry Fox Monument
The Terry Fox Monument stands at a lookout on the eastern approach to Thunder Bay. Frame the memorial respectfully, with Lake Superior in the background where the viewpoint allows.
Search Google MapsWaverley Park
Waverley Park combines mature trees and a lookout. Try the path and trees as a foreground before composing a separate view from the lookout.
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