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Terrace Bay, Ontario

Terrace Bay is a township in Thunder Bay District in northern Ontario, Canada, located on the north shore of Lake Superior east of Thunder Bay along Highway 17. The name originates from a series of lake terraces formed as the water level in Lake Superior lowered following the latest ice age.

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Why go

  • Township in Ontario, Canada.

History

Terrace Bay is a township in Thunder Bay District in northern Ontario, Canada, located on the north shore of Lake Superior east of Thunder Bay along Highway 17. The name originates from a series of lake terraces formed as the water level in Lake Superior lowered following the latest ice age.

Where to stay

2 Aguasabon Gorge Rd, Terrace Bay, ON P0T 2W0, Canada · visitterracebay.ca
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Trans-Canada Hwy, Terrace Bay, ON P0T 2W0, Canada · facebook.com
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28 ON-17, Schreiber, ON P0T 2S0, Canada · thevoy.ca
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1120 ON-17, Terrace Bay, ON P0T 2W0, Canada · reddoginn.ca
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315 ETHEL, Schreiber, ON P0T 2S0, Canada · filanes.com
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ON-17, Jack Fish, ON P0T 2W0, Canada · coachhousemotel.ca
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65 ON-17, Schreiber, ON P0T 2S0, Canada · villabiancainn.com
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15 ON-17, Schreiber, ON P0T 2S0, Canada · sunsetmotels.ca
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1100 ON-17, Terrace Bay, ON P0T 2W0, Canada · driftersofterracebay.ca
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316 Walker St, Schreiber, ON P0T 2S0, Canada
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59 Kingsway Drive West, Schreiber, ON P0T 2S0, Canada
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Restaurants & places to go

Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 1151 Highway 17 (Trans-Canada)
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Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Terrace Bay, Ontario — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Terrace Bay, Ontario. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach