Thunder Bay Reddit Hot Posts | April 30, 2026
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r/ThunderBay Top Discussions in the Past 24 Hours (April 30, 2026)
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1. Can we get a "Moving to Thunder Bay" superthread? （ 70 ｜ 54 ｜ 8）
Original title:Can we get a 'Moving to Thunder Bay' megathread?
Post summary:I usually have positive things to say about these. But can we actually get a superthread and an auto-mod to delete and direct people to it? This doesn't include visiting here, Thunder Bay is great just to visit. Asking where to go, what to see, what's overrated, what to eat, if you fall into a pothole in a direction other than Under Bay... People moving here constantly need to address many issues, and these questions haven't changed year after year.
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I usually comment on these positively. But, can we seriously get a megathread and an automod to delete and point people to the megathread? This does not include visiting here, Thunder Bay is amazing for just a visit. Ask where to go, what to see, what's overrated, what to eat, directions outside of Under Bay if you fel
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- Seconded. Thanks for this post. I'm all for people asking questions here, and as an "OG Local" I'm happy to provide expertise and info about the city, but the clutter is getting a bit out of hand, and all these questions could easily be consolidated into one simple big thread where everyone can ask similar questions or cross-reference what others have written in the past. Also, most topics actually relate to needing to know about the real estate/rental market, transportation, roads... (12)
EN: SECONDED. Thank you for this post. I fully support people asking questions here and as an "OG Local" I'm also happy to provide my expertise and information on the city, but the clutter is getting somewhat out of hand and - Actually, a resource is being developed that contains everything you might need to know about moving to Thunder Bay. Should be out in about a month. We can simply pin it. (12)
EN: There is actually a resource being developed with EVERYTHING you would possibly need to know about moving to Thunder Bay. Should be launched in a month or so. We can simply pin it. - Please, it feels like every day there's a post asking the same questions and getting the same answers. (10)
EN: Please, it feels like there's a post a day asking the same questions and the same answers - I agree with you, but the reality is nobody searches before posting, so the subreddit ends up getting clogged with the same repetitive threads over and over. (5)
EN: I agree with you, but the reality is no one searches before they post and therefore ends up clogging the sub with the same repetitive threads over and over again.
2. Would you support a business with this sticker at the entrance? （ 45 ｜ 11 ｜ 17）
Original title:Would you support a business with this sticker at the entrance?
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- Owned • Operated • ~~Staffed~~ Otherwise, in my opinion, it's a bit of a dog whistle. If it were 100% Tbay people I'd support it, but putting it out there seems a bit much. Just my 2 cents. (18)
EN: Owned • Operated • ~~Staffed~~ Otherwise it seems like a bit of a dog whistle IMO. I'd support if it was 100% Tbay folk but putting it out there seems a bit much. Just my 2 cents.
3. Help me move to Thunder Bay （ 40 ｜ 0 ｜ 20）
Original title:HELP IM GONNA MOVE TO THUNDER BAY
Post summary:Hello, recently I got a scholarship abroad, so they gave me Thunder Bay. I've been to Canada before (Quebec and Ottawa), and I loved them, but I'm really sad to get Thunder Bay. Is it as scary as I read? Is it an old town with nothing to do? (I'm from a city, and I like visiting museums, palaces, and churches) But from my research, Thunder Bay has nothing.
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Hello recently I won a scholarship abroad so they gave me Thunder Bay, I've been to Canada before (Quebec and Ottawa) and I love them however im really sad of getting thunderbay Is it so horrible as i have read? Is it a old town with nothing to do? (I come from a city and i love visiting museums, palaces, and churches)
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- I mean, you won't find palaces anywhere in Canada... Thunder Bay and the surrounding area are known for outdoor activities. It's the only city within 800 km (without crossing the border). Thousands of lakes, hiking and biking trails, fishing, sailing, kayaking, camping, ice climbing/rock climbing. Festivals, outdoor concerts, and food festivals all summer long. In a sense, it's a historic town, it's been around for centuries, but in Canada, there's no... (16)
EN: I mean, you won't find palaces anywhere in Canada... Thunder Bay and the surrounding area is known for the outdoors. It's the only city within 800km (without crossing the border). Thousands of lakes, hiking and biking tr - While you might miss some "big city things," Thunder Bay has immense charm and community spirit. I know many people who came to Thunder Bay for school and never left! Come with an open mind, and I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. (11)
EN: While you may miss some of the “big city things”, Thunder Bay has a lot of charm and community spirit. I know a lot of people who came to Thunder Bay for school, and never left! Come with an open mind, and I think you’ll - You'll hear different opinions - summer is okay, but definitely not comparable to Ottawa or Montreal. It's a smaller, remote city. (7)
EN: You gonna hear varying opinions- It’s okay in Summer but it is definitely not comparable to Ottawa or Montreal. It’s a smaller remote city. - There used to be a Cow Palace, but it closed a few years ago. (8)
EN: Used to have a cow palace but they closed down years back.
4. Tbaytel wireless internet （ 39 ｜ 9 ｜ 15）
Original title:Tbaytel Wifi
Post summary:My partner and I moved into an apartment two years ago. The apartment can only use Tbaytel wireless internet. I'm not looking for advice anymore, but when we moved in, I got a 2-year discount because it was my first time using wireless. Since the discount is ending, I'm thinking of cancelling the wifi and putting it under my partner's Tbaytel account so we can continue to get a discount. I just need to know if we need to be sneaky about it, or just call them and move the wireless to my partner.
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My partner and I moved into an apartment 2 yrs ago. The apartment can only get tbaytel wifi, I'm not looking for recommendations anymore but when we moved in I got a 2yr discount since it was my first time getting wifi. Since the discount is almost over I was thinking of canceling the wifi and putting it under my partn
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- You need to cancel it and return the modem, then call to set up an account under your partner and schedule an installation appointment. If you transfer it to their name, they won't be eligible for the promo. As an existing customer, they might offer you a promo so you don't have to go through the hassle, but it might not be as good as the new customer promo. I'm also sure this goes without saying, but just in case, be kind to the person on the phone regardless of which option you choose. They don't control what... (18)
EN: You will need to cancel it and return the modem and then call to set up an account under your partner and an install appointment. If you transfer it to their name they would not be eligible for a promotion They may have - Call them and tell them you're considering cancelling because it's too expensive. They might offer you a new deal with a better price to keep you. Might not work, but it doesn't hurt to ask. (14)
EN: Call them and tell them you are thinking of cancelling cause it's too expensive. They may make you a new offer with a better price to retain you. Might not work but can't hurt to ask. - I'm pretty sure contract deals are by address, not by name, so it might not work (not 100% sure). I asked about this, and they ended up giving me a $5/month discount as a loyalty bonus to keep me. (2)
EN: I'm pretty sure the contract deal is by address, not name so it might not work (not 100% sure). I asked about this and they ended up giving me something like $5 / month off as a loyalty bonus to keep me.
5. Where to dispose of hazardous chemicals? （ 36 ｜ 8 ｜ 14）
Original title:Where to discard of hazardous chemicals?
Post summary:I'm getting ready to help my mom move, and I saw she has this bottle. Obviously, I'm not going to pour it down the sink. Just wondering if the landfill has a drop-off? TIA **Edit** Will take it to the dump with a bunch of other cleaners and random stuff! Thanks so much :)
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I'm getting my mom ready to move and saw she has this bottle. Obviously, I'm not going to dump that down the sink. Just wondering if the landfill has a drop off? TIA **EDIT** Will be taking it along with a shit ton of other cleaners and other random stuff to the dump! Thanks a bunch :)
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- You can take it to the Maple dump. There's a free location to drop it off for free. Near the recycling depot. (13)
EN: You can bring it to the mapleward dump. There’s a free spot to drop it off for free. Near the recycling. - When you enter, on the right side of the John Street landfill, there's a hazardous waste drop-off area. Hazardous waste disposal is free. https://www.thunderbay.ca/en/city-services/resources/Documents/Garbage-and-Recycling/Green-Guide-2025---for-web.pdf (9)
EN: There is a hazardous waste drop off area at the John street landfill to the right as you enter. Hazardous waste disposal is free. https://www.thunderbay.ca/en/city-services/resources/Documents/Garbage-and-Recycling/Green
6. Best credit union （ 35 ｜ 3 ｜ 16）
Original title:Best Credit Union
Post summary:Hello Thunder Bay. I'm currently looking for a credit union that can offer a competitive line of credit rate so I can pay off my car loan, as my current bank's rate is quite high. My credit score is high, no negative marks, and I'm also a permanent resident. If anyone can recommend a good credit union or a reliable agent to talk to, I'd really appreciate your advice. Thanks in advance!
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Hello Thunder Bay. I’m currently looking for a credit union that can offer a competitive rate on a Line of Credit so I can pay off my car loan, which is at a pretty high interest rate with my current bank. I have a strong credit score with no derogatory marks, and I’m also a permanent resident. If anyone has recommenda
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- Get a phone book and start calling. (4)
EN: Grab a phone book and start calling around. - Rapport on James St, next to TJ's. Was lucky to get a mortgage there, and my credit is decent, haha. (3)
EN: Rapport on James St, beside TJ’s. Having great luck getting a mortgage with them, and my credit is decentish lol
7. Best milkshake in town? （ 31 ｜ 5 ｜ 13）
Original title:Best milkshakes in town?
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- Mine, it brings all the boys to the yard. (8)
EN: Mine, it brings all the boys to the yard. - Dawson Road has a wide variety, without a doubt the best milkshakes around. Edit: Dawson Grocery. Mapleward and Dawson. (4)
EN: Dawson road variety, hands down the best milkshake around. Edit: Dawson General Store. Mapleward and Dawson - Thunder Bay restaurant on Bay Street, though you'd need a time machine to visit. Those were the days. The second best I've had that still exists is Merla Mae, because I can get flavors there that I can't get elsewhere, like Pina Colada. (2)
EN: Thunder Bay Restaraunt on Bay Street, though you will need a time machine to visit it. Them were the days. Second best I have had that is still around would be Merla Mae because I can get flavours there I cannot get else
8. Terry Fox Lookout （ 24 ｜ 16 ｜ 4）
Original title:Terry fox lookout
Post summary:Does anyone know the story behind the group of rubber ducks on the rocks/area before going up to the Terry Fox lookout?
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Does anyone know the story behind why there are a bunch of rubber ducks on the rock/ area before going up the hill to the terry fox lookout ?
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- In memory of someone who passed away about a year ago. Not sure of the circumstances of their death, but they were found there. (8)
EN: Memorial for where somebody passed away a year or so ago. Not sure the circumstances of their death but they were found there.
9. Friendly Tbaytel truck handing out free telecom/internet supplies along Dawson if you need anything. （ 19 ｜ 11 ｜ 4）
Original title:Free telecom/networking supplies being dispersed along Dawson by a friendly Tbaytel truck if you need anything.
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- Corey and Trevor are on the case! (6)
EN: And Corey & Trevor are on the case!
10. Proposed seniors housing project on former municipal golf course （ 17 ｜ 11 ｜ 3）
Original title:Seniors housing project proposed for former Municipal Golf Course
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- We need more seniors housing so people can downsize and free up existing family-sized homes for new families. This is good. (13)
EN: We need more senior housing so people can size down and get their current family sized homes open to new families. This is good. - Competing with Pennock? Might be a different model. (2)
EN: Competing with Pennock? Different model likely.
11. Is the furnace still running? （ 13 ｜ 7 ｜ 3）
Original title:Are the smelts running yet
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12. PSA: Avoid local business for which it works. （ 10 ｜ 4 ｜ 3）
Original title:PSA: Local Business to avoid working for.
Post summary:Thinking of applying for a position at KGS Group? Where have you heard of them? My girlfriend and I just moved here because she's going to school, and I'm about to apply, but I saw this post from last year. I just left a toxic workplace... Has it gotten better or should I avoid?
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Looking to apply for a job at KGS Group? Anywhere hear of thenm? GF and I just moved here as she is going to school and waa going to apply but came across this post from last year. I just left toxic work place.... has it gotten better or shoukd I avoid?
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13. Eye exam, best budget optometrist （ 9 ｜ 3 ｜ 3）
Original English title:Eye exam, best budget optometrist
Post summary:What is the cheapest option for people without health plans to get an eye exam?
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For someone with no health plan for eye exam, what is the cheapest?
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14. Looking for research participants (approved by mods) （ 2 ｜ 2 ｜ 0）
Original English title:Looking for research participants (post approved by mods)
Post summary:Hello everyone, we are a research group at the University of Windsor studying appearance-related teasing and bullying, and how this relates to body image and body dysmorphia later in life. We are looking for individuals to participate in our 30-minute online survey. We are looking for people who live in Ontario, Canada, are 18 years or older, have a history of being bullied about their appearance, and are cisgender. The survey link is below: [https://uwindsor.ca1.qualtrics.com/j
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Hi everyone, We are a team of researchers at the University of Windsor studying appearance related teasing and bullying and how this relates to body image and body dysmorphia in later life. We are looking for individuals to participate in our 30 minute online survey. We are looking for those who reside in Ontario, Cana
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15. Sleeping Giant Provincial Park trail conditions? （ 2 ｜ 0 ｜ 1）
Original English title:Sleeping Giant Provincial Park Trail Conditions?
Post summary:Just wondering if anyone has been to any of the lookouts at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park recently? Conditions? Muddy? Snow? Ice? Flooded? Talus Lake area? Any advice?
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Just wondering if anyone has been on any of the trails recently to any of the lookouts at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park? conditions? muddy? snow? ice? flooded out? Talus Lake area? suggestions please?
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16. Where are all the 50+ single ladies? （ 0 ｜ 0 ｜ 0）
Original English title:Where is all the 50+ single ladies
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