7 Days with the Giant Sweepstakes, City of Thunder Bay

Backpacker Hostels Canada's sponsor, the City of Thunder Bay is giving away a trip for four to Thunder Bay, with plenty of other prizes to one lucky group from anywhere in Canada or U.S! The sweepstakes is called, 7 Days With The Giant. Since I live in Thunder Bay, I can tell you the Sleeping Giant is an awesome sight to see every morning, and we are very proud of it here. Go to www.visitthunderbay.com, complete the entry form and submit your entry. The contest closes Thursday, May 31, 2012.

Grand Prize package includes:

• Round-trip airfare for four to Thunder Bay, Ontario Canada from anywhere in Canada and U.S.
• Accommodations at Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre and three nights at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park
• Meals at Thunder Bay’s finest restaurants including Caribou, Lot 66 & 5 Forks Fine Food & Drink
• One week car rental with National Car & Truck Rental
• Camping and Outdoor gear supplied by Gear Up For Outdoors
• $100 Grocery Certificate compliments of Tourism Thunder Bay
• A digital camera package provided by Primary Foto Source
• Watercolour Painting of the Sleeping Giant courtesy of local artist Biljana Baker
• 1 Year Free Subscription to Lake Superior Magazine
• Skimming the waves of Lake Superior with a half day fishing charter courtesy of Archies Fishing Charters
• 90 minute Harbour Sailing Tour with SailSuperior.com
• One Round of Golf at the end of the sentence compliments of Golf Thunder Bay
• Admission for four people to Fort William Historical Park
• Admission for four people to the Thunder Bay Art Gallery
• Mountain Biking and Hiking experiences with Epic Adventures in Nipigon, Ontario
  
• A Thunder Bay Observatory Experience for Four

Feature of the week, March 27th to April 6th 2012
Submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada

The city of Thunder Bay, Ontario

The city of Thunder Bay, at the head of Lake Superior, Northwestern Ontario!

Thunder Bay and its surrounding areas offer something for everyone. For the rural explorer; a wide range of parks, conservation areas, trails and green spaces within the city limits and short distances away. For the urban enthusiast; the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium, Magnus Theatre, OLG Casino and Art Galleries.

Plan an evening at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium to hear the sounds of the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra. Stop by Magnus Theatre, the only professional theatre company in Northwestern Ontario and delight in the skilled acting, writing and direction of the region’s best. Enjoy a first class gaming experience at OLG Casino conveniently located in the heart of the City - play roulette, blackjack, hold em’ poker and slots. Take in one of the many eclectic exhibitions at one of three art galleries. Delve into the contemporary work of First Nations artists with a visit to the Thunder Bay Art Gallery. Observe cutting edge installations, paintings and films at Definitely Superior Artist-Run Centre + Gallery. Tour the Lakehead Visual Art Gallery for a glimpse of original works in a variety of mediums created by regional artists. Get active or relax - just be sure to take some time to appreciate the clean air, culture and stunning environment.

The four hostel locations in Thunder Bay--Sibley Hall Residence Hostel and Conference Centre, Lakehead University Residence and Conference Centre, Sleeping Giant Guesthouse, and Thunder Bay International Hostel--are proud to have the beautiful city of Thunder Bay as a sponsor of Backpackers Hostels Canada. Come spend a few days exploring the scenery of Thunder Bay and you'll never forget it!

To plan an unforgettable vacation, visit www.visitthunderbay.com.

Feature of the Week, July 20th to July 27th 2009
submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada