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Voyageur Winter Carnival

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February 15 and 16, 2025

11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Celebrate the world of winter sports and games with a magical blend of traditional carnival fun at Fort William Historical Park. Enjoy two days of indoor and outdoor activities, kid’s sliding hill, winter games and contests, live music, artisan demonstrations, farm animals, delicious food, and much more!

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Activities

Historic Buildings

Explore the historic site and visit the Anishinaabe Encampment, Apothecary, Great Hall, Wintering House, Trades Square, and Dairy, and visit with the farm animals.

Zorb Ball

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Mini Tubing Hill

Hop on a snow tube and slide down our mini snow hill located in the Main Square. (Weather dependent).

Snow Snake

Try this traditional Indigenous winter activity and launch a wooden ‘snake’ down an ice track. (Weather dependent).

Curling

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Snowshoeing

TBD (Weather dependent).

Large Tubing Hill

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Skating

on Kam river (Weather dependent).

Snow Sculpting

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Snow Graffiti

(Weather dependent).

Outdoor Games

Ice fishing, TBD

Coffee Roasting

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Contests

Contest - Log Sawing

12:45 p.m.

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Contest - Curling

6:30 p.m.

Draw to the button

Contest - Snow Snake

3:15 p.m.

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Contest - Snow Snake

3:15 p.m.

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Entertainment

Live Music - MUSICIAN

11:45 p.m.

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Live Music - MUSICIAN

1 p.m.

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Live Music - MUSICIAN

2:15 p.m.

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Live Music - MUSICIAN

3:30 p.m.

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Community Partners

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Artisan Demonstrations

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Food and Beverages

Cantine Restaurant

  • Brisket Stew (large) $13
  • Brisket Stew (small) $8
  • Mac and Cheese (large) $11
  • Mac and Cheese (small) $7
  • Hotdogs and Vegan Dogs $6
  • Fries $6
  • Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup $8
  • Pulled Pork $11
  • Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate, Soft drinks $3.25

North Canoe Shed

  • Hotdogs and Vegan Dogs $6
  • Pulled Pork $11
  • Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate, Soft drinks $3.25

Visitor Information

Admission Fees

  • Adult $12

    (13 to 59 years old, HST included)

  • Senior $10

    (60+ years old, HST included)

  • Student $10

    (13+ years old with student ID, HST included)

  • Youth $10

    (6 to 12 years old, HST included)

  • Child Free

    (0 to 5 years old)

Season Pass

Admission to Voyageur Winter Carnival is included for Season Pass holders.

What to Bring

Weather appropriate clothing: This is an all weather program and takes place indoors and outdoors.

Cash: There are no ATMs available on site.

Getting Here

Car: Fort William Historical Park is located at 1350 King Road, Thunder Bay. Parking is free.

Thunder Bay Transit: Fort William Historical Park is accessible by the 4 Neebing bus route. Please visit the City of Thunder Bay Transit website for specific bus route information.

Snow Machines & River Access: Snow machines cannot park at events. There is no admissions entrance via the Kaministiquia River.
RVs: The campground is currently closed for the season. RVs are not permitted in the parking lot for overnight stays.