Whether you’re a seasoned improviser or a curious newcomer, we invite all adults (18+) to come together and share the joy of improv comedy.

We meet Sunday evenings (excluding some holidays) from 7pm to 9pm at Cambrian Players Theatre. It’s the perfect time to let loose, play games, and practice your improv skills.

If you think you’re not “funny” enough, don’t sweat it! Improv is all about embracing the moment, exploring your creativity, and being present. We’ve got the building blocks to unlock the natural storyteller within you. See you Sunday!

For the latest updates, show dates, and a sneak peek into our improvisational world, check us out on Facebook at @Cambrian Players Improv.

Registration for Chaban Ukrainian Dance Group’s 47th dance season opens June 1, 2026 ✨

Join one of Thunder Bay’s leading cultural dance groups and experience the beauty, energy, and tradition of Ukrainian dance. With dancers ranging from toddlers to adults, Chaban brings together community, culture, and creativity in a welcoming environment for all skill levels. No previous dance experience is required — just a desire to learn and have fun!

Dancers perform throughout the season at Chaban’s annual spring concert, Folklore Festival, and other exciting community events and performances.

Celebrate culture, build confidence, make friendships, and become part of the Chaban family.

🏒 Fun, inclusive hockey starts at Grandview!

The Grandview Recreational Hockey Association (GRHA) gives youth the opportunity to learn the game, build their skills and make lasting friendships in a fun, safe and supportive environment.

Our recreational league focuses on participation, skill development and sportsmanship rather than standings and scoring. Players receive equal ice time, play a variety of positions and are matched with others of similar ability.

⭐ Why choose GRHA?

• Equal ice time for all players
• Players play a variety of positions
• No mandatory fundraising or out of town travel
• Instruction provided on a regular basis
• Players play against others of equal ability
• No intentional body contact rules in all divisions
• Children with special needs are equally welcome

Divisions for Upcoming Season:

🏒 U7 Stingers | 2020–2021
🏒 U10 Mites | 2017–2019
🏒 U13 PeeWee | 2014–2016
🏒 U16 Bantam | 2011–2013
🏒 U21 Senior | 2006–2010

📅 Registration
Register online at grha.ca or in person at Grandview Arena on September 10 from 6:30–8 p.m.

Registration deadline: September 15. Registrations received after the deadline will be accepted only if space is available.

Come play, learn and enjoy hockey with GRHA! 🥅

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Kickin’ It Country with Lady T: The Ultimate Line Dancing Experience!

Looking to bring unforgettable energy to your next festival, community fundraiser, or private party? Or maybe you want to learn the steps yourself? Look no further than Kickin’ It Country with Lady T, Thunder Bay’s premier line dancing entertainment and instruction service. Led by local favorite Tricia DePiero, Lady T delivers high-energy, crowd-pleasing experiences that get everyone on their feet!

🗓️ Join the Next Progressive Season!
Lady T runs highly popular, multi-week progressive dance seasons throughout the year at local spots like the Elks Lodge 82. Each season features dedicated nights built to take your dancing to the next level:

• Monday Beginner Classes: Designed specifically for absolute newcomers with zero experience. Lady T breaks down every basic step slowly in a warm, non-judgmental environment. [1, 2]
• Tuesday Intermediate Classes: Built for dancers with experience who want to speed up the tempo, learn intricate choreography, and expand their dance repertoire.

🌟 Class Details

• Affordable Rates: Regular season classes are just $20.00 per person.
• Zero Barrier: Absolutely no experience is necessary to join the beginner sessions.
• Inclusive Environment: Everyone is invited! All ages and genders are welcome.

✨ What Else She Brings to Your Event

• Dynamic Music Playlists: A perfect blend of current country hits, timeless classics, and high-energy pop remixes.
• Interactive Crowd Hosting: Seamlessly guides the room, builds energy, and keeps the dance floor packed all night.
• Custom Event Themes: Tailored booking packages available for western nights, stampedes, community pop-ups, and weddings.

Whether you want to pack a local venue, sign up for a full progressive season, or give your festival crowd an interactive experience they will talk about for weeks, Lady T makes it seamless, fun, and completely unforgettable.

Contact Tricia DePiero
Email Ladytskickinit@gmail.com
Phone 807 251 3514

Youth Bowling at Mario’s Bowl 🎳

Looking for a fun, affordable sport where everyone gets to play?

Mario’s Bowl offers youth bowling programs for all skill levels and experience levels. Equipment is provided at no extra cost, and certified instructors help bowlers learn, improve and have fun along the way.

Youth bowlers can also enjoy:

• Free shoe rental for league and public play
• Reduced public bowling rates
• 12 free games during the season
• Opportunities to participate in optional events and competitions
• Flexible “prebowling” options for busy schedules
• A fun, social environment where friendships can grow

Bowling is a sport you can enjoy for a lifetime — and you’ll never get rained out, snowed out or benched!

5-Pin Program

Bowlasaurus | Ages 5–6
Saturdays at 9:30 am

Bantam | Ages 7–10
Saturdays at 9:30 am

Junior | Ages 11–14
Saturdays at 12:00 pm

Senior | Ages 15–19
Tuesdays at 6:00 pm

All divisions bowl 3 games per week.
Cost: $20

10-Pin Program

Sundays at 11:00 am

Bowlasaurus | Ages 5–7
Bantam | Ages 8–11
Junior | Ages 12–14
Senior | Ages 15–21

Bowlasaurus bowl 2 games per week — $14
All other divisions bowl 3 games per week — $20

Registration

Wednesday, August 26 & Wednesday, September 2
6:00–8:00 pm

Programs begin in September.

Learn more at mariosbowl.com, find Mario’s Bowl on Facebook or call 344-9644.

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CLIMB • CONNECT • CHALLENGE YOURSELF

Discover Thunder Bay’s community climbing gym! Rock Room offers a welcoming and inclusive space for climbers of all experience levels — whether you’re trying climbing for the first time or looking to improve your skills.

Featuring:
• Indoor bouldering for all skill levels
• Beginner-friendly environment
• A fun and supportive climbing community
• Drop-ins, punch passes & memberships options

Stay tuned for upcoming workshops and programming!

Registration is now open for Spirit of Dance’s Fall/Winter Dance Season!

Come by our Open House on August 29 from 5:30–7:30 p.m. to try out classes, meet our instructors and explore our studio. ✨

📝 Prefer to register in person? Stop by on September 5, 11 or 13 from 5:30–7:30 p.m.

You can also register anytime online at www.spiritofdance.com.

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Argentine Tango – Milonguero Style

Discover the music, connection and atmosphere of Buenos Aires through Argentine Tango!

This six-week course introduces Milonguero-style Tango, an improvisational dance built around the Tango walk and movements designed to flow naturally around the dance floor. Learn skills you can take with you to Tango communities and social dances around the world.

📅 September 8–October 13
📍 McKellar Park School – Gym
🕡 Class: 6:30–7:30 pm
💃 Practica (Practice): 7:30–8:30 pm
💲 Cost: $80 per person

A dance partner and dance shoes are required.

We also organize Tango social dances so you can keep dancing, practising and connecting with the community!

Instructors: Joyce & Fritz, Tango dancers

To register, e-transfer payment to seppalaj@tbaytel.net.

Thunder Bay Artistic Swimming is Northwestern Ontario’s only recreational and competitive artistic swimming club, offering programs for swimmers ages 5 and up. With experienced coaches and a welcoming, community-focused environment, athletes can build swimming skills, confidence, strength and friendships.

AquaGO! – Ages 5+

A fun introduction to swimming and artistic swimming! Participants will learn fundamental aquatic skills through jumping, rolling, spinning, twisting and more — all while becoming more confident in the water.

Mondays | 6:00–7:30 pm
Season: September–April
Fee: $790

Teen Recreational Program

Part swimming, part dance and part gymnastics, artistic swimming gives teens the chance to learn routines, develop aquatic and athletic skills, and be part of a supportive team environment.

Athletes learn to perform movements and routines to music — without ever touching the bottom of the pool!

Mondays | 6:00–7:30 pm
Season: September–April
Fee: $790

Approximately 35 hours of instruction are included in each program.

Questions or ready to learn more?
Email info@tbasc.ca

The Thunder Bay Skating & Figure Skating Club offers programs for all ages and skating levels — from first-time skaters to experienced athletes.⛸️

Programs include:
Parent & Tot • CanSkate • STAR Development • STARSkate • CanPower • Teen & Adult Skate • Synchronized Skating

TBSFC is also a proud supporter of PRO Kids and Special Olympics Ontario, helping make skating more accessible to everyone in our community.

Need High School Volunteer Hours?

If you know how to skate, we’re looking for Program Assistants to help with our Pre-CanSkate and CanSkate programs!

📧 Email tbfsc.canskate@gmail.com to sign up or learn more.

Come learn, grow and enjoy the ice with TBSFC!

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🤸 Inspiring growth through gymnastics!

At TBGA, children of all ages and abilities can stay active, build confidence and learn exciting new skills in a fun and supportive environment.

With experienced coaches and high-quality equipment, gymnasts can build strength, agility, coordination and self-confidence — all while having a blast each week! ⭐

Our Fall Session offers weekly classes for every level, from Parent & Tot to Advanced Recreational, with a focus on fitness, fun and skill development.

🍂 Spots fill quickly! Join us this fall and watch your child learn, grow and discover a love of gymnastics.

Come Join – Our Open House and Registration is – Sept 23, 7pm

Mandate: Prepare youth for future roles as community members, promote good citizenship, and provide education about policing. This program is well-rounded, offering both educational and structured activities to help youth develop skills and knowledge beneficial for their future.

Earn Volunteer Hours at the many volunteer events we participate in.

Location: Moose Hall , 434 Fort William Rd. September to May, Wednesday evenings from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Age Range: 13 to 15 years old to join; opportunity to stay until age 19.

Cost: FREE membership.

Follow us on Facebook.

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Inspiring Thunder Bay and area to embrace the joy of skating!

We offer Learn to Skate, Hockey Fundamentals and Figure Skating programs at various locations throughout Thunder Bay.

⭐ We’re proud to be Thunder Bay’s only Skate Ontario CanSkate Excellence Exceeded Standard Club and a proud Pro Kids supporter.

📅 At the time of publication, our registration opening date and ice schedules are still being finalized. Registration will open once our contract with the City of Thunder Bay is confirmed.

Schedules are expected to be similar to previous years, so stay tuned to our social media channels for the latest registration details, dates and locations!

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Thunder Bay Wolves Basketball gives girls the opportunity to build their skills, compete, make connections and grow their love for the game in a positive, supportive environment.

The not-for-profit club offers teams for players ages 12–19, with a focus on skill development, teamwork, leadership, sportsmanship and having fun along the way.

Travel teams compete locally and at tournaments across Minnesota, Manitoba and Southern Ontario, giving athletes the chance to challenge themselves and experience basketball at a higher level.

Coaches follow the Canada Basketball Long Term Athlete Development Model, using game-based learning, progressive skill development and positive coaching to help every player improve and feel valued.

🏀 Girls teams for ages 12–19
🚌 Travel tournament opportunities
🤝 Teamwork, leadership & sportsmanship
⭐ A supportive environment focused on growth on and off the court

Come develop your game, challenge yourself and be part of the Thunder Bay Wolves community.

🏒 Get ready for the 2026/27 hockey season!

The Thunder Bay Women’s Hockey Association is excited to announce that planning is officially underway for the upcoming season. ✨

Interested in entering a team or want to learn more about the league?

📧 Get in touch with us at TBWHAsenior@gmail.com for more information.

Back to School is just around the corner. Summer may be over but having fun is not. Fall Classes are here!

Register for our Fall Session A and/or Fall Session B. Visit our website for class times and cost information or call us today to speak with our friendly helpful front desk team.

We offer thee best instruction is gymnastics, tumbling and more including Thunder Bay’s ORIGINAL ninja program, Ultimate Parkour. Classes fill up fast. Our unique Tiny Ninjakour for the littles is so much fun…you won’t be able to get your athlete to stop talking about it.

About Us!

We put the U in FUN.

Ultimate Gymnastics is Thunder Bay’s ULTIMATE privately owned and operated Gymnastics & Parkour Centre. Ultimate Gymnastics is the only local facility operated by sports / business executives with professional sports & entertainment ownership, management, experience and expertise.

We offer children of all ages and skills and levels the opportunity to enjoy a fun, safe and welcoming, shame-free environment both recreationally and competitively. Learn and grow with us in gymnastics, tumbling AND MORE including Thunder Bay’s ORIGINAL, long-running and extremely popular ninja program…ULTIMATE PARKOUR.

Our Parkour instructors are not GYMNASTICS coaches putting forth canned ninja programs…they’re ACTUAL parkour enthusiasts teaching our very own programming.

TINY NINJAKOUR
One of our newest and most popular programs, Tiny Ninjakour, puts the youngsters through the paces of our unique, one-of-a-kind, developed-in-house program combining gymnastics, ninja and of course the very popular parkour. Don’t settle for canned programs, come enjoy and learn unique fun challenging skills, with lessons that change focus weekly.  You expect the best…your Tiny Ninja deserves the best.

Unsure of which program is right for your child? Call us to speak with our friendly, knowledgeable front office team.

ULTIMATE TEAM (Competitive and Pre-Competitive)

Wanting a little bit more for your athlete? Call and ask how to be part of about our amazing Ultimate Team, competitive and pre-competitive programs. Athletes can choose to train anywhere from 1.5 hours all the way up to 20 hours weekly. Competitions are in the US currently but that could change. We treat your athlete with dignity, respect and fairness. There’s no shame in training “outside the box”. If you are NOT at Ultimate, quite simply…YOU’RE NOT!

Our coaching team is the friendliest, most welcoming and encouraging in the entire region. We also offer the brightest, cleanest facility anywhere and we STAND BY THAT HANDS DOWN! We know…because we hear it all the time. We love hearing how clean our bright air-conditioned facility is.

Be sure to follow us on facebook and instagram for the latest information.

Since 2017, the Upriver Running Fall Races have brought Thunder Bay’s running community together for a day of trails, challenge and connection.

With 10 km, 25 km and 50 km trail races, plus a 2.5 km Kids Trail Run, there’s an option for first-time trail runners, experienced racers and families alike. The courses showcase some of Thunder Bay’s beautiful single-track trails in a supportive, community-focused atmosphere.

Every finisher receives a medal, with awards presented to top finishers in the 10 km, 25 km and 50 km events. 🏅

Race Times:
50 km – 7:00 am
25 km – 9:30 am
Kids 2.5 km – 10:45 am
10 km – 11:30 am

📅 October 3
📍 Kinsmen Park, Trowbridge Rd.

Whether you’re chasing a new challenge or simply looking to get outside and explore the trails, come be part of a Thunder Bay trail-running tradition.

This year’s fall races take place on October 3rd at Kinsmen Park, Trowbridge Rd, Thunder Bay.

Even start times:

50Km – 7am
25Km – 9:30am
10Km – 11:30am
Kids Trail Run 2.5Km – 10:45am

Zorya Ukrainian Dancers are excited to welcome you! Join us as we celebrate our 30th year of dancing success!
Become part of our Zorya family – a welcoming community devoted to nurturing Ukrainian heritage through dance, language and traditional customs. You do not need to be Ukrainian to learn and enjoy the fun and dance – everyone is welcome! Classes are available for all skill levels and ages from 4 to adult.

Zorya Dancers performed at Folklorama 2026 at the Ukraine Kyiv Pavilion in Winnipeg. Now, they are back and have set the pace for an exciting year ahead! This season, we can’t wait to build on that momentum, celebrating our 30th Anniversary. Exciting events are ahead for you!

• Opportunities for all age levels to perform: St. Nicholas Concert, Folklore Festival, Year-end Concert at the TBCA, and more are being planned to connect, celebrate and dance together!
• Family fun for everyone: Meet & Greet, Fall Fun Fest at Gammondale, Santa Clause Parade, Ukrainian egg decorating, an additional Spring Activity, professional photos and a special Wind-up Event in May for all dancers, families and friends!

Zorya invites you to an amazing year of dancing, learning and creating lasting memories – you will love the experience!

Early Bird Registration: May 1-September 1, 2026

In-Person Registration: September 2, 2026 | 6:30-8 pm | Zorya Dance Studio – First Wesley United Church, 130 N Brodie St. (Miles St. entrance)
We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Interested in getting your toes wet with a bit of a twist?

Diving is an aerial sport that combines the thrill of flipping with a love of water!

Thunder Bay Diving Club is 1 of only 10 clubs in Ontario that offers recreational and competitive programming. The recreational program focuses on fun while learning to dive and improving their skills in a supportive environment. The competitive program offers more advanced skills, competing regionally, provincially and beyond.

Dryland 

A recreational program designed for those who want to try diving without getting wet. It is composed of acrobatic activities, including jumping, tumbling, trampoline, and our dryland diving board. All focused on fun and exercise! Ages 4-8.

Learn to Dive – no experience necessary!

Ages 7 and up; adults welcome!

Must have basic swimming skills and pass the Canada Games Complex swim test.

Classes focus on foundational skills and learning different dives in a fun, team-focused atmosphere.

Pre-competitive

The pre-competitive program allows divers to build the skills required to join the competitive program. Designed for divers with experience in the Learn to Dive program or from other sports like gymnastics, karate, dance, or figure skating.

Competitive – by invitation only

Competitive divers focus on developing the skills and dives suitable for competing at different levels and represent our club at hosted and away meets.

Interest in the competitive program can be directed to: coach@tbdc.ca

Not sure diving is for you? Watch for our free Try Diving opportunities!

Visit our website and social media below for more information on class schedules and updated pricing!

Join Thunder Bay’s Leading swimming program!

Sessional Programs

Olympic Sparks (Ages 5-8)

1 x 60-minute training session / week

Olympic Lightning (Ages 8-12)

2 x 60-minute training sessions / week

Competitive

Competitive program registration is ongoing (Sept-June).

For more information on our programs, view our website or contact us: