Where Thunder Bay Shops Locally

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FREE LIST of WHERE to SHOP in THUNDER BAY ONTARIO
(a shopping guide by someone who lives and wants to shop in Thunder Bay)

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Art

FIREWEED Crafts + Art Studio 182 Algoma St S. 345 4686
now Celebrating 20+ Years - artist owned gallery
largest collection of LOCAL SLEEPING GIANT images in one unique memorable shopping experience

Anishinabe Art Gallery 1500 S. James St 577 7162 Indigenous Art on display (in mini mall beside the Beaver full serve gas bar)

EAGLE FEATHER ART 124 N. May St. 622 5382
fine art supplies, commissioned art, local art gallery, art classes

Dog River Pottery Silver falls Road (off Hwy 102) 933 4027

Strawberry Hill Workshop Hwy 102 933 4416

PAINTED TURTLE Gallery + Studio 204 Red River Rd 344 4636

PERT'S Art Gallery + Framing 389 Queen St. (at High St) 345 6112

WOLF TRACKS Studio 285 Bay St 344 5022
Aboriginal Artwork + Unique Clothing Designs

Definitely Superior Art Gallery 250 Park Ave 344 3814

KLEEWYCK Stained Glass Studio 601 Simpson St 622 6636

The Glass Lady - stained glass outlet 615 Squier St. 622 4177

Brodie Street Art Gallery - 139 S. Brodie at Donald St 622 7573

ART of the NORTH Gallery + Superior Custom Framing
111.5 May St. S. 623 5751 .... try this place, you won't be disappointed

the Farmers Mercantile + gift gallery 577 3411 + Village Cafe 577 8989 - downtown Nolalu most items handmade in or near Nolalu Ontario

Early Snows Pottery 4485 Hwy. 61 475 9758

______ Recycled Treasures Hwy 61 218 ______
lakeside craft +antique studio just south of Grand Portage Casino MN

Squitti's 319 Bay St. at Secord 345 0461 now open 6 days a week with 2 Free Parking spots established gift boutique features local artisans' work, within walking distance of world famous Hoito restaurant, Finn-Tastic Sauna .

Baby + Kids + Teens (toys, furniture, games, puzzles, hobbies, clothes)

the PURPLE CAMEL - 605-D Hewitson at Carrick St 623 2871 (by Northern Decorating)
features - K's Kids, Melissa + Doug wooden toys, educational resources, teacher supplies, French + English books and learning aids, traditional toys, for Ages range Newborn to 13+ Science Kits, telescopes, puppets , masks .... Bus Tours welcome anytime -

CREATING Crafts + School Supply 1 888 468 0322 (toll-free) - memo moved to Winnipeg

KITTY CUCUMBER (quality kid's clothing) 236 Red River Rd. 345 4880

Bambino Paradise 326 S. Syndicate Ave.
tel 476 0616 toll free 1-866-757-6042 Open all year 10-6 Mon to Fri + Sat 10-5
Free Parking + Grandparents welcome anytime
Just Can't Wait for MOTHER'S DAY SALE !.... Double Diapers (Free diaper w/ $15 purchase)

- features All NEW ONLY Brand Name pregnancy fashions + newborn baby gift ideas, solid hardwood cribs, cradle mattresses, car seat bags, it's a boy + it's a girl bubble gum cigars, quality strollers + infant car seats by Peg Perego Italy + ride on toys, high Chairs, everyday Derek Alexander diaper bags, Bummis Cloth Diapers ....
Bambino Paradise is an all new baby + maternity store .... SAVE 30-50% OFF all BABY NURSERY WALL DECOR + IN STORE SPECIALS - SAVE on many baby feeding items. SAVE 10% off new infant sling carriers by Z'fina, Heart to Heart, Hotslings, Moby wrap + backpack carriers by Baby Trekker - also sleepsacks + preemie outfits, custom newborn hats + scratchmitts .... SAVE on Sweet Kyla baby bedding Sets + accessories - CHECKOUT the new + Bravado NURSING TOPS for 2008
- all NEW colors of Bumbo seats (only $59 here) + NEW play trays ($15) in (9 colours available)
+ several household babyproofing needs, all metal pet + baby safety gates by Cardinal, soft baby toys by Lamaze, New infant wooden toys by Melissa+ Doug , also Harley Davidson + John Deere..... even I'm the BIG SISTER T-shirts or I'm the Big Brother shirts
+ all new TOP SECRET Maternity factory outlet - new maternity fashions arrive weekly from Mame maternity + Rebel + breast feeding supplies, Bravado nursing bras, maternity support belts + postpartum supports, Gabrialla compression hosiery, Mondor maternity tights ... if Bambino Paradise doesn't have or can't get something you want, they WILL actually tell you where to go to find it locally or even send you to Schreiber ON

MAURICEIANNA Dancewear + Gifts 197 S. Algoma St. 345 4688 all New dancewear, aerobic wear, exercise clothes, dance shoes, tap shoes, Mondor tights, skating clothes, dance gifts for girls

PERFECT PARTY RENTALS Onion Lake Rd 683 1077 - BIG Tents for Rent

HILL CITY COMICS Park Ave (at Court St) 344 8774

COMIX PLUS + Music Exchange - 186 S. Algoma St. 345 5700

FOLINO'S Superette -   198 S. Algoma St. all new COMICS section, more + more MAGAZINES, crosswords, Sudoku + every Newspaper you could possibly ever read in one day

SKYLARK HOME RECREATION   345 7770
quality built pool tables , board games , puzzles

LONDON FIREWORKS   345 0131 - retail + wholesale distributor of fireworks, unique toys + gadgets, glow sticks

STATIC Snow Skate Surf   831 MAY St.   622 8500

TOM THUMB HOBBIES + CRAFTS 139 W. Frederica St 577 8878
puzzles hobby shop trains crafts Thomas train stuff
your Original Thomas the Tank Engine DEALER....

LAKEHEAD MODELS + Collectibles 262 Bay St 345 5776

ROCK-IT Air Wear 823 N. May St. 622 2479
(across from C.L.E. grounds)
Custom made T Shirts gift ideas + screenprinted clothing

Gifts + Household Needs

THE TREASURE HOUSE 232 Red River Rd. 344 3582
'the' wedding, kitchen + home gift experts - the difference is quality - home of Bunnykins (r)

SQUITTI'S    319 Bay St.   345 0461 - step into the cultural centre of district of Thunder Bay at the unhurried, usually quiet corner of Secord and Bay Canadian Diamond Jewellery + Canadiana Gift ideas + unique quality items from around the world also great prices on quality lighting fixtures + ceiling fans + power saving ideas, Canadian and Imported Gifts items, Christening gowns, cappucino machines, coffee grinders .... an eclectic everyday + special occasion gift selection not seen on Bay Street since Lauri's Hardware - bus tours welcome, just don't park at the taxi stand

FINNPORT   290 Bay St. 345 2641 - quality gift + sauna supplies + HOME + Bridal Registry Imported Finnish Gift ideas

VICTORIA'S CUPBOARD 115 N May St. 622 7821 Victorian + Christmas Gift Ideas - 16 Rooms of home decor + candles + angels + dried florals + linen + lace + porcelain + china - a truly unique shopping experience

AMETHYST GIFT Centre Store 400 E. Victoria Ave 622 6908 - factory outlet store - direct from the actual local amethyst mine to the store

FINN TASTIC   321 Bay St. 344 6656 MR BIG in the Canadian SAUNA industry

SILK + CEDAR  Cumberland St at Red River Rd corner 345 0449

Clothing + Apparel Stores

TOP SECRET Maternity factory outlet store 476 0616 inside Bambino Paradise 326 S. Syndicate Ave all New factory direct Maternity Fashions arrive weekly direct from USA + Canadian maternity manufacturers - Du Date, Rebel Maternity , Mame maternity, Bravado designs....

Swartz Fine Fashions 148 W Frederica St 475 3344
- mens + womens apparel - celebrating 101 years in business -
features Hugo Boss, Coppley, Lipson, Diesel, J Lindeberg, Nautica, Ringspun, Bugatti + more

TAKE a HIKE - outdoor adventure store 516 E. Victoria Ave 623 1740

WOLF TRACKS Studio 285 Bay Street 344 5022
Unique Aboriginal Designed Clothing + Artwork

JB EVANS Fashions + Footwear 122 Frederica St W.  475 4755

MR J Men's Fashions 128 Centennial Square   623 0537
features Cutter + Buck (r) Nautica (r) and more
memo - closed on Wed. afternoons + Sundays

JOYCE SEPPALA DESIGNS 508 Victoria Ave. E. 624 0022
handmade in store, unique design womens' fashions

THE LITTLE MERMAID (women's wear)  424 Victoria Ave E. 622 1671

YORGO'S Mens + Ladies Fashions 234 Red River Rd. 344 4855

What's in Store 807 E. Victoria Ave 622 1722 (a.k.a. Yorgo's clearance outlet)

HYMER'S Men's Wear BIG + TALL 17 Cumberland St S. 344 1321

RED EARTH IMPORTS 194 S. Algoma St. (NEW) 767 1557
clothes from all over this small planet

BUZZY'S Jersey City 420 Victoria Ave E  622 7000

Overtime Sports + Collectibles 1101 W Arthur St. 577 6995
licenced infant +baby clothes - NHL (r) etc....

ROCK-IT Air Wear  823 N. MAY ST (now across from C.L.E. grounds) 622 2479 Custom design + screenprinted clothing + gifts

Miscellaneous Retail

DINO's Bedding, Furniture + Decor 263 Park Ave 346 2202 specializes in all NEW quality leather sofas + loveseats + oak bedroom furniture for modern living and dining room suites + mattresses - Dino's Furniture has great service + local delivery
Dino's has the Best Furniture + Mattresses for Less $ $ $

The SEWING CENTRE  703 E. Victoria Ave (in Victoriaville) 623 7912
home of the OTT Light - NATURAL Color rendition great for Crafts + Needlework, Hobbies or Sewing, Henckels Scissors + sharpening, Singer sewing machines + experienced sewing machine repairs, knitting machines, sergers (New + Used sewing machines) - REAL MEN SHOP HERE

TEAK FURNITURE CENTRE 275 Park Ave 345 0201
teak tables teak leather couches teak desks ... actually anything you can imagine made from teak wood (beside Dino's Furniture)

COLOUR YOUR WORLD  784 Memorial Ave 344 0784 (open every day) paints stains wallpaper carpet flooring home decorating supplies + of course African tribal masks + professional decorator on site

KIM'S CUSTOM ENGRAVING + GIFTS 705-A Victoria Ave 622 1171

THUNDER BAY FIREPLACES    284 Queen St  345 2817

BOB'S WOODBURNERS + FIREPLACES  803 Memorial Av 345 3453

APPLIANCE WORLD   250 May St. N.  622 0914

APPLIANCE PLUS CENTRE     320 Bay St.   344 6080
great in-stock selection of Parts, advice + New + Used quality appliances Open 5.5 days per week

GENERAL APPLIANCE CENTRE   Simpson + Leith St 623-2312

IRENA'S FLOORING   448 May St N. Unit 103 622 0614

QUALITY CARPET     806 Fort William Rd   344 3848

MP FLOORING   184 Beck St 344 8338

VANDERWEES GREENHOUSES (+ Patio furniture) 6488 Mapleward Rd 767 3666

HELIUM HIGHS     903 Simpson St   623 5555

SILVER ISLET General Store + Cafe Downtown Silver Islet 473 6310 (seasonal)

A-Plus Bargain Warehouse 201 E. Victoria Av 625 1458 (huge heated warehouse just 3 blocks east of Victoriaville Centre with free parking everyday) NOW OPEN Mon to Fri 12-5:30 + Saturdays til 3 .... over 6,000 sq ft of quality New + used office + home furnishings also now a trusted estate liquidating merchandiser
some people go into business to make money - some people just end up making a lot of friends - only a chosen few can do both

PRIMARY FOTO    701 Memorial Ave 345 7041

SHEFIELD + SONS 7 Cumberland St S. 345 2401
(lottery, juice, smokes + windshield washer fluid, what else do you really need, eh?)

GP McEACHERN 721-5 N. Vickers St.   623 4951 tools tools tools

SOLAR SOLUTIONS

VANDERWEES GREENHOUSES (+ Patio furniture) 6488 Mapleward Rd 767 3666

HELIUM HIGHS     903 Simpson St   623 5555

SILVER ISLET General Store + Cafe Downtown Silver Islet 473 6310 (seasonal) a one of a kind summer paradise - best to call first

FRANK'S ALTERNATIVE ENERGY   RR#3   964 2050

MAIER HARDWARE  183 S. Algoma St (main store open 8:30 AM every day) also 620 Simpson St + 1515 Brown St. largest quality hardware selection + new solar power + energy saving ideas .... its what a hardware store should be

SUNDIAL ENTERPRISES    346 9095 Cumberland St

REALTORS - See many local Thunder Bay Realtors now on their own page - with NEW home Listings Links + weekly OPEN House links + also several do it yourself home selling links .. also (New) Commercial Properties + Apartments for sale

SMALL Business NEEDS

TB COMM Wireless 1080 Lithium Drive 623 1211
- quality cellular service + Batteries in stock for all of the above - professional installation + repair service to all brands of cellular phones - Pagers, Satellite Phones

DUNRITE SERVICES (Computer Repairs) 995 Golf Links Rd 344 0200

SAFEGUARD Business Systems (custom business cheques, one-write systems, custom Linux programming, home of 'the HERMANATOR') low rates
call 344 2983 or toll free 1 877 544 2983

LOWERYS (Basics office supplies) 581 Red River Road 344 6666

Jeff's AT WORK Office Supply (desks, racks, chairs) Balmoral St. 623 8778

CARTRIDGE CARE (toner) 623 4043

KENT SIGN Co. 434 Balmoral St. 622 1842
(hint don't wait for the next Election to get a sign made)

TELECOM OPTIONS
did you ever Notice how the GAS price drops as soon as you hit FALCON LAKE, MB ??... well Long distance is similar....why NOT get MANITOBA RATES in ONTARIO - what a WORLDLY CONCEPT .... pay only 5.0 Cents per minute Small Business Long Distance + SIMPLE '800' Toll Free Service - (no other costs other than usage) .. and if our L/D or TOLL FREE rates go any lower, you automatically get the new lower RATE ... WHAT A CONCEPT .... this service is available in THUNDER BAY for several years - but no BILLBOARDS available
- for MORE INFO or to SIGN UP by PHONE.... call 1 866 516 5532 your local THUNDER BAY sub-agent for TELECOM OPTIONS Winnipeg
or SIGN UP HERE ONLINE ANYTIME no payment is required to sign up
- we can also Provide you long distance service anywhere else in CANADA
- call me toll-free at 1 866 516 5532 for more info - ask for Kevin
TELECOM OPTIONS INC. is a MAJOR SPONSOR of this online THUNDER BAY SHOPPING + BUSINESS DIRECTORY driving customers to your THUNDER BAY BUSINESS - don't believe me ? - check your WEBSITE STATISTICS under Most Referring SITES Links .....
- DOES YOUR PRESENT LONG DISTANCE PHONE COMPANY DO THAT ??

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CURRIES COPY SHOP - 1123 Russell St. 623 4646
(copying , printing + of course.... MOOSE Gifts)

Thunder Bay Business Systems 326 Memorial Ave 345 5535 Computers, Network installations, office equipment, office supplies, copier service
the original MR. BIG in office stuff

Sporting + Adventure Goods

A-One Distributors 292 N. Cumberland St 345 4787
Floe Boat Lifts (aluminum) + Docks + canopies, Ramp + tilting trailers, FutureBeach (new style) Paddle Boats
.... but they don't sell distributors ??

Rollin' Thunder BIKE + SKI 71 S. Algoma St 344-2433

the SKI EXCHANGE    307 Euclid Ave  626 9692

Could 2008 be the Best TIME EVER to BUY a NEW KAYAK ??

WILDWATERS 622 7200 856 N Vickers St (very North end) start at the JACKKNIFE BRIDGE drive north until you get to a RIVER - look right.... + you're there
NEW + USED Canoes + Kayaks + Expeditions + Maps + Paddling Lessons (in TOWN) see also WILDWATERS EXPEDITIONS 768 2022 (based in downtown LAPPE)

TAKE A HIKE   516 Victoria Ave E 623 1740
QUALITY hand made Paddles, Gifts, Clothing by Royal Robbins, Chlorophyle, Ex-Officio, J. Booth, Thule roof racks and accessories and oh YA.... even HIKING SHOES + several Canadian made New Kayaks in stock

CYCLEPATH 831 May St N. 623 8300    bikes boards + Accessories

PETRIE'S Sports   125 Archibald St. N. 623 7221
Q. why do I always end up here ? .... A. because they have everything + they know their stuff

FRESH AIR EXPERIENCE   311 Victoria Ave E. 623 9393

GEAR UP for OUTDOORS     894 Alloy Pl. 345 0001

ULTIMATE HOBBIES    1224 Amber Drive 345 4390

NORTH COUNTRY CYCLE + SPORTS 1164 Roland St   622 0001   Power Boats, Trailers, Quads

OVERHILL SPORTS   68 Simko Dr  935 2363

NORTH CITY OUTDOORS STORE 30 Cumberland St S.   346 8696
really good selection of all season camping and outdoor survival gear (kind of like an Army + Navy (r) store)

THE DIVE SHOP    he's still out there somewhere

Thunder Country DIVING 500 May St. N.   623 6550

Dave Wilson Sports 624 Simpson St 623 5778
who ever knew people would buy ICE SKATES all year round ? great place to sell your old skates on consignment + skate-sharpening only $3.50

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