Walking is the #1 activity of choice for Canadians. Starting slowly is very safe for most people, but if you’re unsure, check with your doctor.

Walk Safe, Walk Warm, Walk Dry
Indoor Walking in the Thunder Bay District

Pedometers are a great way to motivate you to walk farther and track daily mileage to ensure you get the exercise you need. Borrow a pedometer from your local public library today! Contact Stasia Starr at stasia.starr@tbdhu.com to request a free 10,000 Steps Pedometer Presentation for your workplace!

Thunder Bay Walking Opportunities

Walk With Doc

Shake Chatter’n Stroll

Walk a Bit Program

encourages people to engage in physical activity on a regular basis. People come out to hear the newest health information and enjoy the social part of this excellent outdoor physical activity. Starting again in June 2012. Click here for more information.

Mall Walking at Intercity Shopping Centre
1000 Fort William Road Thunder Bay Ontario.
All ages welcome – Check out the brochure and route map. Free of Charge.
7:30 am to 11:00 am Monday to Saturday.

Email Anne Ostrom for more information.

This program matches walking buddies with frail individuals, to get them up and walking in their own homes. So, if you like to walk and meet new people sign on as a volunteer. Likewise, if you’re frail, and want to start walking, register for a Walk a Bit volunteer. Click here for more information.

Canada Games Complex has a 216 m indoor track. 4.6 laps = 1km.

Lakehead University Hanger has a 200 M indoor track.

The Confederation College Bubble has a 4 lane bank indoor mondo rubber track. 6 laps = 1 kilometer

Recreation 55 invites women to join the Wednesday Women Walkers walking club. Gather with other walkers and celebrate Canada’s #1 favorite sports activity, every Wednesday until Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Thunder Bay Sports Dome, 141 Northern Ave. Free. For more information, call 684-2403 or nangus@thunderbay.ca.

Walking Tours

The Walking Tours of Thunder Bay are self-guided tours designed so that both visitor and resident alike can learn about Thunder Bay's rich heritage and architecture, while at the same time enjoying a scenic walk through the city.

Town of Marathon

Marathon Seniors Walking Group

At the "Old Rec Hall"
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons 2-4 p.m.
Email Marathon Community Services for more information.

Geraldton – Municipality of Greenstone

Here are some additional tools to get you started. 

• Walking - The Activity of a Lifetime includes tips on choosing shoes, setting realistic goals to start out, and motivating yourself to keep going
• Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults
• Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines for Older Adults
• Taking the Stairs burns twice as many calories as walking and is often faster than waiting for the elevator. Regular stair users have greater leg strength and aerobic capacity than non climbers. Contact Stasia Starr at stasia.starr@tbdhu.com for more information and free posters for your workplace.