The two RV Gypsies at Thunder Bay Marina Park |
Marina Park is a local waterfront park and marina located on the shores of Lake Superior in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. The park is located in the city's north end near the downtown north core. Aside from pleasure craft docks and a fueling facility, the park also had walking paths and a boardwalk, playground equipment, picnic tables, a Mariner's Monument and the historic CN Rail Station (now home to gift shops and ice-cream parlor, restaurant and other amenities).The marina also known as "Prince Arthur's Landing" was in the first phase of a 130 million dollar upgrade. This is a private-public coalition to make the park tourist friendly and provide a new tax base for the city. On this date, the private company was in the process of building two seven-story condos, an art gallery and a hotel with a water park onto the marina. The current area was being filled in by an average of 3 acres between each pier to create enough room for the new buildings. One feature that is the mainstay for the public half of the construction is a splash pad rink which will be accessible all year long by tourists and the public.The park also hosts numerous events during the summer season, including the "Summer in the Parks" concert series, the Thunder Bay Blues Festival, kite festival, Canada Day celebrations and many other annual events. Many celebrations have been held on the waterfront and it is the mainstay for the north core. |
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Below: The below sign shows pictures of International Taiji Park. Karen Duquette stood under the arch shown in the picture sign. |
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Water droplets- notice that the two RV Gypsies were reflected in the balls. |
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The stunning, shiny, gigantic aluminum water droplets on the patio of the Water Garden Pavilion, titled “Traveler’s Return,” reflect the powerful waters of Lake Superior and the travelers who have arrived/departed from here over time. |
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One of the most popular features at Prince Arthur’s Landing for children is the state-of-the-art Splash Pad, which in winter becomes an outdoor skating rink, making it a year-round attraction. |
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The two RV Gypsies ate at Bight Restaurant and Bar and had a window seat with a wonderful view of the kids playing in the splash zone. |
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Below; The food was so good, that Karen Duquette could not decide what to eat first, so she used two forks simultaneously. |
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Below: Sign of encouragement and a man-made waterfall |
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Below: As the two RV Gypsies entered an art museum, they liked the chandelier made of automobile headlights. Lee Duquette photographed it from a staircase, while Karen Duquette stood underneath it to take a photo. Two very different looks. |
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Below: The Anchorage - a place to meditate and enjoy |
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The below monument and plaque honors the memory of the ships of Canada's Merchant Navy lost during WWII. |
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Below" The two RV Gypsies liked the car (shown below) that was parked in the parking lot at Thunder Bay Marina Park. |
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Below: A sign that is becoming very familiar on the streets almost everywhere. |
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Menu for the two RV Gypsies Adventures in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada June 27 - 28, 2013 You may visit these ten (10) sites in any order you choose. There is also a link to Minnesota below. |
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KOA campground |
Terry Fox Memorial |
The Sleeping Giant |
Thunder Bay Marina |
a unique unnamed park |
Thunder Bay Lookout |
Kakabeka Falls |
Boulevard Lake Fishway |
Silver Islet and some deer |
Karen's Kountry Kitchen |
AFTER you have seen all ten (10) sections above, please continue on to Grand Marais, Minnesota |