Here's what's happening around Thunder Bay and northwestern Ontario for Family Day weekend
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Family day weekend is here, and there's plenty to do around Thunder Bay and northwestern Ontario.
CBC Thunder Bay has rounded up a couple regional events happening over the long weekend for you and your family to check out.
The City of Thunder Bay is hosting winter activities for the whole family this weekend. The city will be offering small-scale winter activities on the Family Day weekend, Feb. 19 to Feb. 20, 2022.
All activities will take place at Prince Arthur's Landing, Marina Park and are weather dependent.
Activities include crafts with Our Kids Count, winter science with Science North, ice fishing with Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunting and snow sculpting with willow springs.
Visit the city's SnowDay website for more information.
A variety of fun, family friendly outdoor activities are on offer at Fort William Historical Park this weekend starting Saturday, running until Monday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
Visitors can try out skating, tubing, snowshoeing, and solar viewing. Additional activities include storytelling, a tracks and furs presentation, and wild rice popping demonstrations. Science North and the Thunder Bay Museum will also be offering activities and demonstrations throughout the weekend.
Tickets are $5 per person and children five and under are free. All activities will take place outdoors and visitors must follow COVID-19 protocols, including mandatory masking and physical distancing.
For more information about Family Day Weekend at Fort William Historical Park visit their website.
The Red Rock Recreation Centre is hosting a free family skate Saturday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. sponsored by the Red Rock Volunteer Fire Department. People can lace up their skates and enjoy some music, along with some hot chocolate and popcorn.
Vist the Township of Red Rock Facebook page for more info.
Happening in the centre of the city of Kenora, a pond hockey tournament will get underway this weekend. The tournament will be a four on four competition with a minimum of six players per team and a maximum of eight.
Age categories and the number of teams will depend on interest. The Kroppy Cup is up for grabs. Spectators can also take part in the Rabbit Lake winter wonderland is happening on the lake around the hockey pond. Spectators and visitors can expect fireworks, fire pits, and more.
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