Ontario Construction News staff writer
The City of Thunder Bay is inviting feedback on the next phase of the waterfront redevelopment at Pool 6, building on the success of Prince Arthur’s Landing.
Developing Pool 6 is identified as a priority in the new Smart Growth Action Plan.
“Developing Pool 6 will be a game changer for Thunder Bay,” said Joel DePeuter, director of development services. “With this project, we have the chance to build a world-class waterfront destination for residents and visitors – while boosting the local economy and tax base.”
The Pool 6 property covers 12.2 hectares of land along the Lake Superior shoreline, directly south of Prince Arthur’s Landing and the future Thunder Bay Art Gallery.
Formerly the site of the Saskatchewan Pool 6 grain elevator, the property is now home to the City’s cruise ship terminal, the Transportation Museum of Thunder Bay, and the proposed Science North Centre. You can read more about the site’s history here.
The Pool 6 property offers an exciting opportunity to build on the success of Prince Arthur’s Landing, making Thunder Bay’s waterfront a compelling destination for residents and visitors alike – as well as a catalyst for our local economy.
The city is reviewing four potential development plans for the Pool 6 property as part of the ongoing update to the Waterfront Master Plan. The scenarios were shaped by public feedback gathered throughout 2024.
All scenarios add key amenities like multi-use trails, an urban beach and public pavilion, boathouse and dock, commercial storefront space, and the proposed Science North centre. The scenarios also envision potential development options including a market, Nordic spa, hotel and convention centre, water park, and multi-residential development.
An online survey was launched last week and an open house will be held on Sunday, March 1. For more information, visit thunderbay.ca/getinvolved
