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Handmade in Thunder Bay

The Boreal Forest of Northern Ontario inspires artists and artisans alike! Visit the Thunder Bay area studios of talented Canadians and learn first hand how they utilize the materials of the Boreal forest to fashion one-of-a-kind items. Tie your visit to an annual arts festival or craft show - here is a listing of upcoming events in Thunder Bay and area.

Shop Canadian for quality products…the discerning visitor will appreciate places like:
  • Ahnisnabae Art - Native art of Roy Thomas and other great Native artists.
  • Joyce Seppala Designs– original clothing inspired by the Canadian landscape.
  • Fireweed – funky and fun co-operative of 20 local artists – pottery, stained glass, jewellery and more.
  • Connell's Wood Furniture- building handcrafted furniture for home, garden & children.
  • Interwoven – One-of-a kind natural baskets – featuring driftwood, antlers & roots
  • Brodie Street Art Gallery - local work - home to Peter's Big Brush watercolours and Pauline's avant garde visual creations.
  • Amethyst Factory - where purple is the favoured colour! Ontario's gemstone.
  • Kleewyck Stained Glass Studio – Damon has created glass artworks for homes, churches, and commercial outlets for over 25 years.
  • Northern Lights Studio (Bay Street) - hand fabricated silver, gemstone and pearl jewellery, lessons available
  • Painted Turtle Art Shop & Gallery - large array of supplies and gallery of local artists

Package includes:

  • 2 nights accommodation at the Days Inn and Suites
    (indoor pool, sauna, whirlpool, Montana’s restaurant next door)
  • 2 hour welcome/ orientation session
  • Dining voucher for the nearby Caribou restaurant, a popular Thunder Bay eatery
  • Local artisan package – artisan information & brochures, Handmade in Thunder Bay directional map
    Note: Studios visited subject to schedules of artists.

Dates:
2 nights/ 3 days
Year Round

Rates (2008):
$259 per person CAN + 5% tax

Deposit & Cancellation Policy:
An $85.00 CAN non-refundable deposit is required to confirm booking. Balance of payment is due 45 days before arrival and is non-refundable unless space can be booked to another party. Transfer to another party is permitted - a $50 administration fee will be charged. Payments accepted by cheque or money order, Visa or M/C. Pricing is calculated in CAN dollars, listed US prices are for comparison purposes only – and subject to change according to the exchange rate.

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