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The 14th annual Thunder Bay International Film Festival begins Wednesday, January 21 and YOU ARE INVITED! This unique event brings our Blue Planet to life with world-class movies featuring the ocean and Great Lakes. Secure your tickets today! See schedule, view film line ups, check out receptions, panels, and more at our Film Festival webpage.

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By |December 10th, 2025|Categories: Uncategorized|

Summer in the Sanctuary: Discovery, Exploration, and Hands-On Learning This year’s Summer in the Sanctuary education series at Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary (TBNMS) brought together curious kids and passionate educators for a season filled [...]

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Sail Into Your Sanctuary: a Weekend Powered by Wind & History

By |December 10th, 2025|Categories: Uncategorized|

This year’s Sail Into Your Sanctuary event brought adventure, history, and plenty of on-water time to Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary. From August 14–17, 2025, the sanctuary teamed up with Tall Ships America to host [...]

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August Lights: Featuring the 8 Sanctuary Sentinels!

By |September 9th, 2025|Categories: Uncategorized|

"Even though lighthouses may no longer serve their original purpose with modern GPS and radar, they still hold a valuable place in our cultural heritage and in how communities connect with their past." —Don La [...]

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Get Your Paddle On….in the Sanctuary!

By |July 17th, 2025|Categories: Uncategorized|

Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary is known for the shipwrecks it protects—nearly 200, with about 100 yet to be found! So often, deep-water shipwrecks are the images we see because the preservation and detail are [...]

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