{"id":12523,"date":"2024-12-12t13:00:24","date_gmt":"2024-12-12t18:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cerah.lakeheadu.ca\/?page_id=12523"},"modified":"2025-07-04t09:53:59","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04t13:53:59","slug":"2025-cerah-conference-venue-travel","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cerah.lakeheadu.ca\/2025-cerah-conference\/2025-cerah-conference-venue-travel\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 cerah conference | venue &amp; travel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/cerah.lakeheadu.ca\/2025-cerah-conference\/\" style=\"border-radius:0px;background-color:#00427a\">home<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/cerah.lakeheadu.ca\/2025-cerah-conference-registration\/\" style=\"border-radius:0px;background-color:#00427a\">registration<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/cerah.lakeheadu.ca\/2025-cerah-conference-poster-abstract-guidelines\/\" style=\"border-radius:0px;background-color:#00427a\">call for posters<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/cerah.lakeheadu.ca\/2025-cerah-conference\/2025-cerah-conference-sponsor-exhibitor-prospectus-2\/\" style=\"border-radius:0px;background-color:#00427a\">sponsors &amp; exhibitors<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/cerah.lakeheadu.ca\/2025-cerah-conference\/2025-cerah-conference-plenary-speakers-presenters\/\" style=\"border-radius:0px;background-color:#00427a\">plenary speakers &amp; presenters<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/cerah.lakeheadu.ca\/2025-cerah-conference\/2025-cerah-conference-agenda-at-a-glance\/\" style=\"border-radius:0px;background-color:#00427a\">agenda at-a-glance<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/cerah.lakeheadu.ca\/2025-cerah-conference\/2025-cerah-conference-contact-us\/\" style=\"border-radius:0px;background-color:#00427a\">contact<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:6px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/cerah.lakeheadu.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/cerah-conference-web-banner-5-1024x427.png\" alt=\"//m.hsbcwebinars.com/cerah/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/\" class=\"wp-image-12355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cerah.lakeheadu.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/cerah-conference-web-banner-5-1024x427.png 1024w, https:\/\/cerah.lakeheadu.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/cerah-conference-web-banner-5-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/cerah.lakeheadu.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/cerah-conference-web-banner-5-768x320.png 768w, https:\/\/cerah.lakeheadu.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/cerah-conference-web-banner-5-1536x640.png 1536w, https:\/\/cerah.lakeheadu.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/cerah-conference-web-banner-5-2048x853.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">thunder bay is where city life meets the natural beauty of northwestern ontario. as the largest urban center in the region, it offers an inviting mix of local culture, scenic views, and outdoor adventure that make it the perfect place to explore before, during, or after the cerah conference! <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:27px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"tourism thunder bay - explore and reward\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hectmtieeqo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"thunder bay arts and culture 2023\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/h8xkydthl_g?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>about thunder bay<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">thunder bay is located on the traditional lands of the fort william first nation, signatory to the robinson superior treaty of 1850. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">nestled on the shores of lake superior, thunder bay is a stunning destination that comes alive in the fall. surrounded by vibrant forests and breathtaking landscapes, the city offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and urban charm. surrounded by boreal forest, pristine lakes, and the rocky terrain of the canadian shield, thunder bay provides easy access to over 250,000 square kilometres of wilderness, making it a great destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-4 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"658\" data-id=\"15635\" src=\"https:\/\/cerah.lakeheadu.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/sleeping-giant-from-thunder-bay-marina-elizabeth-bennet-scaled-1-1024x658.jpg\" alt=\"//m.hsbcwebinars.com/cerah/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/\" class=\"wp-image-15635\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cerah.lakeheadu.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/sleeping-giant-from-thunder-bay-marina-elizabeth-bennet-scaled-1-1024x658.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cerah.lakeheadu.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/sleeping-giant-from-thunder-bay-marina-elizabeth-bennet-scaled-1-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cerah.lakeheadu.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/sleeping-giant-from-thunder-bay-marina-elizabeth-bennet-scaled-1-768x494.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cerah.lakeheadu.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/sleeping-giant-from-thunder-bay-marina-elizabeth-bennet-scaled-1-1536x987.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cerah.lakeheadu.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/sleeping-giant-from-thunder-bay-marina-elizabeth-bennet-scaled-1-2048x1316.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"15628\" src=\"https:\/\/cerah.lakeheadu.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mount-mckay-fort-william-lgbt-13.jpg\" alt=\"//m.hsbcwebinars.com/cerah/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/\" class=\"wp-image-15628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cerah.lakeheadu.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mount-mckay-fort-william-lgbt-13.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cerah.lakeheadu.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mount-mckay-fort-william-lgbt-13-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cerah.lakeheadu.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mount-mckay-fort-william-lgbt-13-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"525\" data-id=\"12721\" src=\"https:\/\/cerah.lakeheadu.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_8769.jpg\" alt=\"//m.hsbcwebinars.com/cerah/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/\" class=\"wp-image-12721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cerah.lakeheadu.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_8769.jpg 960w, https:\/\/cerah.lakeheadu.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_8769-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cerah.lakeheadu.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_8769-768x420.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"15631\" src=\"https:\/\/cerah.lakeheadu.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/thunder_bay_selects_highres-195-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"//m.hsbcwebinars.com/cerah/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/\" class=\"wp-image-15631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cerah.lakeheadu.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/thunder_bay_selects_highres-195-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cerah.lakeheadu.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/thunder_bay_selects_highres-195-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cerah.lakeheadu.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/thunder_bay_selects_highres-195-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cerah.lakeheadu.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/thunder_bay_selects_highres-195-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cerah.lakeheadu.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/thunder_bay_selects_highres-195-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"442\" data-id=\"15629\" src=\"https:\/\/cerah.lakeheadu.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/screenshot-2024-04-29-132444-1024x442.png\" alt=\"//m.hsbcwebinars.com/cerah/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/\" class=\"wp-image-15629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cerah.lakeheadu.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/screenshot-2024-04-29-132444-1024x442.png 1024w, https:\/\/cerah.lakeheadu.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/screenshot-2024-04-29-132444-300x129.png 300w, https:\/\/cerah.lakeheadu.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/screenshot-2024-04-29-132444-768x331.png 768w, https:\/\/cerah.lakeheadu.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/screenshot-2024-04-29-132444.png 1173w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"15633\" src=\"https:\/\/cerah.lakeheadu.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/terry-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"//m.hsbcwebinars.com/cerah/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/\" class=\"wp-image-15633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cerah.lakeheadu.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/terry-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cerah.lakeheadu.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/terry-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cerah.lakeheadu.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/terry-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cerah.lakeheadu.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/terry-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cerah.lakeheadu.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/terry.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"12716\" src=\"https:\/\/cerah.lakeheadu.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/kakabeka-falls-on-2-michelle-key-1024x683-1.jpg\" alt=\"//m.hsbcwebinars.com/cerah/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/\" class=\"wp-image-12716\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cerah.lakeheadu.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/kakabeka-falls-on-2-michelle-key-1024x683-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cerah.lakeheadu.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/kakabeka-falls-on-2-michelle-key-1024x683-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cerah.lakeheadu.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/kakabeka-falls-on-2-michelle-key-1024x683-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"15634\" src=\"https:\/\/cerah.lakeheadu.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/sea-lion-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"//m.hsbcwebinars.com/cerah/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/\" class=\"wp-image-15634\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cerah.lakeheadu.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/sea-lion-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cerah.lakeheadu.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/sea-lion-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cerah.lakeheadu.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/sea-lion-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cerah.lakeheadu.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/sea-lion-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cerah.lakeheadu.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/sea-lion.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">visitors can enjoy year-round activities such as hiking, paddling, skiing, mountain biking, and fishing &#8211; a true canadian paradise! come enjoy views of the sleeping giant, check out ontario&#8217;s second tallest waterfall in kakabeka falls, or visit anemki wajiw\/mount mckay which features stunning views of the city. thunder bay&#8217;s rich cultural heritage, paired with its cozy, welcoming atmosphere, makes it an ideal location for a memorable conference experience and a refreshing change of pace from larger urban centers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>things to do<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">discover a variety of outdoor activities, historical landmarks, and lively local destinations that highlight the unique character and natural beauty of thunder bay. below are some of our favourite spots: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitthunderbay.com\/en\/see-and-do\/waterfront.aspx\">prince arthur\u2019s landing<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 a scenic waterfront with walking paths, art installations, restaurants, and the alexander henry museum ship.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/goodscomarket.ca\/\">goods &amp; co. market<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 a downtown hub for local food, drinks, and artisan-made goods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontarioparks.ca\/park\/sleepinggiant\">sleeping giant provincial park<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 home to one of ontario\u2019s most breathtaking hikes and countless lookout points.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontarioparks.ca\/park\/kakabekafalls\">kakabeka falls<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 often called the niagara of the north, this waterfall is just a short drive from the city.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/directory.visitthunderbay.com\/home\/view\/mount-mckay-scenic-lookout\">anemki wajiw\/mount mckay lookout<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 a great place to take in sweeping views of thunder bay.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fwhp.ca\/\">fort william historical park<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 an immersive historical site with costumed interpreters and demonstrations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lakesuperiorcircletour.info\/location\/terry-fox-national-historic-monument\/\">terry fox monument and lookout<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 a beautiful tribute with panoramic views of the lake and city skyline.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>eat &amp; drink in thunder bay<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 28%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">thunder bay\u2019s food scene offers a delicious mix of local and international flavours. be sure to try the city\u2019s famous persian pastries (seen here) &#8211; a  beloved local treat. from cozy caf\u00e9s and family-run bakeries to craft breweries and stylish restaurants, there\u2019s something to satisfy every craving. whether you\u2019re grabbing a casual bite or enjoying a night out, thunder bay\u2019s culinary offerings bring the community\u2019s warmth and creativity to every plate.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"365\" src=\"https:\/\/cerah.lakeheadu.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/persian.jpg\" alt=\"//m.hsbcwebinars.com/cerah/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/\" class=\"wp-image-15605 size-full\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-15606\" style=\"max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-100-1 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-15606 ml-slider ms-theme-default-base has-dots-nav\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"eat &amp; drink in 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decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cerah.lakeheadu.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/swell-bakery-9-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"//m.hsbcwebinars.com/cerah/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/\" class=\"slider-15606 slide-15618 msdefaultimage\" title=\"swell bakery 9\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>swell bakery\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-15619 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-07-03 13:10:12\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cerah.lakeheadu.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tomlin-restaurat-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"//m.hsbcwebinars.com/cerah/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/\" class=\"slider-15606 slide-15619 msdefaultimage\" title=\"tomlin restaurat\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>tomlin\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; 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aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-07-03 13:27:18\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cerah.lakeheadu.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/norentos-3-scaled-700x300.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"//m.hsbcwebinars.com/cerah/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/\" class=\"slider-15606 slide-15626 msdefaultimage\" title=\"norentos 3\" \/><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>getting to thunder bay<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">thunder bay is accessible by air via thunder bay international airport, with daily flights from major cities across canada. if you&#8217;re driving, the trans-canada highway offers a scenic route through forests and along the lake. once in the city, public transit, car rentals, and ride-share services are available for easy travel between venues and attractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>staying in thunder bay<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">this year we are pleased to be hosting our 2025 cerah conference at the indigenous-owned, <a href=\"https:\/\/superiorinnhotel.com\/?utm_source=triptease_attract&amp;utm_medium=paid_search&amp;utm_campaign=google_search&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22679930634&amp;gbraid=0aaaaabfgvgxria89fmvreiknnjhnu9new&amp;gclid=cj0kcqjw1jjdbhdjarisablm2svqwzy1g6nob0irpuo0cdketpsn83edq_vq1poqqvnf80jk-gpr2-saaupoealw_wcb\">superior inn hotel &amp; conference centre<\/a> at 555 arthur street west in thunder bay. take advantage of our room block discount by using booking code: <strong>cerahcon2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure 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style=\"color:#00427a;font-style:italic;font-weight:700;text-decoration:underline;text-transform:capitalize\"><summary>more hotel options in thunder bay<\/summary>\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hilton.com\/en\/locations\/canada\/ontario\/thunder-bay\/hampton-by-hilton\/?wt.mc_id=zlada0ww1hx2psh3ggl4advbpp5dkt6multibr7_153665317_1003528&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=cjwkcaia2jg9bhaueiwah_zf3rq3vk0m9piqmyqihhtwga60weoeyorlo5qha-l0wbe5-2p7zqwnthocdzoqavd_bwe&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds\">hampton inn &amp; suites<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/valhallahotel.ca\/\">valhalla inn<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hilton.com\/en\/locations\/canada\/ontario\/thunder-bay\/home2-suites\/?placeid=dx-location%3a%3alocality%3a%3aca%3a%3aon%3a%3athunder-bay&amp;query=thunder+bay&amp;coords=48.38251114%2c-89.2454834&amp;geocodetype=locality&amp;bounds=48.288246154785156%2c-89.4275894165039%2c48.5150146484375%2c-89.11666107177734\">home2 suites hotel<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.choicehotels.com\/ontario\/thunder-bay\/ascend-hotels\/cnb19?gad_source=0&amp;gal=undefined&amp;gclid=cjwkcaia2jg9bhaueiwah_zf3uadk8cecullvws2syq-1eg2kn_fuabnwdaw_hxphfi4wixuuljfyxocv78qavd_bwe&amp;gmp=metaad&amp;gpa=gpadsapr1&amp;hmguid=a77d8dee-b926-4370-854f-a0ce489eb95c&amp;mc=hagocgca&amp;meta=pmfgpadcasapr1_cnb19_localuniversal_ca_1_desktop_2025-02-10_default_21141996129__paid&amp;pmf=hpagoogleca&amp;product=localuniversal&amp;rateplancode=sapr1&amp;adults=2&amp;checkindate=2025-02-10&amp;checkoutdate=2025-02-11\">the courthouse hotel<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/search\/findhotels.mi?pagetype=advanced&amp;searchtype=nearaddress&amp;destinationaddress.location=delta+hotels+thunder+bay&amp;nst=paid&amp;cid=pai_glb0004yxd_gle000bim5_glf000oeta&amp;ppc=ppc&amp;pid=ustbppc&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=cjwkcaia2jg9bhaueiwah_zf3i9rwxh6fmwmwrz1vrxxgnnt-nv-5ff_1npas7aqrqm3rutncndhihoc5lgqavd_bwe&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;devicetype=desktop-web&amp;view=list#\/0\/\">delta hotels by marriot<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><a href=\"http:\/\/valhalla inn\">towneplace suites <\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:17px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>a place that will stick with you<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">from scenic trails and iconic landmarks to local flavors and cultural attractions, thunder bay has something for every visitor. make the most of your time by discovering all our mighty city has to offer. check out <a href=\"http:\/\/visitthunderbay.com\">visitthunderbay.com<\/a> for everything you need to plan your trip. we can&#8217;t wait to meet you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>thunder bay is where city life meets the natural beauty of northwestern ontario. as the largest urban center in the region, it offers an inviting mix of local culture, scenic 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