Centennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay

#8 among attractions in Thunder Bay

Park, Relax in park, Nature and wildlife, Garden

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Facts and practical information

The Centennial Conservatory in Thunder Bay, Ontario is located in the city's south end. It was built in 1965 and opened to the public in 1967 as a Centennial Project to commemorate the Canadian Centennial. The conservatory houses various varieties of tropical plants, flowers, trees and shrubs in its main greenhouse, a cactus room, and a room with seasonal displays. The facility includes paths and benches and a wishing well and is open to the public, year round free of charge. ()

Created: 1965Elevation: 617 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 48°23'27"N, 89°15'37"W

Address

1601 Dease Street WestFort William (Northwood)Thunder Bay P7C 5H4 Canada

Contact

+1 807-622-7036

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Day trips

Centennial Conservatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Intercity Shopping Centre, Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame, Thunder Bay Museum, St. Patrick's Cathedral.

1.2 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Intercity Shopping Centre, Thunder Bay
30 min walk • Intercity Shopping Centre is a shopping mall in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. It was one of the first shopping malls in Thunder Bay and is the largest of its kind in Northwestern Ontario, with 456,430 square feet of retail space.
0.9 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum
Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame, Thunder Bay
24 min walk • The Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame, established in 1978 in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, is dedicated to the people of Northwestern Ontario who have achieved greatness in sport. It is located on 219 South May Street in Downtown Fort William.
0.9 miSE
Museum, History museum
Thunder Bay Museum, Thunder Bay
24 min walk • The Thunder Bay Museum is located in Thunder Bay, Ontario. It is operated by the Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society, incorporated in 1972 as the successor to the Thunder Bay Historical Society.
0.8 miSE
Church
St. Patrick's Cathedral, Thunder Bay
21 min walk • St. Patrick's Cathedral or Thunder Bay Cathedral is the Roman Catholic cathedral for the Diocese of Thunder Bay. It is situated on the corner of Donald and Archibald Streets in the city.
1 miN
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Thunder Bay Art Gallery, Thunder Bay
26 min walk • The Thunder Bay Art Gallery is Northern Ontario's largest art gallery specializing in the work of contemporary Indigenous artists. It is located on the campus of Confederation College in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. The Thunder Bay Art Gallery is the largest public gallery between Sault Ste.
0.5 miSW
Park
Thunder Bay Soroptimist International Friendship Garden, Thunder Bay
12 min walk • The Thunder Bay Soroptimist International Friendship Garden is a city park located in the south end of Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. The park is located at the south end of Chapples Park, at the corners of Victoria Avenue and Hyde Park Avenue.
0.4 miNW
Park
Chapples Park, Thunder Bay
11 min walk • Chapples Park is located in the centre of Fort William, Ontario, which today forms the south end of Thunder Bay. It forms a key part of Thunder Bay's recreation trail system.
0.6 miSE
Hockey, Sport, Sport venue
Fort William Gardens, Thunder Bay
15 min walk • The Fort William Gardens is a multi-purpose arena, in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. It opened in 1951.
0.9 miSE
Neighbourhood
Downtown Fort William, Thunder Bay
23 min walk • Downtown Fort William, also known as Downtown Thunder Bay South or the South Core, is the urban core of the former city of Fort William, the southern half of Thunder Bay, Ontario. It is centred on Victoriaville Civic Centre, an indoor shopping mall and civic centre built as part of an urban renewal project in the 1980s.
~1720 ftSW
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Fort William Stadium, Thunder Bay
9 min walk • Fort William Stadium is a soccer, football, and track and field stadium in Thunder Bay, Ontario and is part of the Royal Canadian Legion Sports Complex. It has a seating capacity of 3,500. Many upgrades have been made to the complex, including scoreboard, lights and field size.
0.4 miNW
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Chapples Park Stadium, Thunder Bay
11 min walk • Chapples Park Stadium is a 2,000 seated stadium in Fort William, southern Thunder Bay, Ontario. It's mostly used for soccer, in which it was home to Thunder Bay Chill between 2004–2013.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Centennial Conservatory open?

Centennial Conservatory is open:

Monday 10 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday 10 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Centennial Conservatory?

Nearby attractions include Chapples Park, Thunder Bay (11 min walk), Thunder Bay Soroptimist International Friendship Garden, Thunder Bay (12 min walk), St. Patrick's Cathedral, Thunder Bay (21 min walk), Downtown Fort William, Thunder Bay (23 min walk).