Friends of Grain Elevators
Explore and enjoy the fascinating story of Canadian grain headed for the export market. Here you will find the history and modern-day activity of grain receiving, shipping, and handling through Thunder Bay’s terminal elevators.
Grain Elevators
Explore the history of Thunder Bay's three elevator neighbourhoods and learn the distinguishing features of each terminal on the Lakehead waterfront.
UPDATED: Voices of The Grain Trade
Listen to an oral history of Canada's grain industry as told by grain professionals across the country through the 2019 OHS award-winning project, recently updated and completed through a Library and Archives Canada DHCP project.
Historical Maps
Discover where Thunder Bay's 30 grain terminals once stood along the Kaministiquia River and Lake Superior harbourfront.
Postcard Collection
Browse the collection of vintage postcards that celebrate Canada's historic grain industry in Thunder Bay and beyond.
Displays
View Friends of Grain Elevator's public displays that bring Thunder Bay's rich grain history to the Northwestern Ontario community.
NEW: Self-guided Waterfront Tour
Embark on a self-guided tour of Thunder Bay's waterfront, stopping at 31 fascinating points of interest related to the city's historic and modern grain trade. Click below for more information.
EVENT: Historical Film Festival
Join Friends of Grain Elevators at the 2nd annual Historical Film Festival on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at the Community Auditorium at 7:00 PM. Featuring seven historical films about Thunder Bay and the surrounding region!
