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Step Into History

Home to the Alexander Henry

Discover Thunder Bay’s Transportation Legacy!

Step into history at the Thunder Bay Transportation Museum, where the stories of Port Arthur, Fort William, and Lake Superior come alive! Located at Marina Park’s Pool 6, our museum preserves rare artifacts and celebrates the region’s industrial and maritime heritage.

Don’t Miss the Crown Jewel: The Alexander Henry!

A legendary Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker, built right here by Port Arthur Shipbuilding Co. Ltd.
Served the Great Lakes from 1959–1985, ensuring safe passage through icy waters.
Declared a National Historic Site in 2023 for its vital role in Canada’s maritime legacy.

Explore, Learn, and Make Memories!
Climb aboard this iconic ship, uncover Thunder Bay’s seafaring past, and snap photos against the stunning Lake Superior backdrop. And see artifacts from the 1905 Tug James Whalen!

Your adventure awaits!

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The Dock Shop

Explore our collection of exclusive wearables along with souvenirs to commemorate your visit with us.

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What Visitors Are Saying

I enjoyed my tour today. A good way to celebrate a Friday. I would recommend this to anyone who hasn't been to the museum yet. It's amazing.

If you are in Thunder Bay and miss this you really missed something great. The guide knew his stuff and never being on a ship before I really appreciate the volunteers that make this possible.

We really enjoyed our visit to the Canadian coast guard museum ship Alexander Henry. A really good way to learn about our great lakes maritime history. The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and did a great job making us understand the proud history of this ship.

Transportation Museum of Thunder Bay (incorporated as Lakehead Transportation Museum Society) respectfully acknowledges that the land we live and work on are the ancestral lands of the Ahnishinabae People and traditional territory of the Fort William First Nation, signatory to the Robinson-Superior Treaty of 1850 between First Nations leaders and the British Crown. We also acknowledge the history and contribution of all Indigenous and Metis peoples of the region.

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