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Canada · Northwestern Ontario

Where to go when the air turns.

Thunder Bay, Kenora and Sioux Lookout — significant fire growth this month. Each entry below was verified within the last week. Hours and activation windows shift during declared advisories — call ahead when possible.

  • Evacuation reception

    Thunder Bay Community Auditorium — Reception

    450 Beverly St, Thunder Bay, ON
    Activated by EMO during evacuation orders
    Verified 2026-07-16
    via Ontario Emergency Management
  • Cooling / clean-air center

    Kenora Recreation Centre — Clean-Air Space

    233 Main St S, Kenora, ON
    Daily 10:00–20:00 during smoke advisories
    Verified 2026-07-15
    via City of Kenora
  • Library

    Thunder Bay Public Library — Waverley

    285 Red River Rd, Thunder Bay, ON
    Mon–Thu 10:00–21:00 · Fri–Sat 10:00–17:00
    Verified 2026-07-14
    via tbpl.ca
  • Homelessness support

    Shelter House Thunder Bay

    420 George St, Thunder Bay, ON
    24/7 shelter and street outreach
    Verified 2026-07-15
    via shelterhouse.on.ca
  • Health guidance

    Thunder Bay District Health Unit — Smoke Guidance

    999 Balmoral St, Thunder Bay, ON
    Mon–Fri 8:30–16:30 · 807-625-5900
    Verified 2026-07-17
    via tbdhu.com