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, ONActivated by EMO during evacuation ordersVerified 2026-07-16via Ontario Emergency Management - Cooling / clean-air center
Kenora Recreation Centre — Clean-Air Space
233 Main St S, Kenora, ONDaily 10:00–20:00 during smoke advisoriesVerified 2026-07-15via City of Kenora - Library
Thunder Bay Public Library — Waverley
285 Red River Rd, Thunder Bay, ONMon–Thu 10:00–21:00 · Fri–Sat 10:00–17:00Verified 2026-07-14via tbpl.ca - Homelessness support
Shelter House Thunder Bay
420 George St, Thunder Bay, ON24/7 shelter and street outreachVerified 2026-07-15via shelterhouse.on.ca - Health guidance
Thunder Bay District Health Unit — Smoke Guidance
999 Balmoral St, Thunder Bay, ONMon–Fri 8:30–16:30 · 807-625-5900Verified 2026-07-17via tbdhu.com