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Port Arthur was a city in Northern Ontario, Canada, located on Lake Superior. In January 1970, it amalgamated with Fort William and the townships of Neebing and McIntyre to form the city of Thunder Bay. Port Arthur had been the district seat of Thunder Bay District.
Aug 24, 2024 · Port Arthur was a city in Northern Ontario, Canada, located on Lake Superior. In January 1970, it amalgamated with Fort William and the townships of Neebing and McIntyre to form the city of Thunder Bay.
The former Port Arthur section is more typical of the Canadian Shield, with gently sloping hills and very thin soil lying on top of bedrock with many bare outcrops. Thunder Bay , which gives the city its name, is about 22.5 kilometres (14.0 mi) from the Port Arthur downtown to Thunder Cape at the tip of the Sleeping Giant .
Renamed Port Arthur in 1882, it was the site of C.P.R.'s first grain elevator in 1883, and became a terminus of the Canadian Northern Railway in 1902. Wolseley's Red River expeditionary force camped in Port Arthur at the foot of Arthur Street in 1870.
Port Arthur and Fort William. Expansion. Amalgamation. Local legends. More information. Discover the history of Thunder Bay, Port Arthur, and Fort William.
Aug 21, 2023 · Make the most out of your 1 day in Port Arthur by exploring these top visited places: Port Arthur Historic Site, Tasman Island Cruises, 1830 Restaurant and Bar, Port Arthur, and On the Bay Restaurant.
Port Arthur and Fort William amalgamated in 1970 and became the City of Thunder Bay. Explore the history of Port Arthur and Fort William on a historical walking tour or with a visit to a local museum or the City of Thunder Bay's Records and Archives.
