Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame

Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame is a museum in Thunder Bay housing thousands of artifacts and archival materials related to regional sports. The exhibitions are displayed in spaces designed to evoke different sports venues, creating themed environments for winter and summer athletics.

The museum was established in 1978 and has inducted more than 225 individuals and 50 teams, including Paralympic swimmer Andrea Cole and hockey player Fred Kearney. These honors document decades of athletic achievement from Northwestern Ontario.

The museum galleries present winter sports memorabilia in a ski chalet setting and summer sports photographs in a stadium environment to represent regional athletics.

The museum is located in downtown Thunder Bay and operates on weekday and weekend schedules that may vary seasonally. Plan to spend enough time to explore the full range of exhibitions and consider calling ahead to confirm current hours.

The sports library and archives maintain historical documents about regional athletics, offering research opportunities through scheduled appointments for detailed exploration of local sports heritage.

Location: Thunder Bay

Inception: 1978

Website: http://nwosportshalloffame.com

GPS coordinates: 48.38180,-89.24587

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:24