Centennial Park, Park in Thunder Bay, Canada.
Centennial Park follows the rocky shore of the Current River in Thunder Bay's north end. It holds replicas of early 20th-century logging camp equipment and living quarters, plus an animal farm, recreation trails and a toboggan hill. The Muskeg Express, a train formerly used by the Newaygo Timber Company in its Hearst operations, now carries visitors.
Centennial Park was developed in 1967, the year of Canada's centennial, on the rocky shores of the Current River in the north end of Thunder Bay. Its 1910 logging camp re-creation was built to represent the history of logging in Port Arthur, now part of the city, showing the equipment and living conditions of early 20th-century camps.
The re-created 1910 logging camp shows the living quarters and tools of early 20th-century loggers, illustrating how the timber industry shaped Port Arthur, now part of Thunder Bay. The camp is open from mid-June to the September long weekend, 8:00am–10:00pm.
The park is open year-round with summer train rides on the Muskeg Express and winter toboggan hills available seasonally. Plan your visit based on which activities interest you most.
The park holds a collection of original logging equipment and structures showing how work was conducted in Ontario's forests. Many visitors overlook these details, which offer a direct view into loggers' everyday life.
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