Public Works Open House

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🚧👷✨Join us at the Public Works Open House!✨👷🚧

Saturday, May 24, from 10 am to 1 pm, at the Mountdale Yard

The City of Thunder Bay’s Public Works Open House is back — and everyone’s invited!

Join us for a free, family-friendly event that offers an exciting behind-the-scenes look at the important work our Public Works professionals do every day to keep Thunder Bay running smoothly.

Whether you're a curious kid who loves big trucks or an adult interested in how your city operates, there's something for everyone!

📍 Event Details

Date: Saturday, May 24, 2025
Time: 10 am - 1 pm
Location: Mountdale Yard – 410 Mountdale Road
Admission: FREE
Parking: Street parking available

🛠️ What to expect at this event:

Interactive Equipment Displays

Get an up-close look at City vehicles — including a garbage truck, snowplow, excavator, fire truck, rock truck, and more — fun for the whole family!

Family-Friendly Fun

  • Live music and entertainment

  • Tasty snacks (free)

  • Water fill station

  • Kids’ activities such as bouncy castles and games

  • Prize giveaways

Learn and Engage

  • Connect with City staff

  • Explore engagement stations showcasing City services and initiatives

  • Share your ideas and feedback on current projects and priorities

✨Public Works Week – New Community Tours for 2025✨
In celebration of Public Works Week, the City of Thunder Bay is pleased to introduce two new public tours:

  • 🚰 Bare Point Water Treatment Plant Tour – Thursday, May 22 at 11am
    Learn how the City provides safe, clean drinking water. Registration required. Free transportation available.
    📧 To register or learn more, email: corporatecommunications@thunderbay.ca

  • 🚒 Fire Station 3 Open House – Drop-in on Friday, May 23, 3:30 – 5:30 pm
    A family-friendly event featuring fire trucks, safety demonstrations, and a chance to meet Fire Rescue staff. No registration required.

🎨 Kids’ Art & Colouring Contest – Enter to Win!

As part of Public Works Week, we’re inviting kids 12 years and under to show their appreciation for our public workers through art!

Children can either colour our official colouring page or create their own original artwork that represents public works and the services that keep our city running.

📸 Once the masterpiece is complete, simply snap a photo of your child with their artwork and upload it using the form below.

🎁 Prizes to be won! Winners will be chosen at random.
🕛 Contest closes Saturday, May 25, at 11:59 pm.

Show your support for the people behind our roads, water, waste, and more — and have some creative fun along the way!

➡️You can enter the contest using the form at the bottom of this page.

👷 National Public Works Week takes place from May 18 - 24, 2025, and is recognized across North America as an opportunity to educate residents about public works and celebrate the work these professionals provide.

📞 Questions?

For more information, please contact:

Amanda Nason
Communications Officer — Infrastructure & Operations Department
City of Thunder Bay
amanda.nason@thunderbay.ca

🚧👷✨Join us at the Public Works Open House!✨👷🚧

Saturday, May 24, from 10 am to 1 pm, at the Mountdale Yard

The City of Thunder Bay’s Public Works Open House is back — and everyone’s invited!

Join us for a free, family-friendly event that offers an exciting behind-the-scenes look at the important work our Public Works professionals do every day to keep Thunder Bay running smoothly.

Whether you're a curious kid who loves big trucks or an adult interested in how your city operates, there's something for everyone!

📍 Event Details

Date: Saturday, May 24, 2025
Time: 10 am - 1 pm
Location: Mountdale Yard – 410 Mountdale Road
Admission: FREE
Parking: Street parking available

🛠️ What to expect at this event:

Interactive Equipment Displays

Get an up-close look at City vehicles — including a garbage truck, snowplow, excavator, fire truck, rock truck, and more — fun for the whole family!

Family-Friendly Fun

  • Live music and entertainment

  • Tasty snacks (free)

  • Water fill station

  • Kids’ activities such as bouncy castles and games

  • Prize giveaways

Learn and Engage

  • Connect with City staff

  • Explore engagement stations showcasing City services and initiatives

  • Share your ideas and feedback on current projects and priorities

✨Public Works Week – New Community Tours for 2025✨
In celebration of Public Works Week, the City of Thunder Bay is pleased to introduce two new public tours:

  • 🚰 Bare Point Water Treatment Plant Tour – Thursday, May 22 at 11am
    Learn how the City provides safe, clean drinking water. Registration required. Free transportation available.
    📧 To register or learn more, email: corporatecommunications@thunderbay.ca

  • 🚒 Fire Station 3 Open House – Drop-in on Friday, May 23, 3:30 – 5:30 pm
    A family-friendly event featuring fire trucks, safety demonstrations, and a chance to meet Fire Rescue staff. No registration required.

🎨 Kids’ Art & Colouring Contest – Enter to Win!

As part of Public Works Week, we’re inviting kids 12 years and under to show their appreciation for our public workers through art!

Children can either colour our official colouring page or create their own original artwork that represents public works and the services that keep our city running.

📸 Once the masterpiece is complete, simply snap a photo of your child with their artwork and upload it using the form below.

🎁 Prizes to be won! Winners will be chosen at random.
🕛 Contest closes Saturday, May 25, at 11:59 pm.

Show your support for the people behind our roads, water, waste, and more — and have some creative fun along the way!

➡️You can enter the contest using the form at the bottom of this page.

👷 National Public Works Week takes place from May 18 - 24, 2025, and is recognized across North America as an opportunity to educate residents about public works and celebrate the work these professionals provide.

📞 Questions?

For more information, please contact:

Amanda Nason
Communications Officer — Infrastructure & Operations Department
City of Thunder Bay
amanda.nason@thunderbay.ca

  • Public Works Art & Colouring Contest

    As part of Public Works Week, we’re inviting kids 12 years and under to take part in a fun and creative contest to say thank you to the people who help keep Thunder Bay running!

    Children can choose to:

    • Colour the official Public Works Week colouring page, or
    • Create their own original artwork that represents public works — like clean water, road maintenance, garbage collection, fire safety, and more!

    Once the artwork is complete, take a photo of your child (or classroom) with their art and submit it using the form below. 

    Let’s show our support and appreciation for the dedicated people who keep our running! 

    Prizes are available to be won, and winners will be selected by random draw.

    Contest closes on Sunday, May 25, at 11:59 pm. Prizes will be given out by random draw. We will contact you using the information you provide below. The information you provide will remain private and confidential.

    ENTER CONTEST!
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  • National Public Works Week Kids' Drawing Contest 2022

    Calling all kids - join us in celebrating National Public Works Week, May 15-21! Children age of 12 and under who reside in Thunder Bay, are encouraged to draw or colour a photo of something related to public works, or a Thank You message to our public works professionals. Then parents/guardians are to take a photo of their child with their work of art and upload it below. 

    Contest closes on Saturday, May 21 at 11:59 pm. Prizes will be given out by random draw. We will contact you using the information you provide below. The information you provide will remain private and confidential.

    ENTER CONTEST!
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  • National Public Works Week Photo Contest

    Join us in celebrating National Public Works Week from May 15-21! Residents are encouraged to take a photo inside or outside of your home that highlights public works in Thunder Bay, then upload it below. 

    Residents are urged to practice physical distancing when taking photos outside of their home and are not to approach any public works professionals. The contest is open to residents of Thunder Bay of all ages. The contest closes on Saturday, May 21, at 11:59 pm. Prizes will be given out by random draw. We will contact you using the information you provide below. The information you provide will remain private and confidential. 
    ENTER CONTEST
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  • National Public Works Week Kids' Drawing Contest

    Calling all kids - join us in celebrating National Public Works Week, May 16-22! Children age of 12 and under who reside in Thunder Bay, are encouraged to draw or colour a photo of something related to public works, or a Thank You message to our public works professionals. Then parents/guardians are to take a photo of their child with their work of art and upload it below. 

    Contest closes on Saturday, May 22 at 11:59 pm. Prizes will be given out by random draw. We will contact you using the information you provide below. The information you provide will remain private and confidential.

    ENTER CONTEST!
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  • National Public Works Week Photo Contest

    Join us in celebrating National Public Works Week from May 16-22! Residents are encouraged to take a photo inside or outside of your home that highlights public works in Thunder Bay, then upload it below. 

    Residents are urged to practice physical distancing when taking photos outside of their home and are not to approach any public works professionals. The contest is open to residents of Thunder Bay of all ages. The contest closes on Saturday, May 22, at 11:59 pm. Prizes will be given out by random draw. We will contact you using the information you provide below. The information you provide will remain private and confidential. 
    ENTER CONTEST
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  • Public Works Week Open House Survey


    CONTEST IS CLOSED
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