A slice of ecological paradise along the Thunder Bay Waterfront.

Nestled amongst Thunder Bay’s industrial waterfront, Mission Island Marsh is a must for recreation walkers, nature enthusiasts, wildlife photographers, naturalists’ clubs, and education groups.

What was once a city landfill (1945-1965), is now an ecological paradise debuting a series of rehabilitated habitat features.

Walk along the boardwalk for a view of the naturalized waterfront or follow the self-guided tour through the various ecosystems present in the Conservation Area, including Forest, Coastal Wetland, Lagoon, and Meadow.

Mission Island Marsh Conservation Area now features an AODA-compliant, paved, wheelchair-accessible loop trail. The 580-metre trail extends from the parking lot to the pavilion, through the meadow and forest down to the lagoons where a wheelchair-accessible bench and viewing scope are located.

Mission Island Marsh is ideal for birding within city limits, as the Conservation Area is a known migratory stop-over site, as the various species are dependent on the wetland habitat survival.