Lighthouse Trail Discovery

Departing the city of Thunder Bay every other Saturday (June 21, July 5, July 19, August 2 August 16, August 30th), the Lighthouse Trail Discovery Tour takes you past many lighthouses (Welcome, Thunder Cape, Trowbridge, to arrive at Porphyry Island Lighthouse. Sail Superior operates the Superior Rocket that leaves in the morning from Prince Arthur’s Landing and delivers patrons to Porphyry to enjoy a tour. You can add on a lunch at the light keepers table or view a film screening of family life on the island in 1980. On your return trip home, you’ll stop in at the Silver Islet General Store for a snack prior to departure back to Thunder Bay. Book Now

Featured Areas

Click on one of the areas below to learn more about some of our popular sections.

Excursions

Currently the lighthouse group features three excursions to interest any visitor.

Volunteers

Volunteers provide support to promote, maintain, and manage our heritage.

Our Events

A Calendar and list of all of our upcoming Events from the lighthouse group.