3 Best Places To See in North Bay, ON

"North Bay Museum has been housed inside the historic Canadian Pacific Railway Station in downtown North Bay since 1973. North Bay Museum preserves and shares the history of North Bay through exhibits that mix interactive displays with artifacts for people of all ages to enjoy. The museum's mission is to preserve North Bay's heritage and encourage exploration of the people and places of the city's past and present. In addition to its regular programs and exhibits, the museum's galleries can be rented for special events or business gatherings, offering a fantastic view of Lake Nipissing and downtown North Bay. Free admission for children under 5.

"Canadian Forces Museum of Aerospace Defence focuses on the contributions of Canada and Canadians to aerospace defence development. They aim to foster a deeper understanding and connect diverse audiences to Canada's historical and current contributions to air defence through an enduring connection to history and artifacts. Staff and volunteers act as a bridge between the public and the Royal Canadian Air Force, helping to grow and maintain the collection, exhibitions, educational programs, activities, and publications. Visitors will come to appreciate and understand Canada's past and present contributions to air defence. Canadian Forces Museum of Aerospace Defence is dedicated to air defence history from the First World War to the present day. It offers free parking.

"Boart Longyear Memorial Gardens was built in 1955 and has a capacity of 4,246. The Gardens hosted the North Bay Centennials ice hockey team from 1982 to 2002. In 2007, Memorial Gardens hosted the Atlanta Thrashers and New York Islanders for a pre-season game after the city of North Bay was crowned Hockeyville. As part of the renovations, the seating capacity was increased, the ice surface was reconfigured to meet new OHL standards, and 10 private boxes were added, along with a new two-level team dressing room. The Boart Longyear Memorial Gardens Sports Arena has a 200' x 85' ice surface and a spectator capacity of 4,250 for hockey events and 5,000 for concerts. The Box Office utilizes an automated ticketing system, with customized event ticketing available. The facility has 10 open-air suites overlooking the ice surface and two lounges. There are five dressing rooms available for use. The parking lot has a capacity for approximately 1,000 vehicles.