Gillies blends wide-open spaces with easy access to big-city conveniences. Set among rolling fields and mixed forest, it offers acreage properties, quiet roads, and clear night skies, while daily errands and workplaces in Thunder Bay are an easy drive. Weekend plans often include the thundering rim trails at Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park, managed by Ontario Parks, and family outings to Fort William Historical Park. Conservation areas overseen by the Lakehead Region Conservation Authority add canoe launches, birding, and snowshoe routes close to home. Nearby Oliver Paipoonge and Neebing expand your choices for markets, arenas, and community programs.
Families will appreciate strong education options. The Lakehead District School Board serves the area, with many teens bussed to Westgate CVI, and faith-based alternatives through the Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board. Community spirit shines each Labour Day weekend at the century-old Hymers Fair, a showcase of local growers, crafts, and live entertainment. Healthcare needs are anchored by the regional hub at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, and services scale from rural volunteer groups to city specialists.
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