Northwood, Thunder Bay, Ontario
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Northwood is a neighbourhood in the city of Thunder Bay
, Ontario
. It is one of Thunder Bay's seven municipal wards, represented by Mark Bentz. It was developed between 1965 and 1985. It is bounded by Chapples Park to the east, Arthur Street to the south, the Thunder Bay Expressway
to the west and the Harbour Expressway
to the north.
Northwood includes many smaller neighbourhoods, such as Edgewater Park, the southernmost third which is located between Arthur Street and the Neebing River; College Park, the part of Northwood generally north of James Street, and Mountview, the area between the two.
Northwood is home to two secondary schools. Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School
and Sir Winston Churchill Collegiate & Vocational Institute
are located beside each other at the corner of Edward St and Churchill Drive. Confederation College
is located in the area.
Parks include Chapples Park
, the Thunder Bay Soroptimist International Friendship Garden
, and the Neebing Watercourse Preserve. Smaller local parks are located throughout the ward.
Northwood is home to Northwood Park Plaza, an indoor shopping mall in the heart of the community. Arthur Street is the location of several strip mall
s and grocery store
s.
Thunder Bay
-In Canada:Thunder Bay is the name of three places in the province of Ontario, Canada along Lake Superior:*Thunder Bay District, Ontario, a district in Northwestern Ontario*Thunder Bay, a city in Thunder Bay District*Thunder Bay, Unorganized, Ontario...
, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
. It is one of Thunder Bay's seven municipal wards, represented by Mark Bentz. It was developed between 1965 and 1985. It is bounded by Chapples Park to the east, Arthur Street to the south, the Thunder Bay Expressway
Thunder Bay Expressway
The Thunder Bay Expressway is a four lane highway with signalized intersections running on the western edge of Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.- Route description :...
to the west and the Harbour Expressway
Harbour Expressway
The Harbour Expressway is a four lane highway with signalized intersections running the Intercity business district of Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada....
to the north.
Northwood includes many smaller neighbourhoods, such as Edgewater Park, the southernmost third which is located between Arthur Street and the Neebing River; College Park, the part of Northwood generally north of James Street, and Mountview, the area between the two.
Northwood is home to two secondary schools. Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School
Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School
Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School, also known as DFC High School, is a high school for aboriginal students located in Thunder Bay, Ontario, and is administered by the Northern Nishnawbe Education Council . It was established in 2000 and serves 20 communities around Northwestern Ontario...
and Sir Winston Churchill Collegiate & Vocational Institute
Sir Winston Churchill Collegiate & Vocational Institute
Sir Winston Churchill Collegiate & Vocational Institute is a high school in Thunder Bay, Ontario. It is part of the Lakehead District School Board system. The school was opened in 1965 and currently has between 1,100 and 1,500 students enrolled...
are located beside each other at the corner of Edward St and Churchill Drive. Confederation College
Confederation College
Confederation College is a provincially funded college of applied arts and technology located in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. It was established in 1967, and has area campuses in Dryden, Fort Frances, Geraldton, Kenora, Marathon, Sioux Lookout, Red Lake and Wawa. The college, with its area...
is located in the area.
Parks include Chapples Park
Chapples Park
Fort William Stadium is a soccer, football, and track and field stadium in Thunder Bay, Ontario. It is also known as Chapples Park and is part of the Royal Canadian Legion Sports Complex. It has a seating capacity of 3,500, and is used primarily by the Thunder Bay Chill of the USL Premier...
, the Thunder Bay Soroptimist International Friendship Garden
Thunder Bay Soroptimist International Friendship Garden
The Thunder Bay Soroptimist International Friendship Garden is a city park located in the south end of Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. The park is located at the south end of Chapples Park, at the corners of Victoria Avenue and Hyde Park Avenue....
, and the Neebing Watercourse Preserve. Smaller local parks are located throughout the ward.
Northwood is home to Northwood Park Plaza, an indoor shopping mall in the heart of the community. Arthur Street is the location of several strip mall
Strip mall
A strip mall is an open-area shopping center where the stores are arranged in a row, with a sidewalk in front. Strip malls are typically developed as a unit and have large parking lots in front...
s and grocery store
Grocery store
A grocery store is a store that retails food. A grocer, the owner of a grocery store, stocks different kinds of foods from assorted places and cultures, and sells these "groceries" to customers. Large grocery stores that stock products other than food, such as clothing or household items, are...
s.