Drop-in session planned for designated encampment sites
The public is invited to attend a drop‑in session to share their feedback and learn more about six potential designated encampment sites.
Three of the six proposed encampment sites will be selected and formalized. The proposed sites would operate as managed outdoor spaces with basic services and coordinated outreach for people in need.
The session is scheduled for Wednesday from 5-7 pm at the Intercity Shopping Centre. It will feature visual displays explaining key components of the project, with staff present to answer questions.
Each proposed site will be presented with a site image along with the city’s internal analysis, consistent with the information provided in the public survey. The six proposed encampment sites are as follows:
- Current River Park on Cumberland Street North
- Freedom Park at Prince Arthur’s Landing
- Island Park Drive
- Kam River Heritage Park
- Between McKellar St. N. and Vickers St. North, north of Northern Ave.
- Simpson Street
Community members will be invited to participate in activities designed to capture their perspectives through a series of interactive feedback stations, including:
- Agreement Exercise –Participants indicate their level of agreement with each of the potential designated encampment sites.
- Site Ranking – Participants rank the six proposed sites from 1 (most preferred) to 6 (least preferred).
- Comment Cards – Participants can provide written feedback, concerns, or suggestions to help inform Council’s decision-making.
“Community input is important,” said Rilee Willianen, Supervisor of Encampment Response for Thunder Bay. “This drop‑in gives residents an opportunity to connect directly with staff and share their perspectives as the City continues to implement the 10-Part Enhanced Encampment Response Action Plan.”
Feedback can also be sent directly to encampments@thunderbay.ca.
