THUNDER BAY — A move-at-your-own-speed, app-based tour highlighting the history and current status of the grain trade has just been launched for use by Thunder Bay residents and visitors.It was initiated by the local non-profit group Friends of Grain Elevators with the aid of a FedNor grant.
Up to now, members of the organization's board have volunteered to conduct tours over the years on request. "We felt that developing a self-guided tour, for when we aren't available to do it in person, would be a tourist attraction, something that would give people something to do along the waterfront and follow along the history of the grain trade, as well as talking about what's happening today," Perozzo said.It begins on the Kaministiquia River, which Perozzo called the birthplace of the grain industry at the Lakehead.
At each historic point along the way, some history of the featured location is provided, complemented in some cases by commentary in the way of audio excerpts from the Voices of the Grain Trade project.