Arts, Culture + History
North Bay boasts a growing arts and culture scene. The city is home to a number of museums, art galleries, and cultural events that celebrate the region’s history and heritage.
The Capitol Centre, a 1,400-seat theatre located in the heart of downtown, hosts a variety of musical performances, theatrical productions, and comedy shows throughout the year.
The city’s museums, such as the Canadian Forces Museum of Aerospace Defence, the Dionne Quints Museum and the North Bay Museum, provide an opportunity to explore the area’s rich history and learn about the community’s heritage.
The city also hosts several cultural festivals, including Maamwi Kindaaswin Pow-Wow, the Downtown Gallery Hop, the North Bay Film Festival and the Downtown Block Party which celebrate the region’s arts, music and culture.
With so many options to choose from, North Bay’s arts and culture scene provides a diverse and enriching experience for residents and visitors alike.
Dionne Quintuplets Museum
Dionne Quintuplets Museum
The Dionne quintuplets, born May 28, 1934, are the first quintuplets known to have survived infancy.
Capitol Centre
Capitol Centre
The overarching organization for the two destination venues- the Betty Speers Theatre, and the WKP Kennedy Gallery.
Film + TV
Film + TV
Whether big name TV series or small independent films, you never know who you may run into here in North Bay.
WKP Kennedy Gallery
WKP Kennedy Gallery
WKP Kennedy Public Art Gallery presents the finest in historical and contemporary northern, Canadian and international visual artists.
Indigenous Roots
Indigenous Roots
The traditional territory of the Nbisiing Anishinaabeg, of Ojibway and Algonquin descent.
White Water Gallery
White Water Gallery
A not-for-profit Artist-Run Centre committed to supporting artistic practices that prioritize risk and innovation.
Canadian Forces Museum of Aerospace Defence
Canadian Forces Museum of Aerospace Defence
The museum showcases a remarkable collection of military artifacts, equipment, and aircraft that highlight the evolution of aerospace defence technology.
North Bay Museum
North Bay Museum
A cultural institution dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history and heritage of the local community.
Callander Bay Heritage Museum & Alex Dufresne Gallery
Callander Bay Heritage Museum & Alex Dufresne Gallery
The museum tells the story of the famous Dionne Quintuplets. The Alex Dufresne Art Gallery houses local art shows year round.
The History of North Bay
The History of North Bay
Welcome / Bienvenue / Aniin Boozhoo
K Bros Maroosis Art Centre
K Bros Maroosis Art Centre
A beautiful shop housing art forms from First Nationals Aboriginal art.