Community & Recreation
Recreation Halls
The MacGregor Recreation Centre was built in 1967 through Canada’s Centennial Year funding initiative. It includes a parking lot, grounds, baseball field and skating rink and is located at 800 Lakeshore Drive, Shuniah Ontario and is situated across the road from Wild Goose Park.
The MacGregor Recreation Centre has a large open area in the upper level of the building, which can be used in multiple ways including parties, dances, meetings, dinners, etc. The lower level of the building has a smaller area mainly used for early years play groups or yoga, which is equipped a kitchen with a fridge, oven, stove, and counter space. The upper level has a capacity of 140 individuals and the lower level has a capacity of 80 individuals.
To book the MacGregor Recreation Centre contact the Municipal Office at 683-4545 or email shuniah@shuniah.org
All fees are to be paid to the office of the Municipality of Shuniah prior to the events date. The office accepts cheque, debit and cash as forms of payment
| Type of Booking | Fee |
|---|---|
| Small Private Event – Up to 4 Hours (ex. birthday party, bridal or baby shower etc. ) | $45 |
| Full Day Private Event – Over 4 Hours (ex. birthday party, family event, wedding celebration etc.) | $70 |
| Private event to raise money (ex. Tupperware or candlelight party etc.) | $90 |
| Full day public event to raise money – use of centre and grounds (ex. flea market) | $210 |
| For use of kitchen facilities on any booking | Add $10 |
| Damage deposit to be refunded upon authorized facility inspection
Damage deposit when serving alcohol (will be refunded upon authorized facility inspection |
$100
$300 |
Shuniah Soil Mates Community Garden
Peter Tracz (Chairperson)
email: pdlakeshore@tbaytel.net
Diane Jordan-Tracz (Secretary)
Committee Meetings
MacGregor Recreation Centre, 800 Lakeshore Drive, Shuniah @ 6:30 pm.
This Committee generally meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month except December. We are part of and support the efforts of the Thunder Bay and Area Food Strategy.
Youth Group Events
Shuniah Youth Group Programs are held at the MacGregor Recreation Centre: 800 Lakeshore Drive, Shuniah, Ontario
Shuniah Youth Groups – Our Shuniah Youth Group established in 2007, has seen hundred of kids participate in a wide variety of weekly activities held at the centre. It is a safe and friendly place for our youth to participate in weekly activities and special events while meeting other kids in their own community! Drop in activities for youth grade three and up (Kids must sign in and out of centre). Younger children welcome to participate in activities with parental supervision.
The Youth Program offers basketball nets, skating rink, sports nights, dances, bingo, ping-pong, shuffleboard, pool table, air hockey, and video games. Overall, a great place to hang out and meet friends.