Thunder Bay, ON chain grocery/supermarket history, 1975-2019
Posted: 15 Sep 2019 18:29
Here's a city I'd been yearning to do: Thunder Bay, ON chain grocery/supermarket history, 1975-2019
Why a 1975 cutoff? That's because Thunder Bay didn't come into existence until 1970! It was named and formed from the amalgamation of Fort William, Port Arthur, and two adjacent townships. It is by far the largest city in Canada in the vast expanse between Winnipeg and Sudbury, with 50% more population than Sault Sainte Marie. It's also a gateway to western Canada...and the point on the map where Safeway country begins! Yes, Thunder Bay has Safeway stores, and these are currently the easternmost Safeway stores in Canada.
Why a 1975 cutoff? That's because Thunder Bay didn't come into existence until 1970! It was named and formed from the amalgamation of Fort William, Port Arthur, and two adjacent townships. It is by far the largest city in Canada in the vast expanse between Winnipeg and Sudbury, with 50% more population than Sault Sainte Marie. It's also a gateway to western Canada...and the point on the map where Safeway country begins! Yes, Thunder Bay has Safeway stores, and these are currently the easternmost Safeway stores in Canada.