Thunder Bay, Ontario
Music-reactive pixel lighting for Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay sits on Lake Superior's north shore with long winters and two historic downtowns, a legacy of the 1970 amalgamation of Fort William and Port Arthur. Each has its own main streets and waterfront, and each can be the stage for a synchronised winter show.
Winter installation in Thunder Bay
Cold, snowy winters shaped by Lake Superior, with lake-effect snow, wind off the water and extended cold. The lake keeps the air damper than on the prairies, so ice build-up and freeze-thaw are part of the design.
How we install for it
- Sealed connections and drip loops for damp lake air and freeze-thaw.
- Wind-rated anchoring on waterfront sites.
- Enclosures kept above snow lines and out of plow paths.
- Longer lead times: we plan freight and crew travel well ahead for northwestern Ontario.
Commercial districts and BIAs in Thunder Bay
With two downtown cores, each with its own business association, plus the waterfront and retail areas along the main arteries, Thunder Bay suits a phased plan: a mega tree and rooflines in one downtown first, then a matching show in the other.
When to book
Book in summer; northwestern Ontario installs are scheduled early to fit freight and travel before winter roads.
Travel & installation
Installing in Thunder Bay
Installation is available in Thunder Bay and in any city in Canada, with applicable travel charges. Ontario is in Zone 2 · BC & Ontario.
Rates for Thunder Bay
- Installation $2,600 per crew-day (two-person crew)
- Travel $2,800 per crew trip (Zone 2 · BC & Ontario)
- Accommodation $520 per crew-night on multi-day installs
CAD, plus applicable taxes. Final travel is confirmed in your quote.
Typical installed totals in Thunder Bay
Starting kit price plus estimated crew-days and travel for the standard package layout.
| Package | Kit | Install + travel | Estimated total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Kit1 crew-days | $6,900 | $5,400 | $12,300 |
| Business Kit1.5 crew-days | $18,500 | $6,700 | $25,200 |
| Plaza / BIA Kit4.5 crew-days | $42,000 | $17,100 | $59,100 |
| Municipal Program12 crew-days | $95,000 | $45,840 | $140,840 |
Budget planner
Plan a display in Thunder Bay
The planner starts with travel for Ontario. Slide the budget to see the layout and an itemised estimate.
Layout for this budget
Control system only (Starter Kit)
$25,000
Adjust props
- Mega trees0
- Roofline runs0
- Wrapped trees0
- Evergreen spirals0
- Pixel arches0
Itemised estimate
Priced as the Starter Kit. Installation in Ontario: Fly-in or long-haul crews with freight.
| Starter KitPi 5 Light Show controller with USB microphone, Kulp pixel controller running FPP, power supplies, weatherproof enclosure and pre-wired pigtails, with lifetime software | $6,900 | |
| Kit subtotal | $6,900 | |
| InstallationProfessional installation by our two-person crews, commissioning and handover | $2,600 | |
| Travel · Zone 2 · BC & OntarioCrew travel to Ontario | $2,800 |
Estimated project total
$12,300
CAD, plus applicable taxes. Kit $6,900 + installation and travel $5,400.
$12,700 of your budget is unallocated (the next prop would go over). We will suggest options in your quote.
Starting prices. Every quote is confirmed after a site review: tree sizes, roofline lengths, power and access change the final figure. Lift or boom rental, permits and electrical work by others are billed at cost if needed.
FAQ
Thunder Bay: common questions
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Send a few photos and the rough size of the frontage, tree or street. We reply within 24 hours with a recommendation and an itemised quote in Canadian dollars, installation and travel included.