PAL Card

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420 Winnipeg Ave
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B 6B7
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807-684-3338
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Office Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Application

  • Mail, drop off, or fax application and provide a photograph (headshot, with face visible on a clean background with no hat or sunglasses)


Adult application forms (19 years of age and older)

  • Can be faxed to 807-345-4520 or mailed to:

    Canada Games Complex

    Attn: PAL Card - Jessy Bogacki

    420 Winnipeg Ave

    Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6B7


Children and youth application forms (18 years of age and younger)

  • Can be faxed to 807-625-3395 or mailed to:

    Community Services Department

    Attn: PAL Card - Sarah Smart

    111 Syndicate Ave S

    Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6S4


Information or assistance:

  • Adults: contact Jessy Bogacki at 807-684-3338 or by email at jessy.bogacki@thunderbay.ca

  • Children and youth: contact Sarah Smart at 807-626-6565 or by email at sarah.smart@thunderbay.ca

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

  • Must be an adult, child, or youth with a disability that restricts from participating in or performing activities

  • Disability cannot be eliminated by the use of a technical aid such as eyeglasses


Temporary PAL cards available for individuals pre/post surgery or recovering from an accident

Fees

None

Contacts

Sarah Smart - Children and Youth
sarah.smart@thunderbay.ca
Jessy Bogacki - Adults
jessy.bogacki@thunderbay.ca

Languages

English

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

  • Allows an adult, child, or youth with a disability to be accompanied by a support person so that they may participate in designated recreational and cultural programs and facilities
  • Provides temporary cards for individuals pre/post surgery or recovering from an accident
  • Facilities include:
    • Canada Games Complex
    • Thunder Bay 55 Plus Centre and West Thunder Community Centre 55+ programs
    • Volunteer Pool and Sir Winston Churchill Community Pool
    • Community Centres
    • All Recreation and Culture programs
    • Fort William Historical Park
    • Sports facilities
    • Last updated: May 6, 2025: Suggest an edit