B&M in Thunder Bay?

Goldy

Does anyone know of any good places to enjoy a cigar indoors in Thunder Bay? I will be up there for 5 weeks starting at the end of the month.

camgfs

Are you talking about Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada? There has been a smoking ban in effect for years in most every major city in Ontario. No indoor smoking unless it is your private residence. You can't even smoke in a vehicle if there is anyone in the car under the age of 16.

Unless Thunder Bay is the last city in Ontario holding out against this no smoking law, you won't find any bar, restaurant, B&M or lounge that will allow you to light up. You even have to be something like 20 feet from the entrance to any of the places before you can legally light up. Sorry for the bad news.

TheShaun

camgfs:

Are you talking about Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada? There has been a smoking ban in effect for years in most every major city in Ontario. No indoor smoking unless it is your private residence. You can't even smoke in a vehicle if there is anyone in the car under the age of 16.

Unless Thunder Bay is the last city in Ontario holding out against this no smoking law, you won't find any bar, restaurant, B&M or lounge that will allow you to light up. You even have to be something like 20 feet from the entrance to any of the places before you can legally light up. Sorry for the bad news.

Like being in Thunder Bay isn't bad enough!

MarkH

Goldy:

Does anyone know of any good places to enjoy a cigar indoors in Thunder Bay? I will be up there for 5 weeks starting at the end of the month.

Goldy, take a couple of trips down to the Grand Portage Casino, 45 miles away and smoke to your hearts content.

camgfs

MarkH:

Goldy:

Does anyone know of any good places to enjoy a cigar indoors in Thunder Bay? I will be up there for 5 weeks starting at the end of the month.

Goldy, take a couple of trips down to the Grand Portage Casino, 45 miles away and smoke to your hearts content.

I never thought of that. Some of the Indian owned casinos still allow smoking....for now. Many of them have had to comply with the Ontario no smoking laws. Give them a call first so you don't make the drive for nothing.

Fubar

Those are some horrible laws. I understand some public places, but still.

arhassett

It would be a good idea however, in Minnesota I know a lot of the casinos DO NOT allow "cigar" smoking in the casino what so ever. I have been yelled at a few times for this. Only cigs are allowed. The Hinckley Casino and the Blackbear Casino in Cloquet is like this.

MarkH

arhassett:

It would be a good idea however, in Minnesota I know a lot of the casinos DO NOT allow "cigar" smoking in the casino what so ever. I have been yelled at a few times for this. Only cigs are allowed. The Hinckley Casino and the Blackbear Casino in Cloquet is like this.

Really? I remember Treasure Island, Red Wing, allowing cigars but that was a few years ago. I stoped at Ho-Chunk in the Wis Dells last trip to Chicago and they said no problem. Just tell 'em it's a peace pipe.

arhassett

Lol, yeah around here its a big no no. I lit one up and about 3 minutes later the security gaurds were telling me to put it out. I guess I dont know why, I mean cigs are allowed but not cigars?

Goldy

I have had that problem at Black Bear and Mystic Lake. I think Grand Portage might be desprate enough for buisness that they will let it slide. That place is thick with cig smoke though to the point where I would almost rather be outside. Do you think Ontario has smoking rooms in hotels?

camgfs

Yes, Ontario does still have some smoking rooms in hotels. Book them in advance and specify that you want "smoking". If you light up in a non-smoking room, it's a fine and they will probably kick you out.