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The 6 best driving ranges in Thunder Bay

Out of 6 public ranges in the Thunder Bay metro, these 6 earn the strongest marks from golfers — ranked by Google rating weighted by review volume (minimum 10 reviews), based on ratings researched August 23, 2026.

  1. 1

    Northern Lights Golf Complex

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    4.5(96 Google reviews)

    540 Twin City Crossroad, Thunder Bay, ON P7G 1S6

    A public complex combining a par-3 nine, a regular nine-hole course, and a driving range in one location just outside the city, open seasonally from May to October.

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  2. 2

    Whitewater Golf Club

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    4.3(114 Google reviews)

    1961 King George's Park Drive, Thunder Bay, ON P7K 0N8

    A public 18-hole club on 550 acres along the Kaministiquia River whose practice facility pairs a roughly 400-yard driving range with chipping and putting greens reached by a paved cart path.

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  3. 3

    Emerald Greens Golf Course and Driving Range

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    4.1(67 Google reviews)

    2370 Dawson Road, Thunder Bay, ON P7G 2G2

    A nine-hole course on Dawson Road open since 1978, with a dedicated driving range priced at $5 per basket and a well-regarded island-green par-3 on the course itself.

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    Chapples Golf Course & Driving Range

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    3.9(64 Google reviews)

    530 Chapples Park Drive, Thunder Bay, ON P7C 4L7

    City-operated municipal course in Chapples Park with a practice range sold via punch cards (a 60-ball bucket is $11.95 before tax) alongside a practice putting green and full pro shop.

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  5. 5

    Dragon Hills Golf Course & Driving Range

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    4.2(38 Google reviews)

    975 Onion Lake Road, Thunder Bay, ON P7G 2C3

    A nine-hole, 3,300-yard course in Thunder Bay's rural countryside with views of Sleeping Giant and Mount McKay, whose attached driving range runs 8am to dusk daily in season.

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  6. 6

    Swingers Driving Range

    Grass + Mats

    4.4(29 Google reviews)

    240 Owen Drive, Thunder Bay, ON P7G 1S7

    A standalone practice-only facility with an all-grass teeing deck, an 800-square-foot putting green, a practice bunker, and a 24/7 self-serve automated ball dispenser for after-hours sessions.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best driving range in Thunder Bay?

Northern Lights Golf Complex currently tops our Thunder Bay rankings with a 4.5-star Google rating across 96 reviews. Rankings weight both rating and review volume, so consistently well-reviewed ranges rise to the top.

How are these Thunder Bay driving ranges ranked?

We rank all 6 public ranges in the Thunder Bay metro by Google rating weighted by review count (minimum 10 reviews to qualify), so a range with hundreds of consistent reviews outranks one with a handful of perfect scores. Ratings were last researched August 23, 2026.

Which Thunder Bay driving ranges have real grass tees?

1 ranges in the Thunder Bay metro have verified natural-grass hitting areas (alone or alongside mats). Look for the green surface badge on each listing.

All 6 Thunder Bay ranges

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6 Best Driving Ranges in Thunder Bay, ON for 2026 — Ranked by Golfers | Local Golf Ranges