Best Western Plus Nor'Wester Hotel & Conference Centre

2080 Highway #61, Thunder Bay, ON P7J 1B8 Canada (CAN)
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3.0 Star property
48.315570 -89.361040
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4.5/5

Based on 1097 guest reviews

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  • Has an indoor pool!
  • Airport shuttle available
  • The Avg. Group Discount is 14.0%!
  • Gym / Fitness Center Available
  • 89 sleeping rooms in hotel
  • Check out: 11:00
  • Hotel has a green policy
  • Groups/Meetings rating of 10.0/10
  • 7 meeting rooms in property

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Room types

Check rates 2 Double Beds 2 Double Beds Pet Friendly Room Ground Floor WiFi Coffee Maker Flat Screen Television
Non-smoking
Check rates Primary Suite 2 Double Beds Full Breakfast Living Room Sofa Bed Microwave, Refrigerator
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Check rates Senior Rate Citizens 55yrs Plus or AARP ID Suite 2 Double Beds Full Breakfast Living Room Sofa Bed M
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Check rates Suite 2 Double Beds Refrigerator, Microwave Living Room;with Sofa Bed
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Check rates Suite 2 Double Beds Sofa Bed Wet Bar Microwave and Refrigerator Flat Screen Television Living Room F
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Check rates Suite 2 Double Beds Suite 2 Double Beds Sofa Bed Wet Bar Microwave and Refrigerator Flat Screen Tele
Non-smoking

Local attractions

Fort William Historical Park Fort William Country Club (Golf Course) Loch Lomond Downhill Ski Hill Kamview Nordic Center Intercity Mall (15 km)

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Verified reviews of Best Western Plus Norwester Hotel & Conference Centre

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked in recently:
"Very good"
Overall score5.0/ 5
Will be back.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from CA flag
20-Oct-2025 Verified review, stayed from Fri Sep 19 to Sat Sep 20 2025 at a $299.00 average nightly rate.
"Everything was great "
Overall score4.0/ 5
Was very pleased with everything that was provided
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from CA flag
14-Sep-2025 Verified review, stayed from Thu Sep 11 to Fri Sep 12 2025 at a $380.99 average nightly rate.
4.5 out of 5. Based on 1097 guest reviews

Property description

Best Western Plus Nor'Wester Hotel & Conference Centre We have become the property of choice for many small and large groups. The Setting, The Service, The Satisfaction is what we offer and our caring staff will provide you with a caring and genuine attention to every detail. Our hotel is nestled in the heart of Nor'Wester Mountains, the Best Western Plus Nor'Wester Hotel & Conference Centre is 100% smoke free, full service hotel as well our hotel is adjacent to the Tournament Centre Arena! Our property just recently received the 2021 TripAdvisor Certificate of Top Hotel honored as a Highly Rated hotel as Reviewed by Travelers on the World's Largest Travel Site. In addition, our property received the Best Western Chairman's Award which is the hotel chain's highest honor for outstanding quality standards. The Chairman's Award recognizes Best Western International hotels with a cleanliness and maintenance inspection score of top five percent of more than 2,100 North American properties in cleanliness and maintenance. Hotels must also meet Best Western's requirements for design and high customer service scores to qualify for the award. We offer 89 rooms ranging from beautifully decorated, well-appointed standard guestrooms, Business Rooms, Family Suites, Fireplace Suites to luxurious, upscale Spa Suites! Our guests can expect to enjoy an amazing night's sleep; as a part of our extensive renovations, each guest room is outfitted with a luxurious, Soft-top Pillow Mattresses from Simmons®, and upgraded amenities to guarantee our valued guests a memorable stay! Best Western Plus means we offer our guests that little something extra with modern amenities, such as MP3 alarm clock, hairdryer, in room coffee, iron, ironing board, fridge, Flat Screen TV's and thoughtfully designed rooms to suit the needs of any business or leisure traveler. Complimentary FIBRE Hi-Speed Wi-Fi broadband internet is available in all of our guestrooms and public areas; our self-serve business centre is available to our guests' onsite. We are excited to have just completed an installation of a new elevator to the 2nd Floor in our guest room area and new carpets in all public areas. The picturesque and peaceful atmosphere of this conference destination will enhance any meeting and increase delegate participation and concentration. Our Conference Centre offers seven well-designed banquet rooms can accommodate events of up to 360 guests. Many of the meeting rooms have an unbeatable view of the Nor'Wester Mountains, and are equipped with free Wi-Fi and hard wire High speed Internet. Our knowledgeable staff & creative personnel will assist with every detail to ensure a successful event Our Health & Fitness Centre has an indoor pool, whirlpool, steam room, sauna, and a full-scale fitness facility for our guest to enjoy during their stay.… it all adds up to an enhanced level of comfort for our guests looking to get the most out of their stay with an added value! The Cliffhanger Bar & Restaurant offers one of the largest outdoor patio areas which capture the panoramic view of the mountains in a casual dining environment. From the moment you enter, the staff, the atmosphere, service and quality of food with a variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner options to suit everyone's appetite while returning time after time.

Green sustainability

3-Green key rating

Details / Other expenses

Check-in: 16:00
Check-out: 11:00
Year of last renovation: 2011
Floors: 2
Rooms: 89
Corridors: All rooms have interior hallways
Non-smoking rooms: 89
Rooms with disabled access: 1
Rooms with one bed: 37
Rooms with two beds: 52
Suites: 29
Room windows: Windows don't open
Cleaning frequency: Daily
Meeting rooms: 7 View spaces
Meeting space: 19254 sq. feet
Event space: Holds 350 people
Dist. to food/bars: On-site
Dist. to a 24hr restaurant: 9.0 Miles
Dist. to the nearest gym: On-site
Pool Info:
Our Health & Fitness Centre has a heated indoor pool, whirlpool, steam room, sauna, and a full-scale fitness facility open daily from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm for our guest to enjoy during their stay.
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
72 hrs
Nightly parking: 0
Typical group deposit: 500
Total taxes: 17.52%
Total misc. fees: £0.00 GBP
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
Occupancy Tax: 4.52% (Municipal Accomm. Tax)
Food and Beverage Tax: 13.00%
Audio Visual Tax: 13.00%
Other Tax: 13.00% (HST)
Parking Fee: 0.00 Per Night
Meeting Wireless Internet Fee: 300.00 Per Day (Secured internet)
Food and Beverage Service Charge: 15.00% (gratuities)
Banquet Bartender Fees: 40.00 Per Hour
Avg. Continental Breakfast Cost: 12.00 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost: 17.00 Per Person
Avg. Plated Lunch Cost: 19.00 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Lunch Cost: 21.00 Per Person
Avg. Boxed Lunch Cost: 18.00 Per Person
Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: 42.00 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Dinner Cost: 48.00 Per Person
Morning Break Cost: 12.00 Per Person
Afternoon Break Cost: 14.00 Per Person
Banquet Urn of Coffee: 3.00 Per Person (per person)
Banquet Soft Drinks: 12.00 Per Person (60 oz pitcher)
Banquet Bottled Water: 3.00 Per Person
Banquet Reception w Hors d'oeuvres: 20.00 Per Person/Per Hour

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Alarm clock
  • ATM
  • Bus parking
  • Central location
  • Conference facilities
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Credit card accepted: Diners Club
  • Credit card accepted: JCB
  • Currency exchange
  • Dinner available
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fax available
  • Fitness and health center
  • Free local calls
  • Games room
  • Hairdryer available
  • Handicap accessible
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Ironing facilities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Licensed bar
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Office or business center
  • Pets allowed
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Private garden grounds
  • Quiet location
  • Radio in room
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant
  • Sauna
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shower
  • Swimming pool - indoor
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Telephone - Free local calls
  • Television
  • TV - Free Cable
  • TV Channel: The Movie Channel
  • TV Channel: Weather Channel
  • Travellers cheques accepted
  • TV room
  • Voicemail

Airport & shuttle information

The Best Western Plus Nor'Wester Hotel & Conference Centre is located only 7 minutes south of the Thunder Bay International Airport. The hotel offers complimentary shuttle service from and to the airport. Please dial "06" at the courtesy phone booth located near the Porter Airlines counter.

Local shuttle info: Complimentary shuttle services available from and to the airport.

Breakfast information

Several rates includes a hot breakfast for leisure travelers.

Pet friendly?

Yes! Pets are allowed.
Canine only pets allowed based on the availability of pet friendly rooms. Up to 2 dogs per room with a 80 pound weight limit. Pet rate is $25 per day with a $100 per week maximum.

Parking information

Complimentary park onsite

Internet/Wi-Fi

Complimentary FIBRE Hi-Speed Wi-Fi broadband internet is available in all of our guestrooms and public areas

About Best Western Plus

  • Best Western Plus offers upgraded bath amenities, an in-room mini-fridge, and a spacious work desk
  • Fitness room, laundry room, and business center also available
  • FREE high-speed internet, local calls, and long distance access
  • Breakfast is available
  • For the upper mid-scale market, including upgraded amenities and enhanced style and comfort.

The Best Western Plus highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Meeting rooms and event rooms at Best Western Plus Nor'Wester Hotel & Conference Centre

Below are the meeting, conference and event spaces at Best Western Plus Nor'Wester Hotel & Conference Centre.

Feel free to use the Best Western Plus Nor'Wester Hotel & Conference Centre meeting space capacities chart below to help with your event planning. HotelPlanner specialises in Thunder Bay event planning for hotel rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, as well as negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting room name L x W x H
(Feet)		 Size
(sq ft)		 Event
5'/6
Event space layout		 Crescent
Crescent tables layout		 Classroom
Classroom meeting layout		 Hollow
Square
Hollow square table layout		 U-shape
U-shape meeting layout		 Boardroom
Boardroom meeting space		 Convention
8'/10'
Convention booth layout		 Theatre
Theatre layout		 Reception
Reception desk for meetings		 Regist.
desk
Registration desk for meetings
Kaministiquia Conference Room 70 x 50 x 10 3500 240/300 210 80 70 70 50 40/20 250 240 --
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Kaministiquia Conference Room

Room type:
Ballroom
Total size:
3500 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
70 x 50 x 10 Ft
Floor level:
Ground level
Power outlets:
18
Columns:
0
Windows:
5
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
Yes
Is there a built in stage?
Yes
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
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McGillivray 48 x 37 x 33 1776 72/90 63 50 60 42 45 11/9 100 120 --
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McGillivray

Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
1776 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
48 x 37 x 33 Ft
Floor level:
Ground level
Power outlets:
10
Windows:
4
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
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Amethyst 48 x 28 x 10 1344 56/70 49 40 46 38 40 8/7 80 80 --
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Amethyst

Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
1344 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
48 x 28 x 10 Ft
Floor level:
Ground level
Power outlets:
8
Columns:
0
Windows:
5
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
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Pointe Du Meuron 48 x 28 x 28 1344 56/70 49 40 46 38 40 8/6 80 80 --
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Pointe Du Meuron

Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
1344 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
48 x 28 x 28 Ft
Floor level:
Ground level
Power outlets:
8
Windows:
6
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
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McKenzie A 26 x 24 x 10 624 24/30 21 16 20 16 20 4/3 30 40 --
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McKenzie A

Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
624 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
26 x 24 x 10 Ft
Floor level:
3 Lower ground
Power outlets:
6
Windows:
3
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
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McKenzie B 20 x 20 x 10 400 24/30 21 12 12 12 16 3/2 20 40 --
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McKenzie B

Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
400 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
20 x 20 x 10 Ft
Floor level:
2
Power outlets:
6
Windows:
3
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
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Kaministiquia & McGillivray 118 x 87 x 14 10266 240/300 210 130 130 100 80 39/39 350 300 --
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Kaministiquia & McGillivray

Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
10266 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
118 x 87 x 14 Ft
Floor level:
Ground level
Power outlets:
18
Columns:
1
Windows:
10
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
Yes
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
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FAQs about Best Western Plus Norwester Hotel & Conference Centre

What time is check in?

Check in time is 16:00 based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 11:00 based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Best Western Plus Norwester Hotel & Conference Centre have?

There are 89 sleeping rooms in the hotel.

Is there any meeting space at Best Western Plus Norwester Hotel & Conference Centre?

Yes, they have 7 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at Best Western Plus Norwester Hotel & Conference Centre?

Several rates includes a hot breakfast for leisure travelers.

What parking is available at Best Western Plus Norwester Hotel & Conference Centre?

Complimentary park onsite

How much does internet cost?

Complimentary FIBRE Hi-Speed Wi-Fi broadband internet is available in all of our guestrooms and public areas

Can I get a AAA rate at Best Western Plus Norwester Hotel & Conference Centre?

Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.

Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Best Western Plus Norwester Hotel & Conference Centre?

Yes, they have stay dates that support Senior hotel discounts. Example room type: Senior Rate Citizens 55yrs Plus or AARP ID Suite 2 Double Beds Full Breakfast Living Room Sofa Bed M

Is there a gym at Best Western Plus Norwester Hotel & Conference Centre?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

Is there a pool at Best Western Plus Norwester Hotel & Conference Centre?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Our Health & Fitness Centre has a heated indoor pool, whirlpool, steam room, sauna, and a full-scale fitness facility open daily from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm for our guest to enjoy during their stay..

Can I get a group rate at Best Western Plus Norwester Hotel & Conference Centre?

Yes, you can get room block and/or discount for a group if you need 10+ rooms per night. The average groups saves around 14.0%.

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"Great website, easy to use, wonderful follow-up (thanks Ryan!) All around a great experience for me and a huge help as this is the first time I have been involved in planning an event like this!" S.K. - Tacoma, WA

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