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Discover the heart of the city! Visit shops, eats, and fun spots. Free parking options & steps to splash pad, art, and waterfront!

The North Bay Downtown Improvement Area was created by By-Law No. 144 in 1977. The Mission Statement "To preserve and develop the heart of North Bay." was adopted by the DIA in 1995 and remains their primary objective. The Downtown Improvement Area works to achieve this goal. The DIA concentrates on tourism, business retention and expansion, and promotions. Festivals and special events are held at

various times throughout the year in an effort to increase traffic levels, enhance the profile of the Downtown and strengthen investor confidence in the Downtown core.

06/17/2026

🎉 Exciting news for all our adventurers! Finding a spot to park without spending a dime just got easier. Here’s your insider tip on snagging 𝟮 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 right in the heart of town. 🚗
Here’s how you can do it:
𝗟𝗼𝘁 𝟮 𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗮𝗸 𝗦𝘁. 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁
𝗟𝗼𝘁 𝟰 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗰𝗜𝗻𝘁𝘆𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝘁. 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲
𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄:
Visit the pay and display machine.
Select the 𝟮 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 option.
Enter your 𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿.
Follow the on-screen prompts to print your receipt.
Place the receipt on your 𝗱𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 for the parking authority to see.
🔔 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲:
Free parking is available 𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗮𝘆 per vehicle.
License plate number ensures you can’t use the free option again in another area downtown on the same day.
Enjoy your time exploring all that has to offer without the parking hassle! 🚙✨

06/16/2026

Get ready for an exciting week in Downtown North Bay! Here’s what’s happening:
𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆: Don’t miss the opening night of the 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 at the Kiwanis Bandshell. Enjoy the tunes of Furious George from 𝟳-𝟵𝗽𝗺. 🌟 Follow the City of North Bay on social media for weather updates and more info.
𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆: Show off your talent at 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗰 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 at Lou Dawgs, from 𝟵𝗽𝗺-𝗺𝗶𝗱𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁. Sign up on their group page (link in bio).
𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆: Dive into the world of fantasy with 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 at North Bay Games & Hobbies. The fun kicks off at 𝟲𝗽𝗺!
𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆: Treat yourself to a delicious 𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗹’𝘀 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 & 𝗞𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗻 from 𝟵𝗮𝗺-𝟮𝗽𝗺. Experience great food and service!
𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆: Catch a 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 “𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗹 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗮 𝟮” at the Capitol Centre; showtime is at 𝟮𝗽𝗺.
𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿: Free parking is available with a Pay & Display receipt, and after 𝟰:𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀.
Let’s make this week unforgettable!

06/15/2026

𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲! 🎉

Imagine this: you're strolling down the charming streets of Downtown North Bay, and you’ve got the power of a 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼 𝗚𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗱 in your pocket. This little gem isn’t just a gift card—it’s your ticket to a whole array of side quests! 🌟 Here's how you can dive into this adventure:

•𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗹 & 𝗥𝗲𝘂𝘀𝗲: Cards are refillable, so the fun never has to end.
•𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝗻: Use the app to keep an eye on your balance and see where your adventures have taken you.
•𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗜𝘁: Bought one for a friend? They get to personalize their card with their name, and it will arrive in 5-10 business days once they register their info!
With over 25 awesome spots to explore, there’s something for everyone. Whether it’s a cozy café, a trendy boutique, or that hidden gem you’ve been meaning to check out, the Hello Gift Card has got you covered!

Now, here's the fun part: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝗮𝘆 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲? Comment below with your ideas!

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Get started on your journey today by visiting downtownnorthbay and click on “Buy Gift Cards” to kick off your next big adventure! 🎈

06/13/2026

𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀! 🌸
After exploring the vibrant North Bay Farmers' Market, why not stroll around Downtown North Bay? Sip on some rich coffee, indulge in fresh baked treats, and find unique treasures in our local shops. Spring is the perfect time to enjoy all the goodies our community offers! Plus, don't forget, parking is free on weekends. Come on down and make a day of it! 🛍️
What's your favorite downtown spot? Share below! 👇

06/12/2026

Craving some good tunes and great vibes this weekend? 🎶 Downtown North Bay is the place to be!
𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗥𝗼𝗰𝗸
The Block Public House: Catch Caley Campbell from 8 PM to 11 PM. Perfect way to kick off the weekend, right?
Lou Dawgs North Bay: Pop Machine is ready to roll with all the 70s, 80s, and 2000s rock covers you love, plus some originals. Starts at 9 PM, just a $5 cover added to your bill. Rock on!
𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗕𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗧𝘂𝗻𝗲𝘀
•Back at 𝗟𝗼𝘂 𝗗𝗮𝘄𝗴𝘀 for a Southern Brunch with live music! Enjoy chilled drinks and our all-new menu while you request your favorite tunes. Brunch and beats? Yes, please! 🍽️
🚗 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿: Parking is FREE after 4:30 PM and all weekend!

06/11/2026

This week in Downtown North Bay, we've got three good things you won't want to miss:
1️⃣ 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝘆𝗚𝗼 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀! 🎫 Youth aged 12-17 can ride for free until September 7. Just pop by North Bay Transit with proof of age to grab your pass and enjoy the ride!
2️⃣ 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮’𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝘆 𝗕𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲! 💅 Find it inside Bella Vida Spa at 348 Fraser Street. Perfect for pampering, with kids’ birthday parties and sparkly hair tinsel for the little ones. Treat yourself or bring the kids for a fun day out!
3️⃣ 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘂 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝘂 𝗗𝗮𝘄𝗴𝘀!🍽️ Check out their weekday lunch special with 5 items, ready in 5 minutes, all for just $15! It's a delicious deal that'll keep you coming back for more.
Remember, 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘇𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝟰:𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 – just display your Pay & Display receipt for weekday free parking.
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗻!
See you there! 😊

06/09/2026

Discover vibrant events and happenings in Downtown North Bay this week! Here’s your guide to make the most of it:
•𝗥𝗲𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗰𝗮 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘂â𝘁𝗿𝗲'𝘀 "𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗻𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀" 𝗘𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 at Good Atlas: Explore stunning mixed-media collages until July 11th. Perfect for art lovers!
•𝗔𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 at Shabogesic Beach: Tuesday, 11am-2pm. Enjoy high-energy demos and interactive displays. Fun for the whole family!
•𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 at Moose’s Cookhouse: Dive into deliciousness with wings at $22.99 + tax. Boneless wings and a variety of flavors!
•𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁: Customize a laser-cut wood Pride Flag. Thursday, 3-6pm. Free for ages 11-19, $15 for adults. Register at nearnorthmakerspace.ca/workshops.
•𝗪𝗘 𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗞 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘 - 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻𝗻𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗵 at the Capitol Centre: Saturday night excitement! Tickets are $57 + tax. Don't miss it!
𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿: Free parking with a Pay & Display receipt after 4:30pm and on weekends. 🚗
Make sure to mark your calendars and be part of the fun!

06/08/2026

𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿! 🌿
Guess what? Our beloved Main West planters are back and looking fresher than ever! They took a little trip to visit our talented friends at 3 Dog Woodworking and came back with a brand new stain and some solid reinforcements. Huge thanks to our awesome 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘄 for their hard work in getting these beauties back in place and filled with soil. 🌱

Next on the list? We're heading to Laporte's Nursery & Greenhouses to pick up the perfect plants for our planting party! Imagine vibrant colors and greenery transforming our downtown sidewalks. It's gonna be amazing, and we can't wait for you to see it!

The Beautification Committee can’t wait to wrap up this refurbishment project and start planting!

06/06/2026

𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝗮𝘆! 🌼☕
Spring is here, and Downtown North Bay is buzzing with excitement! After grabbing your fresh goodies at the farmer’s market, why not explore our charming shops and cozy eateries? Treat yourself to a delicious coffee at your go-to spot, or hit up brunch at Cecil's Brewhouse and Kitchen. Remember, parking is free on weekends, so take your time and enjoy the sights!
Discover the heart of North Bay today. 🌿

06/05/2026

Get ready for an awesome weekend of live music in 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝗮𝘆! 🎶
𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁:
Head to Lou Dawgs North Bay for some tasty bites and chill vibes with 𝗗𝗮𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗹 from 5PM-8PM. Perfect way to kick off the weekend!
𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁:
The Moose Cookhouse North Bay is the place to be! Catch 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗳𝘂𝗹 bringing all the good energy at 8PM. Tickets are $10 at the door or snag free entry by signing up at theneedfulmusic.com.
𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗕𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵:
Join us at Lou Dawgs North Bay for our 𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗕𝗥𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗛 𝗟𝗔𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗛 featuring 𝗚𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗱 from 11AM-2PM. Think mimosa magic and delicious southern eats! 🥂
𝗕𝗼𝗻𝘂𝘀: Parking is FREE after 4:30PM and all weekend long! 🎉

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205 Main Street
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http://www.downtownnorthbay.ca/

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