Did You Know? Thunder Bay Voters Can Cast Their Ballots Online in the 2026 Municipal Election
THUNDER BAY — You can vote in Thunder Bay’s 2026 Municipal and School Board Election without travelling to a polling station—but online voting has not opened yet.
Internet voting begins Monday, October 19, at 10 a.m. and closes Monday, October 26, at 8 p.m. Once voting opens, the service will be available around the clock until the deadline. All times are Thunder Bay local time.
Your Voter Information Letter is the key
The City scheduled Voter Information Letters to begin arriving during the week of September 28.
Your letter contains online voting access information and your individual PIN, along with advance voting details, Election Day polling locations and accessibility information. Keep it handy as voting approaches.
How to vote online
You can use an internet-connected computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone—even if you are away from Thunder Bay during the voting period.
To get ready:
- Locate your Voter Information Letter.
- Check that your voter information is correct.
- Once voting opens, visit the voting website identified in your letter.
- Follow the letter’s instructions and use your individual PIN to access online voting.
The City says you must have your Voter Information Letter to vote online.
No letter, or incorrect information? Get help now
If your letter has not arrived, contact the election office:
- Voter Help Line: 807-622-VOTE (8683)
- Email: ThunderBayVotes@thunderbay.ca
- In person: City Hall, 500 Donald Street East, during business hours.
The City says incorrect information must be corrected in person with identification, either at City Hall or a voter-list revision location.
Upcoming opportunities include Intercity Mall near the food court, October 6–9 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and October 10 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Staff will also be at the Thunder Bay Country Market on October 7, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Prefer to vote in person?
In-person voting remains available:
| Date | Location | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, October 19 | Thunder Bay Conservatory, 1601 Dease Street West | 10 a.m.–8 p.m. |
| Wednesday, October 21 | Thunder Bay 55 Plus Centre, 700 River Street | 10 a.m.–8 p.m. |
| Monday, October 26 | Your designated Election Day polling location | 10 a.m.–8 p.m. |
Your letter also includes a free transit pass for travel to and from a poll on advance voting days or Election Day.
Who is eligible?
For municipal voting, you must be a Canadian citizen, at least 18 on October 26, and a Thunder Bay resident—or an eligible property owner, tenant or spouse—and not legally prohibited from voting.
Check your letter now, review the candidates and choose the voting option that works for you.
Official information is available at Thunder Bay’s election website. Residents of neighbouring municipalities should check their own municipality’s voting arrangements.
