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Martin's Landing Mountain Airport illustrationMountain Airport
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Martin's Landing

Thunder Bay, Canada
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CML5
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Small private aerodrome serving the Thunder Bay region.

Location
Thunder Bay, Canada
Martin's Landing (ICAO: CML5) is a small registered aerodrome located in the Thunder Bay area of Ontario, Canada. It is a private or limited-use facility not served by scheduled commercial airline operations. The aerodrome is typical of many small Canadian bush or private strips that support general aviation, private flying, and potentially float plane or remote access operations in the vast northwestern Ontario landscape. Detailed operational data for this facility is not widely published in public aviation databases.
Notable facts
  • ›Registered under ICAO designator CML5.
  • ›Located in the Thunder Bay region of northwestern Ontario, Canada.
  • ›No IATA code assigned, indicating no scheduled commercial service.
  • ›Serves general aviation and private aircraft operations.
  • ›Northwestern Ontario aerodromes often support remote access and bush flying activities.
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City & Place Guide

Gateway to the North, Where the Lake Meets the Wilderness

Thunder Bay sits on the northwestern shore of Lake Superior in Ontario, Canada, and serves as the largest city in Northwestern Ontario. Flanked by boreal forests, dramatic cliffs, and one of the world's largest freshwater lakes, it blends rugged outdoor adventure with a surprisingly vibrant arts and culture scene.

The city has deep Indigenous heritage, particularly from the Ojibwe and Anishinaabe peoples, and a rich history tied to the fur trade, grain shipping, and Finnish immigration. Visitors will find a welcoming, unpretentious community proud of its unique identity at the edge of the Canadian Shield.

  • •Kakabeka Falls — Nicknamed 'Niagara of the North,' a stunning 40-metre waterfall in a provincial park.
  • •Sleeping Giant Provincial Park — Iconic mesa formation overlooking Lake Superior with world-class hiking trails.
  • •Fort William Historical Park — Living-history fur trade fort with costumed interpreters and immersive programming.
  • •Terry Fox Monument & Scenic Lookout — Tribute to Canada's hero with sweeping views of Lake Superior.
  • •Thunder Bay Art Gallery — Strong collection of Indigenous art from Northwestern Ontario artists.
  • •Amethyst Mine Panorama — Dig your own amethyst gemstones at one of Ontario's largest deposits.

Getting around: Thunder Bay is best explored by car, as the city is spread out and public transit is limited; the Thunder Bay Transit bus system covers main routes but operates infrequently. Taxis are available, and rideshare apps like Uber operate locally. Renting a car is strongly recommended for reaching outlying parks and attractions.

Best time: Late June through early September offers warm weather and full access to hiking, waterfalls, and lake activities, making summer the ideal time to visit.

Local food: Try Persian doughnuts — a Thunder Bay original — along with Finnish nisu bread, fresh Lake Superior whitefish, and the locally beloved meat-filled pastie.

This guide is provided for general information only. Verify details locally before making travel decisions.

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