page_title: Finnish Labour Temple
section_title: The Finnish Labour Temple today
hierarchical_section_title: Finnish Labour Temple / The Finnish Labour Temple today
caption_attribution_description: English: The Finnish Labour Temple
context_page_description: The Finnish Labour Temple is a Finnish-Canadian cultural and community centre and a local landmark located at 314 Bay Street in the Finnish quarter in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
  Built in 1910, the Finnish Labour Temple was at one point one of the largest workers' halls in Canada in addition to being the centre of Finnish cultural and political life in Northwestern Ontario. Currently, the hall houses the historic Hoito Restaurant, a museum, and features a large stage, dance floor, and hall as well as meeting rooms for various groups. The Finnish Labour Temple serves as one of the main locations of the Bay Street Film Festival.
context_section_description: The Finnish Labour Temple remains a highly visible local landmark and a symbol of the city. The Temple is the last remaining Finnish cultural centre in Canada, and has been designated a National Historic Site of Canada. In 2015 a ceremony was held to install a plaque marking the Finnish Labour Temple as a National Historic site.
  The Hoito Restaurant remains a very popular eatery for locals and tourists; recently, there has been a marked increase in activity in the hall as a new generation of locals have stepped in to revive and breathe new life into this historic building. This includes a mojakka competition; an annual Finnish-Canadian art exhibit during the summer solstice. This, along with more traditional dances, celebrations, and events like St. Urho's Day make the Finnish Labour Temple a distinctive tourist attraction in Thunder Bay. The Finnish Labour Temple is home to The Finlandia Association Of Thunder Bay , who is the buildings owner and other great local companies such as The Walleye Magazine and Seek Tours.
caption: Front façade
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