Free Public Lecture - Todd Miller – From Voyageurs to Viking: A Brief Look at Transportation on the Great Lakes

Join the Thunder Bay Museum for the October presentation of our 2026–2027 Free Public Lecture series as we welcome Todd Miller for an exploration of From Voyageurs to Vikings: A Brief Look at Transportation on the Great Lakes 💻 Joining Us Online? CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE ZOOM WEBINAR Webinar ID: 812 4959 5433 Description: From the fur-trading canoes of the 1600s to the Viking expedition ships, the Great Lakes have seen thousands of ships on their waters. This is a look at some of the historic trends in shipping on the Lakes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0u9mm1vKl44 Presenter Bio: Todd Miller is a retired elementary school teacher and principal from Thunder Bay. His interest in the Great Lakes started with the book Paddle-to-the-Sea in Grade 1 and continued with his time on Lake Superior from the harbour at Silver Islet. Todd’s passion for all things maritime, including shipping, lighthouses, and shipwrecks, was undoubtedly a catalyst for his post-retirement work as a Historian and Lecturer for Viking cruise ships on both the Great Lakes and around the world. About the Free Public Lecture Series The Thunder Bay Museum’s Free Public Lecture series explores a wide range of topics connected to the history, people, communities, environment, and culture of Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario. Lectures are generally held on the fourth Tuesday of each month from September through March and are free and open to the public . For those attending in person, light refreshments will be served following the presentation . Can’t make it? Many Museum lectures are recorded and later made available through the Thunder Bay Museum’s YouTube channel . Members of The Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society receive advance notice of upcoming lectures , along with a variety of other Museum benefits. Attend In Person Thunder Bay Museum 425 Donald Street East Thunder Bay, Ontario Admission to the lecture is free . Whether you are interested in local history, conservation, the environment, or simply want to learn more about the organizations that have helped shape our region, we hope you’ll join us for an evening of conversation and local history. Bring your questions, invite a friend, and join us at the Museum or online. Zoom Webinar Information When: Feb 23, 2027, 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: Todd Miller – From Voyageurs to Viking: A Brief Look at Transportation on the Great Lakes Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81249595433 Phone one-tap: +14388097799,,81249595433# Canada +15873281099,,81249595433# Canada Join via audio: +1 438 809 7799 Canada +1 587 328 1099 Canada +1 647 374 4685 Canada +1 647 558 0588 Canada +1 778 907 2071 Canada +1 780 666 0144 Canada +1 204 272 7920 Canada +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 360 209 5623 US +1 386 347 5053 US +1 507 473 4847 US +1 564 217 2000 US +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 646 931 3860 US +1 669 444 9171 US +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 689 278 1000 US +1 719 359 4580 US +1 253 205 0468 US +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 305 224 1968 US +1 309 205 3325 US +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +44 203 481 5237 United Kingdom +44 203 481 5240 United Kingdom +44 203 901 7895 United Kingdom +44 208 080 6591 United Kingdom +44 208 080 6592 United Kingdom +44 330 088 5830 United Kingdom +44 131 460 1196 United Kingdom +358 9 4245 1488 Finland +358 9 7252 2471 Finland +358 3 4109 2129 Finland Webinar ID: 812 4959 5433 International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kd638f3UXE