Thunder Bay is located on a major fur trading route that French and British trading companies used to bring animal North America back to Europe for use in European fashions. The Sleeping Giant is a peninsula that is visible to the south of Thunder Bay. It is a peninsula whose silhouette resembles a large giant sleeping on its back. Located about a 30 minute drive from Thunder Bay, the area features many spectacular natural attractions, including white water rafting, kayaking, hiking and camping There are several inexpensive hotels in Thunder Bay which can organize tours to The Sleeping Giant and other attractions.