West End, ON

Ontario · Thunder Bay Metro

West End is a small town in Ontario with a population of 4,142.

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

4,142 Population 24/sq mi density
38°F Avg Temperature

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How West End Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population4,142
Density24/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain28.1 in/yr
Elevation738 ft (225 m)
West End has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 738 feet.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-15°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average37.5°F
31% below US avg
January Average6°F (-15°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation738 ft (225 m)
Area175.7 sq mi (455.1 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates48.4365°N, 89.2481°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.1"
26% below US avg
Snowfall 7.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.46"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Mar 19, 2018.

Mar 19, 2018 75 km ESE of Atikokan, Canada M2.7 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: TUESDAY (533 ac, 2002).

Year Name Acres Distance
2002 TUESDAY 533 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 6°F (-15°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 10°F (-12°C) 1.0 in Driest
March 22°F (-6°C) 1.6 in
April 36°F (2°C) 1.7 in
May 49°F (10°C) 2.7 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
September 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
October 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 2.2 in
December 13°F (-10°C) 1.6 in

West End has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 6°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.0").

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Schools in West End

6 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St. Pius X Catholic Elementary School - - - -
Hammarskjold High School - - - -
Bishop E. Q. Jennings Senior Elementary School - - - -
Ecole Gron Morgan Public School - - - -
Corpus Christi Catholic Elementary School - - - -
Algonquin Avenue Public School - - - -
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Radio Stations near West End

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CBC Radio One - Thunder Bay, ON (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CJUK-FM "99.9 The Bay" Thunder Bay, ON 70s, 80s AAC 128 kbps
CILU 102.7 "LU Radio" Lakehead University - Thunder Bay, ON campus radio, student radio MP3 96 kbps
CKTG-FM 105.3 "Country 105" Thunder Bay, ON country AAC 128 kbps

Museums in West End

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alexander Henry Museum Ship
Oliver Paipoonge Heritage Park
Thunder Bay Museum

Libraries in West End

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Caution!! Blind Bend0.0
Mary J.L. Black0.0
Thunder Bay Public Library0.0
Thunder Bay Public Library: Brodie Resource Library0.0
Waverley Resource Library0.0

Farmers Markets in West End

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Goods & Co.

Dentists in West End

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Red River Dental

Gas Stations in West End

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Shell
Shell

Banks in West End

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CIBC

Breweries in West End

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
One Time Brew Co

Stadiums & Teams in West End

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near West End

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Kamview Nordic Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lappe Nordic Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near West End

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Thunder Bay International AirportYQTMedium Airport
Eldorado Aerodrome-Small Airport
Kakabeka Falls Airport-Small Airport
Martin's Landing-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in West End

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Thunder Bay Masjid

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Frequently Asked Questions About West End

What is the population of West End?

West End has a population of 4,142 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 24 people per square mile, spread across 175.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in West End?

West End has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 6°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 28.1 inches, with 7.8 inches of snow.

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