Fresh from the Abbey

10/01/2026

Winter is fast approaching and the nights are getting colder. Soon the Urban Abbeys emergency overflow shelter will be opening up for the season. Our overflow shelter hosts up to 50 people and is full every night we are open. Our women's shelter (open year round) can sleep 10 women.
By the evening most of our guests have cold, wet feet. More often than not the are ill equipped to spend the days outside.

We are humbly asking the community to donate gently used outerwear (jackets,hats, mitts,boots) new socks (we can never have to many) and new underwear (long and regular for men and women).

If have have any questions please email Lori at [email protected]

09/17/2026

Email [email protected].
Include-
Business name
Details about your creations as well as 2-3 photos of your work.

09/15/2026

Applications open Wednesday!!!

07/30/2026

Two weeks of vacation for our hardworking volunteers and staff starting at 6:00pm this Saturday.

How is it August already!? The Habit will be closing for its summer shutdown .. we appreciate all of you, and we look forward to all the drinks’n’treats on Tuesday the 18th!

06/05/2026

Got Rhubarb??? Our kitchen happens to be accepting rhubarb.

04/26/2026

The Urban Abbey would like to thank all of our wonderful vendors for being part of our Spring Makers Market and sharing your creativity with our community. It warms our hearts to see so many people enjoying our space.

Thank you to the many volunteers whose many hands make light work.

04/25/2026

Jayan will be at the market tomorrow. Jayan is a local artist who's art captures the essence of Thunder Bay the surrounding area.

Please join us at the Urban Abbey on Saturday April 25th for our Annual Spring Makers Market.
Two floors of unique makers, bakers, crafters, authors and artists.
Hungry? Grab a hot takeout lunch from before you leave.

Saturday April 25, 2026
10:00-2:00
308 Red River Rd
Thunder Bay ON

04/25/2026

DBC will be sharing information about their upcoming summer camps, programs. They will have new snd vintage DBC wear for sale and will be doing face painting by donation.

Please join us at the Urban Abbey on Saturday April 25th for our Annual Spring Makers Market.
Two floors of unique makers, bakers, crafters, authors and artists.
Hungry? Grab a hot takeout lunch from before you leave.

Saturday April 25, 2026
10:00-2:00
308 Red River Rd
Thunder Bay ON

04/25/2026

You'll be sure to find Lyndia on the main floor sell her hand crafted bags, jewelry and more...

Please join us at the Urban Abbey on Saturday April 25th for our Annual Spring Makers Market.
Two floors of unique makers, bakers, crafters, authors and artists.
Hungry? Grab a hot takeout lunch from before you leave.

Saturday April 25, 2026
10:00-2:00
308 Red River Rd
Thunder Bay ON

04/25/2026

Katie of combines art and baking to create unique custom bakes for your celebrations and sweet tooth cravings.

Please join us at the Urban Abbey on Saturday April 25th for our Annual Spring Makers Market.
Two floors of unique makers, bakers, crafters, authors and artists.
Hungry? Grab a hot takeout lunch from before you leave.

Saturday April 25, 2026
10:00-2:00
308 Red River Rd
Thunder Bay ON