Chartwell Glacier Ridge

Welcome to friendly, traditional retirement living in the heart of Thunder Bay.

In the heart of Thunder Bay, Chartwell Glacier Ridge is an independent living retirement residence with a city neighbourhood boasting the best of both worlds: a beautiful and peaceful natural setting paired with convenient access to retailers, restaurants, healthcare facilities and many other urban amenities. Channeling our stunning northwestern locale, our warm and traditional retirement community features spacious and bright studio, one- and two-bedroom suites, many with lush, leafy views. If you’re looking for an active retirement with flexible and supportive care options available, you’ll want to call our welcoming residence home.

Cozy amenity spaces for socializing and celebrating

Beyond the comfort of your private suite, you will find our residence offers a selection of cozy and contemporary amenity spaces where you can socialize, relax, and enjoy life’s everyday moments. You’ll love catching up with friends or taking your morning paper and coffee to our open-concept fireplace lounge, featuring soaring ceilings and décor that speaks to our northern roots. Then there’s our stunning outdoor patio, where you can take in enchanting views of the trees and even spot the occasional deer while out for a walk. We also offer numerous social and recreational experiences you can enjoy alongside fellow residents, including fitness classes, card nights, and highly-anticipated seasonal events like our Strawberry Social.

A supportive, worry-free lifestyle

At Chartwell Glacier Ridge, you are free to pursue your interests and passions within and beyond our home. That’s because you don’t have to worry about meal preparation, as we provide a dining experience that is both delicious and nutritious, or what will happen if you require care now or in the future, as we have a full range of optional support services, such as medication management, assistance with your morning or evening routine, and much more. That means you can enjoy the active and independent lifestyle you desire while also resting easy that if your needs change over time, we can accommodate you with personalized services that allow you to comfortably age in place.

Here, you will feel respected and cared for by skilled and dedicated staff whose genuine friendliness shines through. We’re here to help you lead an independent and engaging lifestyle that is happy, healthy, and fulfilling—exactly what you deserve in your retirement years.

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Flexible care and support

To ensure personalized support, our Care Assist program—an offering of à la carte wellness services and all-inclusive care packages—further provides you with the flexibility to add or remove services. This empowers you to create a customized care plan that meets your unique needs, preferences, and abilities so you can feel your best each day.

The dining experience

Satisfying, healthy meals in attractive surroundings and a friendly atmosphere—that’s what the dining experience is like at Chartwell Glacier Ridge. Here, you can expect a variety of dishes to suit your appetite and dietary needs, freshly-prepared and invitingly presented by our team. Enjoy seasonal menus featuring classic entrées and homemade soups, salads, snacks, and desserts. Make your selection from featured daily dishes or our à la carte menu. Catering and meals for guests are also available.

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Take a closer look at the lifestyle at Chartwell Glacier Ridge.

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Activities and amenities

When you come through the front doors at Chartwell Glacier Ridge and see our cozy fireplace, soaring ceiling and beautiful natural light, you’ll feel right at home. Our inviting activities and amenities help underline that feeling. Our staff offer an assortment of optional recreational, social, and educational programs conveniently located inside the residence. How about a game of billiards with your neighbours, a senior exercise class, or watching a show in the TV room? Do a little gardening, stop by the library, or learn an interesting crafting technique in a workshop. You may also enjoy a live music performance in one of our spacious common areas.

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A selection of inviting suites

PROMO starting from $2,700/month

There are a variety of accessible, well-designed private suite configurations to choose from at Chartwell Glacier Ridge: studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom layouts, each with a convenient kitchenette. Our independent living suites are pet-friendly, so your small pet can join you too.

Senior living in Thunder Bay

Chartwell Glacier Ridge is conveniently located on Jasper Drive off Balmoral Street, right in the heart of the city, so you are generally a 15-minute drive or less away from the vast majority of Thunder Bay’s venues, attractions, and services. Our grounds, just to the southeast of Lakehead University, have plenty of trees and a well-kept lawn, so you can enjoy a quiet green oasis in the city. It is a four-minute drive to the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre.

Things to do in Thunder Bay

Thunder Bay is a small vibrant city with a welcome combination of natural boreal beauty and a variety of urban venues and attractions. Visit Waverley Park to hear free seasonal concerts by the bandstand, or stroll the flat walkways surrounded by large mature trees and century homes in historic Vickers Park. Head to the waterfront district for its independent shops and eateries, with a stop by Prince Arthur’s Landing to watch the sailboats, cruise ships, and oceangoing vessels in the harbour. Find some delicious local fare at the local farmers markets or the European-style Goods & Co. Market. For live entertainment fans, there’s Magnus Theatre and the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium (home to the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra), while arts lovers will enjoy the Thunder Bay Art Gallery and the Ahnisnabae Art Gallery, both displaying impressive collections of contemporary Indigenous art. Intercity Shopping Centre and an assortment of other convenient shopping destinations are a short drive away.

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Shopping for retirement homes?

There are many important factors to consider when trying to find the best retirement community for yourself or a loved one. Practical considerations like location, cost and the right support or care services for your unique needs, emotional considerations like how the residence made you feel and your interactions with staff, and so much more. Read our helpful guide today for questions to ask during a tour, topics to discuss with family, and how to make a decision you can feel confident in..

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