DriveTest · Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay Drive Test Routes (G2 & G)
Thunder Bay · Last verified October 30, 2026
Quick facts
Thunder Bay
- Address
- 1186 Memorial Ave, Unit 2, Thunder Bay, P7B 5K5
- Tests listed
- G2, G
- Testing body
- DriveTest
- Hours & phone
- Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; road tests by appointment
1-888-570-6110 (DriveTest contact centre)
Practice route
G2 practice test route
This is a practice test route that starts and ends at the Thunder Bay test centre.
Turn-by-turn directions
- Drive south on Memorial Avenue.0.03 km
- Turn left onto Isabel Street.0.31 km
- Turn right onto Fort William Road.0.65 km
- Continue onto Simpson Street.0.2 km
- Turn right onto Pacific Avenue West.0.01 km
- Bear left onto McKenzie Street.0.24 km
- Turn right.0.17 km
- Turn right onto McMurray Street.0.05 km
- Turn left onto Robertson Street.0.18 km
- Bear left onto Pacific Avenue West.0.22 km
- Bear left onto Southern Avenue.0.05 km
- Make a sharp right onto May Street North.0.75 km
- Turn left to stay on Memorial Avenue.0.02 km
- Your destination is on the right.
Pass & fail rates
How many people pass at Thunder Bay?
G2 road test
65% passed 35% failed
5 points below the Ontario average of 70% · 4,266 tests in 2022
Compare all G2 centres →G road test
58% passed 42% failed
11 points below the Ontario average of 69% · 5,796 tests in 2022
Compare all G centres →Ministry of Transportation figures for 2022, published by the Auditor General of Ontario (December 2023). A centre's pass rate reflects everyone tested there, not your own chances.
Test-day preparation
Before you leave
- Confirm your appointment and test type with DriveTest.
- Bring the required licence and a safe, insured vehicle.
- Arrive early enough to park, check in, and settle your nerves.
- Follow road signs and your examiner’s directions on the day.
Getting there
Parking & access
- Parking: Map data shows a free customer surface lot beside the McIntyre Centre building.
Know the area
Roads to be ready for near Thunder Bay
- Signalized intersection at Memorial Avenue and Isabel Street, right beside the centre
- Rail level crossing on Memorial Avenue (CN Kashabowie Subdivision), about 300 m away
- Signals at Fort William Road and Isabel Street, about 300 m away; Fort William Road is up to five lanes wide
- Signalized intersections at Memorial Avenue and Harbour Expressway, about 700 m away
- Signals at May Street North and Northern Avenue, about 550 m away
Local tips
The Thunder Bay centre is in the McIntyre Centre at 1186 Memorial Avenue, Unit 2, at the corner of Memorial Avenue and Isabel Street, a short walk from Intercity Shopping Centre. Map data shows a free customer lot beside the building. Memorial Avenue is a four-lane road with a 60 km/h limit, and the Isabel Street signals are right at the corner of the plaza, so practice right and left turns at that light. About 300 m away, Memorial Avenue crosses the CN rail line at grade, so be ready to slow down and scan both ways. The Harbour Expressway lights and the wide Fort William Road corridor are also within a kilometre, so practice multi-lane turns there too. The centre is open on weekdays only.
Common questions
Thunder Bay road test FAQ
Where is the Thunder Bay DriveTest centre?
McIntyre Centre, 1186 Memorial Ave, Unit 2, at Memorial Ave and Isabel St.
When is it open?
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Road tests are by appointment.
Where can I park?
Map data shows a free customer surface lot beside the McIntyre Centre building.
How do I book a road test at Thunder Bay?
Book online through DriveTest's booking page, or call 1-888-570-6110; live operators answer Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., according to DriveTest's contact page.
Is there a practice route for Thunder Bay?
Yes. This page has a 2.9 km G2 practice test route that starts and ends at the centre, with a map and turn-by-turn directions.
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