About Us

"No journey in life is more difficult than the path followed by those suffering a life-threatening illness."

- The Hospice Association of Ontario

The word "hospice" dates back to medieval times. It was originally defined as a place of shelter for travellers on a difficult journey. Today we define hospice as a philosophy of care rather than a place, although the original meaning of the word – shelter from a difficult journey – is still appropriate.

• Our Mission Statement
• Our History

Hospice Northwest is funded by the North West Local Health Integration Network, the United Way of Thunder Bay and the generous support of community donors. Mac's Convenience store, located at 3 Balsam Street in Thunder Bay, supports Hospice Northwest through the sale of Nevada tickets.

Bayshore Home Health generously supports Hospice Northwest through third party fundraising initiatives.

Hospice Northwest is a member of the Northwestern Ontario End of Life Care Network, The Hospice Association of Ontario, The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association, and the Ontario Palliative Care Association.