How to vote early in the 2025 provincial election in northwestern Ontario

Sarah Law | CBC News | Posted: February 20, 2025 4:53 PM | Last Updated: February 20

Advance polls open now ahead of Election Day next week

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Caption: An Elections Ontario sign is seen outside an advance polling station in Thunder Bay, Ont. The provincial election is Feb. 27. (Marc Doucette/CBC)

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Election Day is a week away, but those eager to cast their ballots in the provincial election have a few options to get their votes in early.

In addition to voting by mail, there are a number of advance polls open in northwestern Ontario.

Those who have registered to vote will receive a voter information card in the mail, which includes information about when and where to vote. People can still vote without a voter information card, but must bring a piece of ID that includes their name and address.

Eligible voters must be at least 18 or older, a Canadian citizen, and a resident of Ontario.

Here's a list of places people can vote early in the region. More information can be found on the Elections Ontario website.

Thunder Bay—Superior North

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Caption: From left, Progressive Conservative candidate Rick Dumas, Liberal candidate Brian Hamilton, Green candidate John Northey and NDP candidate Lise Vaugeois are running in the Thunder Bay—Superior North riding in the 2025 Ontario election. (CBC)

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Thunder Bay—Superior North local election office

County Fair Mall (Unit 19)
1020 Dawson Rd., Thunder Bay, Ont.
Jan. 30 to Feb. 26
Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m.
Sunday from noon until 5 p.m.
In-person advance voting ends on Feb. 26 at 6 p.m.

Current River Community Centre

450 Dewe Ave., Thunder Bay, Ont.
Feb 20. to Feb 22
10 a.m. until 8 p.m.

Thunder Bay 55 Plus Centre

700 River St., Thunder Bay, Ont.
Feb 20. to Feb 22
10 a.m. until 8 p.m.

L'École Secondaire Château-Jeunesse

167 Centennial Dr., Longlac, Ont.
Feb 20. to Feb 22
10 a.m. until 8 p.m.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch #133

522 Main St., Geraldton, Ont.
Feb 20. to Feb 22
10 a.m. until 8 p.m.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch #32

102 Fifth St., Nipigon, Ont.
Feb 20. to Feb 22
10 a.m. until 8 p.m.

Schreiber Municipal Complex

204 Alberta St., Schreiber, Ont.
Feb 20. to Feb 22
10 a.m. until 8 p.m.

Terrace Bay Community Centre

1 Selkirk Ave., Terrace Bay, Ont.
Feb 20. to Feb 22
10 a.m. until 8 p.m.

Zero-100 Motor Inn

37 Peninsula Rd., Marathon, Ont.
Feb 20. to Feb 22
10 a.m. until 8 p.m.

Thunder Bay—Atikokan

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Caption: From left, Green candidate Eric Arner, Progressive Conservative candidate Kevin Holland, Liberal candidate Stephen Margarit and NDP candidate Judith Monteith-Farrell are running in the Thunder Bay-Atikokan riding in the 2025 Ontario election. (CBC)

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Thunder Bay—Atikokan local election office

Agnew H. Johnston School
145 Churchill Dr. W., Thunder Bay, Ont.
Jan. 30 to Feb. 26
Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m.
Sunday from noon until 5 p.m.
In-person advance voting ends on Feb. 26 at 6 p.m.

Atikokan Legion Branch #145

115 O'Brien St., Atikokan, Ont.
Feb 20. to Feb 22
10 a.m. until 8 p.m.

Kakabeka Legion Branch #225

4556 Highway 11-17, Kakabeka Falls, Ont.
Feb 20. to Feb 22
10 a.m. until 8 p.m.

North McIntyre Recreation Centre

2051 Government Rd., Thunder Bay, Ont.
Feb 20. to Feb 22
10 a.m. until 8 p.m.

Ramada By Wyndham Airlane Hotel

698 Arthur St. W., Thunder Bay, Ont.
Feb 20. to Feb 22
10 a.m. until 8 p.m.

Slovak Legion Branch #129

801 Atlantic Ave., Thunder Bay, Ont.
Feb 20. to Feb 22
10 a.m. until 8 p.m.

Kenora—Rainy River

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Caption: From left, Liberal candidate Anthony Leek, Green candidate John Redins, PC candidate Greg Rickford and NDP candidate Rudy Turtle are running in the Kenora—Rainy River riding in the 2025 Ontario election. (CBC)

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Kenora—Rainy River local election office

Ukrainian Hall
509 Fourth St. N., Kenora, Ont.
Jan 30. to Feb 26
Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m.
Sunday from noon until 5 p.m.
In-person advance voting ends on Feb. 26 at 6 p.m.

Best Western Plus Dryden

349 Government St., Dryden, Ont.
Feb 20. to Feb 22
10 a.m. until 8 p.m.

Fort Frances Public Library

601 Reid Ave., Fort Frances, Ont.
Feb 20. to Feb 22
10 a.m. until 8 p.m.

Ignace Public Library

36 Main St., Ignace, Ont.
Feb 20. to Feb 22
10 a.m. until 8 p.m.

Knox United Church Emo

3 Roy St., Emo, Ont.
Feb 20. to Feb 22
10 a.m. until 8 p.m.

Peshigonebig Community Centre

1518 Main Dr., Pawitik, Ont.
Feb 20. to Feb 22
10 a.m. until 8 p.m.

Rainy River Evangelical Covenant Church

303 Broadway Ave., Rainy River, Ont.
Feb 20. to Feb 22
10 a.m. until 8 p.m.

Kiiwetinoong

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Kiiwetinoong local election office

Sunset Inn And Suites
10 First Ave. S., Sioux Lookout, Ont.
Jan. 30 to Feb. 26
Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m.
Sunday from noon until 5 p.m.
In-person advance voting ends on Feb. 26 at 6 p.m.

Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (Big Trout Lake)

Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug - (Kitchenuhmaykoosib Aaki 84), Big Trout Lake
Feb 20. to Feb 22
10 a.m. until 8 p.m.

Eabametoong First Nation (Fort Hope)

101 Lakeshore Rd., Fort Hope 64
Feb 20. to Feb 22
10 a.m. until 8 p.m.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch #102

31 Highway 105, Red Lake, Ont.
Feb 20. to Feb 22
10 a.m. until 8 p.m.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch #238

41 John St., Ear Falls, Ont.
Feb 20. to Feb 22
10 a.m. until 8 p.m.

Sandy Lake First Nation - Link Building

Sandy Lake First Nation (Sandy Lake 88)
Feb 20. to Feb 22
10 a.m. until 8 p.m.

Webequie First Nation - Band Hall

Webequie First Nation
Feb 20. to Feb 22
10 a.m. until 8 p.m.