Mount McKay on the Fort William First Nation was originally known as the “Thunder Mountain” (Animkii Wajiw) in Ojibwe. It is the highest, most northern and best known of the Nor’Wester Mountains. It formed about 1,100 million years ago during a period of magmatic activity associated with the large Midcontinent Rift System. It has a flat top and steep cliffs on three sides. It is composed of shale and greywackes, covered by a hard diabase cap. The mountain is used by the Ojibwe for sacred ceremonies and cultural programs. It also offers a scenic lookout, a memorial for Aboriginal veterans, and a hiking path.
The community has a range of facilities and services, including a two-rink arena that is home to the Thunder Bay Bearcats of the Superior International Junior Hockey League and a fitness centre overlooking one of the rinks.
A business park in the eastern end of the community includes the head offices of Wasaya Airways and the band offices, among others, showcasing the economic initiatives undertaken by the First Nation. The community also places a strong emphasis on environmental stewardship, with programs like Anishinabek Gitchi Gami Environmental Programs and initiatives to manage their land with respect to Anishinaabeg legal orders.