The Carousel of Time is a historical documentary about the restoration and preservation of a 104- year-old carousel located in Thunder Bay on the shore of Lake Superior. For several generations, children have ridden the wooden carousel horses at Thunder Bay’s Chippewa Park and, although the horses are forever frozen in their stride, their carnival colours dulled, the wood chipped and on some cracked down to the hindquarters, they remain a fixture of summer recreation at the Lakehead.

It is a film that celebrates art and artists. Generations of Thunder Bay residents have visited the park and taken a ride on the carousel. As such, the carousel is a time machine for many people today.

“Carousel of Time” is designed to both reveal the history of the carousel and the work of the artisans responsible for its restoration. The film focuses on the techniques used by the original artisans to make the animals and build the structure. It is both a celebration of art and artists, and it is a window on the past to tell the story of this significant piece of Canadian history. Only three models of this particular carousel remain and Thunder Bay’s Chippewa Park is home to one of them.