Unorganized Division No. 1 district, Manitoba, Canada

Places to visit near Kenora

Kenora is a town in Unorganized Division No. 1 district, Manitoba, Canada, home to about 15,096 people. Within 50 km by road there are 240 places to visit — 217 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 rivers, islands & mangroves, 7 beaches & coast and 4 waterfalls. The must-see places are Canadian Pacific Railway Station (1 km), Huskie the Muskie (1 km) and Rock Lake (7 km).

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Kenora, Manitoba
Kenora, Unorganized Division No. 1 district, Manitoba, Canada. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Kenora at a glance

Location
Unorganized Division No. 1 district, Manitoba, Canada
Population
about 15,096
Coordinates
49.7674° N, 94.4899° W
Places within 50 km
240 (8 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves

Top places to visit near Kenora

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Kenora: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Kenora

264 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Kenora. The closest is Laurensons Lake (3 km); the best-known is Rock Lake (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Rock Lake · lake · Unorganized Division No. 1 · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Laurensons Lake · lake · Unorganized Division No. 1 · ~3 km
  • Ena Lake · lake · Unorganized Division No. 1 · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Source Lake · lake · Unorganized Division No. 1 · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Abernethy Lake · lake · Unorganized Division No. 1 · ~11 km
  • Last Lake · lake · Unorganized Division No. 1 · ~12 km

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Kenora

8 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Kenora. The closest is Coney Island (3 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Kenora

7 beaches & coast within 100 km of Kenora. The closest is Coney Island Beach (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Kenora

5 waterfalls within 100 km of Kenora. The closest is Morgan Falls (25 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

  • Morgan Falls · waterfall · Northwestern Ontario · ~25 km
  • Ena Falls · waterfall · Northwestern Ontario · ~30 km
  • Blaine Falls · waterfall · Northwestern Ontario · ~34 km
  • Beaubien Falls · waterfall · Northwestern Ontario · ~37 km
  • Maynard Falls · waterfall · Unorganized Division No. 1 · ~94 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Kenora

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 21 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kenora
  2. 1 km Canadian Pacific Railway Station · heritage site, Northwestern Ontario
  3. 7 km Rock Lake · lake, Unorganized Division No. 1
  4. 7 km The Muse - Lake of the Woods Museum & Douglas Family Art Centre · museum, Unorganized Division No. 1
  5. 3 km Coney Island · island, Northwestern Ontario
  6. 2 km Coney Island Beach · island, Unorganized Division No. 1
  7. 1 km Back to Kenora

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From travellers near Kenora

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How to reach Kenora

    All places near Kenora by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kenora by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs217264Laurensons Lake (3 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves88Coney Island (3 km)
    Beaches & coast77Coney Island Beach (1 km)
    Waterfalls45Morgan Falls (25 km)
    Forts & heritage11Canadian Pacific Railway Station (1 km)
    Other attractions11Huskie the Muskie (1 km)
    Museums11The Muse - Lake of the Woods Museum & Douglas Family Art Centre (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Rushing River Provincial Park (27 km)

    Kenora: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kenora?

    Canadian Pacific Railway Station (heritage site, about 1 km), Huskie the Muskie (attraction, about 1 km), Rock Lake (lake, about 7 km), The Muse - Lake of the Woods Museum & Douglas Family Art Centre (museum, about 1 km), Coney Island Beach (island, about 1 km), Coney Island (island, about 3 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Kenora?

    240 places on Spotwander: 217 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 rivers, islands & mangroves, 7 beaches & coast, 4 waterfalls, 1 fort.

    Which is the nearest lake to Kenora?

    Laurensons Lake, about 3 km by road; Rock Lake (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Kenora?

    Coney Island, about 3 km by road; Big Island (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Kenora?

    Coney Island Beach, about 1 km by road; Keewatin Beach (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kenora?

    Start in Kenora, visit Canadian Pacific Railway Station, then Rock Lake, then The Muse - Lake of the Woods Museum & Douglas Family Art Centre, then Coney Island, then Coney Island Beach, and drive back — about 21 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kenora?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Towns near Kenora

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Kenora’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Kenora on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.