Transit Notices

What's Open, Closed This Victoria Day Holiday

On Monday, May 19, the Lake of the Woods Discovery Centre is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

All other City buildings and facilities are closed, including the Transfer Station, Kenora Public Library, The Muse, Operations Centre, City Hall, Bowman Electric Keewatin Memorial Arena, and Moncrief Construction Sports Centre.

The Wave, microtransit service, does not operate on the holiday.

Coney Island recycle and waste collection starts Tuesday, May 20.

Emergency services on duty as usual. 

For after-hours...

Members Required for CSWB Plan Implementation Committee

City of Kenora Council is seeking citizens interested in serving as a Member of the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Implementation Committee. 

The term of appointment is up to November 30, 2026 (at the pleasure of Council). 

The Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Implementation Committee is responsible for overseeing the execution of the recently approved Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, securing new funding, and exploring opportunities for system-wide improvements.

If you are interested...

Riding the Wave of a Successful Launch

The City is excited to share the successes of its new microtransit service, The Wave, in partnership with TransitTech provider Via. The service began operations on October 15, 2024, and has received a warm welcome from the community, demonstrating significant impact, strong performance, and high rider satisfaction.

Matt Worona from Via shared the impressive first-month statistics. He emphasized that the key elements of reliable transit are “fast, frequent, and reliable service.” The Wave is...

Get Ready to Ride the Wave, the City's New Microtransit System

Kenora will soon experience a new flexible, affordable, on-demand microtransit service, The Wave, when it hits the road Tuesday, October 15. 

Starting at 7 a.m., hop on board for just $2.50 per ride! To celebrate our launch, we’re offering three free one-way rides throughout October. It’s time to ride The Wave and discover a new way to travel to work, the grocery store, your favourite restaurant, local downtown shops, personal appointments, and more! 

Our vibrant fleet features four vehicles — two of...

City Unveils New Microtransit System

The City is excited to announce the launch of an improved transit service called "The Wave" on October 15, in partnership with service provider Via. This updated service aims to help residents and visitors seamlessly reach their desired destinations within the community.

The new transit system will migrate from a conventional fixed route system to a modernized microtransit model, utilizing smaller vehicles for on-demand service. Microtransit is an upgraded model of transportation that collects...