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Discover Downtown with the Kool Kenora Contest

The City’s Economic Development and Tourism Department, in partnership with the Harbourtown BIZ, are thrilled to bring back the popular ‘Glad You Are Here’ summer attraction, a series of vibrant art installations from WKNDRS. This year’s displays include five new popsicle-shaped installations that will be “popping” up throughout downtown Kenora. 

These vibrant, three-dimensional artworks are designed to boost the summer atmosphere in Kenora, inviting residents and visitors to explore the downtown...

Main Street South and First Street South Single Lane Traffic

Please be advised that the intersection of Main Street South and First Street South will be reduced to one lane on Thursday, June 26 at 7:00 p.m. until Friday, June 27 at 5:00 a.m. for paving works.

Traffic control will be in place during this time. Motorists are advised to proceed cautiously and follow traffic control. 

We thank the public for their patience and cooperation during this overnight project.

Coney Island Residents Affected by Power Outage Urged to Conserve Water

On June 25, 2026, SYNERGY NORTH announced a power outage affecting approximately 100 Coney Island residents. Power restoration is expected to be complete by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 26, 2025. 

The City urges Coney Island residents affected by this outage to conserve water until power is restored to prevent overloading grinder pumps, which could lead to sewer spills. 

Homeowners are advised to contact the Ministry of Environment’s Spills Action Centre at 1-800-268-6060 for any sewer spill cleanup...

New Long-Term Temporary Parking Option

The City is offering temporary long-term parking this summer for July and August only at our property at 80 Government Road.

Monthly passes only can be purchased for July or August, or both months. The monthly rate is $150 ($132.74 plus HST). Vehicles with trailers and single vehicles are permitted.

Passes can be purchased at City Hall, One Main Street South, Kenora. We are open from Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and closed on holidays.

Passes must be displayed on your vehicle dash...

Norman Park Beach Temporary Closure

Please be advised that Norman Park beach will be temporarily closed on Friday, June 27, to allow for the installation of Hoopla Island. 

The playgrounds, washrooms, accessible paved path, and Kenora Rotary Splash Park will remain open. 

Please watch for equipment moving from the parking lot to the beach and keep a safe distance to allow Hoopla Island to complete its work. 

We thank the public for their patience as the seasonal recreation amenity prepares to open for the summer.