Keewatin Channel Bridge Weight Restriction

The Keewatin Channel Bridge currently has a vehicle weight limit due to scaffolding adjustments.

Load restrictions remain in place at 8,500 pounds (3,855 kilograms) per vehicle. Commercial vehicles over this limit must use the Highway 17A Bypass.

Emergency vehicles and buses are permitted to cross the bridge with the flow of regular passenger traffic, although no more than one emergency or bus may be on the bridge at the same time. When multiple are crossing, these vehicles are to cross only after the preceding vehicle has passed the high mid-point of the bridge.

Tourism Sector

Iconic Canadian wilderness meets vibrant culture in Kenora

Set where water and land intertwine, Kenora channels the spirit of exploration year-round. Summers pulse with life on the lake, while winters run wild with winter activities and outdoor fun. Visitors are swept up by the warmth of the community, rich history, and programming that never stands still. Kenora is a destination where every experience leaves a lasting memory.

Kenora is perched on the north shore of Lake of the Woods and its 14,522 islands and 65,000 miles of shoreline, with 93% of 2021 visitors likely to return.

Tourism generated $262M in regional spending in 2021 (rebounding from COVID lows), with 50% of visitors spending >$1,000 per trip.

The Municipal Accommodation Tax drives tourism investment in the City with over $2.5 million in support for projects since 2018. 

Check out the 2025 Tourism Sector Profile for more information.

To learn more about the City of Kenora, life at the lake and opportunities in tourism, please contact our Economic Development Department.

Contact us

Contact the Economic Development Team

Megan Dokuchie, Economic Development Officer
Phone: 807-467-2127

Allyson Pele, Economic Development Officer
Phone: 807-467-2204

Operations Building
60 Fourteenth Street North
Kenora, Ontario P9N 4M9

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