Kenora's location on Lake of the Woods offers boaters access to a freshwater boating experience unlike any other in North America. Fishing boats, sail boats, power boats, canoes and other watercraft are found throughout the lake as visitors explore 14,522 islands covered in pristine boreal forest. We are committed to the growth of a thriving boating sector, contributing more than $30 million to the local economy over the past decade.
A focused marketing and branding strategy communicates to visitors that Kenora is North America's Premier Boating Destination, attracting a growing number of boaters each year.
Boating facts
- Lake of the Woods covers 3,846 km2 and has over 105,000 km of shoreline – it is the 7th largest lake in the U.S. and the 14th largest in Canada
- Boating is the top attraction for more than 20,000 cottagers who are seasonal residents in the region
- Over 93% of cottagers participate in boating
- Local marina operators estimate that there are approximately 8,000 to 10,000 powerboats and larger sailboats on the lake each summer in addition to hundreds of paddle boats and smaller vessels
- Critical mass of over 7.3 million boats within a 24-hour travel radius
Key opportunities for growth
In order to continue to grow and promote the boating sector in Kenora, we've identified the following key opportunities for growth:
- Boat and accessory manufacturing
- Boat dealers
- Boat rentals
- Boat repairs
- Docks and marinas
- Shopping, dining and events for boating visitors
Sector profile
View the 2014 Boating Sector Profile for complete details about the boating sector in Kenora.
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