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View our business reports and plans, and wider City plans, reports and studies to learn more about strategic planning in Kenora.

Arts and culture

We are committed to celebrating arts and culture in Kenora. Check out our arts and culture plans and studies for more information:

  • 2007 Performing Arts Conference Centre and Downtown Opportunities Study
  • 2011 Municipal Cultural Plan (Executive Summary)
  • 2011 Municipal Cultural Plan

Beaches, parks and trails

The Kenora Beaches Parks and Trails Plan outlines the City's plan for all municipally-owned beaches, parks and trails. View previous studies to see how we are prioritizing new outdoor infrastructure:

  • 2016 Kenora Beaches Parks and Trails – Appendices
  • 2003 Kenora Trails Study

COVID-19 response and recovery

Kenora is committed to following a safe re-opening plan that follows all provincial and national laws and guidelines. View our 2020 Kenora's Economic Recovery Plan to see how we are working to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Downtown revitalization and harbourfront development

The City of Kenora's 2004 Downtown Revitalization Plan and 2019 Harbourfront Business Development Plan outlines our economic development strategy for the downtown core and Harbourfront areas.

Housing plans

View our housing plans to learn more about Kenora's housing growth and development strategy.

Labour market and training plans

View our labour market and training plans:

  • 2017 Building Pathways to Employment in Kenora's Service Sector Report
  • 2012 Lakewood School Re-development Business Plan
  • 2010 Education and Training Strategy

Tourism

The City of Kenora is a growing tourist destination. Find out how we plan to promote and continue to grow this sector of the local economy:

  • 2014 Tourism Kenora Five Year Strategy
  • 2008 Tourism Strategy
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