Keep it in Kenora

This Christmas, keep it in Kenora by shopping local. There are special holiday events and shopping experiences happening to make your Christmas shopping extra special at home in the City of Kenora. 

Free metered parking downtown in December. Time limits still apply.

Be sure to use #KeepitinKenora on social media this holiday season.

View the #KeepitinKenora community events. 

Black Friday shopping

You know the drill! Visit local merchants on Friday, November 26 to shop sales and cross off items on your holiday shopping list.

Shop local contest

Each week a new social media contest will be announced. Follow Ken and Nora on socials Facebook or Instagram for details!

Harbourtown Holiday Trail

Shoppers can purchase a Holiday Trail Pass for $30 and get six unique gifts from twenty local shops. Complete details can be found on the Harbourtown Biz Facebook page.

Holiday promotions

The Kenora and District Chamber of Commerce has three holiday promotions! Holiday Shopping Poker Derby, a Holiday Pho-ho-ho-to Contest, and Virtual Holiday Gift Guide. Check out the Kenora and District Chamber of Commerce's Facebook page for all the details!

Festive Fridays

Local merchants are staying open late on Fridays in December. Check out the list of participating businesses and follow Ken and Nora for updates.

Businesses staying open late on Fridays

• Posh and Pixie

• Iron and Clay

• Smoke and Fire

• Sweets

• Spirit Oak Tea

• Abundance Gifts

• Lake of the Woods Sunrise Soap

• Harbourfront Oil and Vinegar

• Shakti

• Boardanyone

• Clay Moon and Co.

• Seasons

• Kenora Home Hardware

• Boreal

• Lake of the Woods Brewing Company Retail Store

• Weekend Adventure

• Sure Thing 

If you would like to add your business to the list, please contact Ken and Nora.

Graphics for participating businesses