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 parking downtown in December.

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 27 to shop sales and cross off items on your holiday shopping list. There is even a special coupon in the Harbourtown Holiday Trail for you to use.

Festival of Trees tree trail

The Kenora and Lake of the Woods Community Foundation (KLWCF) presents the first ever Tree Trail as part of the Festival of Trees event. Check out KLWCF’s Facebook page for the tree trail map.

Trees are on display in downtown merchants from November 21 to December 5, 2020.

Harbourtown holiday trail

Buy a Holiday Trail Pass for $30 and get six unique gifts at over 20 local shops.

Until December 21, exchange your Holiday Trail Pass vouchers for a unique Christmas gift of your choice. There are limited quantities and items may change or vary at each location.

The Black Friday voucher is valid on November 27 only.

Shop local contest

Each week a new social media contest will be announced. Find the details on Development Kenora's Facebook page or Instagram board, and the Northwest Business Centre's Facebook page or Instagram board.  

Holiday shopping poker derby

The Kenora & District Chamber of Commerce presents the Holiday Shopping Poker Derby from November 27 to December 18, 2020.

When you spend $25 or more per customer, per transaction at participating Chamber member businesses, you can ask for a Chamber Poker Card. Collect your best hand and then email a photo of it to the Chamber.

The best hand sent in wins a grand prize pack, put together by the Chamber and its members. Check out the Chamber’s Facebook page for details and a list of participating businesses.

Festive Fridays

Local merchants are staying open late on Fridays in December. Check out the list of participating businesses and follow the Kenora Delivers Facebook page for updates.

Businesses staying open late in December

• Smoke & Fire
• Image One Home & Cottage
• The Seasons Shop
• Poplar + Birch
• Lake of the Woods Sunrise Soap Co.
• Posh & Pixie

If you would like to add your business to the list, please contact Allyson Pele.