Tourism Kenora welcomes you to our neck of the woods! We are here to help you plan your trip and find things to see and do. Start here to find the perfect outdoor adventure to experience all the City of Kenora and northwest Ontario has to offer. The Lake of the Woods Discovery Centre explores the many aspects, which make Kenora so unique – come discover for yourself!
Lake of the Woods Discovery Centre
Located at 931 Lakeview Drive, the Lake of the Woods Discovery Centre is the home of Tourism Kenora.
Hours open to discover
Open every day from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Please be mindful of social distancing when visiting the building and take any literature touched with you.
Exhibits
Inside the Discovery Centre check out the two permanent Science North Exhibits. Check out North America's Largest Outboard Motor collection upstairs with over 40 motors dating from 1911 to 1960. From time to time, we host temporary exhibits including local art displays.
Outside the Discovery Centre you can experience the Discovery Forest. Take a short walk through the interpretative forest to learn about the uses of these natural species by our Indigenous communities.
Along the lake, we have built a model shoreline to show what is needed to prevent erosion and support healthy a shoreline on the Lake of the Woods.
Harbourfront Pavilion
Located in Kenora's Winkler Harbourfront Park and neighbouring the Whitecap Pavilion, this information centre is open during the summer months. Due to the pandemic, this facility did not open in 2020.
Whitecap Pavilion
While the Whitecap Pavilion is not an information centre, it is available to rent for a variety of events and functions. Contact us to book.
Rental fees
View the rental fees. You must pay a 25% deposit fee. Cancellations with proper notice will incur a $25.00 administration fee. Taxes not included.
| Rental period | May to SeptemberSummer | October to AprilOff Season |
|---|---|---|
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Evening 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. |
$420.00 |
$367.50 |
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Evening Each hour past 10 p.m. |
$131.25 per hour |
$105.00 per hour |
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Half day 8 a.m. to 12 noon |
$420.00 |
$367.50 |
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Full day |
$1,050.00 |
$945.00 |
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Weekend |
$2,625.00 |
$2,100.00 |
Early set-up fees
Depending on availability of the facility, you can arrange to set-up for your event early.
Half day (after 5:00 p.m.) $210.00
Full day $525.00
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