Keewatin Channel Bridge Two Lanes Open

until January 4, 2026

Both the westbound and eastbound lanes of the Keewatin Channel Bridge are open for holiday travel until Sunday, January 4, 2026. 

Load restrictions remain in place at 8,500 pounds (3,855 kilograms) per vehicle. Commercial vehicles over this limit must use the Highway 17A Bypass.

View the Public Notice for more information.

 

Keewatin Channel Bridge Weight Restriction

The Keewatin Channel Bridge currently has a vehicle weight limit due to scaffolding adjustments.

Load restrictions remain in place at 8,500 pounds (3,855 kilograms) per vehicle. Commercial vehicles over this limit must use the Highway 17A Bypass.

Emergency vehicles and buses are permitted to cross the bridge with the flow of regular passenger traffic, although no more than one emergency or bus may be on the bridge at the same time. When multiple are crossing, these vehicles are to cross only after the preceding vehicle has passed the high mid-point of the bridge.

Accessible Parking

There are many designated parking spaces for persons with accessibility needs both on-street and off-street within the City of Kenora.

Permit must be visible

Clearly display your Ontario issued Accessible Parking Permit on or in your parked vehicle. This includes motorcycles and company vehicles.

Paying the meter

Parking fees, time limits and regulations apply

Pay for parking without having to go to meter. Pay at a "pay-by-plate" kiosk or at an individual meter in some locations. You can pay with quarters, $1, and $2 coins at the meters or kiosks, and by credit card at the kiosks only.  

Download the HotSpot App. It's a simple and convenient way to pay for parking anytime at parking kiosks, meters, and pay station lots. 

Fines

You will pay high fines if you park in an accessible spot without a permit.

Snow and other maintenance

If you have difficulty parking in an accessible spot because of snowbanks or other obstacles, please log a Request for Service or call 807-467-2000.

Accessible parking locations

Find accessible parking locations throughout the City of Kenora.

View the map of Keewatin accessible parking options:

  • west side of Main Street
  • West side of Bay Street
  • West side of Mill Street
  • North side of Superior Street
  • Bowman Electric Keewatin Memorial Arena and Curling Club
  • Keewatin Public Library

Map showing accessible parking in Keewatin

View the map of Norman area accessible parking options:

  • Norman Park and Splash Park
  • Lake of the Woods Discovery Centre

Map showing accessible parking in Norman

View the map of Harbourtown Centre accessible parking options:

  • East side of Main Street South
  • West side of Main Street South
  • East side of Bernier Drive 
  • West side of Water Street
  • East side of Matheson Street South
  • South side of First Street South
  • North side of Second Street South
  • South side of Second Street South
  • South side of Thistle Drive
  • West side of Fifth Avenue South
  • West side of Park Street
  • McClellan Avenue public parking lot
  • Kenora Public Library

Map showing accessible parking in downtown

 View the map of lakeside area accessible parking options:

  • Moncrief Construction Sports Centre

Map showing accessible parking in Lakeside

View the map of Jaffray Melick area accessible parking options:

  • City of Kenora Operations Centre

Map showing accessible parking in Jaffray Melick

Contact Us

City of Kenora
1 Main Street South
Kenora ON P9N3X2

Phone: 807-467-2000
After hours: 807-467-2080

8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday to Friday
Closed on Holidays

 

Submit a Request for Service

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