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.

View from the Library's balcony, overlooking the Jarnel Contracting Pavilion.

Hours of operation

Monday - 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday - 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday - 9:30 am to 5:00 pm
Thursday - 9:30 am to 5:00 pm
Friday - 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday - 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Sunday - Closed

Closed on Holidays

 

Currently Closed for building renovations

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Keewatin Branch Library Map

Keewatin Branch - Map

Photograph by Tracy Harper of the Main Street entrance of the Library in the summer time.
View of the Main Street entrance of the Keewatin Branch Library.

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Kenora Public Library
24 Main Street South
Kenora, ON P9N 1S7

Kenora Office: 807-467-2081

Keewatin Office: 807-547-2145

Kenora Public Library

A City of Kenora Department

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Library hours

Open
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday - 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday - 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Closed
Sunday and Holidays

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