Trails

Walk the Rat Portage Urban Trail along city streets with sidewalks of wood, interlocking brick or concrete linking to the Laurenson's Creek nature walk. See Husky the Muskie and the Goodwill Geyser in McLeod Park, Kenora's harbourfront and downtown attractions, wetland areas and peaceful residential areas. Enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings of this community and cool off by having a swim at Anicinabe Park's public beach.

• Distance: 6.5 to 8 km
• Terrain: easy to moderate
• Seasons: all seasons
• Uses: hiking

Rabbit Lake Trail is inclusive, accessible and paved. This trail has a beautiful viewing site overlooking Rabbit Lake. The trail goes along the shore of Rabbit Lake connecting with Garrow Park and Beach. There are several resting areas along the bush portion of the trail. There are additional feeder trails that are not accessible.

• Distance: 5 km
• Terrain: main trails - easy to moderate, feeder trails – moderate to high
• Seasons: all seasons
• Uses: hiking, cycling, skiing, snowshoe, wheelchair accessible

Mink Bay wetland is a beautiful area nestled in the west end of the City of Kenora. This area has the distinction of being the earliest settled area in Keewatin. This trail system winds through the wetlands and boreal forest of Mink and Portage Bay and into the green spaces and businesses of downtown Keewatin.

• Distance: 4.3 km
• Terrain: easy to moderate, high in some feeders
• Seasons: all seasons
• Uses: hiking, cycling, skiing

This area is gathering place with 8,000 years of history. A place where relationship is affirmed, confirmed and maintained. Stunning views of the Winnipeg River and Norman Dam can be seen along the series of trails which make up Tunnel Island. The trail also includes several lookouts and points of interest along its path. Many wildlife such as eagles, pelicans, deer and fox can be seen along this trail. This land was gifted to the Common Ground partnership between the City of Kenora, Grand Council Treaty #3 and the communities of Wauzushk Onigum, Ochiichagwe'Babigo'lning and Obashkaandagaang. Please respect the heritage value of this sacred site, while enjoying the land.

• Distance: 6 to 10 km
• Terrain: moderate to high
• Seasons: all seasons. Winter season there can be some slippery slopes, alternate winter trails are available and recommended.

The Kenora Nordic Trails are a series of trails which are well marked. The trails intimately wind through mixed forest and rocky ridges. The trails are designed so you can add extra loops off the main trail as your energy allows. From the top of Mount Evergreen spectacular views of the Lake of the Woods and the surrounding forest are encountered. May experience wet conditions in the rainy season.

• Distance: 1.4 to 20 km
• Terrain: moderate to high
• Seasons: All seasons. Trail use is free except in the winter when groomed for skiing, at which time hiking is not allowed.
• Uses: hiking, skiing

The Vernon Nature Area is a unique area that links three very diverse vegetarian zones found within Canada. These designated trails will acquaint you with the transition zone between the Boreal Forest Region, the St. Lawrence-Great Lake Forest Region and the Prairie Grasslands.

• Distance: 5 km
• Terrain: easy to moderate
• Seasons: all seasons
• Uses: hiking, cycling, skiing, snowshoeing

Minaki Trails encompasses 25 km of scenic trails throughout the boreal forest. Natural trails wind through this pristine forest with spectacular views of the Canadian Shield and surrounding area.

• Distance: 25 km
• Terrain: moderate to extreme
• Seasons: all seasons
• Uses: hiking, cycling, skiing

Choose from four trails to see the area around Rushing River Provincial Park that take you to ponds, waterfalls, and through red pine and jack pine forests.

• Terrain:
  • Lower Rapids Trail – 1.8 km – moderate
  • Pine Ridge Trail – 500 m – moderate
  • Beaver Pond Trails – 1.1 km – moderate
  • Granite Knoll Trail – 2.7 km – difficult
• Seasons: all seasons
• Uses: hiking, skiing

Enjoy unparalleled hiking through the boreal forests along three trial systems – Red Pine Trails, Boreal Trails and Aspen Trails nearby the Township of Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls. Travel through impressive stands of red pine, cedar, poplar, spruce, cedar and oak trees. Enjoy the spectacular views, beaver ponds, granite ridges and see many forest dwellers that call this area home.

• Distance: 1 to 8 km
• Terrain: moderate to extreme
• Seasons: all seasons, except the Boreal Trail is closed during winter
• Uses: hiking, skiing