Plans Studies and Reports

The Age-Friendly Strategic Plan looks into what steps the City of Kenora can take to make our community age-friendly. This includes identifying our strengths and potential barriers as well as developing and prioritizing a list of actions we can take to develop an age-friendly community.

The City's Asset Management Plan outlines how we will manage capital assets, such as roads, bridges, facilities and water services while minimizing the risk and cost to tax players.

The Beaches, Parks and Trails Plan provides an assessment of current beach, park and trail infrastructure and includes an analysis of potential development. Our goals are to promote Kenora as both a tourist destination and a community that takes pride in the unique natural environment.

Review the Black Sturgeon Lake Water Quality Reports to see the Black Sturgeon Lake water quality test results and recommendations based on the results.

View the City of Kenora's Community Improvement Plans (CIPs) to see how we plan to promote business development, tourism and affordable housing in certain areas within the City.

The Kenora Downtown Field Study Residency Story Map includes findings from Steve Woolrich, a practitioner of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), from his three-month residency project from May to July, 2024 in Kenora. View the Story Map which includes background information, an executive summary, and recommendations for the City to consider for our community.

The City of Kenora's Crime Prevention and Community Well-Being Advisory Committee has started the process to develop a Community Safety and Well-Being Plan. Find project updates, progress reports, and how you can get involved.

Explore the City of Kenora's housing plans. We have made the development of affordable housing options as a key priority guiding community development now and in the future. These plans include a report on current housing availability in order to identify gaps and areas that need development.

The landfill reports for the City of Kenora outline the environmental impact of the landfill and look into the site design and operations.

The City of Kenora's Official Plan outlines our vision for municipal land use and development. Along with the Zoning By-law, the Official Plan guides planning and development projects and land use.

The City of Kenora is developing a new master plan for parks and recreation. The Parks and Recreation Master Plan will provide staff and Council with a strategic plan that will guide future actions and how to best meet community needs for parks, recreation and related activities (arts, culture and leisure) now and in the future. Find out how you can get involved in the development process.

The City of Kenora’s Strategic Plan identifies five focus areas that will help guide future planning in all areas of the municipality. Review our Strategic Plan to learn more about how we are building our community.

The City of Kenora is developing its very first Sustainability Action Plan to guide local efforts to enhance sustainability and increase community resiliency. Find out how you can be involved in the planning process.

View our water reports for annual drinking water quality reports. We are committed to providing residents and visitors with safe and clean drinking water.