Kenora

Kenora is a small city in Northern Ontario. It had a 2023 population of 15,800. Kenora is the westernmost major centre in Ontario. Surrounded by wilderness and thousands of lakes, and on the northern tip of Lake of the Woods, Kenora is in "cottage country" and is a vacation resort in Central Canada.

Demonstration for Palestine and Gaza in Kenora

Dear Supporters of the Palestinian Cause in Kenora,

We are excited to announce a peaceful demonstration in support of the People of Palestine, set to take place in Kenora over the next three days. This event is an opportunity for us to come together and raise our voices and the Palestinian Flag for a just and peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict.

We want to emphasize that this demonstration is intended to be a peaceful and respectful gathering. Our goal is to show solidarity with the people of Palestine and call for a peaceful solution to the conflict. It is crucial that we maintain a peaceful and respectful atmosphere throughout the event.

Important Guidelines:

To ensure the success of our demonstration and to maintain a peaceful environment, we kindly ask all participants to adhere to the following guidelines:

Peaceful Protest: This is a non-violent demonstration. We do not condone any form of violence or vandalism.

Respect for Law Enforcement: Please treat law enforcement officers in Kenora with respect and follow their instructions. Do not engage in confrontations with them.

Leave No Trace: Dispose of any trash responsibly and leave the demonstration area clean.

Thank you for your commitment to our peaceful demonstration in Kenora, and let us stand together for a better future for all.

In solidarity, eHalal Kenora

Kenora Halal Travel Guide

In 1905 and the town of Rat Portage was amalgamated with the towns of Keewatin and Norman in 1905 to form the present-day City of Kenora. Kenora's name came from the three towns: Ke - Keewatin, No - Norman, Ra - Rat Portage.

In the summer months visitors flock to the area for swimming, biking, fishing, hiking, and boating. In the winter months, visitors come for ice fishing, snowboarding, skiing (downhill and cross country) and snowmachining.

Kenora has two travel information centers. On the Harbourfront and there is a blue and grey building on Bernier Dr. The Discovery Centre serves visitors year-round from its location at 931 Lake View Drive, just off of Highway 17 West (the Trans-Canada Highway).

Kenora is sometimes stereotyped as an archetypal "hoser" community, evidenced by the phrase "Kenora dinner jacket" as a nickname for a flannel shirt.

History of Kenora

Kenora's future site was in the territory of the Ojibway when the first European settlers, Jacques de Noyon, sighted Lake of the Woods in 1688. Pierre de La Vérendrye established a secure French trading post, Fort St. Charles, to the south of present-day Kenora near the current Canada/U.S. border in 1732, and France maintained the post until 1763 when it lost the territory to the British in the Seven Years' War — until then, it was the most northwesterly settlement of New France. In 1836 the Hudson's Bay Company established a post on Old Fort Island, and in 1861 and the company opened a post on the mainland at Kenora's current location.

Gold and the railway were both important in the community's early history: Gold was discovered in the area in 1850, and by 1893, 20 mines were operating within 24 kilometers (15 mi) of Rat Portage. The first Canadian ocean-to-ocean train passed through in 1886 on the Canadian Pacific Railway.

Later, a highway was built through Kenora in 1932, now a part of the Trans-Canada Highway, placing the community on both of Canada's major transcontinental transportation routes.

The importance of the logging industry declined in the second part of the 20th century, and the last log boom was towed into Kenora in 1985. The tourist and recreation industries have become more important.

How is the Climate in Kenora

Kenora has a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold, dry winters. Winters are cold with a January high of −11 °C (12.2 °F) and a low of −21 °C (−5.8 °F). Temperatures below −20 °C (−4.0 °F) occur on 45 days. The average annual snowfall is 158 centimetres (62 in), which is lower than places to the east as it is influenced by the dry air of continental high pressure zones, resulting in relatively dry winters. Summers are warm with a July high of 24 °C (75.2 °F) and a low of 15 °C (59.0 °F) and temperatures above 30 °C (86.0 °F) occur on 5.3 days. The average annual precipitation is 662 millimetres (26 in), with most of it being concentrated in the summer months with June being the wettest month and February the driest.

During the winter Kenora will get precipitation mostly in the form of snow, other forms of winter precipitation include ice, sleet, and freezing rain. Snow cover usually lasts from November till March, about 154 days or 42% of the year. The city frequently gets thunderstorms during the summer, averaging 24 days a year with thunderstorms.

Travel to Kenora

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Kenora

• Kenora Airport IATA Flight Code: YQK 49.788333, -94.363056 ☎ +1 807-548-5377 +1 807-548-1460 - Bearskin Airlines provides air service with multiple daily Flights to Kenora from Dryden, Fort Frances, and Winnipeg with same-plane service from Sioux Lookout and Thunder Bay. Kenora is seasonally an international airport for general aviation (customs: May 15-Oct 15, 8AM Monday - 8PM daily). Connections to points beyond are available; the closest hub for scheduled international service is Winnipeg#By air|Winnipeg.

By car

The Trans-Canada Highway - Highway #17 - passes through Kenora continuing on to the Manitoba border. Highway 17A is the bypass route for Kenora for through traffic.

By rail

Via Rail provides service on the Canadian National mainline from Toronto through Northern Ontario to Winnipeg, Manitoba and westward. The closest stop to Kenora is in Redditt, Ontario, 25 minutes north of the city. The stop in Minaki, Ontario, 45 minutes north of Kenora is also easily accessible.

Travel on a Bus in Kenora

Kasper Bus provides service to Kenora from Thunder Bay and Winnipeg, Manitoba along Highway 17, with stops in communities along the route.

How to get around in Kenora

Kenora is a very pedestrian-friendly city and downtown area is very conducive to walking.

• Kenora Transit - Opening from Monday to Saturday 7AM Monday - 6:30PM $2.50 cash only (children up to 12 months free) Three routes.

• Taxi service is also easily available within the city:
• CO-OT Taxi, +1 807 468-3031
• Blue Taxi & Limousine Service, +1 807 467-3309

What to see in Kenora

• Lake of the Woods: Kenora is on the northern tip of Lake of the Woods in "cottage country". It is the second largest inland lake in Ontario and a resort for outdoor enthusiasts. The lake has over 14,000 islands and the vast majority of the waterfront is undeveloped wilderness. Renting a boat, canoe, or kayak or taking a guided tour is a great way to see the lake.
• Kenora Heritage Townscape Murals: A range of 21 murals on the sides of buildings in Kenora and nearby Keewatin depict events and scenes relative to local history. A self-guided tour pamphlet enumerating all the murals is available at the Kenora Tourism Board Centre.
• Lake of the Woods Museum, at 300 Main Street South, is one of the finest small museums in Canada. The Museum was established in 1964 and seeks to promote understanding of and respect for the cultures and legacy of the Lake of the Woods area, and to engage a diverse community in discovery and learning. Today, this well-established museum is home to a varied and intriguing collection of artifacts and thematic displays and special events.
• Keewatin Potholes, 1 block south of Highway 17 at 6th St. in Keewatin. These round, cylindrical holes in the outcrop appear to be man-made but they were formed by the action of running water during glaciation. These holes are thought to have formed from water-spun rock fragments that have slowly eroded holes in the bedrock. The Keewatin rockholes provide evidence for glaciation in the Lake of the Woods area and demonstrate that sediment-laden, high-velocity water can perform major and unusual feats of erosion.

Husky the Muskie, Kenora, Ontario (0082) - Husky the Muskie

• Husky the Muskie: In 1967 and the year of the Canadian Centennial, Kenora erected this sculpture which has become the town's mascot and one of its most recognizable features.
• M.S. Kenora, a great way to experience the splendour of Lake of the Woods. Built as a freight ship on Lake Winnipeg in Manitoba, it was rechristened as the M.S. Kenora in 1984. The cruise passes by Coney Island beach, through the scenic channels south of Kenora, and returns through the exciting ‘Devil’s Gap’, a channel guarded by a mythical rock bearing its name. Bald eagles and wildlife can also be sighted. There is a fully licensed restaurant onboard. A daily dinner cruise is offered and a Sunday brunch cruise. Air-conditioned cabin and outdoor decks.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Kenora

Fishing

The Lake of the Woods is home to variety of fish species. For the seasoned professional and the majority of lodges are in the heart of fishing supremacy; some lakes in the area have even been designated as trophy waters. Accommodations offer a variety in bait and lures, as well as boat rentals complete with live wells, fish finders and navigational aids.

For those interested in guide services and the area has several.

Cycling

There are some very challenging trails close to town. For the sensation of exposed rugged bedrock and a wonderful view of the town and the lake saddle up and ride to the top of the Little Amik Trail. The trail takes a small loop and is moderately challenging if only roughly one kilometre long. A good warm up.

From the parking lot you can choose to go a little more hardcore to the North or take a scenic ride to the beaches to the south and west. Taking a turn to the left and past the Paper Mill will bring you to Scramble Ave. Go to the end of the street and you will find an advanced level trail which leads to Garrow Park on Rabbit Lake. Be cautious. Many riders have been injured on the rocks, roots and rivulets.

Make your way to the east side of Rabbit Lake and you’ll find a trailhead which leads to the pipeline and hydroline (beside the school board storage building). From here turning left, to the West, will bring you back toward town but you will have to conquer a few hills and swampy sections. Turning right, to the east, is the beginning of the ‘epic’ ride. Big hills, big swamps and some endurance oriented excursion grinding will give you hours of sweat and enjoyment. Don’t worry about getting lost - you are never very far from a road or highway to head home on. If you know you're going to go hard, fill your water bottles and tell someone where you plan to go. Ask at a local bike shop for more information.

Just west of Casey’s Grill you’ll find scenic Sandy Nook and even further west (just past Keewatin) on Highway 17, look for the Mackenzie Portage Road which leads to the moderately challenging Vernon Trails.

A 40-min drive north on Highway 596 will lead you to the Minaki Yurt Adventures race trail. It is a well developed and maintained 25-km course featuring some moderate to advanced level riding. They offer bike rentals, lessons, great local hospitality and unique lodging options.

For those with a pioneering spirit and explorers enthusiasm there is great potential for discovering old logging roads and all terrain vehicle trails in the forest areas. Adventure tourists can take pleasure in the wilderness, wildlife, landforms and the unique history of the Kenora area as one of the most rugged destinations they may ever ride a bike through.

Skiing

• Mount Evergreen - off the Airport Road ☎ +1 807 548-5100, +1 807 468-5377 (off season) has 11 downhill runs, 2 T-Bar lifts, a Terrain Park, a large & spacious, and 20 kilometers of beginner to expert classic and skate technique cross-country skiing trails. 5 kilometers of the classic and skate cross-country ski trails are lit in the evening hours for nighttime use. The Rollercoaster, Two Towers and Matoo's Trail are among the best Nordic ski trails in Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario.

Vernon Nature Trails, down McKenzie Portage Roard, offers 5 kilometers of groomed classic technique cross-country ski trails through different area ecosystems, ranging from oak ridges, to pine forests, to deciduous woodlands.

The Club Minaki trail system, roughly 45 minutes north of Kenora, offers 20 kilometers of classic technique cross-country ski trails. The Grey Owl and Jackpine trails are highly recommended.

Rushing River Provincial Park, 25 kilometers southeast of Kenora, offers 10 kilometers of groomed classic technique cross-country ski trails along scenic terrain.

Golf

• Kenora Golf & Country Club, Golf Course Road, +1 807 468-7995
• Beauty Bay Golf Course, Essex Road, +1 807 548-4777
• Bergman Driving Range, +1 807 543-3562

Canoeing & kayaking

The Kenora area features over 20 major canoe routes, as well as several businesses, which offer both rentals, and lessons developed to cater to everyone from beginners to experts.

The Hardwear Company, 160 Main St. South, offers anywhere from half day to week long rentals of kayaks and canoes and will provide two hour lessons, off of the Harbourfront, (there is a two person minimum for all lessons). This is a beginners’ course, which teaches the layout of a kayak, how to enter and exit, how to turn, proper stroke technique, as well as how to execute safety maneuvers. +1 807 468-1226.

Another avenue people may wish to pursue is Green Adventures, which rents all the equipment needed for a kayaking, as well as offers six different tours which range in difficulty from beginner to expert. They also offer more inclusive packages which include the required gear and transportation as well as meals.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Kenora

• Green Adventures 806 River Drive ☎ +1 807 467-8535
• Beaver Creek Ranch | 901 Anderson Road the first road on the left off of the Redditt Road. the Redditt road is North of Kenora ☎ +1 807 548-1103 - Family events are planned during holidays such as Easter, Family Day, Thanksgiving. Activities include pony rides, tractor wagon rides, draft horse sleigh rides and wagon rides, bonfires, pumpkin hunts, trail rides and equestrian lessons are provided year round.

Masjids in Kenora

Kenora, Ontario, does not have any local Masjids within the town itself. For those looking to attend prayers at a Masjid, the nearest options are in Winnipeg.

Halal Restaurants in Kenora

Kenora has more than 6 restaurants offering traditional fare and ethnic treats.

Kenora offers a variety of dining options, including several Halal restaurants that cater to diverse tastes. Here are some notable Halal restaurants in Kenora:

Lakshmi Chowk BBQ & Karahi House

Rating: 4.8 (579 reviews)
Location: 2255 Barton St E
Hours: Opens 12 PM
Contact: +1 905-560-0222
Services: Dine-in, Kerbside pickup, Delivery

This restaurant is known for its delicious BBQ and Karahi dishes, providing a range of flavorful Halal options.

London Shawarma & Burger

Rating: 4.8 (236 reviews)
Location: 2011 Plains Rd E unit #3
Hours: Opens 11:30 AM
Contact: +1 365-356-3090
Services: Dine-in, Kerbside pickup, No-contact delivery

A popular spot for fast food, offering a variety of Shawarma and burger options, all prepared according to Halal standards.

Saraya Restaurant

Rating: 4.6 (1,194 reviews)
Location: 3465 Platinum Dr #100
Hours: Closes soon, 11 PM; Opens 11 AM Wed
Contact: +1 905-608-0010
Services: Dine-in, Kerbside pickup, Delivery

Renowned for its authentic Middle Eastern cuisine, this restaurant serves a wide array of Halal dishes that cater to various tastes.

KURRY

Rating: 4.7 (285 reviews)
Location: 155 Main St S
Hours: Closed, Opens 3 PM Wed
Contact: +1 204-996-6811

Known for its exceptional Halal Butter chicken and other Indian delicacies, KURRY is a favorite among locals and visitors alike.

East Meats West Halal

Rating: 4.9 (652 reviews)
Location: 2399 Cawthra Rd #31
Hours: Closed, Opens 10 AM Wed
Contact: +1 905-279-0361

This restaurant offers a variety of delicious and reasonably priced Halal sandwiches and other meals, ensuring a satisfying dining experience. These restaurants provide a range of options from Middle Eastern to Indian cuisine, ensuring that everyone can find something to enjoy while adhering to Halal dietary guidelines.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Kenora

Kenora - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Kenora, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Kenora. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Kenora and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Kenora. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Kenora. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations inKenora: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Kenora.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Kenora: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Kenora, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Kenora.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Kenora, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Kenora, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Kenora and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Kenora, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Kenora, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Kenora without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Kenora is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Kenora.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Kenora is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

For Halal business inquiries in Kenora, please contact:

eHalal Travel Group Kenora Media: info@ehalal.io

Buy Muslim Friendly condos, Houses and Villas in Kenora

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At eHalal Group, we understand the importance of meeting the unique requirements of Muslim individuals and families seeking properties that align with their cultural and religious trainings. Our extensive portfolio of Muslim-friendly properties in Kenora ensures that clients have access to a diverse selection of options tailored to their needs. Whether it's a luxurious villa, a modern condominium, or a fully equipped factory, our team is dedicated to assisting clients in finding their ideal property.

For those seeking a comfortable and modern living space, our condos are an excellent choice. Starting at US$ 350,000 and these condominium units offer contemporary designs, state-of-the-art facilities, and convenient locations within Kenora. Each condo is thoughtfully designed to incorporate halal-friendly features and amenities, ensuring a seamless integration of Islamic values into everyday living.

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Muslim Friendly hotels in Kenora

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• Travelodge Kenora Hotel

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Kenora is only 45 minutes from the Manitoba border, 2 hours from Winnipeg, Manitoba, 3 hours from the United States border and 6 hours from Thunder Bay.

Kenora is the nearest airport to Angle Inlet, Minnesota and the only part of the 48 contiguous United States which is north of the 49th parallel.

Redditt is a 25-minutes drive north of Kenora on Highway 658. It has a "sign post" railway stop and a tourist attraction.

• Redditt train station - 49.9786685, -94.3976614 - This is a sign post, not a station. It is not normally staffed. The Canadian stops here only if reservations are made at least a day in advance (westbound Train 1: 5:25AM the day prior to departure, eastbound Train 2: 10:50PM the day prior to departure).

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