Kenora District Nature Trails
Welcome to Kenora District!
Kenora District is a district and census division in Northwestern Ontario, Canada. It was created in 1907 from parts of Rainy River District. It is geographically the largest division in the province; at 407,213.01 square kilometres (157,225.82 sq mi), it comprises almost 38 percent of the province's land area, making it larger than Newfoundland and Labrador, and slightly smaller than Sweden.
Kenora District also has the lowest population density of any of Ontario's census divisions, and it ranks 37th out of 50 by population.
The district seat is the City of Kenora.
The northern part, north of the Albany River and known sometimes as the Patricia Portion, became part of Ontario in 1912. It was originally designated as the separate Patricia District.
You will find some of the best hiking and nature trails in Ontario right here in Kenora District.
For more information please visit: http://www.kdsb.on.ca/
The Nature in the City Trail is shaped like a necklace and link the natural areas around the city. You can walk, hike, jog, cycle or ski sections of the trail, which is 6.8 km long in total. We would also direct you to read our DISCLAIMER and our TRAIL USERS CODE....
Boreal Walking Trail – 1.5 km, easy Along this trail through the boreal forest, larch and Jack Pines grow among White and Black Spruce and White Birch. Lakeshore Trail – 6 km, moderate Four interpretive stops explain the vegetation and geology found along the...
Nature Trail – 5 km, moderate Hikers will cross a marsh, pass a beaver pond and walk through woods along this nature trail. Along the way nine interpretive stops explain the flora and fauna that inhabit the area. Link to trail map: Click to access park_map.pdf...
Rabbit Lake Trail is inclusive, accessible and paved. This trail starts at the end of Nairn Avenue, proceeds to a wonderful viewing site overlooking Rabbit Lake, then east along the shore of Rabbit Lake to Garrow Park and Beach. The trail then follows Birchwood...
The Rat Portage Urban Trail meanders along flat or gently rolling, paved city streets with sidewalks of wood, interlocking brick or concrete and along Laurenson’s Creek nature walk. See Husky the Muskie and the Goodwill Geyser in McLeod Park, Kenora’s harbourfront,...
Red Pine trail is family friendly and in general, very level with some short uphill grades. The trail is suitable for all skill levels. The first part of the trail travels through a 25 to 30 year old red pine plantation. As you travel the trail you see large red and...
Beaver Pond Trail – 1.1 km loop, 45 minutes, easy This short loop trail starts next to campsite #102 and takes hikers to a quiet beaver pond full of fragrant water lilies. It’s an excellent trail to see forest songbirds, Great Blue Herons, a host of flowering...
Silhouette Trail – 2km, moderate This trail weaves its way through Jack Pine woods, aspen forests and wetlands. Along the trail you will see a variety of plant and wildlife silhouettes with descriptive information sheets. Red Pine Trail – 0.5km, easy This...
Deer Path Trail – This short 600 m trail connects the park office and campground. Lookout trail – 1.5 km, easy The Lookout Trail starts near the beach and offers a two kilometre hike to a view of Lake of the Woods. Fern Valley Trail – 1.6 km, easy This all...
The aspen Trail is an excellent example of the boreal forest. The trails encompass a large beaver pond, as well as a spectacular lookout high above Regina Bay, Lake of the Woods. This trail is family friendly, but would caution taking small children as there are some...