Kenora District

Kenora District is an administrative region in northwestern Ontario spanning vast forested land with countless lakes. The landscape shifts between dense coniferous forests, wetlands, and numerous waterways that crisscross the territory.

The district was created in 1907 from territories that previously belonged to other administrative areas, and later received additional northern lands. These expansions shaped the territory over several decades.

Indigenous communities in the region maintain hunting and fishing practices adapted to the lakes and forests. These activities shape daily life in many northern towns today.

Most visitors use Kenora as a base for outdoor activities such as canoeing, fishing, and camping throughout the region. The area is best explored by car or boat since communities are spread far apart.

The region contains a remarkable concentration of wetlands and lakes that form one of the purest ecosystems in the area. These water landscapes are unusually vast compared to what many visitors expect and define the character of the land.

Location: Ontario

Inception: 1907

Capital city: Kenora

Shares border with: Division No. 23, Thunder Bay District

Website: http://kdsb.on.ca

GPS coordinates: 49.76667,-94.48333

Latest update: December 24, 2025 16:12