Turning Kenora into a Premier Tourism Destination
February 23, 2010 12:00 PM
McGuinty Government Helping Promote Local Tourism, Create Jobs
Kenora is taking another step towards becoming a tourism hot-spot for Ontario, Canada and abroad by rejuvenating their downtown and harbourfront areas.
Through the Rural Economic Development Program, Ontario is helping the City of Kenora to:
- revitalize the downtown with improved access to the water
- redevelop the harbourfront to include seasonal and day-use marine docking facilities
- establish a special events venue, new public space and a refurbished information centre
- grow tourism for the region
- increase visitors and overnight stays
- enhance commercial and retail investment opportunities
- generate new revenue for the Kenora district
- create over 100 jobs over a 10 year period
- revitalize the economy through increased tourism and boater traffic
Quick Facts
- The City of Kenora and the City of Kenora Harbourtown Centre Business Improvement Zone are receiving up to $250,000 through the Rural Economic Development Program.
- Since 2003, Ontario has invested over $91 million in 266 projects through the Rural Economic Development Program.
Learn More
Contacts
- Sarah Petrevan
Minister's Office
416-326-3861
sarah.petrevan@ontario.ca - Susan Murray
Communications Branch
519-826-3145
susan.murray@ontario.ca
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
ontario.ca/agriculture


