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.

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Contacts

  • Sarah Petrevan
    Minister's Office
    416-326-3861
    sarah.petrevan@nullontario.ca
  • Susan Murray
    Communications Branch
    519-826-3145
    susan.murray@nullontario.ca

Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
ontario.ca/agriculture