La Verendrye Parkway

Located along the beautiful Rainy River, La Verendrye Parkway offers a scenic backdrop for all your favourite outdoor activities whether it be walking, jogging, biking, or simply out for a peaceful stroll, this two-mile cobblestone walkway is the place to be. Take a break at any of the many benches and picnic pavilions along the route. Strategically placed informational plaques capture the essence of the river's historical past.

Assabaska Ojibway Heritage Park

Assabaska Ojibway Heritage Park offers beautiful natural scenery and a relaxing place to take in all that nature has to offer. Offering a campground, teepee and canoe rentals, laundry facilities, a boat launch, a small store for sundry items and traditional crafts as well as washrooms with shower facilities this is the perfect place to spend a weekend relaxing and disconnecting. If the above wasn’t enough the park also features spectacular sand beaches, picnic areas with shelters, hiking trails, horseshoe pits, and fishing cleaning shelters. A variety of programs that focus on the lifestyles and cultural heritage of the Anishinabe people also take place within the park.

Mount Evergreen Ski & Recreation Area

The Mount Evergreen Ski Club in Kenora has a lot to offer. Operating since 1946, the Club is well run and the hills are well groomed. It has many runs including 5 black diamond runs, a Terrain Park, a tubing hill and even has a Magic Carpet lift for the little ones or beginners. There are over 20 kms of beautiful cross country ski trails that offer both classic and skate skiers the chance to experience the magnificent Canadian Boreal Forest. All trails are groomed for classic skiing and almost 7 km of trails also accommodate skate skiing. The chalet is a great place to warm up, take a break and have a bite to eat. Ski rentals are also available.

Pronger Park

Pronger Park is a beautiful private location where you can spend the day in the shade of the many trees in the area. Offering a large green space it is perfect for a family gathering or catching up with friends. The park also features a playground, as well as biking, hiking, ski and snowshoe trails. The park is pet-friendly, with lots of room to play with your dog. Washrooms and waste bins are also available.

Bass Lake Park

Bass Lake Park is a public recreational park with a variety of activities to enjoy. The park includes a baseball field, playground, beach with volleyball sand court, picnic shelter, barbecue pit, outhouse bathrooms and hiking trails.

Rat Portage Urban Trails

The Rat Portage Urban Trail begins at McLeod Park or Anicinabe Park and offers a scenic view mixed with the history of Kenora's "City Centre". The hiker will enjoy views of the Husky The Muskie, Goodwill Geyser, and Kenora's Harbourfront, as well as enjoy the opportunity to check out some downtown shopping & dining areas. Open all season, The Rat Portage Urban Trail is easy to moderate terrain and is about 6.5 to 8 km depending on which paths are chosen.

Mink Bay Trail

The Mink Bay Trail is located in the Keewatin area and offers a trail system with a view of Mink Bay Wetlands, Portage Bay and Lake of the Woods. The trail includes a grassy and well-worn forest trail, coupled with sidewalks and green spaces through Keewatin’s business district The Mink Bay trail is just over four kilometres of easy to moderate trails (with alternate routes moderate to high difficulty) ideal for hiking, biking, skiing and snowshoeing.

Rainy Lake Nordic Ski Club

The Rainy Lake Nordic Ski Club trails are located in Northwestern Ontario just outside of Fort Frances and are open to the public. The trails cover 15 km of groomed skate & classic tracks and 5 Km of snowshoe trails.

Vernon Nature Trails

Vernon Nature Trails is 5 km with easy to moderate terrain. The trails are friendly to hiking, cycling, skiing, and snowshoeing. There is a picnic shelter at the trail head and four lookout stops with views of the Lake of the Woods. Located 5km down McKenzie Portage Road off Highway 17W. Turn left at Fire Road 12.

Umfreville Trail

The Umfreville Trail is family friendly with easy terrain and starts at the Sioux Lookout Information Centre and finishes at the Umfreville Park Historic Site. The trail is 8 km along a 6 foot wide asphalt path which provides accessibility not only for walkers and joggers but cyclists, rollerblades and wheelchairs. During the winter months skiers also enjoy the use of the trail.

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