Kenora
Cottage country living in Northern Ontario.
What it’s like to live in Kenora, who it suits, what homes cost and how to get around — with live listings and local guidance from Kaitlynn Martins.
Lifestyle
Living in Kenora
Kenora is a cottage-country community of lakes, forest and four-season recreation, mixing year-round residents with cottagers. Town centres are walkable; lake properties are car- or boat-dependent.
Kenora , previously named Rat Portage , is a city situated on the Lake of the Woods in Ontario, Canada, close to the Manitoba boundary, and about 208 km east of Winnipeg by the Trans-Canada Highway. It is the seat of Kenora District. The history of the name extends beyond the time of French settlers arriving in the region. The name Rat Portage had its origin in the Ojibwe name Wazhashk-Onigam, which, roughly translated, means portage to the country of the muskrats. (Source: Wikipedia)
Who it’s best for
Utilities & services
Many properties use private wells or lake water and septic systems; some are seasonal-road or water-access only. Internet varies — check the exact address.