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PARTNERS R1 Minaki Trails TRAILS URBAN RECREATIONAL R3 Vernon Nature Area DESCRIPTION Minaki Trails encompasses 25 DESCRIPTION The Vernon Nature Area is a unique km of scenic trails throughout the boreal forest. LAKE OF THE WOODS area that links three very diverse vegetarian zones Natural trails wind through this pristine forest with found within Canada. These designated trails will Ministry of Natural Resources of Natural Ministry spectacular views of the Canadian Shield and acquaint you with the transition zone between the surrounding area. Boreal Forest Region, the St. Lawrence-Great Lake Forest Region and the Prairie Grasslands. DISTANCE 25 km USES Hiking, Cycling, Skiing DISTANCE 5 km USES Hiking, Cycling, TERRAIN Moderate Skiing, Snowshoeing to Extreme WEB www.minaki.ca TERRAIN Easy to Moderate WEB www.ontariotrails.on.ca SEASONS All Seasons SEASONS All Seasons SIOUX NARROWS SIOUX NESTOR FALLS NESTOR TrailTrail GuideGuide URBAN RECREATIONAL TRAILS KENORA HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATION KENORA HOSPITALITY Rat Portage Urban Trail Tunnel Island Trail Rabbit Lake Trails Mink Bay Trail Kenora Nordic Trails Sioux Narrows- R4 Nestor Falls Trails REGIONAL TRAILS DESCRIPTION Enjoy unparalleled hiking through the boreal forests along three trial systems – Red Minaki Trails Pine Trails, Boreal Trails and Aspen Trails. The trails 931 Lakeview Drive, Kenora Drive, Lakeview 931 – Centre Discovery LOW at Maps available Loop Bike Rushing River Trails www.kenora.ca R2 Rushing River Trails travel through impressive stands of red pine, cedar, DISTANCE/TERRAIN poplar, spruce, cedar and oak trees. Enjoy the Lower Rapids Trail – 1.8 km - moderate Vernon Nature Area spectacular views, beaver ponds, granite ridges and Pine Ridge Trail – 500 m - moderate Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls Trails see many forest dwellers that call this area home. Beaver Pond Trails – 1.1 km - moderate Granite Knoll Trail – 2.7 km – difficult DISTANCE 1 to 8 km USES Hiking, Skiing SEASONS TERRAIN Moderate WEB Trails are three seasons – closed in the winter. to Extreme www.siouxnarrows-nestorfalls.ca USES WEB SEASONS All Seasons Hiking only. www.ontarioparks.com (Boreal Trail closed during winter) S1 ASPEN TRAILS- RED PINE TRAILS- BOREAL TRAILS- SIOUX NARROWS NESTOR FALLS NESTOR FALLS WINNIPEG RAINY RIVER THE WOODS LAKE OF 596 R3 621 R1 KENORA MORSON MINAKI R2 71 SIOUX NARROWS 17 R4 R4 FALLS NESTOR TRAILS REGIONAL FORT FRANCESFORT a c BAY THUNDER R4 b KENORA URBAN TRAILS COMMITTEE Kenora Nordic Trails Rabbit Lake Trail, Mink Bay Trail, Waa’say’ Gaa Boo S1 U2 Jaffray Melick U3 Keewatin U4 (Tunnel Island Trail) DESCRIPTION The Kenora Nordic Trails is a series DESCRIPTION The Rabbit Lake Trail system is DESCRIPTION The Mink Bay Wetland is a beautiful DESCRIPTION This area is a relationship gathering of wilderness trails which are well signed. The trails partially inclusive, accessible and paved. This trail starts area nestled in the west end of the City of Kenora. place with 8,000 years of history. A place where intimately wind through mixed forest and rocky ridges. at the end of Nairn Avenue and this portion is called This area has the distinction of being the earliest relationship is affirmed, confirmed and maintained. May experience wet conditions in the wet season. the Rotary Way Trail. This portion of the trail joins into settled area in Keewatin. This trail system winds Stunning views of the Winnipeg River and Norman Dam Groomed cross-country ski trails in the winter season. the main Rabbit Lake Trail at a spectacular viewing site through the wetlands and wilderness areas of Mink can be seen along the series of trails which make up overlooking Rabbit Lake. Your journey continues along and Portage Bay and into the green spaces and Tunnel Island. The trail also includes several lookouts 0.5 0.25 0 0.5 1 1.5 km the shore of Rabbit Lake to Garrow Park and Beach. To businesses of downtown Keewatin. and points of interest along its path. Many wildlife such complete your journey the trail then follows Birchwood DISTANCE 4.3 km as eagles, pelicans, deer and fox can be seen along Crescent, onto to Valley Drive which leads you back to this trial. This land was gifted to the Common Ground Nairn Avenue. There are several resting areas along the TERRAIN Easy to Moderate partnership between the City of Kenora, Grand Council bush portion of the trail. There are also several feeder SEASONS All Seasons Treaty #3 and the communities of Wauzushk Onigum, trails that are not accessible. Ochiichagwe’Babigo’Ining and Obashkaandagaang. USES Hiking, Biking, Skiing DISTANCE 5 km USES Hiking, Cycling, Please respect the heritage value of this sacred site, Skiing, Snowshoe, WEBSITE www.kenora.ca while enjoying the land. TERRAIN Easy to Moderate Wheelchair (Feeder Trails - DISTANCE 6-10 km of trails USES Hiking, Biking Accessible Moderate to TERRAIN Moderate to High WEB www.kenora.ca High) WEB www.kenora.ca SEASONS All seasons (Winter season, some slippery SEASONS All Seasons slopes, alternate winter trails are available and recommended) Rat Portage Urban Trail, U1 City Centre DESCRIPTION The Rat Portage Urban Trail meanders along flat or gently rolling, paved city streets with sidewalks of wood, interlocking brick or concrete and along Laurenson’s Creek nature walk. DISTANCE 6.5 – 8 km SEASONS All Seasons TERRAIN Easy to Moderate 0.5 0.25 0 0.5 km 0 0.125 0.25 0.5 0.75 1 km USES Hiking WEB www.kenora.ca.