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BOREAL TRAILS- FALLS NESTOR Hiking, Cycling, Hiking, Cycling, Skiing, Snowshoeing www.ontariotrails.on.ca Hiking, Skiing

USES WEB USES WEB www.siouxnarrows-nestorfalls.ca RED PINE TRAILS- FALLS NESTOR The Vernon Nature Area is a unique is a unique Area Nature Vernon The Enjoy unparalleled hiking through hiking through unparalleled Enjoy 5 km to Easy Moderate All Seasons 1 to 8 km 1 to Moderate Extreme to All Seasons closed during winter) Trail (Boreal Vernon Nature Area Nature Vernon Nestor Falls Trails Falls Nestor Narrows- area that links three very diverse vegetarian zones zones vegetarian diverse very links three that area will trails designated . These within found the between zone with the transition you acquaint Lawrence-Great the St. Region, Forest Boreal Grasslands. the Prairie and Region Forest DISTANCE TERRAIN SEASONS R3 DESCRIPTION – Red trial systems along three forests the boreal trails The and Aspen Trails. Trails Boreal Pine Trails, cedar, pine, of red stands impressive through travel the Enjoy and oak trees. cedar spruce, poplar, ridges and ponds, granite beaver spectacular views, home. area call this that dwellers forest see many DISTANCE TERRAIN SEASONS R4 DESCRIPTION ASPEN TRAILS- ASPEN NARROWS SIOUX

COMMITTEE URBAN TRAILS Trails Mink Bay Trail Mink Bay Portage Urban Trail Portage Rabbit Lake Trails Rabbit Lake Tunnel Island Trail Island Tunnel Rushing River Trails Rushing River Vernon Nature Area Nature Vernon Kenora Nordic Trails Nordic Kenora REGIONAL TRAILS Rat Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls Trails Falls Sioux Narrows-Nestor

LAKE OF THE WOODS THE OF LAKE

URBAN RECREATIONAL TRAILS URBAN RECREATIONAL

Trail Guide Trail Trail Guide Trail

R1 MINAKI S1 596 REGIONAL TRAILS URBAN RECREATIONAL KENORA 17 THUNDER TRAILS R3 BAY R2

SIOUX NARROWS 71 R4a

Bike Loop Maps available at LAKE OF NESTOR LOW Discovery Centre – THE WOODS FALLS 931 Lakeview Drive, Kenora MORSON R4c R4b 621 www.kenora.ca RAINY RIVER PARTNERS KENORA HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATION

Ministry of Natural Resources SIOUX NARROWS NESTOR FALLS Hiking, Cycling, Hiking, Cycling, Skiing www.minaki.ca WEB www.ontarioparks.com USES WEB

Minaki Trails encompasses 25 encompasses Trails Minaki

25 km Moderate Extreme to All Seasons Rushing River Trails Rushing River Minaki Trails Minaki

R2 DISTANCE/TERRAIN – 1.8 km - moderate Rapids Trail Lower – 500 m - moderate Pine Ridge Trail - moderate km – 1.1 Trails Pond Beaver km – difficult – 2.7 Knoll Trail Granite SEASONS seasons – closed in the winter. three are Trails USES Hiking only.

DESCRIPTION R1 forest. boreal the throughout trails scenic km of with forest this pristine through wind trails Natural Shield and of the views spectacular area. surrounding DISTANCE TERRAIN SEASONS 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 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