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If you're heading to Kenora, here are some travel options: By plane: Bearskin Airlines offers multiple daily flights to Kenora from Dryden, Fort Frances, and Winnipeg. Winnipeg airport is a major air traffic hub in Central Canada, and it's a 2.5-hour drive from Kenora. Flights to Winnipeg are available from various Canadian, U.S., and international destinations. By car: Kenora is located on the Trans-Canada Highway, also known as Highway #17. You can drive through Kenora and continue on to the Manitoba border. Highway 17A is a bypass route for through traffic in Kenora. By rail: ViaRail provides service on the Canadian National mainline from Toronto to Winnipeg, passing through Northern Ontario. The closest stops to Kenora are in Redditt, Ontario, and Minaki, Ontario. Keep in mind that there is no public transportation to these stops. By bus: Greyhound and Excel Coach Lines offer bus services to Kenora. Greyhound operates routes from Thunder Bay and Winnipeg along Highway #17, with stops in communities along the way. Excel Coach Lines provides bus service to Red Lake and Fort Frances. The bus station is located a few kilometers outside of downtown Kenora on Highway 17 East.

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Popular Foods

Poutine is a Canadian comfort food consisting of French fries topped with cheese curds and a generous amount of gravy. This dish originates from the province of Quebec but is now widely enjoyed across Canada. It's typically a non-spicy, warm, and filling meal.

Smoked salmon is a popular food item in Canada, particularly in British Columbia where the Pacific salmon is abundant. The salmon is cured with salt and sugar, then cold-smoked over wood chips to enhance its flavor. It's often served as an appetizer, accompanied by cream cheese, bagels, or crackers. The dish offers a mixture of savory and slightly smoky taste, making it a refreshing choice.

Butter tarts are a sweet and flaky dessert native to Canada, particularly popular in the prairie provinces. A butter tart consists of a pastry shell filled with a mixture of butter, sugar, and syrup, often with added raisins or pecans. These bite-sized treats offer a perfect balance of sweetness and richness, making them a beloved Canadian treat.

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