Local Attractions and Special Events for Lake of the Woods Area and Northwestern Ontario

Calendar of Events Sioux Narrows/Nester Falls & Kenora

There's plenty of things to do in Sunset Country, including watching or taking part in the year-round special events and festivals throughout the region. The following is a list of events within Sioux Narrows, Nester Falls and Kenora.  Make sure you don't miss out on all the activities, whether you are a resident or a tourist visiting for a day, weekend or week.

Fishing Tournaments

Sioux Narrows Bassin' For Bucks

• September - 2nd weekend – Annual Bassin’ For Bucks Bass Tournament: Visit http://www.bassinforbucks.com for information or email info@bassinforbucks.com
  

Nestor Falls Annual Crow Lake Classic Bass

• September - 3rd weekend – Annual Crow Lake Classic Bass Tournament: contact 1-807-484-2525 for information.

Annual Kenora Bass International - K.B.I

• August 4, 5 & 6, 2011 – Kenora Bass International : Visit http://www.kbifishing.com/ for more information Email us at: info@kbifishing.com.
• Come out and root for our very own "JIM PALMER" White pine lodge owner and guide.

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Recurring Events and Tours in Sioux Narrows

• Fresh Vegetable Stand, Every Wednesday  June - Sept. 
• Live Music Under the Big Top, Weekly - Contact Tourist Info 807-226-5293
• Church Service;
  • United Church - Contact 807-226-5228 - Every Sunday 11:30 am
  • Sacred Hearts Catholic Church - Contact 807-468-6149- May to Sept. - Friday 6:00 p.m.    

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Special Events

July 1 Canada Day, Downtown Sioux Narrows

• July 1 – Make sure to attend one of the local Canada Day events and enjoy a fun fill day that will end with a spectacular fire works show in celebration of this special Day!  Some things to look forward too.
  • Special events TBA - Free Community BBQ!
• FIRE WORKS!!
• Events for the whole family.

GUEST ONLY.. White Pine Lodge 4th of July Celebrations!

• July 4, 2011 –  Monday, it's a great way to start the week.
  • "Big fish" contest awards
  • Games and refreshment.
  • FIRE WORKS!!

Christmas in July, Sioux Narrows

• July 10, 2011 – Annual Christmas in July event contact 1-807-226-5610 for information.

Whitefish Pow Wow, Sioux Narrows

• July TBA   – Watch for poster at the Trading Post with date and time.

Merchant Madness, Sioux Narrows

• August 14, 2011 – contact 1-807-226-5293 for information.
  • Visit our unique shops in the heart of Sioux Narrows for that perfect holiday souvenir 

Harbourfest, Kenora

• July 30 & 31 and August 1 , 2011 
  • Live bands, Check web site for 2011 current talent
  • Kids Zone, Watermelon throwing contest, boat and vintage car show, and much more.
  • It is an event for the whole family. – contact http://www.harbourfest.ca/information.htm

Annual Sioux Narrows Arts Festival

• August 2-3, 2011 – contact 1-807-226-9791 for information.
  • This is a great opportunity to meet local artist and view their work.  Make sure you.. "mark your calendar" to come out and see their hand crafted pieces!
  • Wood products, jewelry, photographs, paintings, furniture and much much more. 

Pig Roast Picnic, Nester Falls

• August 1, 2011 – contact 1-807-484-2722 for more information

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Other Exciting Sunset Country Events for 2011

June 2011
4-5	Cancer Society Relay for life - Kenora Harbourfront
4-5	Rotary Golf Tourney - Kenora - 807-467-4644
17-19	Kenora District Dog Show - Keewatin Arena
July 2011
1	Local Canada Day Celebrations
1-4	Keewatin Summer Splash - www.keewatin.biz
24	Annual First Ave "Street Festival" - Kenora
24	Coney Island "Maybe Annual" Music Festival - Kenora 1pm - 6pm
29-31	Kenora Agricultural Fair - Kenora Rec. Centre, 467-4644
July 30 - August 1	Harbourfest Kenora - www.harbourfest.ca
August 2011
1	Annual Harbourfest (continues) -Kenora Harbour front
1	Kenora Classic Car show - Harbour front Green Belt
2 - 3	Annual Sioux Narrows Arts Festival - Sioux Narrows, 226-9791
5 - 7	Kenora Agricultural Fair - info@kenorafair.ca
7- 14	LOWISA-Sailing Regatta - Kenora, 467-4637
8	Dragon Boat Festival - Kenora, Rabbit Lake
14	Merchant Madness -Sioux Narrows, 226-5293
29	End of Season Blueberry Tea , Mather-Walls House - Keewatin, 467-4644
September 2011
9,10 &11	Annual Sioux Narrows, Bassin’ For Bucks Bass Tournament
17 &18	Nester falls, Annual Crow lake Classic Bass
14	Terry Fox Run - Local Area Supporter
October 2011
TBA	Oktoberfest- Sioux Narrows 226-5293

Other Recurring Events and Tours in Sunset Country 

• Kenora
  • Farmers Market - Wednesdays from June-September, on the Harbour front
  • Kenora Harbour front Concert Series - Thursdays from June-September, Contact: 807-468-2232
  • Mather Walls Heritage House Tours - Contact: 807-547-2870
  • Lake of the Woods Cemetery Tours - Fridays July-August, 807-467-4636
  • MS. Kenora Boat Tours