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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.
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.
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
Other Exciting Sunset Country Events for 2011
June 2011 |
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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 |
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July 2011 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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

