The best walks and hikes around Kenora, Unorganized

This scenic pond is accessible via a short loop trail, or as part of a longer route combined with the Granite Knoll Trail. Either way, the lush setting and serene surroundings make a great place to pause and enjoy the nature.

This trail takes you out to a secluded stretch of the park, with some rugged sections mixed with great views over the various lakes and streams it crosses. It can get muddy after heavy rain, so if you're visiting at a time like this make sure you have the proper footwear.

Rushing River Provincial Park is a favourite for families, with beaches, playgrounds, forest trails, and plenty of spots to wander along the shoreline. The park also serves as a gateway to the canoe routes of Eagle–Dogtooth Provincial Park, making it a good base for multi‑day excursions. In winter, the park offers groomed cross‑country ski trails that run for many kilometres through quiet woods. And with Winnipeg only a couple of hours away, it’s an easy escape into nature at any time of year.

Falcon Ridge Ski Slopes is a small ski resort with alpine skiing, Nordic skiing, tubing, snowshoeing, and lakefront cabins for rent in summer, when the area is open for hiking and biking. Owl Wing Coffee House is open every day, year round from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. The ski resort parking areas are open to park in for summer activities.

High Lake Trail sits above High Lake, with several viewpoints down to Manitoba Bay below. It's a wide trail with sections that are wide enough for cars, making it easy to follow. A few short spur trails head out to fantastic lookout points, and some of the areas the best photo opportunities. The High Lake Trail begins at Falcon Ridge Ski Slopes, and ends at the Highline Chalet, but can be paired with other connecting trails to form loops.

These falls are small but picturesque, and are sometimes only visible in springtime when snowmelt feeds the tumbling stream through the forest. Surrounded by rugged terrain and fragrant pines, it’s a peaceful place for a quiet snack break before continuing along the trail.

This trail is a lovely loop that climbs through rocky terrain and mixed boreal forest to viewpoints overlooking McGillivray Lake and the surrounding granite ridges. There are interpretive signs along the way that explain the area’s glacial history, forest ecology, and wildlife, making it a great route educational route for families. The falls themselves are a series of small cascades that flow mostly in springtime, and are a beautiful addition to this scenic trail.

McGillivray Lake is a quiet, picturesque spot surrounded by rugged granite outcrops and stands of jack pine and spruce. This small lake is popular for canoeing, fishing, and spotting loons gliding across its calm waters. A short portage or hike connects it to nearby backcountry routes, making it a peaceful stop while exploring Whiteshell’s beautiful wilderness.