RESEARCH STORIES

Browse a selection of historical research stories written by our staff and volunteers about life in Kenora and the surrounding areas.

Did you know?

The editor of the local newspaper pushed for Kenora to be named “Tresilva” instead.  He thought the word was excellent because it could be written without lifting the pen off the paper. The name Tresilva was tremendously unpopular with the townsfolk and was quickly abandoned.