Current Issues

Please see the attached press release from NOTO in an attempt to apply some pressure to Transport Canada to respond to the concerns facing the tourism industry. CNASS Press Release May 17 2023 FINAL

We want to reach out and thank everyone who made the spring meeting,  BBQ dinner and dance a great success.  It was a great start in getting things back to what they used to be! KDCA welcomes Scott Ellery to the Board. Thanks go out to all the presenters and members who attended.  We hope to see more faces out next year. The event could not have gone on successfully without the generous support of our [...]

The election of officers will take place at the Annual Spring Meeting on May 5th at the Waldhof Hall. If you are interested in becoming a Board Member, please let us know.  Email us at office@kenoracampowners.com or put your name in at the meeting. Looking forward to having you help out!

Dinner tickets for the Annual KDCA Spring Event are available. Reserve yours now by emailing office@kenoracampowners.com Steak BBQ and music by Rod Armit. Tickets are $35.00 each

SPRING MEETING - MAY 5, 2023 - Waldhof Hall 9:00 – 10:00 am COFFEE & CONVERSATION 10:00  CALL MEETING TO ORDER:  President Ryan Runge/Past President Harald Lohn 10:15  CORRECTIONS/ADDITIONAL TO AGENDA  10:20  MINUTES OF PRIOR MEETING  10:30  TREASURER’S REPORT - Steve Hartle 10:40  MNRF  – Brian Kilgour 11:00  SUNSET COUNTRY – Gerry Cariou  11:15  NOTO – Laurie Marcil  11:40  NWMO – Rachelle Davenport  LUNCH 12:00 – 12:45 12:45  MINISTRY OF NORTHERN [...]

KDCA is starting to plan the annual spring meeting and we are hoping to see you all there! Meeting date will be May 5th, 2023, at the Waldof Hall. We plan on having a meeting with the same groups presenting as we normally do, and lunch will be provided. This year, to make it seem even more like normal,  we are planning to have the evening steak dinner as was [...]

Please direct any correspondence to our new email address: office@kenoracampowners.com Note that our domain name has been changed to www.kenoracampowners.com

Mark your calendar. The KDCA Spring Meeting will take place Friday, May 5, 2023 at the Waldhof Hall. More details and agenda to follow.

Please be advised that the KDCA Dinner scheduled to be held after the May 6th meeting has been cancelled.  Several factors led to the Directors’ difficult decision to postpone and it is our hope that the festivities will resume in a normal fashion next year.  We thank those who RSVP’d for this year and hope to see them out at the meeting.  The spring meeting is still taking place and [...]

Here is  the agenda for the Spring Meeting. 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. COFFEE & CONVERSATION 10:00 a.m. CALL TO ORDER:  President Ryan Runge/Past President Harald Lohn 10:15 a.m. CORRECTIONS/ADDITIONS TO AGENDA 10: 20 a.m. MINUTES OF PRIOR MEETING 10:30 a.m. TREASURER’S REPORT - Steve Hartle, Treasurer 10:40 a.m. MNRF (SPOKESPERSON TO BE DETERMINED) 11:00 a.m. SUNSET COUNTRY – Gerry Cariou 11:15 a.m. NOTO – Laurie Marcil 11:40 a.m. NWMO [...]

Wishing everyone all the best for the holiday season.  Conveying hope for a healthy and happy new year. Tentative date for the KDCA Spring Meeting is May 6, 2022.  Hoping that we can get together!

KDCA  is encouraging members to check into this class action law suit against the insurance companies. This Tort action will probably be a lengthy legal action, if it comes to fruition, the same as the action against big tobacco. Uma is a contact name at the firm. Koskie Minsky and the Merchant Law Group have commenced a proposed national class proceeding alleging that Canadian insurance companies have breached their contracts [...]

The TIAO Awards have been announced. Laurie Marcil is the recipient of the Tourism Champion of The Year.  A  tie for the award is being shared with Mark Bingeman from Bingeman's Grand Experiences in Kitchener. NOTO and DNO are also finalists for their collaborative work on the protocols and the border working group. This is incredible news and everyone should be proud of all the work that was done. It [...]

Farabout Coalition CoChair and members of Dryden District Conservation Club.  (President, Larry Perkins and member, Ted Hunt). The Conservation Club built the frame and erected the sign for the Coalition.  KDCA is recognized as a sponsor. >

Changes are still occurring with border crossing conditions. Several social media posts are giving misleading information. Some of the information regarding details on the August 6 requirements are changing almost daily, so please check back to the www.travel.gc.ca website for changes and details involving what kind of vaccines, what kind of PCR, information about minor children etc, as these issues may change prior to the August 6 date.

Here is recent information received from the CBSA: As you are aware we are working towards a partially opened land border for vaccinated US citizens and permanent residents residing in the United States. (pending all other requirements) We have had some rule changes with other Government departments which may affect area tourist camps and their guests. These changes centre around bait importations. We received direction and made a plan to [...]

Here is the NOTO Press Conference regarding the Impacts of the Canada-Us Border Closure on Operators Across Northern Ontario which took place June 29th. Listen in as operators from across Northern Ontario share their stories on how the border closure is negatively impacting their businesses. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=g0hxfrWTTWU&feature=youtu.be

Please be advised that due to the current meeting restrictions in place, the KDCA Spring meeting tentatively scheduled for April 30th has been cancelled. We will keep you posted if anything changes. Thank you

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and all the best for the holidays.  Conveying hope for a healthy and happy new year. Tentative date for the KDCA Spring Meeting is April 30, 2021.  Hoping that we can get together!

Below is a copy of  an email received by President Harald Lohn: Thanks Harald:   Thanks to KDCA for the generous donation earlier this year. It sure helped us to have the resources to continue our lobbying efforts. This one saved the affected tourism operators over $1.2 million dollars in LUP and BMA fees alone. We are pleased that we were able to accomplish this for our industry.   We [...]

Here is the breakdown of the $$$ announced…..hopefully something more positive on the 13!!!!   Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism, and Culture Industries Tele-Townhall Meeting: “Northern Ontario Tourism” – July 06, 2020 July 06, 2020 – Hon. Lisa MacLeod hosted her seventh Tele Town Hall meeting. This instalment was focused on Northern Ontario Tourism, and she was joined with Hon. Greg Rickford, Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines, and [...]

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Are you interested in helping out? The following was received from Greg Waites.  If you are interested please email office@kdca.ca and we will pass along the information. Thanks I was speaking with someone at the Dryden hospital that was involved in a community response group meeting. They are in a planning phase and getting ready for IF this pandemic situation is to get worse.  They are looking at different options as to what [...]

Please be advise the KDCA Spring Meeting, as scheduled for May 1,2020 is put on "hold" until such time as all Canada wide advisories are further elaborated upon by the offices of the Prime Minister of Canada and the Premier of Ontario.  This  step is being taken to insure those of us in the tourism industry continue to do our part to see the worldwide pandemic of the corona virus does not become a further threat to ourselves, our customers, our business entities, our local communities and our way of life. It is hoped within a period of two weeks these matters will be clarified and thus enable us to make an informed decision with respects to the status of the Spring Meeting.  In the meantime I would encourage each of you to be vigilant and keep abreast of the fast changing events as well as taking the necessary actions to insure your safety and well-being. Should you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me (haraldllohn@gmail.com [1]), the KDCA office (Ruth McMillan - office@kdca.ca)or visit the KDCA website (www.kdca.ca) I would like to THANK each of you for your indulgence and understanding. Sincerely, Harald Lohn, President KDCAPlease support our efforts and become a member today!

With respects to a Spring Meeting of the membership I have received conflicting information (e.g., some “for” a meeting and some “against” a meeting).   Accordingly, I am reaching out with an “email blast” to the membership and other program participants to get a sense of their commitment to a Spring Meeting. These actions are not being taken without cause or justification given the status of the pandemic sweeping the world. [...]

*****As President of KDCA and acting in that capacity, I am notifying the KDCA membership, Allied Members and the communities at-large there will NOT be a May 1, 2020 Spring Dinner/Dance sponsored by KDCA.***** Stay tuned for an update on the Spring Meeting. Sincerely, Harald Lohn President Please support our efforts and become a member today!

Make sure to mark your calendars for the 2020 KDCA Spring Meeting, dinner and dance. The date has been set for Friday, May 1, 2020 at the Waldof Hall. Dress Attire:  PLAID Hope to see everyone out! Please support our efforts and become a member today!

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and all the best for the holidays.  Sending hope for a new year filled with health and happiness. See you next year!

to be a part of the KDCA executive.  If you are interested,  please mark May 1st on your calendar as elections for the new slate of KDCA Officers will take place.  Become involved because "Tourism Matters". Please support our efforts and become a member today!

Make sure to mark your calendars for the 2020 KDCA Spring Meeting. The date has been set for Friday, May 1, 2020 at the Waldof Hall Hope to see you there! Please support our efforts and become a member today!

Here is the Draft Agenda for the KDCA Fall Meeting.  Please look over the agenda and offer suggestions for additional items, elimination of times or general commentary.  Please sent to haraldlohn@gmail.com                                     DRAFT AGENDA  Coffee & Conversation:  9:00 – 9:30 a.m. Call to Order: 9:30 a.m. – Harald Lohn, President KDCA Corrections/Additions to [...]

Make sure to mark your calendars for the KDCA Fall Meeting. The date has been set for October 2, 2019 at Evergreen Lodge. Hope to see you there! Please support our efforts and become a member today!

KENORA DISTRICT CAMP OWNERS ASSOCIATION Annual Spring Meeting, Dinner and Dance was held May 3, 2019. Thank you to all our sponsors! All Canada Sports Show B. Taylor Home Hardware Best Western Plus Dryden Bluewave Energy Canadian Tire Dingwall Ford Domtar Downtown Dollar Dryden GM Ella Lynn's Extra Foods Gates Taxidermy Gillons Insurance Gould's Brandsource Investors Group Kano Reid Kenora GM KK Penner Tire Centre K-Sports Marine & Yamaha Latitude [...]

KENORA DISTRICT CAMP OWNERS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL SPRING MEETING, MAY 3, 2019 WALDHOF HALL AGENDA Call to Order: 9:30 a.m. Introductions: Corrections/Additions to Meeting Agenda Minutes of the Fall Meeting Treasurer’s Report - Steve Hartle Roundtable Discussion – Tourism: A View from Above! Honorable Bob Nault Canadian Border Services Agency MNRF District Manager(s) LUNCH (Provided by Consumer Frosted Foods) Roundtable Discussion – Tourism:  A View from Ground Zero! MTCS – Jim [...]

KDCA DINNER AND DANCE - MAY 3, 2019  AT WALDHOF HALL EVENING BEGINS AT 5:30 P.M.  - Meet & Greet, Steak Dinner and Dance RESERVATIONS:  Call Mal Tygesson (807) 755-2434 or info@evergreenlodge.net  Shannon Doudiet (807) 223-3676 or sdoudiet@standardinsurance.ca Tom Ledoux (807) 223-3381 or tom.ledoux@homehardware.ca  

KENORA DISTRICT CAMP OWNERS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL SPRING MEETING, MAY 3, 2019 WALDHOF HALL AGENDA (Tentative) Call to Order: 9:30 a.m. Introductions: Corrections/Additions to Meeting Agenda Minutes of the Fall Meeting Treasurer’s Report Roundtable Discussion – Tourism: A View from Above! Honorable Bob Nault Honorable Greg Rickford (Tentative) Canadian Border Services Agency MNRF Regional Director MNRF District Manager(s) LUNCH (Provided by Evergreen Lodge) Roundtable Discussion – Tourism:  A View from Ground [...]

Update from Kenora District Camp Owners Association Jacqui Haukeness and Greg Waites attended the Provincial Hunting – Fishing – Trapping roundtable meetings in Kenora. They presented many of the concerns that the members of KDCA have to the panel. KDCA submitted a written submission to Ontario’s Prebudget Consultations, explained how Resource Based Tourism puts new tax dollars into the communities of NW Ontario and creates jobs in the local economies. [...]

An interesting article by Nathan Bennett from the University of Victoria  and Raynald H. Lemelin from Lakehead University in Thunder Bay.about resource based tourism. Read more here: https://mrnathanjbennett.files.wordpress.com/2012/08/bennett-et-al-2010-critique-of-ontarios-resource-based-tourism-policy.pdf

Make sure to mark your calendars for the KDCA Spring Meeting. The date has been set for May 3, 2019. The committee is currently working on the activities for the day. Join us for the meeting, dinner and dance. More details to follow. Please support our efforts and become a member today!

The KDCA passed a resolution at the Fall Meeting to make a $5,000.00 donation to the Farabout Peninsula Coalition to help further study, preserve and raise awareness of the need to protect this unique portion of Eagle Lake. The Farabout Peninsula Coalition representing a large number of stakeholders; Eagle Lake FirstNation, Residents, Tourism Businesses, Commercial Fishery and Recreational Users, has worked diligently for over 10 years to permanently remove the Farabout [...]

DATE:  October 3, 2018 (1st Wednesday in October) PLACE:  Evergreen Lodge on Eagle Lake (Mal Tygesson - Host)  TIME:  9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. AGENDA: 9:00 - Coffee & Conversation until 9:30 9:30 - Planning "Hour" for the Spring 2019 Annual KDCA Meeting 1. Agenda for spring meeting (May 3, 2019) - open discussion 2. Update on Spring "DO" - Shannon Doudiet 11:00 - Progress Report on Signs - Steve [...]

At the KDCA Spring 2018 meeting, a motion was passed to change the Annual Meeting to the Spring Meeting, allowing elections to take place when the turnout is greatest. Here are the new Executive Members: President:  Harald Lohn, Kabeelo Lodge Vice-President:  Erik Lohn, Kabeelo Lodge Treasurer:  Steve Hartle, Big Hook Wilderness Camps Directors:  Jacqui Haukeness, Rugby Lake Lodge; John Fahlgren, Sydney Lake Lodge; Gord Bastable, Vermilion Bay Lodge; Mal Tygesson, [...]

Advocating for Tourism in Northwestern Ontario In 2017, KDCA has set out an ambitious agenda to help Tourism and the local economy. This year KDCA will be lobbying issues such as bear management, bait fish regulation, LUP restrictions, carbon tax expenses, septic systems, moose tag reductions, deer herd management, and “Tourism Matters” marketing. Just to name a few issues facing our Tourism Industry. In 2016 KDCA spent a large sum [...]