Program: Northwestern Health Unit - Kenora - Active Living
Organization: Northwestern Health Unit
Northwestern Health Unit - Kenora
Northwestern Health Unit - Kenora
Phone Numbers: 807-468-3147
Toll-Free: 1-800-830-5978
Fax: 807-468-4970
Email: talkpublichealth@nwhu.on.ca
Website: www.nwhu.on.ca/our-services/physical-activity-and-sedentary-behaviour/
Address:
210 First St N
Kenora, ON
P9N 2K4
Location:
  • Located at First St N within the former Mount Carmel School
  • Closest intersection is at First St N and Matheson St S
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Closed between 12 noon-1 pm in most office locations
Public Contacts: Elaine Fischer - Health Promoter
807-274-9827 ext 338 * efischer@nwhu.on.ca
Julie Slack - jslack@nwhu.on.ca
Service Description: Supports and provides information, resources programs and actvities aimed to reduce sedentary behaviour and increase physical activity for children, youth, adults and older adults.
Programs offered:
  • Playground Activity Leaders in Schools (PALS)
  • Playground Stencil Program
  • Mood Walks
  • Group Walking Programs
  • Healthy for Life
  • Community Challenges
  • Pop Up Play
  • Active Safe Routes to School
  • Access to Recreation



Fees: None
Application: Call for information
Eligibility / Target Population: No restrictions
Languages: English
Area Served: District of Kenora, District of Rainy River, James and Hudson Bay Coast, Northern
See Also: Fitness Centres and Programs
Last Updated: 3/17/2026
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=141958

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