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| Place | Cochenour |
| Type | Compact Rural Community |
| Province / Territory | Ontario (ON) |
| Location | Kenora |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 51.075634 |
| Longitude | -93.809366 |
| Importance | Village / hamlet |
| CGN ID | FARXS |
Cochenour is a compact rural community in Kenora, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Cochenour is located at 51.0756°N, 93.8094°W.
Cochenour rests on the western edge of Ontario, a place where the boreal forest begins to surrender to the vastness of the Canadian Shield. It lies 6.5 km north of Red Lake, ON (from Red Lake, ON: bearing 10°T), and is situated 63.1 km north-west of Ear Falls. Here, the land is a rugged tapestry of granite outcroppings, sculpted by ancient glaciers, and interspersed with dark, still lakes that mirror the immense, often bruised, sky. Pine and spruce stand sentinel, their needles whispering secrets on the wind that sweeps across the open water and through the scattered clearings. The air itself carries a crispness, a northern tang that speaks of long winters and vibrant, fleeting summers, and the very light seems to possess a peculiar, luminous quality, especially in the late afternoon when it slants long and golden through the trees, painting the granite in hues of ochre and rose. The story of Cochenour is deeply entwined with the earth's bounty, particularly the mineral wealth that lies beneath its rocky skin. For decades, mining was the heartbeat of this place, drawing hardy souls who coaxed silver and gold from the unforgiving ground, their labour leaving an indelible mark on the landscape and the spirit of the people. While the echoes of those boom times may have softened, the legacy remains in the resilient character of Cochenour's residents, a practicality born of necessity and a deep connection to the rugged beauty that surrounds them. The economy now finds its footing in a broader spectrum of resource-based industries and the quiet hum of a community that understands the enduring power of its natural heritage, a place where the vast, silent lakes and the endless forest continue to shape the lives lived within their embrace.
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Location data for Cochenour is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |