
JJ Gray
JJ Gray, the great-grandfather of Nancy Macdonald and a pivotal figure in Kenora's history, purchased the Kenricia Hotel in 1938, transforming it into a vital part of the community. His legacy continues to influence the family's connection to the hotel and the surrounding landscape of Lake of the Woods.
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JJ, as everyone called him, was not given to exuberance.
Preserving places means letting them change. My family’s Kenora hotel taught me thatThe Globe and Mail·
Canada· 2026-08-01






