John James Gray

John James Gray

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John James Gray, affectionately known as JJ, was a significant figure in the history of the Kenricia Hotel in Kenora, Ontario. Acquiring the hotel in 1938, JJ saw it not merely as a business opportunity but as a place to build a life with his wife, Dodie, amidst the scenic beauty of Lake of the Woods.

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In 1938, my great-grandfather, John James Gray, bought the Kenricia from Kenora.

Preserving places means letting them change. My family’s Kenora hotel taught me that
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-08-01
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