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Emo
Emo is situated on the graceful banks of the beautiful Rainy
River. Emo's waterfront has it all; a park, boat launch, walking
and biking trails and a great stop to shop! Souvenirs, apparel,
groceries and gas can be found on both the waterfront as well as
along Highway 11.

Race car enthusiasts won't want to miss the stock car action at
the Emo Speedway. Cars from the central United States and
Canada compete for prizes on a quarter mile, banked track.

Emo is home to Norlund Chapel, one of the world's smallest
churches. Built by two local men in 1973, the chapel is open as a
house of prayer. Measuring just 8'X10' the building can only
hold eight people at a time. The chapel's steeple was salvaged
from a fire in 1971 and has a six foot high iron cross forged by a
local blacksmith in 1935.

The Rainy River District Women's Institute Museum houses a
collection of pioneer artifacts, displaying the history of the
settlers in the region.

Just north of Emo, along the Pipestone Chain of Lakes, off of
Highways 613 and 615, you will find many great lodges and
resorts.

EMO HIGHLIGHTS

• Emo Speedway Stock Car Races
• Norlund Chapel
• Rainy River District Women's Institute
Museum
• Rainy River Valley Agricultural Fall Fair

Anglers waiting for the fog to lift at the Emo Walleye Classic.

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Photo: Emo Walleye Classic

Access the resources listed below for more info on Emo:
• www.ontariotowns.net/Emo
• Rainy River Women's Institute 807-482-3991
• Township of Emo 807-482-2378 or www.emo.ca

Sunset from the Noden Causeway driving into Fort Frances.