[1] In the early 20th century, the station featured a triangular-shaped garden and fountain area along the left of the structure.

[2] The garden area was a feature of many Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) stations of the era, starting in Montreal and going west.

"Station gardens, characterized as effective advertisements for prairie fertility, were a prominent part of these campaigns.

The station, especially in the west, was often the focus of the community and a major link with the outside world.

Kenora's is shown in period photographs as an early example of the CPR railway garden.