[3][4] The road also provides access to Kenora Airport, but otherwise avoids the built-up areas of the city.

[5] The highway passes through a heavily forested area dominated by large granite rock outcroppings, geography typical of the Canadian Shield.

[6] On an average day approximately 3,200–5,200 vehicles travel along the road, varying by season.

Following this, contracts were tendered for construction of the Winnipeg River bridge.

[2] The following table lists the major junctions along Highway 17A, as noted by the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario.