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Welcome
WELCOME
LAKE OF THE WOODS:
Is the second largest lake in Ontario.
Boasts over 14,500 islands.
Offers 105,000 km (65,000 mi) of
shoreline.
Touches the Minnesota and Manitoba
borders.
Is 89 km (55 mi) wide and 105 km
(65 mi) long.
Wildlife you'll see include the Bald
Eagle, Wolf, Common Loon, Canada
Goose, Beaver, Deer, Bear, Moose plus
hundreds of other species of birds, fish
and animals.
World-class sport fish caught here
include Smallmouth and Largemouth
Bass, Muskellunge, Walleye (Pickerel),
Lake Trout, Crappie, Perch, Whitefish
and Northern Pike.
From watersports and romantic
getaways, to summer festivals and
winter adventures, we're so much
more than fishing!
Lake of the Woods is a remnant of the
massive glacial Lake Agassiz which
once covered most of Saskatchewan,
Manitoba, Northwestern Ontario, and
the northern parts of Minnesota and
North Dakota.
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Lake of the Woods drains into the
Winnipeg River and Lake Winnipeg
and ultimately to Hudson Bay.
The Lake gets its name from an
aboriginal name meaning “Lake of the
Islands. It was mistranslated by early
settlers, and became known as “Lake
of the Woods”.
Distance
DISTANCE
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HOW CLOSE ARE YOU TO LAKE OF THE WOODS?
Mileages reflect an approximate
distance to the Lake of the
Woods Vacation Area
Location
Calgary, AB
Chicago, IL
Cleveland. OH
Dallas, TX
Indianapolis, IN
Kansas City, MO
Milwaukee, WI
Minneapolis, MN
Omaha, NB
Saskatoon, SK
Sioux Falls, SD
St. Louis, MO
Thunder Bay, ON
Toronto, ON
Winnipeg, MB
Hours
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12
18
23
17
12
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7
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10.5
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5.5
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Kilometres
1487
1207
1766
2383
1611
1176
1108
660
1219
1001
938
1285
500
1855
200
Miles
924
749
1097
1481
947
731
688
410
758
615
583
798
300
1084
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PLEASE NOTE: Mileages reflect an approximate distance to the Lake of the Woods Vacation Area
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WOODS
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Welcome to one of the
most dramatic, mysterious
and surprising lakes in
the world – Lake of the
Woods. From the deep
clear water and rugged
landscape of the
Canadian shield at its
north end, to the inviting
woods, shallow water
and sandy bottom at its
south end, nature has
worked wonders here to
create a year-round
natural paradise for
vacationers and outdoor
enthusiasts.
Lake of the Woods and the surrounding areas comprise
one of the natural wonders of North America. With over
14,000 islands and more than 105,000 kilometers (65,000
miles) of shoreline – more shoreline than Lake Superior,
the waterways of the lake and the surrounding wilderness
offer anglers & hunters an endless variety of opportunities
to experience the wonder of the region.
Just 60 kilometers (35 miles) from the American border –
a 45-minute drive – Morson guards the edge of untamed
wilderness. Its many lodges are a Mecca for naturalists,
photographers, bird-watchers, campers and those who
come simply for the unforgettable experience of a shorelunch of fresh-caught Walleye.
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Kenora sits on the north shore of the lake like a jewel in a
crown. Those with a taste for shopping will find
themselves in vacation paradise as they discover the many
local arts and crafts available in a variety of unique shops.
Discover the beauty of the area with a tour by boat, plane,
or even helicopter.
For those whose interests lean to adventure or exploration,
a short jaunt to the north will lead to Minaki, a small
village on the shores of the Winnipeg River. For fishing,
hunting, hiking, or simply relaxing in one of the many
quality resorts and campgrounds in the area, Minaki offers
an unforgettable vacation experience.
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BY RYAN HAINES
AN ANGLER’S PARADISE
An Angler’s Paradise
HOW LAKE OF THE WOODS CAME TO BE THE
GREATEST FRESHWATER FISHERY ON EARTH
BY RYAN HAINES
The creation of any great fishery does not take place
overnight. The greatest fishing pond in the world, Lake of
the Woods, is no exception. The formation of this
formidable fishery has been over 30,000 years in the
making. It has taken the combined influences of the
glaciers, climate change, and human intervention to make
this resource into the lake we enjoy today.
years during the recession of the glaciers, they started to
support fish species that require more fertile waters.
Species such as walleye, yellow perch, sauger, lake
sturgeon, and muskellunge moved into these areas from
the refuges further to the south where their ancestors had
survived the ice age. But before warm water fish species,
such as bass and crappie, could move into
this area, a major event occurred that
“The lake bottom is prevented the further spread of fish
from the east or south. Following
the product of a long species
periods of time where Lake Agassiz had
period of sediment
drained south to the Mississippi River,
east to Lake Superior, or northwest to the
deposition. This
Arctic Ocean via the Mackenzie River,
created ideal feeding approximately 8,500 years ago the
habitat for lake
melting of the ice sheets in Hudson Bay
caused Lake Agassiz to flow north and
sturgeon and lake
east into Hudson Bay eventually leading
whitefish where these to the draining of this massive body of
species would thrive water leaving the comparative puddles
that we see today.
With the melting of the glaciers
northward following the last ice age, the
melt water formed the massive Lake
Agassiz which covered most of Manitoba,
Saskatchewan, northwestern Ontario,
northern Minnesota, and eastern North
Dakota. Despite the fact that this lake at
one time covered over 400,000 km2, the
availability of suitable fish habitat for
much of this area was limited. The melt
water created a lake that was cold and
infertile, with very little to support
aquatic life. Due to the lack of food
for almost 10,000
sources adjacent to the receding glaciers,
years.”
migration of fish species northward was
This period of glaciation, formation of
often limited to species that could feed
Lake Agassiz, and subsequent draining of
exclusively on other fish, which meant that fish such as this colossal water body did Lake of the Woods a number
lake trout, northern pike, and burbot were often the first of favours that have helped to create the unsurpassed
to inhabit these areas. As areas further to the south, such fishery that exists today. Firstly, the glaciers carved the
as the current location of Lake of the Woods, began to land bare exposing bedrock that is the beauty of the
warm and increase in productivity over the thousands of Canadian Shield along the northern and eastern end of the
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NESTOR FALLS
Situated approximately 60
miles north of the border
towns of International Falls,
Minnesota and Fort Frances,
Ontario as well as Baudette,
Minnesota and Rainy River,
Ontario, Nestor Falls is in
the midst of literally dozens
of lakes on a picturesque
corridor of pre-Cambrian
granite and magnificent
conifers offering some of the
most diverse angling
opportunities to be found in
mid North America.
The sign outside the Information Center as you enter Nestor Falls
says it all. “WELCOME TO NESTOR FALLS VOTED THE
ULTIMATE FRESH WATER FISHING TOWN IN CANADA”
numerous community events include the Winter Carnival, Crow
Lake Classic Fishing Contest and the Onigaming First Nation
Powwow.
We are a community that exists because of fishing and the other
great natural resources that we love to share with others. Dozens of
resorts, float plane bases, restaurants, bait and tackle retailers,
marine services as well as grocery and hardware stores all make their
living directly or indirectly from what this area offers. Many year
round activities are centered on fishing beginning with the January
1st opening of the Lake Trout ice fishing season along with Crappie,
Walleye and Northern Pike. Spring ice-out brings open water
fishing with the reopening of Walleye in May and, in June, the chase
for the monster Muskie. People in and visiting Nestor Falls set their
calendars by what fishing season it is, spend free time on the water
what ever the season and add to the “fish stories” they can tell. Our
Much like fishing, hunting opportunities abound for deer, black
bear, moose and wolf with bow and arrow, muzzleloader or rifle.
For the shot gunner ruffed and spruce grouse and wood cock
frequent the woods and numerous species of waterfowl are found in
the many weedy bays, swamps, beaver ponds and rivers.
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Nestor Falls offers all of the amenities. From shopping and water
fun to exploring nature, activities are only as limited as your
imagination. It is a painter or photographer’s paradise with bird
watching, camping, canoeing, kayaking, waterskiing, hiking and
ATV trails, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling opportunities
easily discovered.
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ON THE SHORE OF CROOKED PINE LAKE
AT THE FALLS IN NESTOR FALLS, ONTARIO CANADA
Boats, Motors, Boat Ramps, Paddle Boats
Walleye, Northern, Bass, Crappie and Muskie
www.arrowheadresortmotel.com Email: [email protected]
Summer: (807) 484-2132
Box 66, Nestor Falls, ON P0X 1K0
Clyde and Decie Mason
Winter: 1-515-282-0786
Box 295, Shellsburg, Iowa 52332
Denny and Sheryl Reynolds
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I C E F I S H I N G CO M F O RT
& SAFETY TIPS
Assembled with contributions by Tourism Kenora and Al Smith
• Hire a local guide
• Know your ice thicknesses
• Wear layered clothing: you’ll be warm as you drill ice holes and
set up, then cool down as you relax at your spot
• Take a good pair of waterproof boots rated for cold weather
• On a sunny day, light reflects off the ice and snow. Prevent
windburn and sunburn with sunscreen, sunglasses, and other
protective gear
• Fish with a friend and watch each other for signs of frostbite
• Let someone back home know where you are going and when
you are returning
• Clean up your site when finished for the day
• Build a fire on the shore, not on the ice
• Buy your fishing license from local marinas, bait shops or
sporting goods stores • Up to two lines per license
• Speak with local bait shops for expert advice
In order to protect Lakes and other water bodies from evasive,
new or diseased species, the Ministry of Natural Resources will
enforce the law that prohibits the transport of live bait across
international and provincial borders.
Please be advised that it is illegal
to bring live fish, leeches,
crayfish or salamanders
into Ontario for use as
bait.
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MORSON
Nestled on the south-eastern shore of
Lake of the Woods, only 35 miles
north of the Canada-US border, are
the communities of Morson and
Bergland. Bring your family for a
visit, stay awhile, and leave with
memories that will last a lifetime.
Vacationers can rediscover Lake of the
Woods the way the first explor ers
encountered it many years ago.
Within this tranquil wilderness,
camping, full-service RV sites, the
charm of a rustic cabin, the privacy
of a houseboat, a comfor table
housekeeping cabin or an all inclusiv e
American plan vacation are awaiting
your family and friends.
Along with your fishing pole, don't forget to pack your
golf clubs to play 9-holes at the Spruce Creek Golf Course.
The course holds several different tournaments each year.
Come see Oscar’s Bay Beach Park located at the end of
Frenchman's Rock Road. Open for day-use only with
picnic shelter, restrooms, playground equipment and a
beautiful sand beach.
Our communities host several annual events throughout
the year that add fun for the spectator as well as the
participant. The Morson Bass International fishing
tournament, held in August includes a free kids fishing
tournament, family activities and entertainment. The Lake
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of the Woods Walleye Challenge fishing tournament is
held in October. Other community events include a
Family Fun Day, spring and harvest dinners, two First
Nations Pow-Wows, a Pumpkin Festival and ice fishing
derbies all welcome visitors. For more details, see activities
and the events calendar on our website.
Morson is a home for naturalists, hikers, golfers, anglers
and hunters. The shorelines and islands surrounding our
community are largely undeveloped. Local rock paintings
depict the life of the area's earliest inhabitants. The rocky
shores, marshy inlets and countless sandy bays are a onestop spot for walleye, smallmouth and largemouth bass,
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KENORA
For those who have
traveled in the rugged and
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beautiful country that
CITY
surrounds the Lake of the
Woods, the City of Kenora
can come as quite a
surprise. Nestled in a
glorious sweep on the north
shore of the Lake of the
Woods, Kenora is vibrant
slice of city life, culture,
and bustle that has
somehow, almost
miraculously been
transported into a pristine
wilderness setting.
Kenora is rich in history and culture. From the voyageur fur
trade routes, a frontier village known as Rat Portage (reference
to the muskrat) sprang up. The voyageur canoe routes were
followed by a network of land trails that developed into roads
and in the mid 1880’s, the railroad. This brought industry to
Rat Portage including logging, saw mills, gold mines, and
flour milling. In 1905, the village fathers decided a name
change was needed as more businesses arrived – and they chose
the name KENORA – KE from their sister town of Keewatin,
three miles to the west, NO from the village of Norman also
just west, and RA from Rat Portage. Kenora’s unique past is
narrated through 21 murals painted on buildings, many of
which are historic, throughout the city’s core.
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For the visitor who wishes to experience the natural beauty of
the area in comfort and style, Kenora offers accommodations
and amenities to fit any budget or desire. Kenora provides
visitors a variety of activities to experience. The weekly
farmers’ market abounds with garden veggies, home baking,
preserves, jams & jellies, and crafts. Enjoy the live
entertainment under the tent on the Harbourfront. The
Canada Day celebrations, Harbourfest, and the antique car
show are crowd pleasers. To keep the shopper happy, a myriad
of unique shops, boutiques, galleries, pubs and restaurants
await you.
Kenora is a sportsman’s dream ...walleye, muskie, northern,
small and large mouth bass, duck, deer, moose, bear … they
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BY LORI NELSON
BOAT BUILDERS
BY LORI NELSON
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Lake of the Woods
First it was birch bark canoes - lightweight, reliable, manpowered. When the Europeans arrived they brought York boats.
Later came the large steam-powered vessels that plied the lake for
almost 90 years, some fitted for comfortable passenger travel,
others designed for the hard work of carrying supplies and
towing log booms.
Where there are boats, there are builders. The
very first, the Anishinaabeg, used the natural
resources so readily available to them and
ingeniously created the canoe, that was strong,
efficient, and, if well maintained, could last the
lifetime of the builder. Those early boat builders
set the scene for those who were to follow.
Men like Joseph Beaudro of Rainy River,
Charles Fraser of Keewatin, and Anton Vick of
Rat Portage (now Kenora) are only a few of a
long list of boat builders who added to the fleet
of steamboats that eventually plied the lake from
1873 onward. Working in boatyards located
along the shoreline, these builders turned out
strong vessels that served the lake economy,
steamboats like the Verbena, Kenlow, Agwinde
and countless more.
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In 1897 an enterprising young man left his hometown of Barrie,
Ontario, and journeyed west. When he reached Rat Portage, he
stepped off the train, set down his bags, looked around and
decided that it was here that he would set up his
business.
He unloaded the
rowboats he’d brought
with him and hung
out his shingle
advertising “Boats for
Rent”. So successful
was his venture that
in the fall he travelled
east and when he
returned he brought
with him a railway
carload of skiffs.
While some steamboats ferried people to picnic sites and on
scenic excursions, it soon became the rage for people to own their
own gasoline-powered boats so that they could enjoy all the
offerings of the lake at their own convenience. Sailboats,
rowboats, and duck boats were also built, all in the cause of
pursuing the pleasures of the lake in a more personal way. It was
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He unloaded the rowboats he’d brought with
him and hung out his shingle advertising
“Boats for Rent”. So successful was his venture
that in the fall he travelled east and when he
returned he brought with him a railway carload
of skiffs. Eventually he began building the boats
himself.
The young man was John W. Stone. The
business he established, the J.W. Stone Boat
Manufacturing Company, became synonymous
with fine craftsmanship and superior boat
building and was known throughout western
Canada as the place to have your boat built.
But Stone’s wasn’t the only place to have a fine
boat built. While that company was in the business the longest,
from 1897 until 1953, there were many other boat companies
that were known for producing boats of beauty and speed.
In 1905, the business of Cossey and Lake of Kenora was
advertising “Launches, racing boats, and canoes of all
descriptions, built or repaired by practical men of over twenty
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SIOUX NARROWS
With its clear pristine waters
sparkling in the tranquil glow
of the sunset, the easter n glacier
carved shores of Lake of the
Woods invites you into the
warm magical community of
Sioux Narrows.
Rich in history, the town centre
is the site of a legendar y Indian
battle between the invading
Sioux and the local Cree and
Ojibway; Famously known as
a sportsman’s paradise, offering
some of the finest freshwater
fishing that captivates the most
exquisite of fishermen; and
wealth of nature, with the vast
abundance of flora and fauna
to enthrall the most
discriminating of outdoor
enthusiasts . We invite you to
come, explore, and discover …
Approximately 90 miles (140 km) north of the International border and
50 miles (80 km) south of Kenora on Hwy 71, located on the eastern
shores of Lake of the Woods, the cozy town of Sioux Narrows is where
all the magic begins. The crystal clear waterways are a fishermen’s haven
for walleye, northern pike, musky, smallmouth and largemouth bass,
and lake trout; as well as a vacationer’s retreat to swim and relax on one
of the many pristine sandy beaches.
Our rugged boreal forest nestled within the Canadian Shield is
abundant with deer, bear, moose and duck to test the most avid of
hunters and photographers. Enjoy scenic hikes through our woods rich
with nature, a round of golf on our 9-hole golf course, or some fine
dining and shopping in many of our community’s gift stores and
boutiques. Vacationers will find everything they need within an easy
reach from world-class resorts, houseboat rentals, camping, RV Parks,
and much more. Truly something for everyone.
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Visit our brand new 4600 square foot “Northern Ontario Sportfishing
Centre” in the heart of downtown Sioux Narrows, which is the first of
its kind in all Canada. Partake in local workshops, seminars, view fishing
exhibits, and local area history about our outdoors. An educational
experience for all ages to enjoy.
The site of the Sioux Narrows bridge, was the site of a famous Native
battle and massacre between the local Cree and Ojibway tribes against
the Sioux. The aggressive and dominating Sioux were secretly ambushed
and defeated by the Cree and Ojibway at the narrows, hence the name
Sioux Narrows. Come, visit, and experience the magic.
For Sioux Narrows travel information:
www.livethelakelife.ca
1-800-501-4430
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Dining Guide
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KENORA
SIOUX NARROWS
Ash Rapids Dining... An unforgettable dining experience in a rustic secluded
atmosphere........Triple A Angus Beef.......Succulent Racks of Lamb.....Walleye,
prepared Amandine.....and a world class Wine Menu to accompany all our
entrees. Located on the Northwest Peninsula of Lake of the Woods; accessible by
float plane or boat only. Pickups available at our main land property as well as the
ability to book a fly in dinner for your group. Reservations required for evening
meals, available from 5 pm to 9 pm. Open for lunch daily between 1pm and 3
pm. Contact us at 543-4025 or long distance at 1-800-465-1095.
Casey’s Grill - Bar... Reservations for up to 40 people, come out and watch your
favourite sports event on one of our many TV’s. Kid’s menu for 12 years and
under. Open Mon - Sat 11 am to 1 am, Sunday 11 am - 11 pm. All major credit
cards & debit cards accepted. Please call (807)468-4106 for reservations or takeout orders. Group bookings & front desk delivery to Super 8.
Email: [email protected] Website: www.caseysgrillbar.com
Crow Rock Lodge... Enjoy a unique eating experience when you dine in our
wilderness setting on Lake of the Woods. Start with a beverage on our outside
patio and enjoy a famous Crow Rock Sunset. Then get swept away into our fully
licensed dining room for a fresh salad and out of the oven dinner rolls. Choose
from a selection of mouth-watering classics like Prime Rib, New York Strip Steak,
Stuffed Chicken Breast with Wild Rice and our most renowned dish Lake of the
Woods Walleye. Just a 20 minute boat ride from Kenora. For reservations call
807-543-4001.
The LakeVu Motel, Restaurant & Convenience Centre... Hwy 17 W, Kenora
- nestled by beautiful Lake of the Woods. We offer home cooked meals,
homemade desserts & soups in our family style restaurant. Also on site is a full
service gas bar & motel and a convenience store featuring giftware & souvenirs.
Drop in and say hi! 740 Lakeview Drive. Ph: (807) 468-5501. Toll free: 1-866594-6366 www.thelake-vumotel.com
Plaza Restaurant… Kenora’s only restaurant featured twelve years in a row in
“Where to Eat in Canada” by Anne Hardy. Family run for over 44 years.
Featuring authentic Greek cuisine, house favourites, pasta, seafood, steaks.
Children, seniors and take-out menus available. Open Tues. - Fri 11am to 9pm
and Sat 12 Noon to 9pm. 125 Main Street, Kenora ON (807) 468-8173.
The Dockhouse Sports Bar... Get your sports fix. Located in the heart of Sioux
Narrows, 4 big screen televisions, pool table and games. Homemade pizza's,
wings and more. Licensed Dining. Dine in or take out. Free internet.
Ph (807)226-DOCK (3625) open 5-12 daily
Totem Lodge... Whether you're sitting on our wrap around porch or in our
dining room with its large picture windows, the beautiful view will contribute to
a fantastic dining experience. Our nightly specials, including Thursday night
smorgasbord, are truly 5 Star gourmet cooking. Come and join us for dinner or
a drink at the Totem Lodge Lounge, open until 2am each night.
White Birch Lodge… Relax in our licensed dining room featuring a full menu,
also nightly specials, homemade soup and a wonderful salad bar from 5pm to
9pm. All in the heart of Sioux Narrows on beautiful Regina Bay. (807)226-5200
Wiley Point Lodge... A great place to stop in during a day on the lake! Whether
it's for a meal or a drink in the bar, Wiley welcomes groups off the lake daily from
May to October. Don't forget to try our famous fresh walleye shorelunch cooked
right on the beach everyday!
Yellowbird Lodge and Chalet... Nestled in the heart of Lake of the Woods,
Yellowbird is the perfect place to come enjoy a nice meal or to celebrate any
special occasion in our elegant dining room and full service lounge. Our chef's
nightly gourmet specials are sure to impress and bring you back again and again!
NESTOR FALLS
Moniques Log Cabin... Licensed dining in the heart of Nestor Falls on Hwy 71.
Open 7 days a week year round. Delightfully friendly staff serve up fabulous
homemade cuisine in a relaxing inviting atmosphere. Come enjoy
dinner/lunch/or all day breakfast. Or maybe just make a quick stop for one of or
delicious homemade desserts. Telephone {807}484-2402
Second Street Bakery & Deli... The friendliest place in town! We offer a full line
of Fresh scratch made baking, homemade soups, sandwiches & wraps, delectable
desserts, pies & cakes... also SUGAR FREE! Mon-Fri 7–5, Sat 9–4, Sun & Stats
Closed. 807-468-5454, 400 Second St. S. www.secondstreetbakery.ca Call ahead
to guarantee freshness & availability!
Southview Inn & Bistro... Beyond the Ordinary!! We craft all our menu fare and
desserts from scratch, utilizing only the freshest, quality ingredients. Also, be sure
to check out Nourish - Kenora's only dedicated yoga studio and specialty food
and accessories shoppe. Both locations offer catering, take out and special orders.
Hwy 17W, Keewatin. For reservations: 807.547.2471 www.southviewinn.ca
Tim Horton’s… Kenora’s Best Coffee. Fresh Baked Goods and Home Style
Sandwiches. Open 24 hours. Now with two locations to serve you better!
Highway 17 East. Kenora and Lakeview Drive, in Norman.
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Customs Info
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visit
www.canadawelcomesyou.net
for detailed and up-to-date information
CROSSING THE BORDER
U.S. visitors to Canada will be asked to verify their citizenship
upon returning to the United States. U.S. citizens entering the
United States at sea or land ports of entry are required to have
documents that comply with the Western Hemisphere Travel
Initiative (WHTI), most commonly a passport, a passport card, a
trusted traveler card such as NEXUS, SENTRI or FAST, or an
enhanced driver's license.
Citizens of other countries must have a valid passport and may
require a visitor visa.
If you have a felony or misdemeanor arrest (i.e. DWI/DUI ), you
should contact Canada Customs at least one year prior to your
arrival.
If traveling with children, be sure to have identification for ALL
children (i.e. birth certificate, baptismal certificate or passport).
Children traveling with someone other than a legal guardian should
have written permission from their legal guardian or custodial parent.
When traveling with only 1 parent, you should have written
permission from the other parent to take the child out of the country.
Dogs and cats entering Canada from the US must be accompanied
by a valid rabies certificate, signed and dated by a Veterinarian
issued within the preceding 36 months. The certificate must
provide a sufficient description and detail, in order to identify the
pet. Pups and kittens under three months old do not require a
certificate but must be in good health at the time of entry. Visitors
from countries other than the US, who wish to bring a pet into
Canada, should contact the Canadian Food Inspection Agency at
(905) 612-6285.
BAIT
Frozen or salted minnows are allowed. Live earthworms are
permitted, but only when packed in artificial bedding (no earth or
soil). It is illegal to bring live fish, crayfish, live leeches, salamanders
or other live creatures intended for bait into Ontario regardless of
bait origin. For more info visit: www.mnr.gov.on.ca, see Fish &
Wildlife.
FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION
For more information contact: CBSA (807) 274-3655 ext 239
or 1-888-242-2100, within Canada or 1-800-992-7037
internationally or www.cic.gc.ca
You may bring a hunting rifle or shotgun into Ontario for hunting
or competition purposes if you are 18 years of age or older.
Firearms must be registered for a fee of $25.00. You can also bring
up to 200 rounds of ammunition for hunting or 1,500 rounds for
use at a recognized shooting competition.
H.S.T. REBATE
All fully automatic weapons, handguns and pepper spray are
prohibited.
The Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) is 13% on most goods and
services in Ontario. To determine if you will be eligible for a tax
rebate, please discuss the requirements with your tourism operator
when booking your trip.
CELL PHONES
It is illegal for drivers while operating a vehicle to talk, text, type,
dial or e-mail using hand-held cell phones and other hand-held
communications and entertainment devices. The use of hands-free
devices is still permitted.
GOODS YOU MAY BRING INTO CANADA
Visitors to Canada may bring certain goods as “personal baggage”,
duty and tax free, provided all such items are declared to Customs
upon arrival, and are not subject to restriction.
• A reasonable amount of personal items, supply of food (for
personal use) and a full tank of gas.
• Gifts not exceeding $60 Cdn for a friend/relative in Canada. This
does not include tobacco products, alcohol or advertising material.
Gifts valued at more than $60 Cdn are subject to duty.
• Up to 40 oz liquor or 1.5 litres wine or 24X12 oz bottles/cans beer
• Up to 1 carton of cigarettes and 50 cigars and 1 – 200 g can of
tobacco and 200 tobacco sticks.
You must be 19 years of age to import alcohol and tobacco
products into Ontario. Any additional amounts of alcohol and
tobacco, other than listed, are subject to duty. There are import
limits with regards to beer and alcohol - 5 cases of beer; 45 litres of
alcohol. These are the maximum allowable amounts without a
permit. Please see www.canadawelcomesyou.net for a more
detailed list.
For more information contact: Customs Border Services
1-800-461-9999 (within Canada) or (807) 274-3655 or
www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca
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For more information contact: 1-800-731-4000 or
(705) 329-7662 or visit the Canadian Firearms Centre at
www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf
HUNTING, FISHING AND CAMPING
Hunting & fishing licences are available at any authorized licence
issuer (i.e. resort, lodge or bait/tackle shop) or directly from a
MNR office. Please ensure that you follow all slot sizes and catch
and possession limits allowed under the type of licence you
purchase.
To obtain a copy of the current Fishing or Hunting Regulations,
contact the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) at
1-800-667-1940 or (807) 274-5337 (Fort Frances) or
(807) 468-2501 (Kenora). Download a copy by visiting
www.mnr.gov.on.ca
Non-residents of Canada, 18 years of age or older, must have a
permit to camp on crown land (public land) in Northwestern
Ontario. Some areas of crown land are restricted from camping.
You can get permits from any MNR office and several angling
licence issuers.
RETURNING TO THE
UNITED STATES
If you are a US Citizen, please check
with US Customs for documentation
you require to re-enter the States.
EDITION
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NESTOR FALLS
Arrowhead Resort
Hanson's King Island
Helliars Resort
Nielsen's Fly In Lodges
Shady Roost
Sunset Cove
Whitefish Bay Camp
Young's Wilderness Camp
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Tolen's Pelican Landing
Ont Wilderness Houseboat Rentals
Walla Walla Inn
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Andy Lake Resort
Anicinabe Park
Ash Rapids Camp
Best Western Lakeside Inn
Country Side Manor
Crow Rock Lodge
Days Inn
Dogtooth Lake Resort
Gustafson's Resort
Halley's Camps
Houseboat Adventures
Lake of the Woods Bed & Breakfast
Lake Vu Motel
Nature's Inn
Perch Bay Resort
Pipestone Point Resort
Portage Lodge
Northwoods Bed & Breakfast
Selah Motel
Smith Camps
Southview Inn
Sunnyside Camp
Super 8
The Willows Campground
Thee Laurenside Inn
Travelodge
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Indianhead Lodge
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Lake of the Woods Houseboats
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Laughing Water Trailer Park
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Lebron's Long Bay Camp
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Motlong's Rod & Reel
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Sioux Narrows Motel
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Tomahawk Resort
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Totem Resort
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White Birch Lodge
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White Pine Lodge
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