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T H E B F E S T & I S H I N G N A T U R E 2010 EDITION V A C A T I O N O MORSON N T KENORA A R I O C A A R E A N A SIOUX NARROWS W W W . L A K E O F T H E W O O D S . C O M D A NESTOR FALLS 1 . 8 0 0 . 5 3 5 . 4 5 4 9 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, 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! Distance DISTANCE CHART HOW CLOSE ARE YOU TO LAKE OF THE WOODS? Mileages reflect an approximate distance to the Lake of the Woods Vacation Area { 2 Do you have a great lake story or photo? Share it with us! 1-800-535-4549 [email protected] LAKE OF THE } WOODS VACATION AREA • 2010 EDITION 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 15 12 18 23 17 12 11 7 12 10.5 9.5 13 5.5 19 2 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 122 PLEASE NOTE: Mileages reflect an approximate distance to the Lake of the Woods Vacation Area Table of Contents T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S LAKE OF THE WOODS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 THE NATURE KNAPSACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 GET THE LEAD IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 NESTOR FALLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 MORSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 GETTING HOOKED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 WINNIPEG & ENGLISH RIVER SYSTEM .13 DINING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 KENORA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 RETAILER DIRECTORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 LAKE OF THE WOODS AREA MAP . . .24-25 CUSTOMS INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 SIOUX NARROWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 SPECIAL EVENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 LAKE OF THE WOODS ATTRACTIONS . .31 ACCOMMODATION INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . .46 OUR MAILING ADDRESS: LAKE OF THE WOODS VACATION GUIDE - BOX 508, KENORA, ON P9N 3X5 MORSON 8 SIOUX NARROWS KENORA 26 14 2 0 1 0 EDITORIAL FEATURES Get the Lead In - Gordon Pyzer The Nature Knapsack - Phil Burke Getting Hooked - Richard Brignall 2010 LOW BOOK COMMITTEE Judy Bechard Carol Davis Cheryl Gauthier Bob Hunger Peg Hunger Scott Kast Nancy Miller JoAnn Moen Brian Newton GRAPHIC DESIGN / LAYOUT Rob Dokuchie, Overdrive Design Labs Inc. www.overdrivedesignlabs.com C O N T R NESTOR FALLS 34 I B U T O R S PHOTO CREDITS CHRISTENSEN, Dr. Mike - Front Cover BRIGNALL, Richard - Pages 40, 41 BURKE, Phil - Pages 32, 33 CESMISTRUK, Candace - Page 34 GRANT, Sheri - Page 8 HELLIER, Wayne - Pages 34, 43 HUNGER, Bob & Peg - Pages 27, 34 HUTMACHER, Chad - Pages 8,9,35 KAST, Kevin - Page 5 KAST, Scott - Page 27 LAFRENIER, Tammy - Page 31 MAW, Janet - Pages 4, 31 MILLER, Nancy - Pages 9, 27 PENTNEY, Laurie - Page 9 PIRIE Milko, Kim - Pages 13,43 PYZER, Gordon - Page 6 SMITH, Al - Page 22 WARKENTIN, Harold - Page 27 WARREN, Kelly - Page 26 WATSON, Marnie - Page 34 WIGGINS, Brian - Page 33 WWW.LAKEOFTHEWOODS.COM 3 WOODS THE OF LAKE 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. 4 LAKE OF THE WOODS VACATION AREA • 2010 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. EDITION LAKE “Wake”up to the natural beauty of OF THE LAKE OF THE WOODS WOODS On the eastern shore of the lake sits Sioux Narrows. Vacationers will relish the small-town charm of this natural landmark as they enjoy world-class resorts, camping, RVing, shopping, dining, golf and more. The historical single span wooden bridge has been replaced, but its signature wooden trusses have been incorporated into the new bridge. Sioux Narrows is a vital link connecting the United States and southern Lake of the Woods with the City of Kenora and beyond. A little to the south, those seeking an experience of the true wilderness will find it at Nestor Falls, a beautiful resort community and the perfect base to launch the outdoor adventure of a lifetime. Nestled in a maze of small lakes, Nestor Falls has a reputation as one of the finest hunting and fishing destinations in North America, and is widely regarded as the place for fly-in fishing. From the rustic charm of Morson, to the thriving centre of Kenora, to the tranquility of Minaki in the north, to Sioux Narrows and Nestor Falls – Lake of the Woods has something for everybody who visits! www.lakeofthewoods.com 1-800-535-4549 WWW.LAKEOFTHEWOODS.COM 5 BY GORD PYZER LEAD IN Get the THE LEAD IN GET BY GORD PYZER You can understand why John Butts would feel proud. He is one of only three Canadian anglers ever to win a Professional Walleye Trail (PWT) tournament on the prestigious, big money circuit. That puts the Sunset Country native in a lofty class. So why is he feeling perplexed? test and 27-pound test lead core line - the two most popular sizes for walleye fishing - have identical cores. It is the outer coating of micro-thin Dacron that accounts for the difference in their strengths. So, contrary to what you might think, the lighter test line It is because Butts is a genuine down-to-earth kind of guy. sinks faster and deeper than the stronger test line owing to As much an angling educator as a consummate tournament its thinner diameter. Now before you do too much head professional. The technique he used to achieve his damage thinking about this, remember that monofilament remarkable accomplishment - and the one line exhibits similar characteristics. Lighter he favours for catching numbers of walleye and thus smaller diameter monofilament “When you see via as well as monsters when he is fishing for line sinks faster than stronger and thus your rod tip that fun on Lake of the Woods and other larger diameter line. It is a simple matter of nearby waterways - is trolling with lead you're courting disaster, buoyancy and water resistance. core line. It is a technique he laments rarely seeing other walleye anglers employing. however, simply adjust The other noticeable characteristic of lead And that is a big mistake, whether you're a your speed, increasing core line is that the outer Dacron coating is tournament pro or a weekend Joe. dyed a different colour at 10-yard intervals, it slightly & hop so you know precisely how much line you AT THE CORE OF THE MATTER have out at any point in time. This makes the lure away from it easy to experiment with different lengths the snag.” For the uninitiated, lead core fishing line is of line trailing behind your boat and thus, nothing more sophisticated than Dacron different lure depths. Once you start line with a solid lead core. Visualize a spool of thin diameter landing fish, however, you can quickly return to the perfect solder with a Dacron coating. length, as well as set the other rods in the boat to the allimportant distance. The purpose of the lead, by the way, is purely for weight - to get your lure down - and not for any added strength. So It is precisely because you can troll so accurately with lead when you fish with lead core line, you can dispense with in- core line, compare to trolling with sinkers and weights line sinkers, snap weights, bottom bouncers, downriggers, attached to monofilament and braided lines, that Butts jet divers and all the other gadgets anglers use to sink their believes day in and day out, it is the best trolling technique lines and lures. a walleye angler can use. Matter of fact, most days, he believes it is the best tactic period. Something else you need to understand is that 18-pound 6 LAKE OF THE WOODS VACATION AREA • 2010 EDITION Indeed, the reason Butt's dotes on the uniquely weighted line is it allows him to troll small crankbaits so effectively. He is convinced that smaller cranks catch the attention of walleye and fool them better than bigger baits. Especially moody neutral and negative 'eyes. But the modest size lures don't dive very deeply when dragged behind the boat using conventional monofilament or braided line And conventional weighting systems screw up their action. With lead core line, though, he can present the lures to walleye in depths he couldn't normally reach. “Let's say I am fishing a shallow running, jointed Shad Rap along a break in Lake of the Woods and the walleye are in 25-feet of water,” Butts says. “The most effective way to reach them is with lead core. I can stay on the break because lead core will follow the path of the boat. By simply changing how much line I let out I can troll the same crankbait across a shallow eight-foot deep flat or fish out in open water for suspended walleye. Lead core line is about absolute depth control.” ABSOLUTE DEPTH CONTROL While Butts carries eight outfits loaded with lead core line in his boat at all times, he says the average recreational walleye angler needs only a single level wind reel with a line counter and a spool capacity large enough to hold 90- to 100-yards of the fairly bulky line. Add to that an 8- to 10foot long medium soft action trolling rod and you're in business. Butts' only caution is to avoid using a rod that is too stiff. Lead core line doesn't stretch so the long soft stick acts like a shock absorber soaking up the head shakes from large walleye, allowing you to fight the fish carefully without the hooks wearing holes in their mouths and popping free at the side of the boat. The buggy whip plays another key role as a telegraph pole. Butts normally finishes off his outfits by tying on an 8-foot long leader fashioned from 14-pound test Fireline. Like the lead core, the Fireline doesn't stretch, so when the lines are balanced against the soft properties of the rod, the tip vibrates like crazy, relaying back every subtle nuance of the LEAD IN In fact, living in the walleye heartland of Northwestern Ontario's Sunset Country, where there is more water than land, Butts often trolls with lead core line in small to moderate size walleye lakes. And he favours the technique in water as shallow as eight-feet deep. Which brings us back to Butts' penchant for using an eight-foot long leader. It seems short. But there is method to his madness. Because the lead core/Fireline combination is so incredibly responsive you can wobble a crankbait within inches of the bottom - even intentionally scratch it if you prefer - and not constantly be hanging up and losing expensive lures. THE Butt's is also quick to explode two myths about fishing for walleye with lead core line. Because it is so enormously effective in famous walleye palaces like the Bay of Quinte and Lake Erie, many anglers mistakenly think that it is suited only for the Great Lakes and deep water. That is simply not the case. lure. If it picks up even the slightest piece of debris, a leaf or stalk of weed, you will see the tip dampen or stop vibrating. When a walleye whacks the lure, on the other hand, it is like a mouse trap snapping shut. You'd have to be asleep to miss the bite. GET “Once you learn how to troll with lead core line,” Butts says, “you'll use it more than any other system. You can better control the depth of your lures because when you slow down or speed up, lead core line doesn't react instantly. It takes time for it to adjust to the new speed. Snap weights, bottom bouncers and in-line sinkers have a tendency to react immediately. So if you slow down, they'll crash to the bottom if you are not careful.” When you see via your rod tip that you're courting disaster, however, simply adjust your speed, increasing it slightly and hop the lure away from the snag. A short leader will respond to the burst of energy more rapidly than a long one. It will also follow the path of the lead core line that is tracking your boat like a heat seeking missile during normal trolling passes. So following a contour line is hassle-free. Bottom line: stick with a short leader whenever the conditions dictate it. In fact, you can shorten it up even further - to as little as four feet long - when you're trolling in dark, stained or dirty water. And don't think you are going to outsmart Butts by beefing up the strength of the leader either. Fourteenpound test Fireline is the same diameter as six-pound test monofilament so you wobble your lures with it effortlessly. And on the rare occasions that you do hang up it is better to break the leader than the lead core. THREE - TWENTY - FIVE Amongst all the details and mysteries that Butts has sorted through in his quest to master lead core trolling for Lake of the Woods walleye, however, none is as brilliant as the rule book he has developed for knowing precisely how much line to let out to reach the fish. “There's an easy rule to follow,” says Butts, acknowledging that for years many professional walleye anglers tried to keep the tactic a secret, using what they referred to as segmented lead core to hide the fact they were using it at all. They spliced various short lengths of the lead core into the middle of their regular monofilament trolling outfits. “If you are trolling two miles an hour with three colors or 90-feet of lead core line out, your bait will be in 20-feet of water. It doesn't matter if you're using a big, small or medium size crankbait. After that, for every color of lead core line that you let out your lure will dive down another five feet. So if you let out seven colors your bait will be down forty feet deep.” Listening to Butts talk about how he controls the depth of his lures with lead core line is like being tutored by Wayne Gretzky on taking a slap shot or Tiger Woods on reading a green and sinking a difficult putt. It becomes even more evident when Butts explains how he modifies the rules when he increases his leader length. Cont’d on page 12... WWW.LAKEOFTHEWOODS.COM 7 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 explorers encountered it many years ago. The shorelines and islands surrounding our community are largely undeveloped. Local rock paintings depict the life of the area's earliest inhabitants. Within this tranquil wilderness, camping, full-service RV sites, the charm of a rustic cabin, the privacy of a houseboat, a comfortable housekeeping cabin or an all inclusive American plan vacation are awaiting your family and friends. For hearts that wish to experience true wilderness, Morson is a mecca for naturalists, hikers, anglers and hunters. Located in the “island belt” of the lake which makes 8 LAKE OF THE WOODS VACATION AREA • 2010 fishing an unmatched pleasure; the rocky shores, marshy inlets and countless sandy bays are a one-stop spot for walleye, smallmouth and largemouth bass, muskie, northern pike, lake trout, crappies and perch. The islands are also a great place to find a stretch of sandy beach; indulge in the warm sand, cool water and more often than not the privacy of your very own beach for the day. New is a public day-use park with swimming beach and picnic area located on Frenchman's Rock Road. Lake of the Woods is truly a sportsman's paradise hunting here is among the finest in the world. Wild rice bays are feeding grounds for flocks of mallards and teal, wood ducks and rafts of bluebills are available to the sureEDITION MORSON Amid the shelter of the islands... MORSON eyed hunter. Grouse are plentiful and are sport for the small game hunters who seek them out. Moose, deer and bear roam the forests of the islands and the fields on mainland. Make sure to have your camera ready to get your best shot! Along with your fishing pole, don't forget to pack your golf clubs to play 9-holes at the Spruce Creek Golf Course. 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, August 28 & 29, 2010, also includes a free kid's fishing tournament, family activities and entertainment. Other community events include a Family Fun Day, dinners, First Nation's Pow-Wows and ice fishing derbies all welcome visitors. For more details, see activities and the events calendar on our website. For Morson travel information: www.lakeofthewoodstourism.ca 1-807-488-5905 WWW.LAKEOFTHEWOODS.COM 9 MORSON 82 An Exceptional Island Resort Lake of the Woods • Canada www.duckbaylodge.com e-mail: [email protected] Hunt and Fish on Lake of the Woods at Black Island Resort Beautiful island resort located in the heart of Lake of the Woods, Ontario. Your Hosts: Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Musky, Crappie, Lake Trout and Perch FISH Dave & Sheree Swistun Bear, Deer, Waterfowl & Upland Game HUNT Call or write Mike and Barb Sergio SUMMER RR 1, Sleeman, Ontario Canada P0W 1M0 807-275-7482 WINTER P.O. Box 278, La Motte, IA 52054 563-686-4245 80 www.blackisland.com • email: [email protected] Winter: R.R. #3, Box 18 Group 318 Selkirk, MB R1A 2A8 (204) 757-2986 Summer: R.R. #1 Sleeman, ON P0W 1M0 (623) (807) 853-3891 488-5811 Grassy Narrows Lodge LAKE OF THE WOODS Our American Plan resort is located in a remote and sheltered location on the west side of Miles Bay. We have deluxe housekeeping cabins . We are sure your first visit won’t be your last. For reservations or further information, please write or call Betty or Jerry Fisher: Summer: Grassy Grassy Narrows Narrows Lodge, Lodge, Box Box 7, 7, Morson, Morson, Ontario Ontario (807) (807) 488-5810 488-5810 Winter: Grassy Grassy Narrows Narrows Lodge, Lodge, P.O. P.O. Box Box 83, 83, Union Union Grove, Grove, WI WI 53182-0083 53182-0083 (800) (800) 589-2214 589-2214 Web Web Site: Site: www.morsonoutfitters.com www.morsonoutfitters.com 10 LAKE OF THE 83 WOODS VACATION AREA • 2010 92 EDITION MORSON 84 87 90 We have 8 American Plan/Housekeeping cabins that will accommodate 2-8 people. For Reservations or further information, please call or write Betty or Jerry Fisher. Summer: Box 7, Morson, ON P0W 1J0 (807) 488-5806 Winter: Box 83, Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-3102 or Toll Free 1-800-589-2214 97 91 WWW.LAKEOFTHEWOODS.COM 11 71 MORSON 81 TOMPKINS HARDWARE YAMAHA FULL LINE YAMAHA DEALER HOME HARDWARE BUILDING CENTRE SOLAR SALES & INSTALLATION 10 Front Street, Emo Ontario Ph: 807-482-2754 Fax: 807-482-2485 [email protected] • www.tompkinshardware.com Continued from page 7... For example, if you use a 50-foot leader - made of fluorocarbon or monofilament because the water is crystal clear and the walleye are extraordinarily spooky - Butts says you first need to take into account his primary lead core rule. But then add in the additional depth the lure will dive if it was being trolled behind 50-feet of line. The easiest way to do this is by consulting the lure's dive curve in Mark Romanack's, Precision Trolling, a guide Butts calls “the walleye troller's bible”. WHERE, WHEN AND WHY When you've spent as much time as Butts has perfecting his lead core walleye fishing system, it comes as no surprise to hear him say there is no time of year, no body of water and no weather condition that deters him from trolling for walleye. Especially with his beloved little crankbaits. The fish love the lures and he has such an abiding faith in them that he believes he can catch walleye with them anywhere and at anytime. His favourites are Reef Runner Little Rippers, #4 and #5 Glass and Jointed Shad Raps and Cotton Cordell Walleye Divers. Still, there are two situations that scream out to Butts to work his magic. The first is when he finds walleye scattered across an extensive flat. It could be along a shoreline, in a bay or cove or the plain atop an extensive underwater point, shoal, reef or bar. The structure and depth don't matter as long as the bottom is relatively flat. 12 LAKE OF THE WOODS VACATION AREA • 2010 The other ideal situation is when Butts finds walleye suspended in the water column. The fish might be relating to light levels, water temperature or schools of pelagic forage fish. Again, the reasons don't matter. What counts is that the fish are spread out across a horizontal plane and thus, susceptible to trolling small cranks. Then, Butt's calls lead core line his “go to tactic”. So what are the drawbacks to using the stuff? After all, if hardly anyone is using it, it must be for good reason. If it is, Butts is darned if he can figure it out. He scans his brain bank searching for at least some pseudo weaknesses before almost happily saying that when you're letting out the line, it is important to do it slowly because lead core has a tendency to over spool, tangle and make a mess. You don't want to put a twist in lead core line either, so if you're using lures that spin, crawler harnesses, for example, be sure to put a quality snap swivel at the end of your leader. But that is about the best he can come up with. “I really don't know of any negatives with lead core,” Butts says almost apologetically. “I love it. It is my favourite way to fish for walleye. Maybe I am just too positive.” Maybe, but then again, only one other Canadian walleye angler has matched what Butts has been able to accomplish. And just maybe, that says it all. – Gord Pyzer EDITION A mosaic of water bodies to tempt the palate of fishermen, hunters, and adventurers. Minaki is the centre of the area’s wilderness north where outfitters and residents greet their guests with warm smiles and waiting adventures. The Ojibway call it “mee-naw-kee” – the beautiful country – soaring cliffs overlooking endless lakes, silence broken only by the call of the loon, northern lights flashing across velvet skies. The area continues to produce excellent fishing – walleye, northern, muskie, bass. An incredible experience awaits you… For Minaki travel information: WINNIPEG & ENGLISH RIVER SYSTEM, MINAKI WINNIPEG & ENGLISH RIVER SYSTEM, MINAKI www.lakeofthewoods.com 1-800-535-4549 31 17 WWW.LAKEOFTHEWOODS.COM 13 KENORA For those who have traveled in the rugged and OF 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. 14 LAKE OF THE WOODS VACATION AREA • 2010 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 EDITION CITY OF KENORA A CITY naturalOFattraction KENORA are all here waiting for you. Kenora offers “top notch” fishing and hunting services including lodging, fly in services, bait and tackle, and guides. Experience the succulent taste of a “shore lunch”. Explore the Lake of the Woods and the many surrounding lakes in a rented boat, canoe or kayak. An aerial tour in a float plane is a thrill! Challenge the Canadian Shield – go camping, hiking, or biking. For the golfing enthusiast, Kenora sports two 18 hole courses. To learn more about local history, visit the Lake of the Woods Museum and the Railroad Museum. fishermen, snowmobilers, down hill and cross country skiers. The possibilities are endless! Visit Kenora and make your adventure a lifetime of memories! For Kenora travel information: www.kenora.ca 1-800-535-4549 And did we mention winter – the best “snow on earth” for ice WWW.LAKEOFTHEWOODS.COM 15 KENORA OF CITY 1 3 2 16 LAKE OF THE WOODS VACATION AREA • 2010 EDITION 11 CITY OF KENORA “Home of the Big Walleyes” We offer for your comfort and convenience fully modern and deluxe LHK cabins, remote outposts, boat/motor rentals, grocery/souvenir store, tackle, gas and bait, boat launch, beach, and waterslide. Write or call your hosts: Wayne and Patty Jones Box 437K, Kenora, Ontario P9N 3X4 (807) 548-5101 (year round) 20 14 18 WWW.LAKEOFTHEWOODS.COM 17 27 CITY OF KENORA 16 29 35 Canadian Fishing & Hunting at its Best! 30 • Air Conditioned •American Plan & Housekeeping Cabins •Whirlpool Baths •Fish for Walleye, Northern Pike, Bass & Muskie •Fall Bear Hunt Located 12 Miles SE of Kenora on Lake of the Woods, Ontario, Canada For your free brochure & DVD call, write or email: Summer: Box 296, Kenora, Ontario P9N 3X3 Phone: (807) 543-4004 & (807) 543-4014 Winter: Box 4063, Hopkins, MN, 55343 Phone: (952) 935-0892 Fax: (952) 935-0329 - Year Round www.pipestonepointresort.com Email: [email protected] 41 18 LAKE OF THE WOODS VACATION AREA • 2010 EDITION CITY OF KENORA 42 5 35 9 Kenora’s Premier family hotel featuring Kenora’s only indoor 120’ waterslide • Pool • Waterslide • Whirlpool • Kiddie Splash Pool • Fitness Centre • Clean, Comfortable Guest Rooms • Free In Room Coffee/Fridge/Microwave • Parking Space For Large Vehicles & Trailers • Newly Renovated Conference Rooms • Free High Speed Internet • Smoke Free Restaurant • Lounge 920 Hwy 17E, Kenora, ON P9N 1L9 1-800-465-1123 or (807) 468-2003 [email protected] www.daysinn.ca 13 15 WWW.LAKEOFTHEWOODS.COM 19 38 CITY OF KENORA 38 Kenora’s 6 Top Value! • Spacious, comfortable rooms • 4 FREE Movie Channels • Voice Mail/Data Ports • Free In-room coffee • Wireless Internet • Whirlpool, sauna • Fitness room • Outdoor pool • Largest indoor hotel pool in Northwestern Ontario VISIT Yesterday’s Family Restaurant & Thirsty’s Dining Lounge MEETING & CONFERENCE FACILITIES 800 Hwy 17 East, Kenora, Ont. 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Featuring fuel efficient cars by General Motors Vans Full Size Intermediate Truck Rentals 39 Reasonable Rates Friendly Service Long-Term Leasing 22 WWW.LAKEOFTHEWOODS.COM 21 CITY OF KENORA 8 7 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. 22 LAKE OF THE WOODS VACATION AREA • 2010 EDITION WWW.LAKEOFTHEWOODS.COM 23 12 SIOUX NARROWS With its clear pristine waters sparkling in the tranquil glow of the sunset, the eastern 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 legendary 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 north of the International border and 50 miles 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. 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. 26 LAKE OF THE WOODS VACATION AREA • 2010 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. A new bridge was completed in 2007 to replace the original wooden bridge that was once the longest single span wooden bridge in the world. With its signature wooden trusses incorporated into the design, the new bridge preserves the look and historical significance of the magic in Sioux Narrows. For Sioux Narrows travel information: www.livethelakelife.ca 1-800-501-4430 EDITION SIOUX NARROWS The magic of SIOUX NARROWS SIOUX NARROWS FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Experience small town hospitality with world class service!! Sioux Narrows/Nestor Falls Tourism Services: SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE: Fishing Shopping Wildlife Parks Golfing Hiking Boating Canoeing Events Swimming Dining Grass Airstrip Full service resorts, houseboats, campsites, RV Parks, and everything in between. Come, stay, and experience this tranquil relaxing atmosphere. www.livethelakelife.ca 1-800-501-4430 OR The Township of Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls www.siouxnarrows-nestorfalls.ca (807) 226-5241 WWW.LAKEOFTHEWOODS.COM 27 SIOUX NARROWS 50 47 Gill’s Trading Post Sioux Narrows, Ontario Come on in & stock up on gas, oil, groceries or shop for souvenirs. Whatever you need, we have it. Summer hours: 7am - 8pm Monday to Saturday 9am - 5pm Sunday & Holidays 46 49 Highway 71, Sioux Narrows Ontario P0X 1N0 1-807-226-5252 78 55 48 28 LAKE OF THE WOODS VACATION AREA • 2010 EDITION 52 S I O U X N A R R O W S For the serious fisherman or hunter as well as the family on fabulous Lake of the Woods A Family Operation in Business Since 1959 Easily accessible by car, but secluded enough to give you a peaceful, relaxing vacation in the true spirit of the north woods EXCELLENT FISHING & HUNTING • Walleye, Northern, Bass, Musky, Lake Trout, Crappie, Perch • Deer, Bear, Ducks, Grouse – Baited Bear Hunts Complete Service and Fine Facilities For Your Comfort • Modern HSK Cottages • A.P. Packages • Boats, Motors, Guides An Ideal Family Resort, too! • Safe, Natural Sand Beach REASONABLE RATES E-mail: [email protected] WEB SITE: www.lebrons.com Contact: Bob Lebron P.O. Box 54C Sioux Narrows, Ontario P0X 1N0 807-226-5620 or Toll Free from U.S. 800-890-4487 58 53 WWW.LAKEOFTHEWOODS.COM 29 SIOUX NARROWS 59 61 60 60A 60B 30 LAKE OF THE WOODS VACATION AREA • 2010 EDITION Lake of the Woods Attractions L A K E O F T H E W O O D S NATIVE PICTOGRAPHS – 5000 year old rock pictographs made of berry juice and sap can be viewed by boat on the Lake of the Woods. WHITE MOOSE GOLF COURSE – Beautiful waterfront 9-hole golf course. SIOUX NARROWS GIANT INUKSHUK – See the newly constructed Inukshuk built downtown in 2007. SIOUX NARROWS SIOUX NARROWS WOODEN BRIDGE – A new bridge has just been completed to replace the original wooden bridge, which was constructed in 1936 and once known as the world’s longest single span wooden bridge. With its signature wooden trusses incorporated into the design, the new bridge preserves the look and historical significance of the magic in Sioux Narrows. This bridge was at one time North Americas longest single span wooden bridge. SIOUX NARROWS A T T R A C T I O N S LAKE OF THE WOODS RAILROAD MUSEUM – Caboose and Diesel locomotive museum with railway artifacts and memorabilia. KENORA HARBOURFRONT ENTERTAINMENT – Take in an outdoor concert on Kenora’s Harbourfront - Thursday evenings July & August. KENORA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION LOONIE BEAR – Hey kids and parents too! Feed Kenora's Loonie Bear on our beautiful harbourfront and help support local charities. For more information, contact the Kenora and Lake of the Woods Regional Community Foundation at 807-467-4427 KENORA BEAUTY BAY GOLF COURSE – 18 hole golf course overlooking Black Sturgeon Lake. Essex Road 807-548-4777 KENORA HIKING TRAILS – Three groomed trails wait to challenge the avid hiker. A perfect way to experience the outdoors! SIOUX NARROWS & NESTOR FALLS KENORA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB – 18 hole golf course overlooking Lake of the Woods Golf Course Road 807-468-7995 KENORA NESTOR FALLS – These falls, between Lake Kakabikitchiwan and Sabaskong Bay range from a forty foot falling mass of leaf-stained water to a mere trickle, depending on precipitation and season. NESTOR FALLS HIKING TRAILS – Kenora offers a variety of walking trails – Amik Trail, Vernon Nature Trails, Mount Evergreen, Rushing River, Mink Bay, Rabbit Lake. Brochures available at Kenora Tourism Information Centre 800-535-4549 KENORA TENNIS COURTS – Come play at our tennis courts, free of charge. NESTOR FALLS SPRUCE CREEK GOLF COURSE – 9 Hole Golf Course & Driving Range. 807-488-9706 MORSON TOMAHAWK LIGHTHOUSE – The lighthouse was originally built in the 1900s and was operated until 1962. Go back in time to the days of the steamboat. 807-488-5719 MORSON KAY-NAH-CHI-WAH-NUNG HISTORICAL CENTRE – Museum, Ojibway Gallery, nature trails, 1-888-992-9949 www.kaynahchiwahnung.com STRATTON RAILWAY MUSEUM – Go back to the time of the steam engine and visit a fully restored 4008 steam locomotive. RAINY RIVER PIONEER MUSEUM – A display of pioneer artifacts that reveal the history of settlers in the region. Owned and operated by the Rainy River District Women’s Institute – 807-482 3991 EMO HUSKY THE MUSKIE – Kenora’s 40 foot muskie located on the harbourfront. KENORA HERITAGE TOWNSCAPE MURALS – 21 unique murals can be found in Kenora. Focus of murals include: history, culture and recreation. KENORA MATHER WALLS HOUSE – A unique historic house depicting turn of the century furniture and décor from the days of the sawmills and flour mills of the Lake of the Woods. KENORA LAKE OF THE WOODS MUSEUM – View over 15,000 early settler remnants and aboriginal artifacts. One of the best museums in Northwestern Ontario. KENORA WWW.LAKEOFTHEWOODS.COM 31 BY PHIL BURKE THE NATURE KNAPSACK ‘By studying nature, a bird becomes your friend, and a tree, a good acquaintance.’ A.C Woltz A little girl, on hands and knees, stared intently at an ant dragging a dead beetle across the path. “It takes forever to go for a walk with her,” her father apologized. “She has to stop and study every little thing.” In that little girl beats the heart and soul of a true naturalist. Lake of the Woods country offers the perfect opportunity make anyone question the advisability of drinking for the naturalist in all of us, thanks to the unspoiled and untreated ‘wild’, but clean-looking water. The leaf that has undeveloped landscape and waterways. For vacationers, a small tunnel running between its upper and lower the family appreciation of our flora and fauna is greatly surfaces will, with the use of the magnifying glass, reveal an infinitesimal caterpillar, munching its enhanced with the inclusion of a ‘nature way through the greenery. bag,’ a small pack or tote that contains “The nature pack tools to make the study of nature more Special note: In a pinch, an ordinary pair of enjoyable. should include a binoculars viewed through the wrong end small pad or two for will act as a very adequate magnifying First off there should be a pair of binoculars and every family should keeping notes and-or device providing the object is held close already have a pair of these. Teach the kids drawings of the day’s enough to the lens. Try it; it works. how to use them. If you don’t have a good discoveries. Include Like the little girl watching the ant haul pair of binoculars, check them out online the beetle, kids like to view nature up or, even better, ask friends who have a pair the location, date, close. To do this, the insect, frog, snake or that they are pleased with. Ignore time and weather other creature must be captured and this children’s binoculars because they have is where the toy store, or even the local such cheap optics that they aren’t worth conditions.” dollar shop comes in handy. Little nets are the money and frustration. a wonderful investment. Bug-catchers are A good magnifying glass is a necessity, but choose one with very inexpensive plastic jugs that make capturing insects a glass lens, not plastic. There is a lot of junk out there. all the easier and viewing them very convenient. (Plastic Get a good glass and a new world opens to the viewer. A peanut butter jars work almost as well.) There are critter small clump of rich soil will reveal unimaginable critters cages that can prolong your enjoyment of nature’s smaller and studying a drop from the water’s edge is enough to creatures. Live traps for small rodents will provide 32 LAKE OF THE WOODS VACATION AREA • 2010 EDITION THE NATURE KNAPSACK The Nature KNAPSACK BY PHIL BURKE information on whose home you are sharing. Just remember that the creatures will enjoy being released into their home habitat, or one similar to where they were captured. The nature pack should include a small pad or two for keeping notes and-or drawings of the day’s discoveries. Include the location, date, time and weather conditions. This makes for added enjoyment when you are back home and during the long, cold winter months when fairweather creatures aren’t available. There are a good number of nature guide books on the market that cover every topic from, birds, fish and mammals to trees, pond life, and weather. But beware of over-detailed books best suited for very serious amateurs and professionals. Gift shops often display racks of books and guides featuring local nature interests. So with your nature pack packed, there will be plenty for the family to explore. Soon you will begin to see the trees rather than the forest, and the lily pads rather than the marsh. It’s a wonderful world here in Lake of the Woods country, and the greatest show is free. – Phil Burke WWW.LAKEOFTHEWOODS.COM 33 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. These lakes are teeming with Canada's most sought after game fish with angling opportunities that include large and small mouth bass, bullhead, crappie, walleye, northern pike, lake trout and the magnificent musky. The musky in these lakes has become a fish of such grandeur that the Nestor Falls area is known to many as the musky capital of the world. Much like fishing, hunting opportunities abound for deer, black bear and moose with bow and arrow, muzzleloader or centre fire rifle. For the shot gunner, ruffed and sharp tail grouse and woodcock frequent the woods. Numerous species of waterfowl are found in the many weedy bays, swamps, beaver ponds and rivers. Nestor Falls offers all of the amenities. From water fun to exploration adventure, outdoor activities are only as limited 34 LAKE OF THE WOODS VACATION AREA • 2010 as your imagination. It is a painter or photographer's paradise. Bird watching, camping, canoeing, kayaking, water-skiing, ATV trails, hiking trails, cross country skiing and snowmobiling opportunities are easily discovered. Air Services are available to fly into areas inaccessible by any other means to a lodge in the wilderness with most of the comforts of home or to a comfortable fly-in outpost where you are the only human inhabitants….some only minutes away by floatplane. Camps, campgrounds, shops and restaurants are available to suit a myriad of tastes and budgets from drive-to to boat-to business that offer anything from enjoying a sizzling steak, bite into a spicy gyro at a restaurant or enjoy a succulent shore lunch prepared in the open air. EDITION NESTOR FALLS Enchanting NESTOR FALLS Our falls, between Lake Kakabikitchiwan and Sabaskong Bay on Lake of the Woods range from a forty foot falling mass of water to a mere trickle, depending on precipitation and season. In either case, the photo opportunities are numerous and access is easy, as they can be viewed from an overlook area just fifty yards from Highway 71. For those with private aircraft, Nestor Falls boasts its own hard surfaced 3,800’ by 100’ airstrip. NESTOR FALLS Where you can experience small town hospitality combined with world class service! SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE: Fishing Shopping Wildlife Boating Hiking Parks Swimming Canoeing Tennis Hard Surfaced Airstrip Mini-Golf Dining Full service resorts, fly-in outposts, tent sites and everything in-between. Stay and enjoy the safe and relaxing atmosphere. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Sioux Narrows/Nestor Falls Tourism Services www.lakeofthewoodsvacations.com 1-800-501-4430 OR The Township of Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls www.siouxnarrows-nestorfalls.ca (807) 226-5241 WWW.LAKEOFTHEWOODS.COM 35 D EE T SP NE GH ER HI INT NESTOR FALLS 64 NESTOR FALLS, ONTARIO 68 14 Modern Housekeeping Cabins & Motel w/Kitchenettes 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] Contact Summer: Box 66 Winter: Box 295 Clyde & Decie Nestor Falls, ON P0X 1K0 Shellsburg, Iowa 52332 (807) 484-2132 Mason (319) 436-2907 63 75 73 36 LAKE OF THE WOODS VACATION AREA • 2010 EDITION NESTOR FALLS 69 Lake of the Woods 76 77 Fishing • Wildlife • Primitive Weapons Hunting • Unsurpassed •Natural Beauty • Hospitality • Rustic Cabins Yet Modern Facilities Environment • Located on an island in the middle of • RelaxingLake-of-the-Woods - remote, yet easy access www.whitefishbaycamp.com Email: [email protected] Toll-Free 877-226-1211 Summer Address P.O. Box 128 Nestor Falls, Ontario, Canada, P0X 1K0 Winter Address (November thru April) 106 South Drive Babbitt, MN 55706 70 WWW.LAKEOFTHEWOODS.COM 37 NESTOR FALLS 67 78 71 TOMPKINS HARDWARE YAMAHA FULL LINE YAMAHA DEALER HOME HARDWARE BUILDING CENTRE SOLAR SALES & INSTALLATION 10 Front Street, Emo Ontario Ph: 807-482-2754 Fax: 807-482-2485 [email protected] • www.tompkinshardware.com 38 LAKE OF THE WOODS VACATION AREA • 2010 EDITION RULES OF THE ROAD Information from “Plan for Pleasure - take a BOATING COURSE” - Fisheries and Oceans Canada Some Navigational Aids that are used on Lake of the Woods LATERAL BUOYS PORT (GREEN CAN) Keep this buoy on your port (left) side when proceeding in the upstream direction. BIFURCATION (RED & GREEN BANDS) You may pass this buoy on either side when proceeding in the upstream direction, but the main or preferred channel is indicated by the colour of the topmost band. For example: Keep this buoy on your starboard (right) side. C ARDINAL BUOYS PORT (GREEN SPAR) Keep this buoy on your port (left) side when proceeding in the upstream direction. A cardinal Buoy indicates that the safest water exists to the direction it indicates (ex: a north cardinal buoy indicates that the safest water exists to the north) STARBOARD (RED SPAR) Keep this buoy on your starboard (right) side when proceeding in the upstream direction. STARBOARD (RED CONICAL) Keep this buoy on your starboard (right) side when proceeding in the upstream direction. PORT (GREEN PILLAR) Keep this buoy on your port (left) side when proceeding in the upstream direction. STARBOARD (RED PILLAR) Keep this buoy on your starboard (right) side when proceeding in the upstream direction. WWW.LAKEOFTHEWOODS.COM 39 G ETTING H OOKED Everybody has a tale to tell after a fishing trip. Unfortunately, for the excited storyteller, not everybody wants to hear about 'the one that got away'. But, ears will always perk-up when they unexpectedly hear the line, “Yeah, one of my casts almost ripped Sam's ear off!” This becomes the story everybody wants to hear. Surprisingly, being impaled by a fishhook, big or small, can be a regular occurrence in any fishing centre like Kenora, Ontario. It's just one of those places in which thousands of fishermen travel to each year that offers them equal opportunities to hook the big one or just themselves. A quick visit to the Lake of the Woods District Hospital will give any fishermen a hundred reasons to be more careful around their lures. Before entering the hospital's emergency waiting room, prospective patients come upon an unusual display case. Most people just get a good chuckle from it. Serious fishermen might see it as a 'Hall of Shame.' But, the emergency room nurses who created it view it as their own 'Hall of Fame'- a shrine of lures they removed from fishermen's hands, scalps, ears, legs and butts. Getting HOOKED BY RICK BRIGNALL all the removed fish hooks piled into it. At the end of the each season we would just dump it out,” said Mychalyshyn. “One day, one of the hospital maintenance people, Roger Shine, offered to make a display case for all the lures. We have been filling it ever since.” “We really thought it was a cool idea,” said Judy Carlson, a longtime emergency room nurse. “I don't think it's done anywhere else.” The display case has been a fixture in the hospital's emergency waiting room for over 15 years. There is a steady supply of lures every year, so they now only put in the best of the bunch. A few more musky lures and the case will start bursting from its seams. Each lure is the case has a story. “There is no body part that is sacred from a fish hook,” said Lynn Mychalyshyn, a former emergency room nurse who treated many an unfortunate fisherman. During the summer months when fishing is at its peak, a doctor in the emergency might remove two to three hooks a day. People come great distances for treatment. They come by car, boat, floatplane or helicopter. The hospital, situated right on the water, even boasts its own dock. Unlike the stories fishermen tell the hospital's admitting nurse, the display case had a very simple beginning. “It all started out as a plastic bin at the nursing station with 40 LAKE OF THE WOODS VACATION AREA • 2010 “The most interesting story that sticks in my mind involves two children and a little dog, “ said Mychalyshyn. “A family had a cottage here. Their little girl was about four and was told dad's tackle box was forbidden territory. But, she was exploring one day and got caught on a treble hook. The brother, who was about six, thought he would help to get the hook out and no one would have to know it had happened. Unfortunately, he too got entangled in the hook.” “So, mom left the cottage with the two children and a little dog. In the drive from their cottage from Clearwater Bay into Kenora the dog also got hooked on this hook.” EDITION G ETTING H OOKED “These two children literally walked into our department with their hands clasped together by the hook (looking like they were nicely holding hands) and the mother stood between them carrying, and supporting the dog. To our amazement she said they were all on the same hook.” Sometimes though, good things come about by getting impaled by a hook. “A guide who got a fish hook caught in himself came to the hospital with his client. While he was waiting to have the fishhook removed, the client, the paying customer, went down to the hospital dock with his fishing gear. He was just casting out into the bay to pass the time. Well, he snagged himself a trophy sized musky.” Most fishermen receive little sympathy from their friends. “Even if their fishing partner was the one who hooked them, they usually just drop them off and come back later to pick them up,” said Carlson. “They don't want to waste fishing time sitting in a hospital. Some will leave the hook in all day and come in after the fishing is done.” Hooks in hands, legs, scalps and butts are usually the simplest removal procedures. Some 'bush doctors', namely the lodge owners, have learned hook removal techniques over the years. This way they don't have to transport guests into town every time they hook themselves. Everybody gets concerned when it involves eyes, & do whatever they have to do to seek immediate medical attention. “I think eyes are the scariest because vision is so valuable to us,” said Mychalyshyn. “I remember a situation when a hook was cut off by a patient prior to coming in. It was hooked into their eyelid. The hook was cut too short and actually worked its way through the lid into the area around the eye. Floating around inside the eye socket. This person ended up going to Winnipeg to a plastic surgeon to have it removed.” “We had a little girl out fishing with her dad. A fishhook got caught right under the bottom lid of her eye. The dad was just sick. She was about five,” said Carlson. “We were all wondering what we were going to do. Then, she just rolled her eye to the side and it fell out. It could have been quite traumatic for the child. Her dad was still in a state of shock after it fell out.” With the popularity of the lure display case the people at the hospital don't want it to become a status symbol with people wanting their misfortunes on display. They just want people to have fun with it. “There are people who actually have seen it at one point, and come back to show their out-of-town friends,” said Carlson. In the coming years the display case is bound to grow as the fisherman do the unthinkable and hook into themselves, not the fish, unexpectedly giving them an experience they are bound to tell anybody who will listen. – Rick Brignall WWW.LAKEOFTHEWOODS.COM 41 Dining Guide L A K E O F T H E W O O D S D I N I N G G U I D E R E S T A U R A N T S KENORA Annie’s Café... Home style Cuisine…Offering down home goodness & hospitality at its finest! Located at 39 Matheson Street South in the heart of downtown Kenora. Enjoy the taste of home cooked breakfasts to daily luncheon specials and evening dining. Open Tuesday thru Sunday. 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 11am 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, check out the game or play NTN Trivia or Texas Hold’Em on one of our many TVs. 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 take-out orders. Group bookings & front desk delivery to Super 8. www.caseysbarandgrill.com Forest Dining Room... Located in Day’s Inn Kenora, 920 Hwy. 17 East. Whether you’re looking for something light or a full meal to remember, the Days Inn Kenora is a cozy, fun and friendly atmosphere for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Each quality dish is prepared to order and served to perfection around the welcoming fireplace of the Day’s Inn Forest Restaurant. For reservations, call 1800-465-1123 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 Southview on Second - our brand new gourmet specialty food shoppe, bakery and deli. 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. SIOUX NARROWS 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.Dine in or take out.Free internet.ph (807)226-DOCK (3625) open 512 daily Totem Lodge... Good food and a great atmosphere are wonderful combinations at Totem. Dining specials everyday of the week, including our Thursday night infamous smorgasbord. The most amazing view on the lake, with a full service lounge! Dining can also be enjoyed on our wrap around deck. 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 KFC… “The Taste Lives at KFC” 923 Highway 17 East, Kenora. (807) 468-9878. 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. daily. Wiley Point Lodge... While at the lake, why not dine on it? Swing by Wiley for a home cooked meal, whether it is breakfast, lunch or dinner. We also offer a daily fresh walleye shorelunch cooked right on the beach and a full service bar in the lodge. The LakeVu Motel, Restaurant & Convenience Centre... Conveniently located on 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: 1-866-594-6366 www.lakevumotel.com Yellowbird Lodge and Chalet... Nestled in the heart of Lake of the Woods, come to Yellowbird and enjoy a gourmet meal in our elegant dining room and full service lounge. From simple to extravagant, the Chef ’s food and presentation is right at the top. Excellent food in an exceptional setting! My Place… The unique menu offerings at My Place Restaurant has many from outside the community making the trek to enjoyment. 901 Ottawa Street, Keewatin. (807) 547-4044 NESTOR FALLS Plaza Restaurant… Kenora’s only restaurant featured in “Where to Eat in Canada”. Family run for 40 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. Karen’s Bakery… Located in Sunset Place, Nestor Falls. Enjoy our giant cinnamon buns, variety of breads, donuts and dainties fresh from the oven daily. Eat in or take out. Choose from our lunch menu of homemade soup and sandwiches, chili and toast, pizza or super subs, breakfast specials of bacon, eggs, toast, pancakes and coffee served daily ‘til noon. Summer Hours: Mon - Sat 6am - 3pm, Sunday 7am - 3pm Winter Hours: Mon - Sat 6am – 3pm, closed Sun. Telephone: (807)484-4444 Second Street Bakery & Deli... The best cinnamon buns in town! We offer a full line of fresh scratch made baking, homemade soups & sandwiches, delectable sweet treats, pies & cakes.. also diabetic friendly. Monday - Friday 7–5, Saturday 9–4, Closed Sundays & stats., (807) 468-5454, 400 Second St. S. www.secondstreetbakery.ca Call ahead to guarantee freshness & availability! 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 Senoritas Restaurant... The only Mexican Restaurant in Kenora that serves real, authentic Mexican cuisine. We bring you the best from Mexico. Personal attention from Nelly the Chef! Proud to be Mexican! Hours: Winter 9am to 8pm, Summer 6am to 10pm. 1239 Hwy 17 West. (807) 468-7500 42 LAKE OF THE WOODS VACATION AREA • 2010 EDITION Directory Advertising RETAILERS & SERVICES IN THE LAKE OF THE WOODS AREA D I R E C T O R Y Morson MORSON Morson WALLY’S MARINE SERVICE PROPANE BARGE SERVICE SEPTIC FIELDS DOCK REPAIR WELDING CROSS ROADS TRAVEL, AMERICAN EXPRESS WE ARE YOUR ONE STOP TRAVEL SHOP! 1-800-465-5320 (807) 468-3364 130 MAIN ST S KENORA Kenora PRELUDE TRAVEL Low airfares from the United States with a minimum stay at a lodge/outfitter. www.preludetravel.ca 1-800-561-8907 Nestor Falls NESTOR FALLS Morson ZIG’S PLACE GAS & OIL, CIGARETTES, GROCERIES, ATM, POSTAL OUTLET, OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK FREE COFFEE ALL DAY LONG LOCATED ON HWY. #621 Phone: (807) 275-8797 PHONE: (807) 488-9637 Kenora Kenora MORSON, ONTARIO Kenora A D V E R T I S I N G HOJOE COFFEE & BOOKS FRESH GROUND COFFEE HOMEMADE DESSERTS SOUP & SANDWICHES BOOKS & UNIQUE GIFTS 117 Main St S, Kenora Phone 468-6111 Kenora YOUR AD HERE ANGLER’S PRO SHOP LICENSES - TACKLE MINNOWS - ICE GUIDE SERVICE www.anglersproshop.ca (807)484-2525 BOUNTY BAITS KENORA MORSON, ONTARIO KANTOLA GM 200 Lakeview Drive Sales • Service • Parts Chev • Buick Chevy & GMC Trucks www.kantolagm.com Phone: (807) 468-8984 Fax: (807) 468-3867 Toll Free: 1-866-526-8652 Sioux Narrows SIOUX NARROWS EMAIL [email protected] FOR MORE INFO Nestor Falls Kenora Kenora Kenora LAKE OF THE WOODS ELECTRIC (Kenora) Ltd. Electrical & Powerline Services Water & Sewer Systems Solar Systems www.lakeofthewoodselectric.com Phone: (807) 548-5158 Fax: (807) 548-1084 Sioux Narrows BOUTIQUE SOLEIL FINE FASHIONS FOR WOMEN BOX 240, WHOLESALE / RETAIL OUTLET BAIT, TACKLE, LICENCES HWY 17 W 807-543-2664 bountybaits.ca Kenora MARSH CHIROPRACTIC WALK-INS WELCOME! Located in the Stone House 225 Main St. S. Phone: (807) 468-6199 Cell: (807) 466-6199 Sioux Narrows NORTHERN LIGHTS OF SIOUX NARROWS A TOUCH DIFFERENT SIOUX NARROWS FINE GIFTS Phone: (807) 226-5347 Phone: (807) 226-5532 ON P0X 1N0 Nestor Falls NORTHLAND KITCHEN & DESIGN CONSULTING CABINETRY - GRANITE LAMINATE - SOLAR SHADES KITCHEN DESIGN INTERIOR SPACE PLANNING NW Ont & Northern MN Ph: (807)274-6933 www.northlandkitchen.com WWW.LAKEOFTHEWOODS.COM 43 C U S T O M S Customs Info I N F O F O R V I S I T O R S T O C A N A D A 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. G.S.T. REBATE All fully automatic weapons, handguns and pepper spray are prohibited. The Foreign Convention and Tour Incentive Program (FCTIP) gives non-resident consumers that purchase “tour packages” a rebate of 1/2 of the paid Goods & Services Tax (GST). To be eligible the GST charged must be at least $12 and the non-resident must have paid a deposit of at least 20% of the total price at least 14 days before the first day of accommodation. This tour package is for short-term accommodations with at least one service sold for an all-inclusive price. Please talk to your tourism operator to determine if you are eligible for this rebate. 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. 44 PETS For more information contact: Customs Border Services 1-800-461-9999 (within Canada) or (807) 274-3655 or www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca LAKE OF THE WOODS VACATION AREA • 2010 For more information contact: 1-800-731-4000 or (705) 329-7662 or visit the Canadian Firearms Centre at www.cfc-ccaf.gc.ca. 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 Special Events & Fishing Derbies S P E C I A L E V E N T S & F I S H I N G FEB / MARCH TBA DO THE COMPETENCY OF OPERATORS OF PLEASURE CRAFT REGULATIONS APPLY TO NON-RESIDENTS? The Regulations apply to non-residents if: • They operate their pleasure craft in Canadian waters for more than 44 consecutive days or, • They operate a pleasure craft that is licensed or registered in Canada (including rented or chartered boats). The Regulations do not apply to non-residents who operate their pleasure craft (licensed in a country other than Canada) in Canadian waters for less than 45 consecutive days. Please note that a proof of residence will be required on board at all times. North American First Nations Hockey Tourney – Kenora Thistle Rink Home & Leisure Show Kenora Rec Centre MAY 9 22 30 8th annual Mother’s Day 10K Road Race, Kenora Gigantic Flea Market & Craft Sale, Kenora Curling Club Walk for Guide Dogs, Kenora JUNE 5-6 12 16 18-20 29-30 If you require more information on how Canadian requirements apply to non-residents visit: www.tc.gc.ca/marinesafety/debs/obs/quick/quick_visitor.htm 11th annual Float Fly, Rabbit Lake Kenora Armed Forces Day, Kenora Rotary Golf Tourney Kenora Golf & CC Kenora District Dog Show, Keewatin arena Farmers Market, Kenora REQUIREMENTS FOR FOREIGN RECREATIONAL BOATERS IN CANADIAN WATERS. What is acceptable proof of competency for non-residents? For non-residents, proof of competency can take one of 3 forms: 1. A Pleasure Craft Operator Card; 2. A completed boat rental safety checklist (for power-driven rental boats); or, 3. An operator card or equivalent which meets the requirements of their state or country. JULY 1 1-4 1 1 3 7,14,21,28 10 24 Weekly 29-31 TBA TBA 30-Aug 1 30-Aug 1 31-Aug 1 Canada Day Festivities, Kenora Harbourfront Summer Splash 2010, Keewatin Nestor Falls Canada Day Festivities, Bass Lake Park Sioux Narrows Canada Day Festivities & Fireworks Celebrate Summer, Kenora Farmers Market, Kenora Sioux Narrows Christmas in July 7th annual First Avenue Street Festival, Kenora Fresh Vegetable Stand every Wednesday, Sioux Narrows Kenora Agricultural Fair - 99th Annual, Kenora Rec Centre Whitefish Bay Pow Wow, Sioux Narrows Onigaming Pow Wow, Nestor Falls Harbourfest - 19th Annual, Kenora 4th annual Canadian Army Veterans Memorial Ride, Kenora 49th annual Sioux Narrows Art Festival, Sioux Narrows AUGUST 1 1 4 1 7-14 Harbourfest - 19th Annual continues, Kenora Kenora Classic Car Show Antique Cars Cross Canada Drive, Kenora Annual Nestorfest Pig Roast, Bass Lake Park, Nestor Falls LOWISA 45th annual sailing regatta on Lake of the Woods www.lowisa.org Weekly Fresh Vegetable Stand every Wednesday, Sioux Narrows 4,11,18,25 Farmers Market, Kenora 5-7 Big Grassy First Nation Pow Wow, Morson 7 Family Fun Days, Bergland 8 8th annual Dragon Boat Festival Rabbit Lake, Kenora 14 Merchant Madness, Sioux Narrows 22-24 Big Island First Nation Pow Wow, Morson 29 Blueberry Tea, 2pm to 4pm, Mather Walls House, Kenora Additional information on all important boating safety questions can be found in the safe Boating guide or on the Transport Canada website at www.boatingsafety.gc.ca FISHING DERBIES ON LAKE OF THE WOODS JANUARY 1-31 1-28 Annual Live Release Fish Derby – MORSON www.lakeofthewoodstourism.ca Casey’s Ice Fishing Derby continues - Lake of the Woods Tournament runs Jan 1 thru March 31 www.timanco.ca MARCH 1-31 Casey’s Ice Fishing Derby continues - Lake of the Woods Tournament runs Jan 1 thru March 31 www.timanco.ca JULY 24-25 4th annual Bronze Back Classic - Lake of the Woods Call 807-548-4547 for more info AUGUST SEPTEMBER *ALL DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE CONTACT 1-800-535-4549 Casey’s Ice Fishing Derby - Lake of the Woods Tournament runs Jan 1 thru March 31 www.timanco.ca FEBRUARY 27 5-7 1,8,15,22,29 Farmers Market, Kenora 11 Rotary Lobsterfest – Kenora Curling Club Weekly Fresh Vegetable Stand every Wednesday, Sioux Narrows 2 0 1 0 BOATING LICENCES FOR OUT OF COUNTRY VISITORS Annual Winter Carnival, Nestor Falls APRIL 2-4 23-25 D E R B I E S 13-14 28,29 Kenora Bass International - Kenora Harbourfront www.kbifishing.com National Young Anglers Championship Kenora Morson Bass International, Morson www.morsonbass.com SEPTEMBER 10-12 18,19 Bassin’ for Bucks Bass Tournament, Sioux Narrows www.bassinforbucks.com Crow Lake Classic Bass Tournament, Nestor Falls 1-807-484-2525 OCTOBER 8,9 Lake of the Woods Walleye Challenge www.lakeofthewoodstourism.ca WWW.LAKEOFTHEWOODS.COM 45 MORSON (Pag e 24 Boa ) t/M otor Ren Stor tals e Han dica p Ac cess Ame rican P l a Hou n seke epin g Cam ping and FlyRV in/B oati n Out fittin g/H Air unti Serv ng ice Sand Beac h Gui des Lice nses Pub lic R esta uran Ope t n Ye ar R oun Pets d Allo wed Hou sebo at R enta Wir ls eless Inte rnet Ad o n Pa ge # Black Island Duck Bay Lodge Grassy Narrows Lodge Harris Hill Resort Mead’s Spruce Island Camp Morson’s Pelican Landing Ontario Wilderness Houseboat Rentals Tamarack Lodge 80 82 83 92 90 84 87 91 • • • • • • • • Andy Lake Resort Anicinabe Park Ash Rapids Camp Best Western Lakeside Inn Big North Lodge Country Side Manor Crow Rock Lodge Days Inn Dogtooth Lake Resort Gustafson’s Resort Halley’s Camps Hook ‘n Bullet Houseboat Adventures Lake of the Woods Bed & Breakfast Lake Vu Motel Perch Bay Resort Pipestone Point Resort Portage Lodge Northwoods Bed & Breakfast Redden’s Camps Smith Camps Southview Inn Super 8 Thee Laurenside Inn Travelodge Walsten Outposts 1 2 34 9 31 10 11 13 14 16 17 20 18 19 15 29 30 41 24 32 35 4 38 6 23 42 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • SIOUX NARROWS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • WOODS VACATION AREA • 2010 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • EDITION • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 36 36 37 36 36 36 37 37 • • • • • • • • 16 16 16 19 13 48 17 19 17 18 13 17 17 48 19 18 18 18 48 18 19 48 20 20 20 19 • • • • 10 10 10 10 11 11 11 11 28 28 28 28 28 28 29 29 29 30 30 30 30 30 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • THE • • • • • • Arrowhead Resort Helliars Resort Lecuyers Nielsen’s Fly In Lodges Shady Roost Sunset Cove Camp Whitefish Bay Camp Young’s Wilderness Camp OF • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • LAKE • • • • • • • • Please contact the establishment for details 46 • • • • • • Crawford’s Camp 47 Crystal Harbour 50 Floating Lodges of Sioux Narrows 46 Indianhead Lodge 55 Lake of the Woods Houseboats 48 Laughing Water Trailer Park 48b Lebron’s Long Bay Camp 52 Motlong’s Rod & Reel 53 The Sanctuary Resort 58 Tomahawk Resort 59 Totem Resort 60 White Birch Lodge 61 Wiley Point 60A Yellowbird 60B 64 68 69 73 63 75 76 77 • • • • • • • • • • NESTOR FALLS KENORA Map # Index ACCOMMODATION INDEX • • • Launching a new era on the lake Construction has begun on this unique condominium property in scenic Kenora, Ontario. Be part of the year-round enchantment. Start living – at The Headwaters. Visit headwatersliving.com for details. Visit The Headwaters online for elevations and floor plans. www.headwatersliving.com Call Grant Robertson, Kenora Home & Cottage Realty, Broker of Record at 1-877-808-4777. PRINTED IN CANADA