sioux narrows - Lake of the Woods
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sioux narrows - Lake of the Woods
LOW Book 2012 Layout 11/21/11 12:16 PM Page 1 LOW Book 2012 Layout 11/21/11 12:16 PM Page 2 12 10 LOW Book 2012 Layout 11/21/11 12:16 PM Page 3 Table of Contents T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S LAKE OF THE WOODS ATTRACTIONS . . .5 LAKE OF THE WOODS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 MINAKI, WINNIPEG & ENGLISH RIVER SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 LAKE OF THE OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 DINING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 SIOUX NARROWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 RETAILER DIRECTORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 NESTOR FALLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 CUSTOMS INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 HISTORICAL VIGNETTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 SPECIAL EVENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 LAKE OF THE WOODS AREA MAP . . .24-25 ACCOMMODATION INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . .46 MORSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 BUSINESS DIRECTORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 KENORA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 OUR MAILING ADDRESS: LAKE OF THE WOODS VACATION GUIDE - BOX 508, KENORA, ON P9N 3X5 SIOUX NARROWS 10 NESTOR FALLS 16 2 0 1 2 32 28 C O N KENORA MORSON T R I B U T O R S EDITORIAL FEATURES Lake of the Options– Jeff Gustafson Historical Vignettes – Lori Nelson 2012 LOW BOOK COMMITTEE BACK: Scott Kast, Judy Bechard, Nancy Miller, Bob Hunger, Brian Newton FRONT: Cheryl Gauthier, Joann Moen, Peg Hunger, Carol Davis MISSING: Cathy Kasprick, Garry Lapworth GRAPHIC DESIGN / LAYOUT Rob Dokuchie, Overdrive Design Labs Inc. overdrivedesignlabs.com WWW.LAKEOFTHEWOODS.COM 3 LOW Book 2012 Layout 11/21/11 12:16 PM Page 4 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! 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. 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 CHART 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 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 4 LAKE OF THE WOODS VACATION AREA • 2011 EDITION LOW Book 2012 Layout 11/21/11 12:16 PM Page 5 Lake of the Woods Attractions L A K E O F T H E W O O D S A T T R A C T I O N S NORTHERN ONTARIO SPORTFISHING CENTRE – Grand opening 2012. Fishing exhibits and displays, workshops and seminars. Downtown SIOUX NARROWS LAKE OF THE WOODS MUSEUM – View over 15,000 early settler remnants and aboriginal artifacts. One of the best museums in Northwestern Ontario. KENORA NATIVE PICTOGRAPHS – 5000 year old rock pictographs made of berry juice and sap can be viewed by boat on the Lake of the Woods. LAKE OF THE WOODS RAILROAD MUSEUM – Caboose and Diesel locomotive museum with railway artifacts and memorabilia. KENORA WHITE MOOSE GOLF COURSE – Beautiful waterfront 9-hole golf course. SIOUX NARROWS GIANT INUKSHUK – Downtown SIOUX NARROWS SIOUX NARROWS WOODEN BRIDGE – In 2007 a new bridge replaced the original wooden bridge built in 1936 and was known as the world's longest single span wooden bridge. It's signature wooden trusses were incorporated into the new bridge to preserve the look and historical significance of the magic in SIOUX NARROWS. HIKING TRAILS – 3 groomed trails to challenge the avid hiker. SIOUX NARROWS/NESTOR FALLS NESTOR FALLS – These falls, between Lake Kakabikitchiwan & Sabaskong Bay range from a forty foot falling mass of leaf-stained water to a mere trickle, depending on precipitation and season. NESTOR FALLS TENNIS COURTS – free use NESTOR FALLS HARBOURFRONT ENTERTAINMENT – Outdoor concerts Thursday evenings July & August KENORA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION LOONIE BEAR – 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 KENORA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB – 18 hole golf course overlooking Lake of the Woods Golf Course Road 807-468-7995 KENORA HIKING TRAILS – variety of walking trails - Amik, Vernon, Mount Evergreen, Tunnel Island, Mink Bay, Rabbit Lake, Rushing River. Information available at Kenora Tourism Centre. KENORA OSCAR’S BAY BEACH PARK – Sand beach, walking trails, restrooms, playground equipment, picnic tables and shelter. MORSON 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 focusing on history, culture, 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 WWW.LAKEOFTHEWOODS.COM 5 LAKE OF THE WOODS LOW Book 2012 Layout 11/21/11 12:16 PM Page 6 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. 6 LAKE OF THE WOODS VACATION AREA • 2012 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 LOW Book 2012 Layout 11/21/11 12:16 PM Page 7 LAKE OF “Wake”up to the natural beauty 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. 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. 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 www.lakeofthewoods.com 1-800-535-4549 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 7 12:16 PM Page 8 BY JEFF GUSTAFSON 11/21/11 LAKE OF THE OPTIONS LOW Book 2012 Layout Lake of the Woods = LAKE OF THE OPTIONS BY JEFF GUSTAFSON When you consider all the great things that Lake of the Woods has to offer anglers, there are not many places that compare. World-class fishing for several species of fish - for both numbers and size. There are excellent angling options throughout all seasons of the year and region is relatively easy to access, being a day's drive for most folks across the midwest. For those that live farther away, flying into Winnipeg or International Falls and enjoying the twohour drive (give or take) out to the lake is a popular travel method. There is spring (April 15 to the third Saturday in May) during the annual spawning run. During the spring and summer 100 fish days are common in the central section of the Lake from Kenora due south to Morson. Bigger fish are becoming more plentiful every year in the clear water arms of the lake like Whitefish Bay and Ptarmigan Bay due to the emergence of large populations of smelt minnows that walleyes are eating in these sections. likely no body of water on the planet that holds as many 15-18 inch walleyes with huge numbers of bigger fish mixed in as well. Throughout the year anglers travel to Lake of the Woods from all over the World to take in the fantastic walleye, pike, musky, crappie, perch, lake trout, smallmouth and largemouth bass as well as whitefish fishing that is available. There is always a season open for something and always fish that are eager to bite. There is no other body of water that can offer these kinds of options. The Great Lakes hold healthy populations of all these fish but these species are never located in close proximity to each other and the weather decides for anglers whether or not they are able to hit the water. Though it's a large body of water at over 1 million acres, the 14,000 plus islands on Lake of the Woods always provide protection so that anglers never get “weathered-out”. Let's take a look at the prime times to visit the lake for your favourite species. WALLEYE Walleye is king on Lake of the Woods and fishing shines throughout the year. The season closes for a month in the 8 LAKE OF THE WOODS VACATION AREA • 2012 On the ice, walleye fishing continues to become more popular each season. Fish can be caught on main lake humps all season long and the classic jig and minnow remains the best option for putting fish on the ice. Guides around the lake rent fish houses that are set up on prime spots so all you have to do is show up. There is likely no body of water on the planet that holds as many 15-18 inch walleyes with huge numbers of bigger fish mixed in as well. PIKE If catching a bunch of nice fish is what you consider fun, then you owe it to yourself to visit the Lake of the Woods region during the late summer period. Pike begin their movement out of the shallow weed-filled bays where they spend the spring and summer and they focus their feeding efforts on open water baitfish like cisco, smelt and perch. Use minnow imitating lures around points and rock shorelines leading out of the weedy bays. EDITION LOW Book 2012 Layout 11/21/11 12:16 PM Page 9 If you want to catch a trophy fish, one that you will remember for the rest of your life, try a late fall trip during mid-late October. Trolling big crankbaits around rocky channels with current is the main tactic during this timeframe. Though the weather can be challenging during this time of year, the fish will make you forget about the weather in a hurry! CRAPPIE Though they are not native to Lake of the Woods, crappies are now firmly established throughout the lake. Traditionally, the Nestor Falls area of the lake is the best for numbers of slab crappies, though crappies are found in nearly every corner of the lake. OPTIONS The season opens annually on the third Saturday in June. Early in the season excellent fishing options exist in shallow water where muskies are slowly making their way out of the weedy back bays that they spawned in during late May and early June. Look for pencil reeds that reveal shallows rock piles and cast the edges with bucktail spinners and topwater lures. LAKE TROUT Healthy populations of lake trout exist on Lake of the Woods in big part to Ontario's Ministry of Natural Resources implementing protective regulations. Lake trout can be found in two areas of the lake, the Clearwater Bay area in the west arm and the Whitefish Bay area around Sioux Narrows. THE MUSKY Lake of the Woods is one of the most famous musky waters in North America and for good reason. At over one million acres, there are literally millions of muskies waiting for anglers and some of them are GIANTS! The hot spot on the lake is easily accessible by vehicle down the ice road just south of Kenora around Coney and Treaty Island's. Small spoons and jigs tipped with minnows will put big numbers of nice sized 10-12 inch perch on ice, with 14 and 15 inch fish not uncommon. OF The season remains open for pike year-round and for the best shot at a true giant, plan a late ice trip in late March or early April. Big pike make predictable migrations to the shallowest bays on the lake to spawn and they line up in front of these bays waiting for the ice to melt. A good guide can set you up on the best spots and teach you how to catch fish. The top five biggest pike that I have caught have all been during this late ice period. anglers because of their great table fare, especially during the winter ice season. LAKE If you want to catch a big pike, focus on the central section of the lake from Kenora to the Aulneau Peninsula. Though the numbers of fish are not as high in this section big fish are common. If you want to catch big numbers of pike, the clear water bays off of Whitefish Bay are loaded with nice fish. Though trout can be caught pretty good throughout the open water season, the hard water period after the season opens on January 1 is the best time to catch numbers of fish and some true giants. Lake trout exceeding 30 pounds are caught on the lake each winter. A cold-water species, lake trout are active throughout the winter and caught be caught on a variety of artificial lures. There are special regulations for lake trout on the lake so make sure to check the Ontario Fishing Regulations to make sure you are complying with everything. BASS The bass season is open year round on Lake of the Woods, though there is a catch and release only season in the spring running through to July 1 to protect smallmouth and largemouth bass while they are spawning. Excellent populations of smallmouths exist around the lake while largemouths are located in isolated areas with a lot of shallow water. Though neither species is actually native to the lake, big numbers of fish in the 2-3 pound range are the norm, while it usually take a 5 and 6 pound fish win big bass awards at the bass.... Continued on page 15 Look for fish in shallow water when they spawn in late May and early June. A slip bobber with a small jig and plastic below will catch fish around bulrushes and pencil reeds. In the fall, crappies begin to congregate in the deepest basins of the bays that they live in. The fishing heats up and continues through the ice season in the same locations. 100 plus fish days are common, with giant crappies in the 15 and 16-inch range caught regularly. The season is open year-round. PERCH Yellow perch are common throughout the lake and are usually caught incidentally by anglers targeting walleye. In recent years, perch have become a more popular target by WWW.LAKEOFTHEWOODS.COM 9 SIOUX NARROWS LOW Book 2012 Layout 11/21/11 12:17 PM Page 10 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 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. 10 LAKE OF THE WOODS VACATION AREA • 2012 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. Located in the heart of downtown and with a grand opening in 2012, our newly constructed state-of-the-art "Northern Ontario Sportfishing Centre" is the first of its kind in all Canada. View local fishing exhibits and displays, or partake in a workshop and seminar on a variety of outdoor topics. Come, visit, and experience the magic of Sioux Narrows. For Sioux Narrows travel information: www.livethelakelife.ca 1-800-501-4430 EDITION LOW Book 2012 Layout 11/21/11 12:17 PM Page 11 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 Golfing Hiking Parks 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 11 11/21/11 12:17 PM Page 12 SIOUX NARROWS LOW Book 2012 Layout 59 50 47 46 55 51 61 55 12 LAKE OF THE WOODS VACATION AREA • 2012 EDITION LOW Book 2012 Layout 11/21/11 12:19 PM Page 13 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 48 65 53 WWW.LAKEOFTHEWOODS.COM 13 LOW Book 2012 Layout 11/21/11 12:19 PM Page 14 SIOUX NARROWS 60 60A 60B 70 49 49 44 14 LAKE OF THE WOODS VACATION AREA • 2012 EDITION LOW Book 2012 Layout 11/21/11 12:19 PM Page 15 62 Continued from page 9 ...tournaments that take place throughout the summer on the lake. The entire summer period from June through August provides anglers with some of the best topwater action found anywhere and is the main reason that anglers travel to target bass on the lake. LAKE WHITEFISH An often-overlooked fish by sport anglers, the lake whitefish is one of the most sought after species by commercial fishermen. The reason is that they are plentiful and they are great to eat. Though catching them during the open water season is generally uncommon, like lake trout, they are a cold-water species that really turns up the activity level under the ice. The season is open for whitefish year-round. Whitefish are active all winter long in the deep-water areas of the lake and range in size from 2 to 5 pounds with 6 to 10 pound fish not uncommon. The best tactic is jigging with small spoons. There you have it, a quick outline of the World-class fishing opportunities that exist on Lake of the Woods. At any time during the year there is a hot bite happening somewhere on the lake and you owe it to yourself to give it a try. – Jeff Gustafson WWW.LAKEOFTHEWOODS.COM 15 NESTOR FALLS LOW Book 2012 Layout 11/21/11 12:19 PM Page 16 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. 16 LAKE OF THE WOODS VACATION AREA • 2012 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. EDITION LOW Book 2012 Layout 11/21/11 12:19 PM Page 17 NESTOR FALLS NESTOR FALLS Canada’s Ultimate Freshwater Fishing Town FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Sioux Narrows/Nestor Falls Tourism Services www.lakeofthewoodsvacations.com 1-800-501-4430 Our air services are available to fly into areas inaccessible by any other means to a lodge in the wilderness or a fly-in outpost where you can be alone. Camps, campgrounds, RV parks, shops and restaurants are available to suit a complete range of tastes and budgets. The Nestor Falls airstrip underwent a complete renovation in the fall of 2010. It is now an asphalt surfaced 3700 foot by 100 foot lined airstrip with two asphalt aprons for your safety and convenience. A great addition to Nestor Falls is the new Township Office with a fire and rescue garage, meeting room, township services office and a library where area guests and residents find a fine selection of books. Both the library and the Tourist Information Center also boost an area where you can trade a book and bring a book for reading during those quiet times so many of our area guests enjoy. Our community is here to help you enjoy the Ultimate Fresh Water Fishing Town in Canada! or The Township of Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls www.siouxnarrows-nestorfalls.ca (807) 226-5241 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. WWW.LAKEOFTHEWOODS.COM 17 LOW Book 2012 Layout 11/21/11 12:19 PM Page 18 NESTOR FALLS D EE T SP N E GH ER HI INT 64 65 NESTOR FALLS, ONTARIO 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 Mason (807) 484-2132 (319) 436-2907 68 66 73 63 18 LAKE OF THE WOODS VACATION AREA • 2012 EDITION LOW Book 2012 Layout 11/21/11 12:20 PM Page 19 75 NESTOR FALLS 76 77 YAMAHA FULL LINE YAMAHA DEALER HOME HARDWARE BUILDING CENTRE SOLAR SALES & INSTALLATION 99 10 Front Street, Emo Ontario Ph: 807-482-2754 Fax: 807-482-2485 [email protected] • www.tompkinshardware.com WWW.LAKEOFTHEWOODS.COM 19 LOW Book 2012 Layout 11/21/11 12:20 PM Page 20 NESTOR FALLS 67 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. 20 LAKE OF THE WOODS VACATION AREA • 2012 EDITION LOW Book 2012 Layout 11/21/11 12:20 PM Page 21 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 21 11/21/11 12:20 PM Page 22 BY LORI NELSON HISTORICAL VIGNETTES LOW Book 2012 Layout Historical VIGNETTES BY LORI NELSON GOING FOR THE GOLD It’s been said that in the 1880s surveyors took to the bush, sleeping in tents, and swatting off flies in order to evade the clamouring of prospectors in constant demand of their services in establishing mining claims. With word out that there was gold to be found on the islands and shores of Lake of the Woods, every man with a dream became a prospector and surveyors had more work than they could handle. The discovery of gold in these here parts can be traced back to the early 1870s. One story gives credit to William Murdock’s work gang who, in 1872, was making a preliminary survey for the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) near the Northwest Angle when one of the workers picked up some gold-bearing quartz. The other story puts the discovery on the other end of Lake of the Woods near Yellow Girl where Frank Moore was surveying for the CPR in 1873. Whatever the case, gold was found on Lake of the Woods. The Sultana was considered the chief mine of the western gold fields and during its primary time in production, from 1891 until 1902, it produced almost one million dollars worth of gold. Sultana was The considered the chief mine of the western gold fields and during its primary time in production, from 1891 until 1902, it produced almost one million dollars worth of gold. While many of the prospective properties proved to be based more on wishful thinking than on the hard evidence of substantial amounts of gold-bearing quartz, there were some properties that more than compensated. It was word of these that spurred on the rush to what was, for a brief shining moment, the country’s richest gold field. Of the numerous mines on the lake there were three in particular that fed the mining frenzy with their record of rich 22 LAKE OF THE finds. They were the Sultana, the Regina and the Mikado mines. The fact that the Regina was in the east near Sioux Narrows, the Mikado in the west on Shoal Lake and the Sultana somewhere in the middle gave hope to other prospectors who could only conclude that there was gold to be had all over the lake. WOODS VACATION AREA • 2012 The Regina experienced what many of the mines on the lake did, erratic periods of activity and inactivity. Gold mining and milling was a new industry and not entirely understood by those who were running the mine. Many mistakes were made. Insufficient and unsuitable machinery was purchased and a large amount of gold was lost in the tailings. The mine changed hands numerous times and with each change of ownership came a new name – Black Eagle, Horseshoe, Kenland and Goldwood. However, when all was said and done the mine produced a half a million dollars in gold. The Mikado Mine was situated south of Bag Bay on Shoal Lake. Operations there began in 1898 and as with the other two major gold mines, a full-fledged community took root at the site. There were dwellings, an assay office, general office, cooking camp, an ice house, stables, a blacksmith shop and EDITION LOW Book 2012 Layout 11/21/11 12:20 PM Page 23 All of these mines contributed significantly to the Ontario gold yield which rose from $2,000 in 1891 to $265,000 in 1898 to a peak of $422,000 in 1899. By the early 1900s most of the mines on the lake had ceased operations. The primary reason for the failure of so many of them was mismanagement which meant that more money was being spent on retrieving the gold than was being realized from its production. Some years later, in the thirties, there was a revival of gold mining on Lake of the Woods that lasted about ten years. The price of gold had increased to $33 an ounce and new and more economical mining methods had developed giving investors reason to re-examine mines that had once been abandoned. The principal mines during this second period included the Wendigo, Cedar Island and the Duport mine on Cameron Island in Shoal Lake. While it’s unlikely that gold mining on Lake of the Woods will ever see the investment and widespread prospecting that it did 120 years ago, hope for a significant find continues at mines in the Shoal Lake area. HISTORICAL VIGNETTES more. The mine even had its own steamboat, the Mikado, which conveyed supplies to and from the mine. It is said that the mine produced gold bricks so regularly that it became known as “Old Faithful”. During the war years, with many of Canada’s labour force overseas, the agricultural and natural resource industries of the country were suffering. The Canadian government, in seeking ways to alleviate the labour shortages, looked to the growing population of POWs for a solution. In May of 1943 regulations were instituted which allowed the Department of Labour and the Department of National Defence to employ willing POWs in work projects. Primary industry businesses who wanted to employ POWs could apply for labour. Ontario-Minnesota Pulp and Paper, owner of the Kenora mill, did just that. Their application to use POWs in their cutting operation on Lake of the Woods was approved and in the fall of 1943, as the lumber camps were beginning their winter operations, trainloads of prisoners arrived in Kenora. The men were assigned to one of the six lumber camps on the lake – Camp 43 at Adams River near Yellow Girl; Camp 52 in Red Cliff Bay; Camp 56 at Alfred Inlet and Camp 57 on Ghost Bay (both on the Aulneau Peninsula); Camp 60 on Berry Lake; and Camp 61 in Oak Bay on the Western Peninsula. Each camp had between 100-125 POWs. Other staff included a camp foreman, crew boss, camp clerk, cook and assistant cook, walking boss, blacksmith, mechanic and handyman. The prisoners lived the life of lumberjacks while at the camps. For those assigned to cutting pulpwood, they had a daily quota. Some prisoners were put PRISONER OF WAR CAMPS It seems a far-fetched idea that German prisoners of war were once interned on the peaceful islands of Lake of the Woods but during World War II, there were six camps that housed prisoners from 1943 until the end of the war. Some background... In 1940, Germany’s hold on Western Europe and the threat of its invasion of England caused the British government to consider the enemies within and the potential threat they posed should Germany invade. At the request of Britain, Canadian Prime Minister MacKenzie King’s government agreed to accept the enemy aliens and German prisoners of war that the Brits had captured. In June of 1940, the first ships were dispatched to Canada and by the end of July 4,000 British internees and 3,000 German POWs were housed in makeshift camps across Canada. Between the years 1941 and 1944, another 36,000 German POWs were transported to Canada and 26 facilities were either built or retrofitted to accommodate them. While camps were located in Ontario, Quebec and Alberta the two largest were in Lethbridge and Medicine Hat, Alberta, both accommodating 12,500 prisoners each. As well, there were more than 100 branch camps, labour projects, military hospitals and detention centres across six provinces. Six branch camps were located on Lake of the Woods. WWW.LAKEOFTHEWOODS.COM 23 LOW Book 2012 Layout 11/21/11 12:20 PM Page 24 LOW Book 2012 Layout 11/21/11 12:30 PM Page 25 11/21/11 12:30 PM Page 26 HISTORICAL VIGNETTES LOW Book 2012 Layout to work building roads on which the wood could be hauled out in the spring. Still others were employed around the camp, caring for the horses, helping in the kitchen, doing chores. For this they were paid 50¢ a day, although they never actually received money, but rather credit that could be redeemed at the camp’s canteen. The responsibility of security in the camps was that of the employer. The companies were instructed that the POWs were to be detained on the company’s land and were not to fraternize with civilians. To assist with security, veteran guards were assigned. On Lake of the Woods, four to six veteran guards worked at each camp. The prisoners were instructed to go no further than one mile from camp. There were few attempts at escape; most prisoners saw no reason for it. As one former prisoner said, “We had a helluva good time here. If there had been any girls, we would never have left.” But they did have to leave. The camps on Lake of the Woods closed down in 1946, the year after the war ended. Prisoners were eventually all returned to England and then went home to Germany. 26 LAKE OF THE WOODS VACATION AREA • 2012 For the most part, their experience here was positive. Hans Leiberwirth who was a prisoner at the Red Cliff Bay camp, spoke of his time on Lake of the Woods: I want to stress that we had been treated very friendly and fairly and really we didn’t feel that we were prisoners. We first had the idea that we were brothers or friends or acquaintances, not being treated as underdogs or something, and that’s common in my mind and will stay in my memory...It was like a family. THE MIGHTY STURGEON About ten years ago a young man boating in the early hours of the morning near Keewatin approached what looked to him like an over-turned canoe. As he got closer the “canoe” disappeared beneath the surface and never re-appeared. Thirty years ago in a small bay off Tranquil Channel in the mists of a cool sunrise, a sailor’s peaceful reverie was disturbed by the sight of an enormous fish rising out of the water’s calm. Such fish stories add to the stock of Lake of the Woods lore based on the mighty sturgeon. Stories like these of rare sightings in the last 60 years contrast with tales of abundant EDITION LOW Book 2012 Layout 11/21/11 12:30 PM Page 27 Perhaps exaggerated, the story speaks to the bounty of this fish, the largest freshwater fish in Canada and one of the oldest living fish in existence. Sturgeon are no longer part of the lake’s commercial fishing take. They have, in fact, been identified as Special Concern by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada and may soon be listed under the federal Species at Risk Act which would afford it additional protection. The good news is that in recent years efforts are being made to For the Ojibwe the sturgeon provided meat, oil, and skin. It restore the sturgeon population on Lake of the Woods. Since also took on a spiritual meaning and became an integral part of 1993 the Rainy River First Nations sturgeon hatchery has been their lives as they harvested the fish and then celebrated the releasing thousands of pounds of sturgeon fingerlings and fry spring with dancing and feasting. There was plenty of sturgeon into the Rainy River. As well, reports indicate that the sturgeon (more than 100 cm in length) population on Lake of the then. Woods has more than tripled from So what happened? approximately, 16,000 in 1990 to almost Initially the industry 55,000 in 2004. This increase is attributed to It all began in 1888 on the Minnesota side of improvements in water quality and controls the lake when the commercial fishing was based solely on on sport and commercial harvesting. industry was launched. Four years later nets sturgeon, primarily were being set in Ontario waters. The bottom-feeding, prehistoric-looking sturgeon roe. That first sturgeon can live to over 100 years. In fact, the Initially the industry was based solely on sturgeon, primarily sturgeon roe. That first year of fishing netted oldest living specimen, at an estimated 154 years old, was found in Lake of the Woods. year of fishing netted 40,000 pounds. Five 40,000 pounds. Here’s hoping there’s more where that one was years later, the take had quadrupled and it’s – Lori Nelson found. estimated that during the 1890s close to one million pounds of sturgeon were lifted from the lake. At that time Lake of the Woods was supplying three-quarters of the world’s stock of caviar. In 1895 alone, 250,000 pounds of the delicacy were shipped from the lake. There were twenty fishing companies operating on Lake of the Woods in 1895 – ten Canadian and ten American. Using more than 200 boats and tugs they pulled four million pounds of sturgeon, whitefish, pike, suckers, and carp during the season. The catch was brought to Rat Portage and from there shipments were made to cities across Canada and the United States. This fishing heyday took its toll though. With few controls on the amount of fish that could be taken or the type of equipment that could be used, by 1903 the sturgeon catch was down to 60,000 pounds. Ten years later, only a few thousand pounds were taken. The decimation of the sturgeon population in the lake was a lesson learned. In more recent years measures have been taken to avoid the fishing out of a species and to maintain a healthy fish population. Only a portion of the lake is now open for commercial fishing. Heavily fished waters have been closed as have well known spawning grounds. Some areas like the north half of Whitefish Bay were closed as early as the 1930s, others, like parts of Shoal Lake, in the late 1980s. Limits have also been placed on the minimum mesh size and maximum yardage of nets. Quota systems have been implemented. At one point even the marketing of the fisherman’s catch was subject to government regulations. WWW.LAKEOFTHEWOODS.COM 27 HISTORICAL VIGNETTES sturgeon in the last century when, it is said, the sturgeon were so thick that one could walk from down the lake to Rat Portage (now Kenora) on the backs of them. MORSON LOW Book 2012 Layout 11/21/11 12:30 PM Page 28 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. 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. 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 kid's fishing tournament, family activities and entertainment. The Lake 28 LAKE OF THE WOODS VACATION AREA • 2012 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 Nation's 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, EDITION LOW Book 2012 Layout 11/21/11 12:30 PM Page 29 MORSON Amid the shelter of the islands... MORSON muskie, northern pike, lake trout, crappies, perch and many other varieties of fish species for your fishing pleasure. 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 sureeyed 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! Come visit where we call home. For Morson travel information: www.lakeofthewoodstourism.ca 1-807-488-5905 WWW.LAKEOFTHEWOODS.COM 29 LOW Book 2012 Layout 11/21/11 12:30 PM Page 30 MORSON 80 97 90 87 84 30 LAKE OF THE WOODS VACATION AREA • 2012 EDITION LOW Book 2012 Layout 11/21/11 12:30 PM Page 31 92 91 MORSON YAMAHA FULL LINE YAMAHA DEALER HOME HARDWARE BUILDING CENTRE SOLAR SALES & INSTALLATION 99 10 Front Street, Emo Ontario Ph: 807-482-2754 Fax: 807-482-2485 [email protected] • www.tompkinshardware.com 81 WWW.LAKEOFTHEWOODS.COM 31 LOW Book 2012 Layout 11/21/11 12:31 PM Page 32 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. 32 LAKE OF THE WOODS VACATION AREA • 2012 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 LOW Book 2012 Layout 11/21/11 12:31 PM Page 33 CITY 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. 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”. OF A CITY naturalOFattraction KENORA 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 33 11/21/11 12:31 PM Page 34 CITY OF KENORA LOW Book 2012 Layout 1 11 CROW ROCK • World class fishing for bass, walleye, pike, muskie and trout • Comfortable bass style boats with quiet four stroke motors • First class accommodations and superb dining Three Great Vacation Choices . . . BOAT-IN LODGE PRIVATE ISLAND’S FLY-IN FISHING 2 Kenora, Ontario www.crowrock.com 34 LAKE OF THE WOODS VACATION AREA • 2012 EDITION 1-800-547-FISH LOW Book 2012 Layout 11/21/11 12:31 PM Page 35 CITY OF KENORA 34 16 “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) Email: [email protected] 14 29 Canadian Fishing & Hunting at its Best! 30 • Air Conditioned • Wireless Internet •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 18 For your free brochure & Interactive CD 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] See us on Facebook WWW.LAKEOFTHEWOODS.COM 35 LOW Book 2012 Layout 11/21/11 12:31 PM Page 36 41 CITY OF KENORA 38 31 9 42 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] 36 LAKE OF THE www.daysinn.ca 13 WOODS VACATION AREA • 2012 EDITION LOW Book 2012 Layout 11/21/11 12:33 PM Page 37 15 38 6 5 7 CITY 23 OF KENORA 32 WWW.LAKEOFTHEWOODS.COM 37 LOW Book 2012 Layout 11/21/11 12:33 PM Page 38 CITY OF KENORA 33 25 43 20 38 LAKE OF THE WOODS VACATION AREA • 2012 EDITION LOW Book 2012 Layout 11/21/11 12:33 PM Page 39 39 27 C I T Y O F K E N O R A 3 22 WWW.LAKEOFTHEWOODS.COM 39 11/21/11 12:33 PM Page 40 CITY OF KENORA LOW Book 2012 Layout 8 37 28 26 40 LAKE OF THE WOODS VACATION AREA • 2012 EDITION 11/21/11 12:33 PM Page 41 WINNIPEG & ENGLISH RIVER SYSTEM, MINAKI 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… WINNIPEG & ENGLISH RIVER SYSTEM, MINAKI LOW Book 2012 Layout For Minaki travel information: www.lakeofthewoods.com 1-800-535-4549 21 17 WINNIPEG RIVER (10 minutes northwest of Kenora, Ontario) FISHING & BEAR HUNTING • Clean, Comfortable Housekeeping Cabins - Wkly • REASONABLE RATES • Camping/RV Sites 888-270-3090 Winter: 815-222-0014 www.sunnysidecamp.ca WWW.LAKEOFTHEWOODS.COM 41 LOW Book 2012 Layout 11/21/11 12:47 PM Page 42 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 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 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, 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. www.caseysbarandgrill.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 My Place Restaurant... Let My Place...Be Your Place... Come in, sit down and enjoy our relaxing atmosphere at 901 Ottawa St Keewatin. Try our Chicken Neptune, Coconut Shrimp or our succulent steaks. We are open Monday to Saturday... Call for reservations at (807) 547-4044. 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 The Cottage... The best burgers around in Nestor Falls on Hwy 71 S. Open year round. Homemade burgers, perogies, french fries and more. You never go away hungry. Dave and Whitney Roang, owners/operators. Phone (807) 484-2925 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 43 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. 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. 42 LAKE OF THE WOODS VACATION AREA • 2012 EDITION LOW Book 2012 Layout 11/21/11 12:33 PM Page 43 Directory Advertising RETAILERS & SERVICES IN THE LAKE OF THE WOODS AREA D I R E C T O R Y Sioux Narrows SIOUX NARROWS Sioux Narrows A D V E R T I S I N G Sioux Narrows BOUTIQUE SOLEIL NORTHERN LIGHTS FINE FASHIONS FOR WOMEN A TOUCH DIFFERENT OF SIOUX NARROWS BOX 240, FINE GIFTS SIOUX NARROWS ON P0X 1N0 Phone: (807) 226-5347 Nestor Falls NESTOR FALLS Kenora KENORA Phone: (807) 226-5532 Morson Nestor Falls Morson Morson ANGLER’S PRO SHOP WALLY’S MARINE SERVICE LICENSES - TACKLE MINNOWS - ICE GUIDE SERVICE PROPANE BARGE SERVICE SEPTIC FIELDS DOCK REPAIR WELDING MORSON www.anglersproshop.ca (807)484-2525 Kenora Kenora KANTOLA GM WHOLESALE / RETAIL OUTLET BAIT, TACKLE, LICENCES 200 Lakeview Drive Sales • Service • Parts Chev • Buick Chevy & GMC Trucks www.kantolagm.com HWY 17 W 807-543-2664 bountybaits.ca Phone: (807) 468-8984 Fax: (807) 468-3867 Toll Free: 1-866-526-8652 2 0 1 2 FRONT COVER Wayne Helliar, Scott Kast FLATEN, Trista - 28 GUSTAFSON, Jeff - 8, 9, 15, 20 HELLIAR, Wayne - 16, 17 HUNGER, Bob & Peg, 16 HUTMACHER, Chad - 29, 31 P H O T O LOCATED ON HWY. #621 Phone: (807) 275-8797 PHONE: (807) 488-9637 MORSON, ONTARIO MORSON, ONTARIO Kenora BOUNTY BAITS ZIG’S PLACE GAS & OIL, CIGARETTES, GROCERIES, ATM, POSTAL OUTLET, OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK FREE COFFEE ALL DAY LONG 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 PRELUDE TRAVEL Low airfares from the United States with a minimum stay at a lodge/outfitter. www.preludetravel.ca 1-800-561-8907 C R E D I T S KAST, Crystal - 3 KAST, Kevin - 7, 10, 11 KAST Scott - 5, 10, 11, 42 KLASSEN, Anne - 5, 6 LAFRENIER, Tammy 28 LAKE OF THE WOODS MUSEUM 22, 23, 26, 27 MILLER, Nancy - 28, 29 NEWTON, Brian - 6 PENTNEY, Laurie - 29 PIRIE MILKO, Kim - 6, 41, 43 TOURISM KENORA 32, 33 WWW.LAKEOFTHEWOODS.COM 43 LOW Book 2012 Layout 11/21/11 C U S T O M S 12:33 PM Page 44 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. 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 44 PETS LAKE OF THE WOODS VACATION AREA • 2012 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 S LOW Book 2012 Layout 11/21/11 12:34 PM Page 45 Special Events & Fishing Derbies S P E C I A L E V E N T S & F I S H I N G MARCH 2-4 2-4 BOATING LICENCES FOR OUT OF COUNTRY VISITORS Spring BBQ - Sioux Narrows Shrine Circus - Rec Centre - Kenora Home & Leisure Show - location TBA 10th annual Mothers' Day 10K Road Race Gigantic Flea Market & Craft Sale - Kenora Curling Club Walk For Guide Dogs Kenora 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. JUNE TBA 2-3 6,13,20,27 TBA 15 -17 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 Grand Opening Sport Fishing Centre - Sioux Narrows 13th annual Float Fly - Rabbit Lake Kenora Farmers' Market - Harbourfront Kenora Rotary Golf Tourney - Kenora Golf & CC Kenora District Dog Show - Keewatin Arena 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 Canada Day Celebrations Kenora Harbourfront 1 Canada Day celebrations Bass Lake Nestor Falls 1 Canada Day celebrations Sioux Narrows 4,11,18,25 Farmers' Market - Harbourfront Kenora 13 - 15 Whitefish Bay Pow Wow - Sioux Narrows 14 Christmas in July - Sioux Narrows 16-17 Corvette Car Show - Harbourfront Kenora 28 9th annual First Avenue Street Festival - Kenora 29 4th annual Maybe Annual Music Festival - Coney Island 29 8th Annual Kenora Borealis Triathlon & Duathlon Kenora TBA Onigaming Pow Wow - Nestor Falls 30 Winnipeg Symphony - Harbourfront - Kenora 5 5 5 12 17 - 19 18 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 FEBRUARY 25 AUGUST 1,8,15,22,29 2-4 3-5 3-5 4-5 4 -11 Farmers' Market - Harbourfront Kenora 101st Agricultural Fair - Kenora 21st annual Harbourfest - Kenora Big Grassy First Nation PowWow - Morson 51st annual Art Festival - Sioux Narrows 47th annual LOWISA sailing regatta on Lake of the Woods www.lowisa.org Kenora Classic Car Show - Kenora Harbourfront Nestorfest Pig Roast - Bass Lake, Nestor Falls Family Fun Days Bergland 10th annual Dragon Boat Festival Rabbit Lake Kenora Big Island First Nation Pow Wow - Morson Merchant Madness - Sioux Narrows Farmers' Market - Kenora Rotary Lobsterfest - Kenora LOW Aeromodelers Fall Fly Kenora Doors Open Kenora 27th Annual Live Release Fish Derby MORSON JULY 14-15 21-22 Shoal Lake Bass Classic 6th annual Bronze Back Classic Lake of the Woods Call 807 548.4547 for more info AUGUST 9-11 17-18 25-26 Kenora Bass International Kenora Harbourfront www.kbifishing.com National Young Anglers Championship - Kenora Morson Bass International - MORSON www.morsonbass.com SEPTEMBER 7-9 15-16 SEPTEMBER 3,10,17,24 10 17,18 TBA 2 0 1 1 Winter Carnival Nestor Falls Winter Carnival - Kenora MAY TBA 10 11 - 13 13 26 27 D E R B I E S Bassin' for Bucks Bass Tourney - SIOUX NARROWS www.bassinforbucks.com Crow Lake Classic Bass Tourney - NESTOR FALLS 1.807.484.2525 OCTOBER 6-7 6-7 Whitefish Bay Fall Bass Classic Tournament 1-807-226-5411 for info Lake of the Woods Walleye Challenge www.lakeofthewoodstourism.com *ALL DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE CONTACT 1-800-535-4549 WWW.LAKEOFTHEWOODS.COM 45 LOW Book 2012 Layout 11/21/11 12:34 PM Page 46 Index • • • • • • 9• • • • • • NESTOR FALLS Arrowhead Resort Hanson’s King Island Helliars Resort Nielsen’s Fly In Lodges Shady Roost Sunset Cove Camp Whitefish Bay Camp Young’s Wilderness Camp 6 6 6 73 63 7 7 77 4• 6• 8• • • 5• 6• • • • • Harris Hill Resort Hidden Island Resort Mead’s Spruce Island Camp Tolen’s Pelican Landing Ontario Wilderness Houseboat Rentals Walla Walla Inn 92 • 80 • 90 • 84 • 8 7• 91 • 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 Perch Bay Resort Pipestone Point Resort Portage Lodge Northwoods Bed & Breakfast Smith Camps Southview Inn Sunnyside Camp Super 8 Thee Laurenside Inn Travelodge Tyc’s Blindfold Lake Resort Walsten Outposts 1 2 34 9 10 11 13 1 1 1 18 19 15 2 30 41 24 35 4 21 38 6 23 31 42 KENORA SIOUX NARROWS Crawford’s Camp 4 Crystal Harbour 50 Floating Lodges of Sioux Narrows 46 Indianhead Lodge 55 Lake of the Woods Houseboats 48 Lebron’s Long Bay Camp 52 Motlong’s Rod & Reel 53 Red Indian Resort 65 Tomahawk Resort 5 Totem Resort 60 White Birch Lodge 61 White Pine Lodge 51 Wiley Point 60B Yellowbird 60A MORSON Map # (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 un t i 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 # ACCOMMODATION INDEX 7• • • • • • LAKE OF THE • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 4• 6• 7• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 9• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • WOODS VACATION AREA • 2011 EDITION • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 3 1 3 0 30 30 3 0 31 • • • • • • • • • • • • • 18 1 8 18 18 18 19 19 19 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 12 12 12 12 13 13 13 1 12 1 12 12 1 1 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Please contact the establishment for details 46 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 3 4 4 4 34 34 35 36 48 3 4 36 35 35 41 35 48 37 3 5 35 36 48 3 6 48 41 37 37 37 36 36 LOW Book 2012 Layout 11/21/11 12:34 PM Page 47 BUSINESS DIRECTORY Business Type Location Business Name BAIT SHOPS SN NF NF K K K Gill’s Trading Post Gate’s Bait Angler’s Pro Shop Bounty Baits Clearwater Bay Market Figure 8 Baits CAMPGROUNDS/RV SN SN SN M M K K K K K Crawfords Camp Laughing Water Trailer Park Tomahawk Resort Harris Hill Resort Tolen's Pelican Landing Anicinabe Park Andy Lake Resort Perch Bay Resort Sunnyside Camp Tycs Blindfold Lake Resort CONVENIENCE & GROCERY STORES SN NF M K Gill's Trading Post Dalseg's Fine Foods Zig's Place Clearwater Bay Market ENTERTAINMENT K GIFT SHOPS Website Address Phone Number Page # 1-807-226-5252 1-807-484-2978 1-807-484-2525 1-807-543-2664 1-877-733-2816 1-807-468-3762 14 18 43 43 37 38 1-888-266-3474 1-800-341-1048 1-800-465-1091 1-807-488-1116 1-807-488-5511 1-877-318-2267 1-888-543-7533 1-866-495-4545 1-815-222-0014 1-807-548-1650 12 13 12 31 30 34 34 35 41 36 1-807-226-5252 1-807-484-2172 1-807-488-9637 1-877-733-2816 14 20 43 37 Golden Eagle Bingo Hall 1-807-548-1332 38 SN SN SN SN NF Boutique Soleil Gill’s Trading Post Northern Lights Helliar’s Resort The Blue Heron www.helliars.com www.theblueheron.ca 1-807-226-5347 1-807-226-5252 1-807-226-5532 807-484-2400 807-468-7748 43 14 43 18 2 GOLF COURSES M K Spruce Creek Golf Course Kenora Golf & Country Club www.sprucecreekgolfcourse.com www.kenoragolf.com 1-807-488-9706 1-807-468-7995 31 39 HOUSEBOATS SN SN SN M K Floating Lodges of Sioux Narrows Lake of the Woods Houseboats Tomahawk Resort Ontario Wilderness Houseboats Houseboat Adventures www.floatinglodges.com www.lowhouseboats.com www.tomahawkresort.com www.wildernesshouseboats.com www.houseboatadventures.com 1-807-743-5171 1-800-341-1048 1-800-465-1091 1-800-359-6199 1-800-253-6672 12 13 12 30 35 INSURANCE K The Standard Insurance www.thestandardonline.com 1-866-418-3672 40 LAKE SERVICES M K Wally's Marine Service Lake of the Woods Electric www.lakeofthewoodselectric.com 1-807-275-8797 1-807-548-5158 43 43 MARINE DEALERS M K K K Tompkins Hardware Canadian Tire Winnipeg Sport & Leisure Woodlake Marine Ltd www.wslsport.com www.woodlakemarine.com 1-807-482-2754 1-807-468-3014 1-855-543-2167 1-866-460-2628 19, 31 38 40 40 REAL ESTATE SN SN K K Northwoods Realty Ltd Au Lac Retreats Cabin Country Realty Shelley Torrie Real Estate www.northwoodsrealtyltd.com www.aulac.ca www.cabincountry.com www.kenora-realestate.com 1-807-226-1024 1-807-226-1024 1-800-528-8848 1-807-547-4020 14 14 37 40 SAILING/MOORING K Northern Harbour www.northernharbour.ca 1-807-548-5719 39 SPORTING GOODS SN NF NF K K K Gill’s Trading Post Gate’s Baits Sunset Place Canadian Tire Figure 8 Baits The Hardware Company www.thehardwarecompany.com 1-807-226-5252 1-807-484-2978 1-807-484-2525 1-807-468-3014 1-807-468-3762 1-807-468-1226 14 18 20 38 38 39 K K K Bearskin Airlines Kenora Airport Prelude Travel www.bearskinairlines.com www.kenoraairport.ca www.preludetravel.ca 1-800-465-2327 1-807-548-5377 1-800-561-8907 37 39 43 TRANSPORTATION www.gatesbait.com www.anglersproshop.ca www.bountybaits.ca www.crawfordscamp.com www.lowhouseboats.com www.tomahawkresort.com www.harrishillresort.com www.tolenspelicanlanding.com www.anicinabepark.ca www.andylake.com www.perchbay.com www.sunnysidecamp.ca www.tycsresort.ca www.dalsegsfinefoods.com www.tompkinshardware.com www.gatesbait.com WWW.LAKEOFTHEWOODS.COM 47 LOW Book 2012 Layout 11/21/11 12:34 PM Page 48 PRINTED IN CANADA