From the Province of Ontario

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From Resort Country - " What to Expect" and "How to prepare for your Adventure"

Enjoy fishing, hunting, and the fresh air of beautiful Northern Ontario. It is an experience to be shared with family and friends in this breathtaking wilderness.

Whether it's the annual family vacation trip or the fulfillment of a fisherman's dream let's not leave things to chance. Careful planning and preparations can ensure a satisfying holiday for everyone. When you plan your trip make a list of questions to ask. Can I bring my own boat? Is docking free? Do you have a gas dock? How close is the nearest lodge or resort? How big is the lake? Is baby-sitting available? Is there a store nearby. What first aid items should you bring? Do you accommodate handicaps or special diets? Ask about anything you are not sure of. Make sure that the facilities and services that you require are available. Ask for references if you wish.

How to Choose a Lodge or Resort.

Ontario lodges and resorts provide a variety of service and accommodation options. Most offer American Plan, Modified American Plan, and/or Housekeeping Plans. The budget and needs of most visitors can be satisfied within these choices.

Housekeeping Plan: means that you do your own cooking and housekeeping. Bring your own groceries with you. You may pack a cooler of frozen items and condiments from home and plan a stop along the way to pick up fresh items and the balance of your needs. The lodge description will show if a store is located on site or nearby for incidentals. Basic facilities would include a kitchen equipped with stove, refrigerator, and kitchen utensils. Some lodges can offer a daily maid service as a convenience also.

American Plan: means that the lodge has a central dining area and prepares and serves your meals to you. Full American plan means that all meals are provided; breakfast, lunch and dinner. Box lunches can be provided to allow you a full day of uninterrupted fishing or a fishing guide is often available to prepare the popular "shore lunch" of fresh caught fish.

Modified American Plan: allows for a combination with you preparing your own breakfast and/or lunch and then enjoying a daily evening dinner prepared and served in the dining room.

Package Plans: Most lodges offer package plans for your convenience. These plans may include attractive weekend, or multi-day packages including a boat and motor, bait, gas, fish cleaning and freezing. The lodge listing shows if boat docking and launching is available. By providing your own boat and gas the package should end up costing less.

How Do You Get There?

Drive-in Lodges are most common, on the mainland, and you drive right in. Most offer a variety of facilities, activities for children, play areas, and drive-ins generally appeal to all ages. Most year round lodges fall into this category and local attractions can be enjoyed on outings or day trips. Individual lodge listings indicate accommodation levels and facilities.

Boat-in lodges are accessible only by boat. Your transportation to and from the landing is provided by the lodge or in your own boat if a launch is available. The location of a boat-in lodge is generally more remote and less crowded. It offers a popular option for serious fisherman, or for a family adventure.

Fly-in Lodges are accessible only by air. They range from remote outpost facilities to 5-Star American Plan Lodges. As a rule of thumb, the farther the flight from the base to the lodge, the higher the cost. A list of "what to bring" should be your guide to what not to bring. Some flyin lodges can accommodate large groups while others cater to smaller groups. Final selection may depend on the size of your party and the size of the aircraft available. Combined weight of people and gear is the important factor. Air services and outfitters will help you to preparing an appropriate gear and supply inventory. Communication in emergency situations can be a priority and the frequency of flyby inspections or access to radio phones could be an important consideration. Discuss these details fully prior to your departure. A well planned trip to a fly-in outposts or lodges insures a superior fishing adventure and a chance to briefly leave the rest of the world behind.

Take the Train-in - a number of lodges in the Algoma Country and Rainbow Country regions, can be accessed by Ontario's rail network as an alternative to flying in. You drive to a designated station and complete your journey by rail. Lodges offering this access provide what can be an interesting and rewarding dimension to your fishing or family vacation. A little extra care and planning is required to have your gear properly stowed for travel, as is required with a fly-in vacation. Those with a "fear of flying" will find this a convenient way to visit a remote lodge or resort.

Ontario's lodge and resort owners are dedicated to making you holiday enjoyable and satisfying. They encourage and are pleased to answer all your questions. Recognizing and satisfying the needs of all their guests is very important. This dedication is rewarded in that many first time guest to individual Ontario lodges and resorts come back year after year to enjoy the unique atmosphere and hospitality.

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