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FISHING & HUNTING CAPITAL OF ONTARIO Brought to you by the Red Lake District Publicity Board

PERRAULT FALLS • EAR FALLS • RED LAKE DISTRICT

TRAVEL NORTH

ON HIGHWAY 105!

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f it’s adventure you seek, this is the trip for you! If it’s privacy and relaxation you are looking for, look no further than the Highway 105 Region.

The beauty of nature, the pleasure of time outdoors, the excitement of a bush plane soaring through a cloudless sky, the delight of a canoe skimming across the still waters of a distant lake, the thrill of a fish on the line and the joy of the catch. The Highway 105 Region is all this and more!

On Highway 105, located in beautiful Northwestern Ontario, you are welcomed to the majestic Boreal Forest and the rugged Canadian Shield by breathtaking natural landscapes such as jagged rock outcrops and opaque green forests. Hundreds of clear, sparkling fresh water lakes and endless tracts of pristine forests that continue for miles will create adventure opportunities to motivate the fishing and/or hunting enthusiast in you. The natural landscapes create breathtaking scenery, astonishing sunsets and dancing northern lights for memorable scenes you will not soon forget.

World Class Fishing & Hunting Opportunities await you in our region! Whether you are an avid angler or hunter, or a newbie, fishing or hunting vacations up Highway 105 promise an experience of a lifetime for all ages! With a variety of fishing and hunting lodges and outfitters to choose from, we guarantee you will find an operator who will exceed your expectations.

EXPLORE A region where the beauty of the rugged and unspoiled wilderness can humble you, a place where being in the presence of natural habitat and breathtaking landscapes can rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit.

DISCOVER A region rich in heritage, tradition and old-fashioned charm; a place surrounded by the mystery and spirit of Aboriginal culture, the legends and adventures of aviation and the triumph and development of the gold rush.

TRAVEL An area full of opportunity for you and your family; an area where mining continues to flourish, timber milling is seeing a resurgence and where the quality of life is prime. With ample housing, excellent education and an abundance of recreational and cultural facilities, this gem in the north could be your new home.

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The purpose of the Red Lake District Publicity Board is to promote tourism in the Red Lake and adjacent areas; to retain the ability of these communities to promote themselves; to work with other similarly minded organizations throughout the region; to participate in related activities which are not injurious to that end; and to perform these actions on a not-for-profit basis.

Gary Worrall, Derek Coffey,

Have questions or need some help in planning your

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vacation to Perrault Falls, Ear Falls or the Red Lake

from the Dryden Observer,

District? Send us an email or give us a call and we

Sandy Beach Lodge, Golden

assure you we will do our best to help you find the

Hook, Chimo Lodge, Five Lakes

information you are looking for.

Lodge, Canadian Fly-in Fishing,

The Red Lake District Publicity Board

Viking Outposts, Municipality of Red Lake, Goldcorp Gold Mines

Box 979 Red Lake, ON P0V 2M0

Red Lake, the Red Lake Regional

Toll-Free Phone: 1-877-727-3021

Heritage Centre and Woodland

Email: info@TourismRedLake.ca

Caribou Provincial Park

Website: www.TourismRedLake.ca

Table of contents 2. Red Lake Publicity Board 3. Travelling Highway 105 6. Municipality of Red Lake 8. Our Activities 10. Fishing & Hunting Pull out map insert

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Provincial Parks Communities in Bloom Winter Fun Our Events Goldcorp Members & Getting Here

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TOP 10 THINGS

THE RED LAKE DISTRICT PUBLICITY BOARD DOES FOR ITS MEMBERS

Sandy Beach Lodge

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Dedicated membership

features on our website

Membership features on our Blog

and www.TourismRedLake.ca

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Free promotion for our Members

through Social Media - our

www.TourismRedLake.ca

Tourism Red Lake Facebook

including picture galleries

(reaching 1800+ followers over

and contact information.

one year); Twitter; YouTube

Sandy Beach lodge is a fly-in fishing resort located 26 miles N.E of Red lake Ontario. It is located on Trout lake, a lake consisting of over 300 sq miles of water. It is

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Annual publishing of the Highway 105

Adventure Guide & long-

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Distribution of 10,000 Highway

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dotted with numerous islands and

time popular Pull-Out Map

bays to give the fisher person a

of the area lakes including

wide variety of different types of

information to contact our

structures to fish. Located in these

members.

Maps*

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Represent and promote our

members in 2015 in Chicago, IL, Milwaukee,WI and Fargo, ND Sport Shows

waters are an abundance of great walleye, Northern Pike and lake Trout.

Our well kept modern cottages accommodate from two to eight guest and provide comfort and relaxation. Each modern cottage is equipped with electric, heat and

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Design and promote

www.TourismRedLake.ca

Host Annual Sportsman’s Dinner

& Dance allowing members

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Maintain local Travel Information Centers

containing our member’s

Red Lake District, Perrault

a chance to win an extensive

pamphlets and information

Falls and Ear Falls on large

Marketing Package

packages; located at the

Highway

airport and the museum.

indoor plumbing. We also have several cabins that are set up for housekeeping as well.

For your next Canadian fishing adventure please keep Sandy Beach Lodge in your thoughts.

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Dedicated volunteers

actively promoting the area and member businesses all

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Inquiries requested through our website and partnerships, Ontario Tourist Information Centres along the Superior North Shore

year long!

TJ’s Kwik Stop & Esso Minnows • Leeches • Worms • Shiners & Ciscos Gas • Tackle & Snacks To order your bait in advance call (807) 727-2752 “Your 1st stop in Red Lake” Good Luck Anglers - See you on the lake!

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HIGHWAY 105!

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he King’s Highway 105 was officially opened to traffic in

start with

PERRAULT FALLS

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our adventure begins 70 km (43

The community of Perrault Falls offers

miles) up Highway 105 at Perrault

a number of amenities such as general

August 1947 and owes its existence to

Falls. The Perrault Falls Adventure Area

stores, a liquor outlet, restaurant, post

the Red Lake Gold Rush. This second

is a full service vacation destination and

office and historic points of interest

most northern King’s Highway in

home to an abundance of lodges and

offering any last minute necessities and

the province connects the towns of

resorts specializing in walleye, northern

entertainment for travelers on their way

Perrault Falls, Ear Falls and ends in

pike, muskie and bass fishing. The area

through Hwy 105.

Red Lake.

promises breathtaking, cascades of water

Come along with us for a drive up Highway 105!

between Perrault and Wabaskang Lakes and is proudly the gateway to fishing on the English and Woman River systems.

Perrault Falls has 600,000 acres of land, lakes and lodges to explore.

Perrault Falls

continue to

Golden Hook Camp

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EAR FALLS

little further as you continue north,

fan could enjoy the challenging 9-hole

100 km (60 miles) on Highway 105,

golf course featuring stunning scenery

by the shores of Lac Seul and the English

and medium sized greens tacked with the

River, you will arrive in Ear Falls. Ear Falls

element of water throughout the course.

offers hundreds of kilometres of shoreline with stunning scenery ranging from sandy

Golden Hook Camp on beautiful

beaches and islands to secluded bays. Ear

and famous Gull Rock Lake is on the

Falls is known far and wide as a great fishing

Chukuni river system and part of the

and hunting destination. Due to its location

Red Lake chain of lakes.

on famous Lac Seul, Ear Falls ensures an

The camps location on the southeast shore of Gull Rock Bay offers a

adventure enthusiast’s ultimate outdoor experience.

western view with many beautiful

No matter the season or the weather, Ear

sunsets and wildlife moving here

Falls offers something for everyone to enjoy;

and there - NW Ontario at its finest!

star gaze, or relax at the waterfront or get up

We have modern and semi modern cabins as well as an RV park with full hook ups. The main camps topography of flat ground allows good access to our twelve foot wide docks and powered slips and our fish cleaning/bait house is convenient and clean.

Golden Hook Camp has a fifty mile Bear Management area EXCLUSIVE to our hunters. We guarantee six active sites to choose from.

We are confident you will be happy!

Machelle & Scott Hendrickson P.O. Box 240 Red Lake, ON P0V 2M0 1-800-810-1479

close and personal with the wildlife. Home to the largest returning nesting populations of Bald Eagles in North America, Ear Falls promises an opportunity to see and capture a photograph of these majestic birds. Just minutes from downtown, the avid sports

Ear Falls also offers a variety of services including grocery stores, restaurants, bars, laundromat, service stations as well as an excellent medical clinic and ambulance services that also serves Perrault Falls.

GRIFFITH MINE interpretive site located 20 km north of Ear Falls provides a network of trails to hike or bike on

make your way to

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ocated at the northern end of Highway 105, Red Lake is the most northwesterly

Municipality in Ontario.

Made up of six

distinct town sites Red Lake, Balmertown, Cochenour, Madsen, McKenzie Island and Starratt Olsen, this full service district has quickly become one of the most used tourism hubs for the north. The Red Lake District is known as a premier destination for world class fishing and hunting experiences as well as the Norseman Capital of the World!

Red Lake

There is no need for tall-tale fish stories; in Red Lake you will find the real thing, no matter the time of year!

Red Lake sees strength in its natural beauty, strong economy with motivated and diverse

walleye, northern pike, lake trout, muskie, yellow perch and white fish. The hunting enthusiasts are provided with a better than average chance to bag his/her trophy moose or bear.

residents. With hundreds of lakes to choose

Stop off at the Red Lake Regional Heritage

from, the variety of fishing that the Red Lake

Centre, a designated tourist information site.

District has to offer is second-to-none and

The Heritage Centre has all the resources

will never disappoint. The avid fisherman

you’ll need to plan your stay, from brochures,

can spend hours on the lakes fishing for

to maps, to friendly advice from staff.

a number of different species including

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RED LAKE Red Lake...come as you are, we’ll welcome you. Red Lake is one of those communities that thrives on the relaxed pace of life. You can fish in the morning and be golfing on Ontario’s most northerly 18 hole golf course in the afternoon.

Nobody has to tell you to relax -

these events better submit your entry quick

historical photos, artifacts and interactive

- the tournament entries fill up fast!

displays on mining, aviation, the fur trade,

that will just come naturally.

Friendly and knowledgeable staff can

Speaking of nature - you are right in the heart of it...

Book soon and take advantage of some of the best hunting and fishing experiences in

Also on display at the Centre are pictures

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northwestern Ontario. These camps have a

of the famous Norseman floatplane. In the

lot of repeat customers, bearing testimony

late 1920s Red Lake had the busiest airport

to their ability to deliver an adventure you

in the world. Fueled by the gold rush, plane

will not soon forget!

loads of men and supplies were ferried by

It’s

an angler’s paradise known for trophy size walleye, northern pike and trout fishing. In June, during the Angler Young Angler fishing derby, aspiring young anglers and their guardians step into 40 boats to vie for top prize. In September, the Fall Classic Catch and Release Walleye fishing tournament accepts over 140 boats competing over 2 days for top prize and next year’s bragging rights. If you are interested in competing in

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There are several

comfortable hunting and fishing lodges in Red Lake that cater to hunters and anglers alike. Whether you are here for the

and immigration that fascinate young and old alike. You will find yourself immersed in Red Lake’s past, and before long, you will never want to leave.

annual moose hunt or fishing for trophy

The Heritage Centre also has one of

walleye, lodges can accommodate your

North America’s most prolific collections

requirements.

of Aboriginal artwork, featuring works of

arrange everything from guiding to outfitting.

ed Lake has over 500 miles of rugged, beautiful shore line to explore.

What about hunting?

Want something to do other than fishing and hunting?

Woodland art from prominent artists such as Norval Morrisseau. The Heritage Centre is a must-see for any visitor to Red Lake.

the Norseman plane in and out of Red Lake daily. To this day, the Norseman is the most celebrated floatplane in Red Lake’s history

Plan a visit to the Red Lake Regional Heritage

and the annual Norseman Festival held in

Centre and take in the experience as the

July draws thousands of visitors. It is the

history of Red Lake’s illustrious gold mining

premier event in Red Lake so book your

story unfolds. The Heritage Centre is one of

hotel early and come and see what you have

Red Lake’s most beautiful buildings, housing

been missing.

When you come to Red Lake for a day or a

Super 8 Motel and Tim Hortons. With over

post secondary with the introduction of

week you may want to stay a lifetime. As

4000 vehicles passing by daily, you will

Confederation College in 2011. Recreational

relaxed as Red Lake’s environment is, it is

never be without customers.

options include a swimming pool, tennis

also progressive and provides excellent business opportunities. Our geographical

How about the amenities?

location means tourism and forest related

A brand new state-of-the-art Airport

opportunities abound! How about opening a business in the new Highway Commercial area? You will be in good company joining other brand name businesses such as the

Terminal Building opened in 2011; and a $6 million medical clinic is scheduled to open late 2014. Our education system will take your children from daycare to

and squash courts, 18 hole golf course, hockey, figure skating, cross country skiing, snowmobiling,

quadding,

snowshoeing,

hiking, biking, weightlifting and fitness machines and basketball. Formal physical activity courses and instruction are available from the Red Lake Recreation department.

Municipality of Red Lake 2 Fifth Street P.O. Box 1000 Balmertown, Ontario, Canada P0V 1C0 Phone: 807-735-2096 Fax: 807-735-2286 Email: municipality@redlake.ca HWY 105 Adventure

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What are you looking for on your next fishing trip? Great trophy walleye or northern pike fishing? A remote wilderness location? How about flying on a float plane to where the air is fresh, the water is clear and the cabin is rustic without being primitive? A place to relax and take some time away from the hustle

GOLF

PHOTOGRAPHY

Chimo Lodge situated on beautiful

Ear Falls Golf & Country Club 9 Holes

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Roderick Lake, where you can enjoy

Just minutes from downtown Ear Falls, this

and bustle of everyday life?

Then may I suggest flying to any one of the eleven Chimo Outposts, or to

all the great fishing and relaxation the north country has to offer. Each location has something unique that will attract your attention - perhaps a waterfall, a spectacular sunrise or sunset, a beaver hut, a sand beach, the northern lights - the list is endless. Ideal for a family trip, or just spending time with your friends, Chimo Lodge and Outposts has something for everyone.

Check out our website at: www.chimolodge.com or call Peter at 1-800-991-4599

challenging golf course with the element of water throughout the course is amid relaxed and friendly company as well as stunning scenery.

Red Lake Golf & Country Club 18 Holes Ontario’s Most Northerly 18 Hole Golf Course Nestled on Northwestern Ontario’s scenic McNeely Bay, the Red Lake Golf and Country Club is a pristine challenging course, set amongst a natural northern wildlife experience.

ou know what they say... “Pictures are Memories Frozen in Time” and the

memories of your experience visiting our lands and lakes will last you a lifetime! Every community has its own unique history and charm which provides plenty of sightseeing and photography opportunities. With dense bushes, tranquil lakes and rich history to appreciate, you can find yourself exploring our area and always find something new when you return.

Of course we can’t forget to mention that the Highway 105 has some of the best wildlife viewing opportunities in Canada.

Take a trip and you’re sure to spot a Moose, Whitetail Deer, Woodland Caribou, Black Bears, Coyote, Timber Wolves, Lynx, Beaver and Bald Eagles, all in their natural habitat!

Be sure to have your camera ready to capture your memorable moments and the sights you see!

Canadian Fly-In Fishing Ltd.

FUN WITH WATER

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t is no secret we are proud of our waters surrounding Highway 105 and here’s why! With uncountable lakes, there are unlimited opportunities for boating & water sports. Waterskiing,

wakeboarding, tubing and jet skiing are just some of the fun water activities to enjoy.

Enjoy a swim at any of our local fresh-water beaches. Rahill beach in Cochenour, a long sandy beach accessible by road or boat, offers beach playground, beach volleyball and tennis court, gazebo picnic areas and designated fire pits. Take pleasure in a refreshing swim in the cool waters of Kinsmen Beach in Red Lake or set yourself up for a picnic in the grassy picnic area.

Heading home down Highway 105? Stop at the Patricia Waterfront Park in Ear Falls to play a game of horseshoes, walk on their sandy beach area or enjoy your lunch in a covered picnic facility.

If you’re up for an adventure, these waterways can promise beautiful secluded natural sandy beaches offering a quiet place for a shore lunch or a swim.

Canoeing & Kayaking

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ith so many lakes and rivers, it would take you a lifetime to explore each one. It’s as simple as grabbing your gear, picking a spot and heading out on your adventure and

take in the peacefulness that our waters have to offer. For the more experienced paddler, plan a trip into the backwoods of Woodland Caribou Provincial Park where you can view the dancing northern lights while you rest from your campsite on a distant rocky point. Whether you go with or without an outfitter, you are sure to have the paddling trip of a lifetime!

Cff - Red Lake CFF, the “Original” Canadian Fly-in Fishing Outfitter, providing great fly-in fishing trips and Southern Hospitality in NW Ontario since 1963. Come and experience the thrill of catching a trophy walleye and northern pike on your remote wilderness lake.

Your cabin is fully equipped with solar powered lights and hot and cold water, shower/dressing room, complete kitchen with propane refrigerator, freezer and stove/oven and all utensils, wood burning stove, propane barbeque grill on a large wraparound deck, ample firewood, fish cleaning area and access to an emergency satellite phone. Each outpost is equipped with Alumarine boats with 9.9 HP outboard motors and unlimited gas. Throughout the years it has always been our aim to provide our guests the optimum in quality remote outpost fishing and hunting.

Year Round: (807) 727-2814 Toll-Free: 1-800-445-4624 Fax: 866-795-3606 Email: cff184@gmail.com www.canadianflyinfishing.net

FISHING Come and lose yourself in the exciting surroundings that our area is famous for! Whether you are new to the sport or a seasoned professional, fishing on any of our waterways will guarantee an experience of a lifetime. Our lakes are filled with a variety of species including Walleye, Northern Pike, Lake Trout, Muskie, Yellow Perch and Whitefish; we proudly consider our area an angler’s paradise! There is no better way to get away from the hustle and bustle of life than by heading out to the quiet of the Northern Wilderness and enjoying some time on the lake.

An Outdoors Card is required for fishing and hunting for residents & non-residents. The Outdoors Card is valid for 3 years, and only becomes a license when accompanied by a license tag or E-License. For more information, please visit the MNR website at www.mnr.gov.on.ca Ontario is divided into numerous dIvzIonz each with its on seasons and Ina, designed to provide the most substantial and productive fishery for various species. Information on these Is available in the Recreatonal Fishing Regulator, Summary available from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. Any of the establishment, hsted in the map will also be pleased to provide you with the pertinent information for their location prior to booking your vacation.

Northwest Region Some waters have size and catch regulations not mentioned here. Check with your local MNR District Office for complete details on the regulations. Have a safe and happy fishing trip.

WALLEYE Length: 25 - 85 cm (10 - 33 in.) Found: In lakes and

NORTHERN PIKE Length: 45 -100 cm (18 -39 in.) Found:

rivers throughout most of Ontario. Similar Fish: Sauger Yellow Perch

In quiet,vegetated waters throughout Ontario. Similar Fish:

ID: White tip on lower tail fin; no distinct blotches or bans on adults.

Muskellunge ID: Light yellowish spots on dark green background; tips

Favorite Baits: spinners, jigs,cran baits,worms, minnows, leeches

of tail fin more rounded than Muskellunge. Favorite Baits: spoons, large spinners, large crank baits, minnows

LAKE TROUT Length: 30-80 cm (12 -31 in.) Found: In cold waters

MUSKELLUNGE Length: 71-137cm (28-54 in.) Found: In

of deep lakes throughout much of Ontario. Similar Fish: Brook Trout

discontinuous in southern and near northeastern Ontario,and the Lake

ID: Light worm like markings and spots on dark background,none

of the Woods/Rainy River area. Similar Fish: Northern Pike ID:

red:deeplyforked tall;white leading edge on lowerfins,but no blackline.

Dark vertical bands on light background,attimes spotted or clear;tips

Favorite Baits: spoons, jigs, crank baits, lake trolls

of tail fin more pointed than Northern Pike. Favorite Baits: large bucktail spinners, large body baits, sucker minnows

YELLOW PERCH Length: 15 -30 cm (6-12 in.) Found: Where

ROCK BASS Length: 15 - 20 cm (6 - 8 in.) Found: Over rocky

there are areas of open water and moderate amounts of vegetation.

bottoms. Similar Fish: Pumpkinseed, Bluegill & Smallmouth Bass;

Similar Fish: Walleye,White Perch & Sauger. ID: Light yellow

ID: Back and upper sides are brown to olive, with golden tints, and

background with 6 to 8 dark, vertical bands on sides; two separate

there are often dark saddles; large red eye; regular rows of spot on

dorsal fins; mouth large, extending to below the middle of the eye.

the side of adults; dorsal fin has 10-13 spines. Favorite Baits: small

Favorite Baits: small minnows, earthworms, grasshoppers, insects

plugs, small spinners, small jigs, or consider using live bait such as

and flies, small spinners, small tube jigs or twister tails

worms or insect

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Hunting Hunters travelling to our area will find a wide range of hunting opportunities. With many remote locations to choose from, you could find yourself hiking through some apparent untouched wilderness in search of the north’s majestic giants. It is known that our wilderness provides some of the best hunting for Black Bear and Moose in North America. In addition to these popular animals, hunters can enjoy opportunities for whitetail deer, small game, and duck and migratory bird hunting.

Whitetail deer Whitetail deer can be found throughout much of Ontario. Their range appears to be expanding northward over time. Abundant food makes almost any forested or bushy area suitable for deer, including parks and green spaces created by people. In winter, as snow deepens, deer concentrate in areas that provide food and shelter from deep snow. During the spring and summer, deer eat leafy material from woody plants, grasses and herbs. They also eat mushrooms and blueberries. In autumn and winter, deer depend largely on the twigs and buds that are within their reach. Acorns are a favourite autumn food for whitetail deer living in eastern Canada.

Size: 0.9 to 1.1 m (3.0-3.5 ft) Adult Buck: 45 to 136 kg (100-300 Ib) Adult Doe: 39 to 60 kg (85-130 Ib)

Moose Moose are found across northern and central Ontario. They live near lakes, muskegs and streams of the boreal forest and on the northern tundra.

Moose are the largest animal in Ontario. Large males (bulls) weigh up to 600 kilograms. Moose live on a diet of twigs, leaves, shrubs, upland plants and water plants. Moose tolerate cold very well but suffer from heat. In summer, especially during black fly season, moose often cool off in water for several hours each day. Moose are strong swimmers and can dive more than five metres in search of food on the bottom of the lake.

Size: 1.5 to 1.8 m (5.5-6.0 ft) Bull: 400 to 545 kg (880-1,200 Ib) Cow: 375 to 535 kg (825-1,180 Ib)

Black Bear Black bears live throughout most of Ontario and prefer forested areas where they are best able to find food, refuge and den sites. When they are not hibernating, bears spend most of their time looking for food. In the summer, they eat berries such as blueberries, strawberries and raspberries. In the fall, they turn their attention to hazelnuts, mountain ash, acorns and beech nuts. While black bears will eat carrion, insects, fish, deer and moose calves, the bulk of their diet is made up of plants. They like to find lots of high energy food - like huge berry patches - that will help them fatten up fast. Their survival and ability to have young depends on them doubling their weight before winter hibernation. While black is the most common colour, brown and cinnamon phases also occur.

Adult Female: 59 to 104 kg (130-230 Ib) Adult Male: 91 to 181 kg (200-400 Ib)

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Provincial Parks

lakes and streams to the creature comforts

parks road and water entry points and float

of quality roofed accommodation. Solitude,

plane access in or out of the parks interior.

unforgettable fishing for walleye, northern pike and lake trout and exquisite scenery are a mainstay of both types of experiences.

Shutterbugs will enjoy the chance to capture

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There is no greater experience in which to learn and discover Northwestern Ontario’s most precious natural resources.

local wildlife. Moose, caribou, beaver, bear,

WHERE NATURE STILL RULES

bald eagle, song and shorebirds are regularly

For all who plan to visit Woodland Caribou,

seen. Lynx, wolverine and wolves may also

be prepared to experience nature on its

he Red Lake area is the “gateway” to

make their presence known.

Woodland Caribou Provincial Park.

The park also captures the headwaters of

rugged beauty and experience its powerful

the Bloodvein River. Designated a Canadian

moods. Prepare to be humbled by towering

Heritage River, the Bloodvein is celebrated

cliffs or by a sudden summer storm as

for its cultural and historical importance. The

you scurry to shelter. Understand that the

river flows westward over 3oo kilometers to

trails you share with others were laid out

eventually reach Lake Winnipeg in central

generations ago by the ancestors of the

Manitoba.

area’s First Nations. Observe the circle of

Known as a cultural landscape, at

over 486,000 hectares in size Woodland Caribou Provincial Park offers a vast roadless tract of uncut boreal forest protected within the system of Ontario’s Provincial Parks. It protects healthy functioning ecosystems, outstanding

cultural

landscapes

and

significant natural features including its

REMOTE YET ACCESSIBLE

namesake the secretive woodland caribou.

Roadless yet accessible is a unique feature of

To many outdoor travellers Woodland Caribou Provincial Park offers a giant playground.

With approximately 2000

kilometres of maintained canoe routes and 20 outpost camps and lodges you may experience everything from paddling quiet

Woodland Caribou. Park staff are available to provide general information to get you aquatinted with the park. Local outfitting services will help with your more detailed trip planning needs ranging from partial to complete outfitting, shuttle services to the

terms. Amidst its wildness you will witness

life in the boreal forest by paying closer attention to the rich re-growth in the wake of a recent forest fire.

Indulge your sense of adventure but remember to treat the area with respect.

Soak it all in allowing your mind, body and spirit to be rejuvenated as far too soon the journey will end and you will draw upon your memories to sustain you until your next visit.

Doug Gilmore

General Park Inquiry

Mail

Park Superintendent

Phone (807) 727-1329

Woodland Caribou Prov. Park.

(807) 727-1336

woodland.caribou.mnr@ontario.ca

Box 5003, Red Lake,ON P0V 2M0

Claire Quewezence Assistant Park Superintendent (807) 727-1388 12 www.tourismredlake.ca

Fax (807) 727-2861 www.OntarioParks.com

Social Like us on Facebook facebook.com/Caribou-Provincial-Park/

PAKWASH PROVINCIAL PARK

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akwash Provincial Park located just north of Ear Falls, is the perfect location for your next family camping trip. This 3,993 hectare park boasts 69 campsites with 29 being electrical.

All the amenities you need to make your experience your home away from home are available including showers, flush toilets and a laundromat. Whether you come for the day, or spend a few nights, the park has activities everyone can enjoy.

Every year in August , a day loaded with fun activities for the whole family called Pakwash Play Day is hosted. From games, face painting, prizes and hot dogs the entire family will be sure to enjoy their time with Smokey the Bear.

CAMPING

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long Highway 105, there are plenty of camping opportunities for both the back-country travellers as well as for the

campground fans. Whether you are tenting, pulling an RV or want to rent a cabin by a lake, you will find a vacation spot suited to your needs. A couple of private campgrounds, most lodges with camping sites to rent and two Provincial Parks can be found in our area.

CHUKUNI RIVER YURT CAMPING PACKAGE Part cabin, part tent, yurt camping is comfortable and homey while offering an authentic camping experience. These shelters are perfect for those who don’t have or don’t want to bring their RV or tent camping in North Western Ontario.

Package includes: •

One day & night accommodation in a yurt at Chukuni Campground

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Easy access to Chukuni River. Bring your boat or rent a kayak or canoe through a local outfitter

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Campfire pit

$50/day for 2 people Visit www.campingredlake.com for more details or call Chukuni campground at 1-800-268-0910

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La Francophonie à Red Lake

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Five Lakes Lodge Five Lakes Lodge is a completely modern, drive-in hunting and fishing resort. Located on the shores of Gullrock Lake, only 10 minutes south of Red Lake Ontario. Gullrock is known for its abundance of Walleye and Northern Pike and consistently produces many trophy fish. Offering day trips to 3 other Outpost lakes, where you can be the only boat on the lake and catch Walleye, Northern, Muskie and Perch.

Fall bear hunting and bird hunting are available for the avid hunter.

With the abundance of clear cuts and bush trails, wildlife is never hard to find. With two different BMAs you have the option of a fully baited and guided hunt or can set up your own self-guided hunt.

Wolf hunts are available for the winter hunter. These hunts are guided and baited in remote locations that are accessible by snow machine. The hunting is done out of a heated ground blind that is set up for a rifle hunt.

Winter at Five Lakes Lodge offers a warm cabin with satellite TV and internet. Ice fishing lakes that are only accessible by snow machine and trail riding the numerous brush trail, is every winter enthusiast’s dream. Hundreds of trails and lakes provide enjoyment to any winter outdoorsman.

Winter fishing includes, Trout, Walleye, and Northern and Perch.

Five Lakes Lodge is a family oriented business that will satisfy any outdoorsmen’s needs, summer, fall, winter and spring.

a langue française est vivante et en croissance dans le district de Red Lake.

On estime qu`entre 10-25% des résident(e)s. sont bilingues : français et anglais. Venez nous joindre pour grandir une communauté franco-ontarienne rayonnante.

COMMUNITIES IN BLOOM

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or 13 years, a small but dedicated group has been making Red Lake an attractive place to live in. Thanks to the support of The Municipality of Red Lake, the generosity of locals at

fundraisers and a small group of volunteers, thousands of hours have been spent beautifying the towns in our Municipality. Communities in Bloom is proud to put forth the efforts that result in the showcasing of a clean, appealing and thriving Municipality.

Communities in Bloom Projects: •

Maintenance of the local flower beds such as the Perennial Garden at the “turnaround” in Red Lake, the “Lakeview Garden”, the flower bed at the Municipal Office, the flower beds at Rahill Beach , the flowers in Madsen, and many more!

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“ADOPT-A-POT”: 145 Adopt-A-Pots are planted and sold each Spring. Communities in Bloom plants the pots and delivers them to the businesses and individuals who purchase them. Carol Fischer from Chukuni Greenhouses is a great help in this project as are many local businesses.

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The rejuvenation of Norseman Park is another exciting project spearheaded by this group.

Their Butterfly Garden is designed to attract Monarch Butterflies to the milkweed planted in the park.

•

“Garbathon” - cleaning up litter throughout the Municipality.

Communities in Bloom adds magic to our area every year at Christmas with their ice candle project. They make 250 ice candles and place them throughout the Municipality with the help of Supreme Auto Body and the Harmony Centre. They are lit by the families and friends of volunteers on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Years night. What a wonderful way of beautifying the Municipality and of saying thanks to the people who have helped Communities in Bloom throughout the year. Many people have made driving around to see the candles part of their Christmas celebration.

winter fun

I

ON HIGHWAY 105!

magine the sound of crisp snow crunching

head out to fish for numerous species of fish

beneath your feet or the thrill of reeling up

such as lake trout, walley and pike to name

a Lake Trout through a hole in the ice. North on Highway 105 the fun is never limited to only the summer months! When the snow starts to fall and the temperatures drop, ice fishing, cross country, skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling are popular activities to enjoy outside!

For

a few!

Early in the winter season, the Red Lake Cross Country Ski Club maintains over 40 km of groomed and tracked trails for Red Lake cross country skiers and travelers to enjoy. As the weather gets colder and the waterways freeze, skiers have the

snowmobile

enthusiasts,

the

opportunity to ski across the ice to McKenzie

Trailmasters Club preserves many miles of

Island. Located in the green space between

snowmobile trails in good condition and

the Red Lake Recreation Centre and the Red

hosts the “snow poker” every January. For

Lake Regional Heritage Centre, a new short

more trail information visit www.nwosta.ca

ski loop has been created at Centennial Park.

Fishing doesn’t stop when the snow falls! As soon as the temperature cools enough for the lakes to freeze, anglers bundle up and

Learn more about cross country skiing in the district at: www.skiredlake.ca

Viking Outposts Hugh and Craig Carlson own and operate this air service and 12 outposts. They have 2 de Havilland Beavers, 1 Cessna 185 and 1 Cessna 180. The outposts are on a variety of lakes from small to 25 miles long, from 25 to 100 air miles from Red Lake. Walleye and northern are

Hockey

found in all the lakes and some lakes The 2014-15 hockey season marks the second year for the English River

have lake trout as well. Unguided

Miners in the SIJHL. After a solid inaugural campaign which saw the Miners reach the league

Moose Hunts are a specialty. They

Semifinals, the team is hoping to improve on their performance from a year ago. A solid

fly canoers, other property owners,

depth of veterans and a core group of rookies makes this an exciting well balanced team

government people and adventurers.

to watch for fans of all ages. This local team provides provide high

If you are interested, please check us

quality entertainment at a very low cost. Come out and support

out online, call or email us.

your Miners! With a 27 game home schedule including 3 games in

www.vikingoutpost.com

Cochenour they offer plenty of opportunities for the whole family to enjoy a game. They look forward to seeing you at the games.

Go Miners! www.englishriverminers.com @E_R_Miners

Craig (807) 727-3461 Hugh (807) 727-2262 or Roseanne viking@vikingoutpost.com

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Our EVENTS

See the map for a list of the 2015 events happening on hwy 105!

Trout Forest Music Festival

Red Lake Walleye Fall Classic

“The Trout” has become one of the most

The Red Lake Fall Classic Fishing Tournament

popular music festivals in Northern Ontario.

is held annually throughout the Labour

Located at the Ear Falls Waterfront Park

Day weekend in September. This catch

along the shores of beautiful Lac Seul, this

and release tournament on the Red Lake

annual event attracts friends and families

waterway is for cash, merchandise and the

from all over the Country! Along with great

prestige of being number one.

POW WOW The steady beat of the drum, their songs

a beautiful sand beach and nightly jam

Red Lake Norseman floatplane festival

sessions by a bonfire underneath a starfilled

Red Lake’s Norseman Floatplane Festival

as they dance. These are the sounds of

music, the festival features a wide variety of entertainment for all ages including

northern sky. A wide range of food is offered at the food concessions or Frank’s Tavern, across the street, where you can relax with a cold drink while you enjoy the sounds at the sheltered stage. This great musical experience is guaranteed to be enjoyed by all! To follow the update’s for this year’s festival, visit www.troutfest.com

Float Plane Fly-by, when a group of iconic Norseman aircraft complete a short air

occurs each year in the latter part of July. Traditionally it has attracted aviation enthusiasts from around the world and many

newcomers

to

the

freedom of float flying. The 20 plus year old celebration now kicks off at the Red Lake Airport, located in near-by Cochenour

Gyro Ice Fishing Derby

with an event called Rock the Runway.

This annual ice-fishing derby is a great

exhibits of historic artifacts, a Wings and

way to spend time with friends and family.

Head over to McKenzie Island by ice road, pick your hole and try to reel in the big fish for the day! The Gyro Hall offers a place to warm up and enjoy some snacks in between fishing. It’s a great way to introduce people, young and old, to the fun of ice fishing!

also offers Norseman Rides, Outdoor Movie on an inflatable big screen, intown market and live music for the whole! www.norsemanfestival.on.ca

carried on by the wind, the sound of the

is an exciting, all ages, annual event that

introduced

show at Howey Bay. The Norseman Festival

Rock the Runway Events in 2014 included Wheels static display of aircraft varying from the Norseman to the Harvard II and vintage vehicles, Pitt Special aerobatic flights, Fire Fit demonstration and concluded with a concert in the evening! Following Rock the Runway, the Norseman Festival presents a weekend featuring the popular

jingles and feet gently touching the ground the Indigenous People coming together to host and celebrate Red Lake’s Annual Community Pow Wow. Every year offers a different experience. The event is started off with a sacred blessing of the grounds and then the event ends with a large feast.

Throughout the day you can enjoy the taste of fresh baked and fried bannock, as well as Indian Taco’s, bannock burgers and dogs.

Every year is different in the amount of drums that joins in, but what doesn’t change is the amazing traditional music and dances that drummers and dancers share with you.

Listen and watch the festivities, or even join in on one of the ceremonial dances.

Everyone is welcomed and encouraged to take part. This is a cultural learning experience you will remember for a lifetime.

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GOLDCORP

RED LAKE GOLD MINES Goldcorp is one of the world’s fastest growing senior gold producers, with operations and development projects located in safe jurisdictions throughout the Americas. A Canadian company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Goldcorp employs more than 19,000 people worldwide. Our sustainability goal is to achieve a balance of economic prosperity, environmental stewardship and social responsibility that extends beyond the economic lives of our mining operations.

RED LAKE GOLD MINES

Collaboration Agreement (OCA) signed in 2013 between

R

Goldcorp and the members of the Lac Seul First Nations (LSFN).

ed Lake Gold Mines is Goldcorp’s Canadian cornerstone and amongst the world’s richest gold mines.

•

Goldcorp donated $5 million to the Municipality of Red Lake towards the construction of a new Red Lake Medical Clinic.

As Goldcorp’s top producer, yielding 493,000 ounces in 2013, the

The new facility is paramount to the attraction and retention

High Grade Zone is the backbone of the Red Lake operation with an

of medical professionals to the Red Lake area to better serve

average grade of more than two ounces of gold per tonne.

over 5,000 residents, including those from surrounding

Red Lake is developing the Bruce Channel discovery at the nearby

communities. The Medical Clinic is scheduled to open in early

Cochenour project. The project is progressing on schedule with first

2015.

development ore expected in the fourth quarter of 2014.

•

A variety of donations and sponsorships to local organizations

Red Lake is positioned for many more years of long-term sustainable

including the English River Miners hockey team, Wilderness

production.

Entertainment Series, Relay for Life, Regional Heritage Centre programs, Norseman Day Festival, Red Lake Margaret Cochenour

COMMUNITY RELATIONS We strive to partner with local stakeholders to understand their needs and address their questions, and to conduct our business in a way that supports strong, vibrant and sustainable communities.

Our donations prioritize four core funding areas: Education, Health, Community Development, and Arts and Culture. Some of Red Lake’s achievements in community relations include: •

Red Lake’s commitment to community and sustainable economic benefits is demonstrated by the Obishikokaang

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Hospital

Foundation,

district

schools’

and

community sports, and local fish derbies to name a few.

•

Red Lake also contributes to programs that support youth in surrounding communities such as the Mining Matters Mining Rocks Earth Science Program and the Right to Play Promoting Life-Skills in Aboriginal Youth (PLAY) Program. Red Lake Gold Mines supported a one-week Mining Rocks Program in July 2014 in Lac Seul First Nation and Wabauskang First Nation.

Youth from the two communities came together on the last day of the program for a site tour at Red Lake Gold Mines. Terry

Bursey, Aboriginal & Community Affairs Coordinator, Goldcorp

Nation communities and urban Aboriginal organizations. Two

Red Lake Gold Mines commented:

First Nations communities located near Red Lake, Lac Seul

“Goldcorp is a proud sponsor of the Mining Matters program

First Nation and Wabauskang First Nation, actively participate

aimed at teaching Aboriginal youth about geology, the mining industry and potential future employment choices. These types of programs are tremendously important in building strong sustainable partnerships which foster future employees, leaders and awareness of our operations. The Participants showed such

•

in the program. PLAY programming supports community development through the transformative power of play and sport. PLAY’s weekly programming provides children and youth with the opportunity to grow their leadership & life skills, build friendships and have fun.

enthusiasm and passion, it was truly inspiring!”

To learn more, visit www.goldcorp.com or visit us on Facebook,

Right To Play’s PLAY Program is active in 57 partner First

Twitter and LinkedIn.

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Red Lake District Publicity Board Members Visit our website, www.TourismRedLake.ca, to start planning your vacation now! Learn more about our Members who will be happy to help you with your adventure of a lifetime down Highway 105!

Member Camps Big Hook Wilderness Camps

1 (920) 893-3525

www.bighookcamps.com • bhwc@aol.com

Booi’s Fly-in Lodge & Outposts

TF: 1 (888) 879-2664

www.boois.com • boois@shaw.ca

Bow Narrows Camp

1 (807) 475-7246

www.bownarrows.com • fish@bownarrows.com

Canadian Fly-in Fishing

TF: 1 (800) 445-4624

www.canadianflyinfishing.net • cff184@gmail.com

Chimo Lodge & Outposts

TF: 1 (800) 991-4599

Chukuni River Tent & Trailer Park

TF: 1 (800) 735-2869

Excellent Adventures Outposts & Cat Island Lodge TF: 1 (866) 894-9948

www.chimolodge.com • gofishing@chimolodge.com fischeratchukuni@shaw.ca www.exc-adventures.com • faron@exc-adventures.com

Five Lakes Lodge

TF: 1 (888) 875-1859

www.fivelakeslodge.com • fish@fivelakeslodge.com

Golden Hook Camp

TF: 1 (800) 810-1479

www.goldenhookcamp.com • info@goldenhookcamp.com

Goose Bay Camp

TF: 1 (800) 667-5208

Green’s Fly-in Deluxe Outposts

1 (807) 727-2848

Howey Bay Resort

Island Vacation Retreat

1 (807) 727-2782

1 (807) 662-8371

Kingfisher Resort TF: 1 (800) 452-8824

www.lacseul.com • goosebaycamp@gmail.com greenair@nwconx.net www.howeybayresort.com • info@howeybayresort.com fish@islandvacationretreat.com www.kingfisherlodge.com • gofish@kingfisherlodge.com

Lac Seul Evergreen Lodge

TF: 1-888-LAC-SEUL (522-7385)

www.laceseulwalleye.com • info@lacseulwalleye.com

Loon Haunt Outposts

(807) 735-2400 • (807) 773-5564 (s)

www.loonhaunt.com • fishing@loonhaunt.com

Medicine Stone Resort & Outpost

TF: 1 (866) 735-2353

www.medicinestone.com • dleblancnwi@gmail.com

Nestor Falls Fly-in Outposts

TF: 1 (877) 653-1524

www.nestorfalls.com • info@nestorfalls.com

Nungesser Lake Lodge

1 (807) 727-2028

www.nungesserlake.com • info@nungesserlake.com

Pakwash Lake Camp

1 (807) 222-3353

www.pakwashlakecamp.com • info@pakwashlakecamp.com

Procyk’s Anglers Paradise Lodge

TF: 1 (866) 267-2121

www.fishatprocyks.com • info@fishatprocyks.com

Rainbow Point Lodge

TF: 1 (800) 282-9039

www.rainbowpoint.com • info@rainbowpoint.com

Sandy Beach Lodge

TF: 1 (800) 294-3643

www.sandybeachlodge.com • info@sandybeachlodge.com

South Bay on Gull Rock

TF: (866) 300-5330

www.gullrocksouthbay.com • fish@gullrocksouthbay.com

Sunset Lodge & Outfitters

Sydney Lake Lodge Viking Outposts

1 (807) 727-2683

www.sunsetlodgeredlake.com • redlakelodge@gmail.com

TF: 1 (800) 437-9937

www.sydneylake.com • fish@sydneylake.com

1 (807) 727-2262

www.vikingoutpost.net • enid@vikingoutpost.net

Woman River Camps

TF: 1 (866) FISH WRC (347-4972)

www.womanriver.com • info@womanriver.com

Woodland Caribou Provincial Park

1 (807) 727-1329

woodlandcaribouprovincialpark.com • ontarioparks.com

1 (807) 735-2076

www.balmerhotel.ca • balmerhotel@hotmail.com

Member Businesses Balmer Hotel

BDO Canada LLP 1 (807) 727-3227 www.bdo.ca English River Miners www.englishriverminers.com Goldcorp Gold Mines Red Lake

1 (807) 735-2077

www.goldcorp.com

Lakeside Marina Ltd

1 (807) 727-2366

www.lakesidemarinaltd.com • info@lakesidemarinaltd.com

Municipality of Red Lake

1 (807) 735-2096

www.redlake.ca

Norseman Festival

1 (807) 727-9996

norsemanfestival.on.ca • norseman@norsemanfestival.com

www.opg.com • www.stayclearstaysafe.ca ontariosunsetcountry.ca • info@ontariossunsetcountry.ca

Norseman Inn

1 (807) 727-2858

Ontario Power Generation

Ontario’s Sunset Country

TF: 1 (800) 665-7567

Patricia Region Tourist Council

1 (807) 223-6792

www.freemap.ca • info@freemap.ca

Red Lake Airport

1 (807) 662-2581

www.facebook.com/yrl.redlake.airport • airport@redlake.ca

Red Lake District Chamber of Commerce

1 (807) 727-3722

redlakechamber@shaw.ca

Red Lake Regional Heritage Centre

1 (807) 727-3006

www.redlakemuseum.com • heritage@redlake.ca

Red Lake Marine

TF: 1 (800) 727-9120

www.redlakemarine.com • redlakemarine@shaw.ca

TJ’s Kwik Stop

1 (807) 727-2752

Yamaha Motor Canada

TF: 1 (888) 514-0986

www.yamaha-motor.ca • gary_williams@yamaha-motor.ca

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Getting Here The communities along Highway 105 may be secluded, but all are easily accessible!

Fly

Drive

There are daily flights from Winnipeg, MB

Highway 105 is one of the most beautiful

and Thunder Bay, ON arriving into the Red

drives you will ever experience. The route

Lake Airport. Taxi services and car rentals

includes detailed signage and directions so

are available at the airport. For car rentals,

you can journey to the area with ease.

you have to book ahead.

Coming From:

Perrault Falls:

Ear Falls:

Red Lake:

Chicago, IL

817 miles 1315 km

839 miles 1350 km

878 miles 1412 km

Des Moines, IA

723 miles 1164 km

745 miles 1198 km

784 miles 1261 km

Duluth, MN

350 miles 563 km

372 miles 598 km

410 miles 661 km

Dryden, ON

69 miles 111 km

90 miles 146 km

134 miles 216 km

Fort Frances, ON

187 miles 301 km

209 miles 336 km

248 miles 398 km

Indianapolis, IN

1002 miles 1613 km

1024 miles 1648 km

1063 miles 1711 km

Kansas City, MO

916 miles 1474 km

938 miles 1509 km

977 miles 1572 km

Kenora, ON

102 miles 164 km

124 miles 199 km

167 miles 269 km

Minneapolis, MN

482 miles 776 km

504 miles 810 km

543 miles 874 km

Milwaukee, WI

746 miles 1201 km

768 miles 1236 km

807 miles 1299 km

Omaha, NE

858 miles 1380 km

879 miles 1415 km

898 miles 1446 km

Thunder Bay, ON

290 miles 467 km

312 miles 501 km

355 miles 572 km

Toronto, ON

1146 miles 1845 km

1158 miles 1863 km

1201 miles 1933 km

Winnipeg, MB

234 miles 377 km

269 miles 412 km

300 miles 482 km

Visiting Canada

Goods & Services (GST) Refund

Visit the Canada Border Services Agency

Visitors to Canada may be eligible for

website at www.cbsa.afsc.gc.ca for the

a rebate on GST through the Foreign

most up to date information. You can also

Convention and Tour Incentive Program. For

contact the Canada Border Services Agency

more information please call:

by phone at 1-800-461-9999 (in Canada) or

1-800-668-4748 (in Canada)

1-204-983-3500 (outside Canada)

or 1-902-432-5608 (outside Canada)

Enjoy a Scenic float Plane Ride & Dinner at Cat Island Lodge The package includes: Appetizers, a cocktail, dinner, desert, and coffee or tea.

Flight departs at our dock in Cochenour at 5pm and returns before dark.

For details or to reserve call Excellent Adventures at (807) 662-5292 or (807) 222-3791 or email faron@exc-adventures.com

Ta k e a D rive u p Highway 105

Red Lake District Publicity Board Box 979 • Red Lake, ON P0V 2M0 1-877-727-3021 info@tourismredlake.ca www.tourismredlake.ca

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