Bridge & Falls 2022

LIVE THE LAKE LIFE Welcome to the Township of Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls. Located on the eastern shores of Lake of the Woods our small community has so much to offer those seeking an opportunity to experience nature, to relax, to breathe, and really get away.

The Township is stretched down a natural corridor connecting the two centres of Sioux Narrows and Nestor Falls. Our community is growing, and it overflows with a generous sense of community pride. Our friendly neighbourhoods, delicious eateries, unique shopping, charming accommodations, world-class fishing and other natural attractions truly showcase that “bigger isn’t always better.”

There are so many ways to experience our community and live the “Lake Life”.

Whether you choose to admire the water from one of our stunning vistas or lookout points along a trail, explore and swim on local beaches, paddle, or take a boat ride along our shores, the beauty of our surroundings and mystique of the lake are sure to leave an impression.

Our community is bursting with culture, nature, and opportunities for fun. This year I invite you to explore the simple pleasures that can only be found in Sioux NarrowsNestor Falls, and to really live the lake life.

Norbert Dufresne Mayor

TABLE OF CONTENTS PG 5 Eastern Shores PG 9 On the Air PG 10 White Moose Golf Course PG 12 My Baba’s Babushka PG 14 Canoes PG 16 Love Local PG 20 Northern Ontario Sport Fishing Centre PG 23 Restaurants PG 24 Accommodations PG 27 Business Directory

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EMERGENCY CONTACTS FIRE, AMBULANCE & POLICE 9-1-1 SIOUX NARROWS NURSING STATION (NON-EMERGENCIES) 1-807-226-1081 FOREST FIRE (MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES) 310-FIRE (3473) BEAR WISE REPORTING LINE (NON-EMERGENCY ENCOUNTERS) 1-866-514-2327

BRIDGE & FALLS CONTRIBUTORS EDITORIAL FEATURES Denise Lysak, Heather Gropp, Wanda Kabel BRIDGE & FALLS COMMITTEE Heather Gropp, Wanda Kabel, Denise Lysak ADVERTISING SALES Wake Marketing DESIGN & LAYOUT Ashley Pereira, Wake Marketing PHOTOS Bill Stunden, Wanda Easton, Heather Gropp

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ON THE EASTERN SHORES UNIQUE GEOGRAPHY

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With a body of water as vast and varied as Lake of the Woods, the ecological diversity and new opportunities for exploration are endless. The shoreline of the Sable Islands and Big Travers, Clearwater Bay, and the northern regions (by Kenora) are all different, as are the exploration opportunities they provide. The Eastern Shores region of Lake of the Woods is no exception to the variations found all around the Lake. A paddle or cruise along the Eastern Shores will thrill visitors with stunning rock cliffs, and majestic Red and White Pine forests that differ from all other regions of the lake. It is hard to believe that you are travelling the same body of water as you transition from the sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters of Whitefish Bay, across Turtle Portage to the dark tea-coloured waters that fill Sabaskong Bay.

As we worked together on the upgrade to the Nestor Falls site over the past many months, the Township of Sioux NarrowsNestor Falls and the leadership and Elders of Onigaming First Nation had the opportunity to gather, and to share stories about the land we love and share. The elders spoke of many traditional and sacred places scattered along the Eastern Shores of Lake of the Woods. These are places of great cultural and spiritual significance and they are filled with history of the region. The Elders spoke of their responsibility to care for the land and preserve tradition, and as users of and visitors to this land we all share that same responsibility. Many of the sites they spoke of are easily accessible by boat. When visiting places, such as sacred sites and pictographs, we all are encouraged to make an offering of tobacco, and to leave the site exactly as we found it.

As unique as the geography that surrounds it, is the community of Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls. Sprawled out along the Eastern Shores of Lake of the Woods, the community offers considerable opportunities for dining, lodging, shopping and a variety of activities to compliment any lake exploration. In this community we love to live the lake life. However, we recognize that, given the expansiveness of Lake of the Woods, our version of lake life has subtle differences and nuances that are as a unique to each community, as our geography. This summer we encourage you to experience Lake of the Woods from a different perspective, and we invite you explore the Eastern Shores.

“Take only memories, leave only footprints”- Chief Seattle

Did you know?

- Biological diversity (biodiversity) in an environment is indicated by the number of different species of plants and animals. Ecological diversity is a type of biodiversity. It is the variation in the ecosystems found in a region, or the variation in ecosystems over the whole planet. Biodiversity is important because it cleans our water, changes our climate, and provides us with food.

- The deepest point of Lake of the Woods is approximately 310 feet and is located in Whitefish Bay. - The Aulneau Peninsula is a Penisula and not an island due to the very small land bridge located at Turtle Portage.

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SIOUX NARROWS & CALIPER LAKE PROVINCIAL PARKS

TRAILS FOR HIKING AND BIKING Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls has unique and interesting hiking trails for all ages and all physical abilities. There is nothing that compares to walking through the majestic cedar swamp on the Aspen Trail, climbing the challenging terrain of the Boreal Trail, or strolling under the impressive canopy of the Red Pine trail. Taking a hike on any of our trails will leave you inspired, and feeling connected to nature.

When visiting Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls, a stop at Sioux Narrows Provincial Park or Caliper Lake Provincial Park is a must. These two hidden gems are located within the Municipal Boundary of Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls which makes them close to all community amenities, yet they are far enough away to really get that outdoors in nature feeling.

In fact, many of the camp sites are quite secluded.

Sioux Narrows and Caliper Lake Provincial Parks are smaller parks with great amenities , and significantly less traffic than many of the larger, busier, parks in the region. They both feature great beaches (Sioux Narrows park is located on Lake of the Woods), as well as water edge campsites. They also both have access to wilderness hiking trails right within the park, along with paddle sport rentals.

You don’t have to be a camper to enjoy our parks. Sioux Narrows and Caliper Lake Provincial Park both offer day passes, which include access to BBQ pits, and public picnic area, as well as the beaches, trails, greenspaces, and boat launches.

Day pass permits are available for only $12.25 and can be purchased upon arrival at the park.

Camping rates start at $34.25 a night and can be booked through www.ontarioparks.com

Did you know that Camping at Provincial Parks is eligible for the 2022 Ontario Staycation Tax Credit?

There are exciting new additions happening to our trail networks in 2022. Recently the Municipality announced that this would be the year that construction starts on our new network of Bike Trails. The new bike trails will be comprised of a high-quality, multi-use stacked loop trail system in Nestor Falls. The Trail head will be located near Bass Park. Our plan is to create a trail system for kids and adults to build their skills and experience in riding trails. This is a multi-phase project that will take a number of years to complete, but we cannot wait for it to begin this summer.

Each phase will be useable, without additional phases. We are excited to see new riders to the community once the construction is complete this fall.

TAKE IT FROM A LOCAL “We have such great trails in both Sioux Narrows and Nestor Falls. I have to say though that my favourite trail is the Red Pine Trail in Nestor Falls. It’s so pretty in all seasons and has a few different loops you can take depending on how long you want your hike to be. It’s great for walking with friends and family, including children, and is nice and wide in the spring/summer/fall. The difficulty level is fairly easy as it’s pretty flat and there’s only a few steep inclines. The trail is easy to access and provides a great opportunity for quiet reflection. So good for my mental and physical health!”

Holly Chant, Health Promoter-Northwestern Health Unit

“Our family’s favorite place to hike is the Aspen Trail in Sioux Narrows. The Aspen’s Lookout Trail loop, in particular, is our go-to as it offers spectacular vistas overlooking Lake of the Woods.”

Charlie Madden, Laughing Water Lodge

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Sioux Narrows in the 1960’s & 1970’s (photos courtesy of The Muse).

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On the Air TABLE TALK WITH DEE LYSAK

PEACEABLE, A RADIO PLAY

TABLE TALK with Dee Lysak… is a podcast that invites you, the listener, to the eastern shores of Lake of the Woods with miles and miles of shoreline, ancient rock, old-growth forests, crystal clear blue waters, and 14,522 Islands.

PEACEABLE, A RADIO PLAY… is coming soon to a radio station/ podcast listening site, near you! We are excited to bring you PEACEABLE, a radio play holding true to the notion that “everything old is new again”.

This HOPE podcast conjures up the wilds of Northwestern Ontario and helps us examine how human culture interacts with our natural surroundings and the ways in which geography informs a people. Here we’ll explore the lighter side of life, the whimsy and the wonder. Let’s spend some unhurried hours sitting around a table, chatting and listening.

Join me and together we’ll ignite the fire of curiosity.

PEACEABLE, A RADIO PLAY takes us to a small town in the heart of the Laurentian Plateau, aka the Canadian Shield. In the spirit of Peter Gzowski and the now infamous phrase “as Canadian as possible under the circumstances”: PEACEABLE depicts the everyday lives of people living in rural and remote spaces. This small town in “Anywhere”, Northwestern Ontario is inhabited by a motley group of colourful characters. Raw, edgy and funny – PEACEABLE explores friendship, family, sadness, heartache, loss: And, the ways in which our lives weave in and out of school, work, and a lifestyle that is quintessentially…Canada’s North.

You can find this podcast on your favourite listening site: Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify and Amazon Music.

We will ship out new podcasts, every three weeks from May to December, 2022. In total there will be 12 episodes in season two.

TABLE TALK WITH DEE LYSAK IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Bill Stunden: Technical Producer Dee Lysak: Writer/ Storyteller/ Narrator

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White Moose Golf Course The Township of Sioux Narrows – Nestor Falls was gifted White Moose Golf Course in 2004 by Henry ‘Bud’ Molloy and his family.

The late Henry ‘Bud’ Molloy operated the Golf Course, adjacent to his cottage property, since the early 1970s.

Mr. Molloy was a Canadian citizen who lived between Texas and Sioux Narrows at the time of his most generous bequest.

Semi-retired from international business, he both wished to see the course continue, but also to take a step back and enjoy more free time. He also saw the Golf Course as an asset to the community and surrounding region and felt its continuity could be secured by the municipality.

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He began conversations with the Township of Sioux Narrows – Nestor Falls in 2001 and the transfer was made official in 2004.

The Mayor and Council of the day felt that the course would enhance the overall appeal of the municipality, the region, and contribute positively to the local economy. Councils since and present agree.

To this day the municipality feels incredibly thankful to Mr. Molloy and his family for this incredible gift. As well, building upon the solid foundation of this beautiful wilderness and lakefront course, investment and improvements continue by the municipality.

Randy Small

Jenn Caie

Pippi Johnson

Larry Easton

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My Baba’s Babushka Бабушка мого Баба A babushka is a scarf or head covering. My earliest memories, on the farm in Zhoda, are of my Baba. She always wore a babushka. Images of yesteryear come rushing back. In the community hall making perogies or piroshky- Baba’s of all shapes and sizes, sitting and standing together at long, wooden tables. In the summer kitchen: sisters, aunts and friends snapping beans and shelling peas. In the barns, women wearing a-line skirts, knitted button-up sweaters and babushkas: gather and card the woolen fleece of freshly sheared sheep. The sounds of laughter and chatter break the silence. On the fields or in the forests – in all four seasons, Ukrainian women wear colourful kerchiefs.

A babushka is more than just a piece of fabric, it is meaningful and magical. They function as carryalls for wild roots, herbs and berries, act as slings and bandages, work as temporary dog leashes and horse leads. In the gardens, row after row of climbing plants like peas and beans are tied to wooden stakes with worn out babushkas. Paisley, plush, plaid or print: A babushka is typically cut in a triangle, tied under the chin or at the nape of the neck.

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Wearing a babushka is an age-old custom, a tradition that knows no borders and travels through time. As eastern Europeans moved across this country, we now call Canada – goods were traded and customs were shared. At the turn of the 20th century, the scarves were often gifted or traded from Ukrainian newcomers to First Nations and Metis people. Fast forward to today and let me introduce you to: a Kookum Scarf, aka a Ukrainian Babushka.

In the winter of 2022, war came to the streets, suburbs and steppes of Ukraine. And, across the globe people opened their hearts and their homes to those in need. In one of those not-soon-to-be forgotten moments, I came upon a story on International Women’s Day. The war was in its second week and Indigenous peoples, right here in rural and remote northwestern Ontario were standing up for a people and a place so very, far away. It is a shared history and it spans time and space. In the darkest days, it is the hope of humanity that lets in the light. For every Kookum and every Baba who has known sadness, loss, and despair – honour their memories and their stories. Wear a scarf or a babushka: today and every day.

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Canoes Canoes have been used for centuries. Humans have travelled up and down waterways connecting villages and towns. In the past, people paddled canoes to harvest wild rice, to catch fish, to transport and to trade goods. In today’s world, some still use canoes for similar purposes. However, it is more common for people to use canoes for recreation and enjoyment rather than out of necessity. Over the years, there has been many adaptations and improvements to the canoe design to fit different uses and environments.

Fun Facts | ca·noe 1.

Learn to pronounce /kəˈno͞o/

2. Definition of the word • noun…a narrow, keelless boat with pointed ends, propelled by a paddle or paddles • verb…travel in or paddle a canoe 3. Etymology…origin of the word • The English word “canoe” comes from the French language. The French obtained it from the Spanish word “canoa”, and it was even so-recorded by Christopher Columbus himself. And, the Spanish acquired it from the word “kana:wa”, used by the Arawakan Indians of the Caribbean islands to describe their boats.

• Canoes are the most common type of traditional native American boat, used throughout much of North America, Central America, the Caribbean, and many parts of South America. In fact, the word canoe comes from the Carib Indian word for a canoe, kenu.

4. Types of Canoes • Recreational Canoes • Whitewater Canoes • Inflatable Canoes • Fishing Canoes

• Touring Canoes • River Canoes • Racing Canoes

5. Materials + Manufacturing Processes • Fiberglass Canoes • Kevlar Canoes • Carbon Canoes • Polyethylene & ABS Canoes • Aluminum Canoes • Wood Canoes • Royalex & Royalite Canoes

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The birch bark canoe was the principal means of water transportation for Indigenous peoples of the Eastern Woodlands, and later voyageurs, who used it extensively in the fur trade in Canada.

Light and easy to maneuver, birch bark canoes were perfectly adapted to summer travel through the network of shallow streams, ponds, lakes, and swift waters of the Canadian Shield. It is thought that the Algonquin, Cree and Ojibway peoples were the first to make and use birch bark canoes.

The birch bark canoe represents traditional engineering, science, art, culture, and education.

In this way, it is important to note that it is birch bark as a material that helped build the country we live in today. The birch bark canoe’s enduring historical legacy and its popularity as a pleasure craft have made it a Canadian cultural icon.

SNNF CANOE ROUTES The Township of Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls has partnered with the City of Kenora in creating a series of Canoe Routes throughout the region.

These fun filled paddling adventures range from single day outings to multi-day/ night excursions.

If paddling a new route is something you are looking for, these routes might just be the answer. These routes have a variety of options for every interest and skill level.

Printable Canoe Routes Guides can be found at: www.snnf.ca/canoeroutes

The White Moose Golf Course

Located on the shores of Lake of the Woods, the White Moose Golf Course is a one-of-a-kind 9-hole, par 35 golf course.

Call 807-226-5319 for more information and to book your tee time today.

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Love Local When we think back to the places that we have travelled, it is the unique experiences that continue to live in our minds and hearts long after the vacation has ended. It is the smell, the taste and the feel of the moment that stays with us. Almost always, these experiences and memories are created or enhanced by local entrepreneurs who are passionate about their community, introduce us to new flavours and encourage us to immerse ourselves in the local culture.

LAKE OF THE WOODS FISH FRY Mike Gate and his wife Erin own Sunset Cover Resort in Nestor Falls. Mike began his Lake of the Woods guiding career at age 13 when he started guiding at a family owned business near Morrison. His favourite fish to catch is Musky because are so unpredictable and quite hard to catch.

Andrew Rideout first visited Lake of the Woods in 2008. He figured he’d be up here for one summer. That all changed when he got the opportunity to guide and in 2013 he and family relocated to the region. He says it would be hard to leave when Lake of the Woods is his office. His favourite fish to catch is Musky. There’s just something about targeting these apex predators.

FROM A GUIDE: What are the key ingredients/components of your shore lunch?

RH - I think one of the keys to our shore lunch being successful is our potato chips, and our simple recipe for our fish crumbs.

The Lake of the Woods Fish Fry is a must, when visiting Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls. We would like to introduce you to a few of the guides from our community and provide their insight into this unique experience.

MG - Obviously fish, but it depends on the group. A typical shore lunch includes fried potatoes with mushrooms and onions, Bush’s Baked Bean, corn and our homemade breading.

AR - A normal shore lunch for me consists of fresh walleye Robin Holden has guided for most of the camps in the Nestor Falls and surrounding area for the last 20 years. He has been a full-time guide with Shady Roost Resort since 2006. Robin’s favourite fish to catch and eat is whitefish, because they aren’t a main target and they cook up great every way.

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breaded and fried in lard, hash browns mixed with bacon, peppers, mushrooms and onions and of course beans. One of my favourite dishes to add into the mix is wontons stuffed with Walleye and jalpenos. I’m always playing around with different ideas.

What is the worst thing you could forget to pack and why?

RH - I’ve forgotten almost everything there is to forget, and the worst for me was oil or crumbs.

MG - The worst thing to forget is the frying pan, for obvious reasons. This has happened to me and I was left scrounging for tin foil and re-imagining the shore lunch.

AR- I feel like I’ve forgot almost everything at one point another from pans to something to start a fire with. You learn to adapt and make things work when need be. The day I didn’t have matches or a lighter I used an empty mushroom can, gas, a paper towel, and 2 sets of pliers and the boat battery to get a flame…

the perfect spot for swimming and fishing off shore and it was special watching this group soak in the lake and region. I enjoy introducing new people to our area.

AR - See above for most memorable in terms of starting a fire, haha. I’ve had bears show up on occasion, which always makes things memorable as well.

What is the typical reaction visitors have to the shore lunch experience?

RH -The thing I hear most is how it can never be replicated as hard as they try at home. Being out on the lake with fresh caught fish just brings it to a different level.

MG - I don’t know the combo is: fresh fish, fresh air, cooked

What has been your most memorable shore lunch?

over a fire. Guests can’t believe how tasty it is. It’s the combination of the experience.

RH - There’s been lots of memorable ones but I’ll never

AR - I’d have to say for a lot guests shore lunch is the

forget being chased around the lunch spot by an older guide because I had hid the can opener so he wouldn’t open the beans too early and have them cold.

MG - My most memorable shore lunch was for a brand new

highlight of their day. I’ve had numerous people tell me they have waited a whole year to have it again. Shore lunch is just something you can’t seem to duplicate at home. I’ve only had one guest tell me they wouldn’t eat out of the pan used over an open fire. I’m not really sure what they were expecting.

family to Lake of the Woods with kids from age 8-17. I found

The White Moose Golf Course Robin Holden

Andrew Rideout

Mike Gate

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OJI-BEE HONEY CO

TRICKSTERS COFFEE CO Tricksters Coffee Co is a new business in the community of Naotkamegwanning First Nation. We source green beans from Indigenous farmers in central and south America. Our aim is to be a part of a market place – from nation to nation – meeting Cree, Blackfoot, Tsleil-Waututh, Mohawk, and Inuit from coast to coast to coast. We are an Ojibway owned and operated business dedicated to supporting the survival and revival of our culture.

Oji-Bee Honey Co is a honeybee apiary on the eastern shores of the Lake of the Woods in the community of Naotkamegwanning First Nation. We have ten hives – with a mix of honeybees from Manitoba and New Zealand. The ten hives are in two bee pods, keeping them safe from natural predators. A healthy beehive can have as little as 20,000 and as many as 50,000 honeybees in a hive. Now, that’s a lot of bees.

All the bees share one goal: survival of the colony. Helping them do just that are two beekeepers. Say “boozhoo” to Colt Crow and Willow Crow. In so many ways, this brother and sister duo are the heart & soul, behind Oji-Bee Honey Co. In the first two seasons, this honeybee apiary has seen many firsts including: a) the first queen is set in the hive in the summer of 2020; b) the first pollen patty helps feed the bees; c) the first honeybee takes its flight foraging for blossoms and blooms; d) the first honey harvest yields small batches of honey; and, e) the first wrap of the season as bee coozies cover the bee boxes for the safety of the hives in the winter months.

In the summer of 2022, Oji-Bee Honey is on the move. We are expanding the honeybee apiary from 10 to 15 hives. Jars of honey will be for sale at farmers’ markets, festivals and pow wows across northwestern Ontario. Oji-Bee Honey Co is wholly owned and operated by the Ojibway people of Naotkamegwanning First Nation. Our story is just beginning and we hope you will follow us as our journey continues.

WORD OF THE DAY This is how you say ‘honey’ in Ojibway: aamoo-ziinzibaakwad

A Trickster is a legendary supernatural creature that features in the stories, myths and legends of Indigenous peoples across Turtle Island. Tricksters are mythical creatures that are mischievous supernatural beings who take the form of animals such as the coyote, spider, ram, raven and hare.

Our logo is inspired by the Anishinaabe people and the Gwiingwiishi, an old relative and one that goes by many names. To the Cree, she is wisikejack. To the French, she is mesangeai du Canada. To the English, she is gray jay.

Gwiingwiishi has lived with the Anishinaabe since the beginning. She is a life giver, a trick player and one of the smartest beings in Creation. Everything she does challenges thought and perception, gifting teachings of responsibility, relationships and life.

Many say she is a food-stealer, but she is brave in her fearlessness, bright in her mistakes. She is kind to those who are kind back, harder on those who need a dose of humility.

She is the best parts of all parts. Unlike many birds, she stays among the lodges of the Ojibway peoples all year long: playing, watching and calling for attention constantly. She is fierce in her protection of her family and community, traveling only with her relatives and taking care of her young. She hides her food in tree caches. Constantly on the move, constantly going and returning, constantly visiting all.

And, this is what we hope the stories of the Trickster will inspire. To find a friend, to sit down for an unhurried hour and to share a cup of coffee - a gift from the Trickster made especially for you.

ARTISTS IN THE PARK An art sale/show set in the beauty of Sioux Narrows Provincial Park.

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September 10, 2022 10am - 3pm Sioux Narrows Provincial Park

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Northern Ontario Sport Fishing Centre Over the past 2 years the Northern Ontario Sport Fishing has continued to evolve, and bring forward a variety of fishing related stories about Lake of the Woods from the past and present. This upcoming season will be no exception. Over the winter we have been actively working on new additions to our displays, to further highlight ecological and cultural aspects of fishing on Lake of the Woods.

We are also very excited to share that this summer, the Northern Ontario Sport Fishing Centre will begin a partnership with Science North to bring their Northern Nature Exchange program to the Centre. This program will be placed in a dedicated space and complimented by additional hands on educational games, such as the Northern Fish Identification game and the Northern Ontario Soundscape game, for families to explore. We cannot wait for visitors to the centre to come and explore our new space.

The park area and government docks outside of the sport fishing centre will also be getting a refresh in 2022. Visitors can expect construction will start later in the summer of 2022, as we work to bring upgrades to the existing facilities, increase accessibility and add new and unique features that are consistent with the Northern Ontario Sport Fishing Centre.

The Northern Ontario Sportfishing Centre is open 7 days a

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week from Mid-May to Thanksgiving. Hours may vary. Visit: northernontariosportfishingcentre.com for more information.

ABOUT THE NORTHERN NATURE EXCHANGE PROGRAM Northern Nature Exchange is a special kind of swap shop! Bring in the items you’ve found in nature and trade them for things in our collection.

Based on the popular Nature Exchange at Science North and Rockhound Lab at Dynamic Earth, NNE allows visitors, children, and adults alike, to bring items they’ve found in nature and receive points to exchange for other natural items in the NNE collection.

Trade things like rocks, shells, fossils, and pinecones. Trading is based on points. We award you points for what you know about your item, what makes it different, and the quality of it.

The more you learn about your item, the more points you collect! Save your points in the database to save up and trade.

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Restaurants

The Township of Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls enjoys regionally inspired and local foods: from farmed bison to grass-fed cattle to waters abounding with walleye and lake trout. Did someone say “Walleye”?

We encourage you to check in with local restaurants to learn how you can enjoy their food... whether it be patio service, curbside pickup/ or take-out or even delivery. You won’t be dissappointed.

NESTOR FALLS

LECUYER’S Eat in and take out dinners. Three and four course buffet meals in their north woods decorated dining room. Take-out fried chicken and pizza. Call for reservations, takeout and specials.

Nestor Falls | 807-484-2448

SNACKHOUSE RESTAURANT Casual dining in the heart of Sioux Narrows.

807-407-9753

THE BEAR’S DEN Diner food in a cozy, friendly atmosphere.

Located in Dalseg’s Food Town building.

807-484-2327 GREEN’S BBQ BAR Pub style menu, full bar and outdoor, lakeside patio. Call about their smorg and shore lunch supper specials.

807-484-2124 THE LOG TAVERN Under new ownership. Casual dining, and open for breakfast 7 days a week.

807-484-0808 NESTOR FALLS HOTEL Pub style menu, full bar, outdoor patio and pool table. Conveniently located in downtown Nestor Falls.

807-484-2131

SIOUX NARROWS BIG JOHN’S MINESHAFT TAVERN Fusion-style menu with spectacular view of Sioux Narrows Bridge and the lake. Check out the lakeside bar with outdoor patio.

807-226-1033

REEL BAKERY AND CATERING Delicious, homemade, small batch, scratch baking. Special orders, catering and private chef services available. | 807-407-9753

THE LAZY LOON Order fast food and a variety of ice cream from the take-out window under the big top.

807-226-5110 THE TRADING POST Variety of deli style and coffee shop options located in the retail store, downtown Sioux Narrows.

807-226-5252 | gillstradingpost.com

TOTEM RESORT Enjoy lakefront dining at it’s finest! The largest outdoor patio on LOTW, featuring weekly buffets & monthly live entertainment!

Sioux Narrows | 807-226-5275 totemresorts.com/totemlodge

THE TRAILER Serving fresh multi-cuisine foods @ Swenson Marina and Bait.

807-466-8180

YELLOWBIRD Breathtaking 360 views of Lake of The Woods from our lakefront everything restaurant, featuring nightly specials.

NOW OPEN YEAR-ROUND Sioux Narrows | 807-226-5275 totemresorts.com/yellowbirdlodge

LODGES WITH PUBLIC DINING ROOMS Did you know that a number of the lodges/ resorts in our community have dining rooms that are open to public. Please call for availability first.

INDIANHEAD LODGE Family style, homemade food, set menu.

Call ahead to secure a seat.

Sioux Narrows | 807-226-5558 indianheadlodge.com

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Accommodations NESTOR FALLS

ALLEN’S CROW LAKE LODGE 807-484-2628 www.allenscrowlakelodge.com ARROWHEAD RESORT AND MOTEL 807-484-2132 www.arrowheadresortmotel.com

CANADA HOUSEBOAT VACATIONS INC. 807-484-2448 www.canadahouseboatrentals.com CLARKE & CROMBIE CAMP 807-484-2114 www.clarkeandcrombie.com

LAKEVIEW LODGE 807-484-2102 www.lakeviewlodge.ca LARSSON’S CAMP 807-484-2168 www.larssonscamp.ca

COUTT’S CAMP 807-484-2511

LECUYER’S TRU-TAIL LODGE 807-484-2448 www.lecuyerslodge.com

BLACK BEAR CAMP 807-861-0044 www.blackbearfishing.com

HALVERSON’S CAMP 807-271-2112 www.halversonsoncrowlake.com

MELINE’S LODGE 807-484-2483 www.canadafishingtrips.com

BOREAL BAY LODGE 807-484-2940 www.bbaylodge.ca

HANSON’S WILDERNESS LODGES 807-484-2115 www.hansonslodges.com

MUSKIE BAY RESORT 807-484-2332 www.muskiebayresort.com

BULL MOOSE LODGE 807-484-2472

HELLIAR’S RESORT 807-484-2400 www.helliars.com

NESTOR FALLS FLY-IN OUTPOSTS 1-877-653-1524 www.nestorfalls.com

KELLY’S CASTAWAY RESORT 1-877-580-2335 www.kellyscastaway.com

NESTOR FALLS MOTEL & HOTEL 807-484 2131

CALIPER LAKE PROVINCIAL PARK 807-484-2181 www.ontarioparks.com/park/ caliperlake CANADIAN HAVEN 807-484-2133 www.canadianhaven.ca

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LAKE OF THE WOODS LODGE 807-484-2686 www.lakeofthewoodslodge.com

NORTHWEST FLYING 807-484 2126 www.northwestflying.com

Souvenirs • Gifts Gas • Licenses • Food , 8 Flavours of Ice Crea m

HELLIAR’S RESORT

Nestor Falls | 807-484-2400 | helliars.com

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PARKVIEW RV RESORT & COTTAGE RENTALS 807-484-2337

SIOUX NARROWS

PARADISE POINT MARINA & RV PARK 807-226-5269 REGINA BAY LODGE 807-407-0802 www.reginabaylodge.net

RED DEER LODGE 807-484-2100 www.reddeerlodge.com

ANDY LAKE RESORT 807-543-4051 www.andylake.com

SPLIT ROCK LODGE 807-226-1204 www.splitrocklodge.net

BERRY LAKE CAMP 807-226-5525 www.berrylake.com

SUNSET COVE RESORT 807-484-2192 www.sunsetcoveresort.net

CRAWFORD’S CAMP 807-226-5646 www.crawfordscamp.com

TINKER’S PLACES 807-484-2664 www.tinkersplaces.com

CRYSTAL HARBOUR RESORT HOTEL 807-226-5233 www.crystalharbour.com

VIC & DOT’S CAMP 807-484-2325 www.vicanddotscamp.com

FLOATING LODGES 807-226-5476 www.floatinglodges.com

TOMAHAWK RESORT 807-226-5622 www.tomahawkresort.com

WHITEFISH BAY CAMP 1-877-226-1211 www.whitefishbaycamp.com

INDIANHEAD LODGE 807-226-5558 www.indianheadlodge.com

TOTEM RESORT & YELLOWBIRD LODGE 807-266-5187 www.totemresorts.com

WILDERNESS AIR ESCAPES 807-227-5473 www.wilderness-air-escapes.com

LAUGHING WATER LODGE 807-407-4818 www.laughingwaterlodge.com

YOUNG’S WILDERNESS CAMP 807-484-2930 www.youngswildernesscamp.com

LAKE OF THE WOODS HOUSEBOATS & LAUGHING WATER TRAILER PARK 807-226-5462 www.lowhouseboats.com

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ROD & REEL RESORT 807-226-5240 www.rodandreelresort.com SIOUX NARROWS MOTEL 807-226-5270 SIOUX NARROWS PROVINCIAL PARK 807-226-5223 www.ontarioparks.com/park/siouxnarrows THE SANCTUARY RESORT 807-226-5632 www.thesanctuaryresort.ca

Business Directory BAIT & TACKLE BITE ME BAIT & TACKLE 807-484-0707 | Nestor Falls NESTOR FALLS BAIT AND TACKLE 807-484-2401 | Nestor Falls SWENSON MARINA & BAIT 807-466-8180 | Sioux Narrows THE TRADING POST 807-226-5252 | Sioux Narrows

BEAUTY SALONS PENNY’S BEAUTY SALON 807-484-2353 | Nestor Falls

BOAT SALES, MARINA, STORAGE, SERVICE & AUTOMOTIVE KAKAGI SELF STORAGE 807-484-2115 | Nestor Falls MEL’S MARINE 807-484-2489 | Nestor Falls NESTOR FALLS MARINE 807-484-2134 | Nestor Falls

PARADISE POINT 807-226-5269 | Sioux Narrows R&R STORAGE 807-465-4537

CONSTRUCTION, CONTRACTING & ELECTRICAL

SIOUX NARROWS ENTERPRISES 807-226-9696 | Sioux Narrows

A & S BURRITT CONSTRUCTION/ CONTRACTING (807)-484-2505 | Nestor Falls

SIOUX NARROWS MARINA 807-226-5272 | Sioux Narrows

AMBS INDUSTRIES 807-226-9775 | Sioux Narrows

SWENSON MARINA & BAIT 807-466-8180 | Sioux Narrows

CLINT BROWN CONTRACTING 807-484-2656 | Nestor Falls

CHURCHES LAKE OF THE WOODS CHAPEL, UNITED CHURCH 5 Johnson Rd | Sioux Narrows 807-226-5228 NESTOR FALLS UNITED CHURCH 1700A Hwy 71 | Nestor Falls 807-484-2491 OUR LADY OF THE LAKE, CATHOLIC CHURCH Highway 71 | Nestor Falls CHURCH OF THE SACRED HEART Highway 71 | Sioux Narrows

CONSTRUCTION NORTH CONTRACTING LTD. 807-484-2286 | Nestor Falls CROW LAKE CUSTOM WOODWORKS 807-276-5337 | Nestor Falls KROPELIN ELECTRIC 807-484-2194 | Nestor Falls L. FADDEN & SON CONTRACTING 807-226-5340 | Sioux Narrows LARRY EASTON CONSTRUCTION 807-226-5146 | Sioux Narrows MIKE’S CONSTRUCTION 807-226-5792 | Sioux Narrows TODD HALVERSON CONTRACTING 807-484-2356 | Nestor Falls

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HARDWARE FALLS HARDWARE 807-484-2454 | Nestor Falls MAYER HARDWARE 807-226-1111 | Sioux Narrows

REAL ESTATE BORDERLAND REALTY 807-484-2514 | Nestor Falls NORTHWOODS REALTY LTD. 807-226-1024 | Sioux Narrows

SANITATION SERVICES LAB SERVICES 807-276-3072 | Nestor Falls DFL PUMPING SERVICE 807-226-5462 | Sioux Narrows

SHOPPING BITE ME BAIT & TACKLE 807-484-0707 | Nestor Falls BOUTIQUE SOLEIL 807-226-5347 | Sioux Narrows DALSEG’S FINE FOODS 807-484-2172 | Nestor Falls

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DOCKBOARD CHAIR COMPANY 807-226-5146 | Sioux Narrows HELLIAR’S RESORT 807-484-2400 | Nestor Falls KATE’S FARM STAND 863-253-1443 | Nestor Falls NESTOR FALLS BAIT AND TACKLE 807-484-2401 | Nestor Falls SWENSON MARINA & BAIT 807-466-8180 | Sioux Narrows THE NARROWS 807-226-5610 | Sioux Narrows THE NORTHERN LIGHTS 807-226-5532 | Sioux Narrows THE TRADING POST 807-226-5252 | Sioux Narrows TIMBER SIGNS 807-407-SIGN | Sioux Narrows

TOURIST INFO CENTRES NESTOR FALLS TRAVEL CENTRE Hwy 71, 807-484-2354 | Nestor Falls NORTHERN ONTARIO SPORTFISHING CENTRE Hwy 71, 807-226-5293 | Sioux Narrows

OTHER CANADA POST 807-226-5300 | Sioux Narrows 807-484-2246 | Nestor Falls NESTOR FALLS LIBRARY 807-484-2777 | Nestor Falls NESTOR FALLS MUNICIPAL OFFICE 807-484-2777 | Nestor Falls NURSING STATION 807-226-1081 | Sioux Narrows ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE STATION 807-226-5211 | Sioux Narrows SIOUX NARROWS-NESTOR FALLS 50+ ACTIVITY CENTRE 807-226-9764 | Sioux Narrows SIOUX NARROWS LIBRARY 807-226-5204 | Sioux Narrows SIOUX NARROWS MUNICIPAL OFFICE (807)226-5241 | Sioux Narrows WHITE MOOSE GOLF COURSE 807-226-5319 | Sioux Narrows

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