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Off We Go!!

Whitefish Bay Camp — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 16:37:41 +0000

Whitefish Bay Camp on beautiful Lake of the Woods in Ontario is singing a new tune…Off We Go Into the Wild Blue Yonder…well, as far as Missouri for this leg of the journey.

The All-Canada Show tour starts off with a bang in St. Louis, MO on Friday, Jan 8,2010. We always look forward to the Sport Shows as they give us a opportunity to talk about the great Northern Pike, Walleye, Bass, Lake Trout, Muskie and Crappie fishing our guests can find in Lake of the Woods. Of course many of the people who come our booth at the series of shows that we do want to also talk about the Whitetail, Moose, Black Bear and Duck hunting we have to offer.

All the conversation serves to remind us that Spring is on the way and it makes us yearn to get back to our island resort. Whitefish Bay Camp is a beautifully located boat-in resort , just a five mile boat trip from our private parking area on the mainland. For this reason we are able to offer the experience of remoteness without the plane flight. Nestor Falls and Sioux Narrows in Ontario are wonderful small towns that offer people good shops for places to grab a bite to eat, something to take your thirst away, groceries, gifts, the very latest in lures and baits as well as information about the goings on in the area.

Whitefish Bay Camp, located in the Sunset Country Tourism Area of Northwestern Ontario, offers several plans for guests to pick from as well as discounts for larger groups and a very popular Family Discount. Our cottages are modern and many of them are newly remodeled for your comfort while maintaining the laid back campfire atmosphere that is so relaxing!

It is time to begin planning your next holiday in Canada….far enough to really get away from it all but close enough to make the trip an easy one! Visit our website http://whitefishbaycamp.com to learn more about us or better yet come to an All-Canada Show when we are in your area and visit with us in person! In addition to St. Louis,MO we will be in Indianapolis,IN; Chicago,IL; Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay in Wisconsin; Minneapolis,MN; Sioux Falls, SD; Des Moines, IA;Omaha, NE and Dallas, Tx. No matter where we are you can always reach us at our toll free number 877-226-1211 to make your reservations. Get in touch with us!!

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Fishing and Hunting Trip to Ontario, Canada….. Preparation Time For All

Whitefish Bay Camp — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:00:46 +0000

This is the time of year that people are getting their groups and/or families organized for their Fishing and Hunting trip for the upcoming season. The businesses that welcome you also start their planning. Whitefish Bay Camp is certainly among them. We have numerous lists getting longer by the day of projects that we want done and shopping lists for items we will need to work on those projects. We have a good start on our reservation book and have sent out our yearly Newsletter to our past guests. We have already gotten our sport show booth out and set up to see what needs doing in order to present an orderly place for people to come to gather information .

We suggest that those who have not already made up their minds where they want to visit this year plan to attend at least one of the many Sport Shows that come to their areas. Come equipped with your list of wants and needs and your questions about what each business has to offer. Every place is different and it is a matter of matching what they have to offer to what you are looking for….kinds of fish or game….types of accommodations that are offered….location…distance from home….meal plans and so on and most importantly what is included and what is not included in whatever plan is offered, this can vary greatly from one business to another.

We think one of the very best sport shows ever is the series that the All-Canada Show presents. They have 11 show this year and Whitefish Bay Camp, located on Lake of the Woods will be a part of all 11 of them. We can offer you the best fishing and hunting that Ontario, Canada has to offer. Fishing for Muskie, Walleye, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Whitefish, Lake Trout and Crappie and hunting for Whitetail Deer, Grouse, Black Bear and Duck is just waiting for you to try your hand.

We hope you will put us on your list of people to talk to at the Sport Shows you attend. We suggest that you go to our website and look for the Sport Show that we will attend that is closest to you. You will find a button on the left of our opening page and titled Sport Shows. Go to the following: http://www.whitefishbaycamp.com and start your preparation for a great trip! If you prefer you can call us at our toll free number 1-877-226-1211. Usually people spend the Holiday Season with their families and friends…take advantage of this time to begin your preparation for a great trip! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!

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THE GIFT OF MEMORIES

Whitefish Bay Camp — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:11:07 +0000

So many of our returning guests talk so fondly with us about their memories of trips with their parents, family members and friends made in the past, the scrapbooks, picture albums, movies and videos of the good times. Many of them are now bringing their own families and friends back to find the magic of Lake of the Woods in Ontario, Canada.

Whitefish Bay Camp suggests the perfect Holiday Gift might be a stay of a few days to a few weeks of fishing for Muskie, Northern Pike, Walleye, Bass, Whitefish or Lake Trout, canoeing/kayaking among the many beautiful islands, exploring, bird watching, looking for the area’s wildlife such as Loons, deer, moose, bear, otters and beavers among others, hunting with weapon or camera or just plain relaxing.

Our boat-in island location presents the perfect place – just far away enough from the mainland but close enough for easy access to shopping or attending local events in Sioux Narrow, Nestor Falls, Emo, Fort Francis or Kenora.

Think about giving the Gift of Memories to share in the future with people you care about. If you have not already done so look through our website at www.whitefishbaycamp.com to get an idea of what we have to offer our guests and contact us by calling our toll free number 877-226-1211 or by e-mail info@whitefishbaycamp.com to discuss our various packages. Our flexibility allows us to build the perfect one for your needs. We look forward to hearing from you and hope to help you find the Perfect gift.

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End of 2009 Season

Whitefish Bay Camp — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:27:13 +0000

Whitefish Bay Camp has closed another season on Lake of the Woods. Now, where in the world did that go? It always seems to stretch out with such exciting promises when we go in to open up in the Spring. This year was no exception!! The promise was fulfilled. But we do have to say that it was a very strange year. Cool, wet and windy just about says it all. I think we had about three weeks of Summer weather and that came in September! The really weird thing was that the fishing was terrific! That really was a pleasant surprise as the temperature of the water, at least in Whitefish Bay, never really warmed up to the levels we are use to seeing.

The largest fish in each species that our guests boated are as follows:

Northern Pike 41 1/2 inch Sept. 19

Walleye 28 1/2 inch Aug. 10

Small-mouth Bass 19 inch June 9

Large-mouth Bass 20 inch June 25

Lake Trout 34 1/2 inch May 25

Muskie 54 inch Sept 5

Crappie 14 1/2 inch June 11

Many if not most of these fish were released. We are so pleased to be able to say that over the years we have seen the trend of Catch andRelease really become the norm for our guests. People seem to realize that a meal or two of “eating size” fish is more than enough. This new attitude can do nothing but enhance fishing as time goes on…..the whole process serves to protect the precious resource of fish for future generations.

We left ONTARIO, CANADA, on Oct. 21. Hoping to miss the bad weather that we had heard was moving in, again! Instead we drove right into a snow storm which left us with four inches of the pretty white stuff in our front yard when we awoke Thursday morning.

It wasn’t the first snow we had seem for the Fall season. Our rough and tough October fishermen and hunters experienced several days of wet, heavy snow in early October……stayed around for several days and then left us with mud that sort of hung on….humidity stayed up and the sun did not shine to dry the land out. The duck hunters managed to find a few as the ducks were beginning to move down. The lack of wild rice in our area made it somewhat less attractive as a stopping place but there were enough around to make it successful for those who were willing to search, settle in and wait! The winners in the Whitetail Hunt were definitely the wolves! We saw and heard more wolves this year than ever before. Two of our hunters were on a small island very near us and were enjoying the afternoon in the wilderness when all of a sudden the wolves began to howl! They said the only thing between them and packs were the bushes. There were two groups,one on either side of where the hunters were situated and they reported that it sound as though they were howling back and forth to each other. We could hear it on Calvert Island. There really isn’t anything like that sound!

Bob and I are saying that we are going to kick back for a few days and relax a bit but so far we keep thinking of things we want to get done! Working on plans for the web-site, writing the newsletter and closing out the financial books for the accountant and getting everything in order for the Sport Show Circuit takes time for now then the fun part which for us will be planning for the 2010 season!

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Opening Camp

Whitefish Bay Camp — Mon, 11 May 2009 15:38:54 +0000

Finally the big day came and we were able to move back out to the island. We came in on Friday the 8th of May which was the same date as we came in last year, the first good sign of a great season ahead! Lake of the Woods is beautiful any season of the year but in the early Spring it has a lonely feel to it…no beautiful green leaves showing their pretty faces to the breezes although the sentinels also known as the evergreens and still standing at their posts. The rocks are without their coats of moss and just a VERY few wild flowers are tough enough to be in bloom. But the gulls and eagles are here and so are the loons, in all their finery and even a few pelicans.

There are a few boats out and about searching the cold water for the Lake Trout. Walleye opener is this coming Saturday which will bring more trout fisher people as you can then us barbed hooks and fish parts as bait. Shore fishing (canning) becomes popular then. The Northern, Crappie, Bass and Muskie are beginning to move around a bit after a long winter.

We have the basic plant here at Whitefish Bay Camp in Ontario, Canada, up and running….the sound of the generator is always a welcome sound when it starts that first time!! Water is on and running through all the pipes so the bathrooms all function and so does that ever important ice machine….not as important now as it will be in a few weeks when the warm weather gets here.

As I said we got here Friday and Saturday it snowed!! Not the 2 feet we had a few years ago but STILL not to our liking. Sunday was beautiful and today is cool but has blue sky and sunshine….headed to 60 something degrees so our spirits remain high.

Haven’t planned your trip yet? Come up and see us at Whitefish Bay Camp,Nestor Falls/Sioux Narrows, Ontario, call 877-226-1211 for more information.

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Whitefish Bay Camp — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 20:17:56 +0000

PASSPORTS – NOW IS THE TIME

If you are planning a trip to anywhere in Canada this season you need to know that as of June , 2009, all adult travelers will need either a Passport Book (approximately $100.00) or Passport Card (approximately $50.00) to enter the United States. At this point your entry into Canada does not require them. If I were one who plays hunches frequently I would say that will be coming soon. Anyone who is over the age of 18 will need to have either one or the other in hand. People who are under the age of 18 years need to have their Birth Certificate with them. A copy will do. Need to remember that the Passport Card while less expensive does not last as long, 5 years versus 10 years and it also limits the method of travel to by land only. For those of our guests at Whitefish Bay Camp on Lake of the Woods who have not yet applied for their Passport, book or card, do it NOW. It is really easy to do. Many local Post Offices are now equipped to accept the application. If they are not prepared at your local Post Office they will be able to tell you the closest place you can go to apply. Be sure to have your Birth Certificate with you and you must apply in person. It might be a good idea to call ahead of time to be sure that they have the camera there or if you need to have two copies of the right size picture with you.

For the latest information regarding Application for Passports and what is required for minors traveling to Canada we strongly suggest that you go to the following website: http://travel.state.gov/passprt/get/first/first_830.html

Remember the Northern Pike, Bass, Walleye, Muskie, Crappie and Lake Trout are waiting for you at Whitefish Bay Camp so sharpen your hooks, line your pools, check your nets and get your Passports

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All-Canada Hunting and Fishing Show

Whitefish Bay Camp — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 02:43:13 +0000

St. Louis, MO

This show has had great attendance. The crowd is certainly a hunting group….lots of interest in Bear Hunts and well as Whitetail Deer and Moose. While there is a good deal of deer hunting done in this area comments are often heard about the size of the Whitetail Deer compared to the ones found in this area. The ones here apparently are smaller over all.

Warm and welcoming

Whitefish Bay Camp has certainly appreciated the hospitality offered to us in this community. the people who have come out to this show are well armed with their questions and looking for a good trip to Canada and the people in the car wash and the various stores have been friendly and helpful.

Fishing

Interest is big on both Small-mouth Bass and Large-mouth Bass. While people can catch Bass in this area and big ones at that folks seem to appreciate that size they find in the colder waters of Canada. Muskie is certainly on the minds of our friends here but the Northern Pike seems to be king. We find it so much fun to hear the stories people have to tell and find it interesting to see which species is the more popular.

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