Went everywhere in Kenora looking for paddleboards. The sales person was super knowledgeable and…read moretook this time to find out our needs. You could tell the sales person was a paddleboarder.

From the owner: Located on the North Shore of Lake Of the Woods in what was built as Fife"s Hardware in 1907. The…read moreHardwear Company is Kenora's premier Bike Ski Snowboard and Paddlesport retailer. We have the largest Kayak, and Standup Paddleboard inventory in the area and the only full service Bike shop. With 2 floors to explore we invite you to come by and say hello

Considering we didn't make any booking in advance the girl at the front desk was very very helpful…read more We thought that we would want to do kayaking and she steered us in the right direction with canoeing. We had such a beautiful day and a wonderful time on the water. I would definitely recommend this place to anybody that wants to get to know Kenora from a different perspective. Keep the good work up!

Pakwash Lake Camp is more than just another place to stay and fish. I consider the lake the best in…read moreNorth America - Walleyes Northern and Bass. Regardless of the month, I've always had the experience - using my drag, skill set to bring in a trophy fish. For me, it is the ultimate high. Yes, I am a release guy. The owners are genuine; they want you to succeed. There are very few moments in-life which have the Christmas Eve feel all of us experiencing in our youth. This is one of two for me. And the memories created there last a lifetime. I can't wait for June and spending two weeks there. You may have your summer booked, but you must keep them on your radar.

From the owner: Welcome to Canada’s Best Kept Fishing Secret! We invite you to join us and enjoy the best fishing…read moreand vacation area in Northwestern Ontario. Experience affordable and abundant Canadian fishing at Pakwash Lake Camp where you will be fishing Pakwash Lake, Bruce Lake, Lost Lake, Camping Lake, English River, South of Lac Seul Damn plus the Chukuni River. Pakwash Lake Camp is a drive in fishing and hunting resort located close to Ear Falls and the Red Lake tourist area in Northwestern Ontario, Canada. Pakwash provides light housekeeping cottages and RV facilities amidst the spruce forest on the eastern shore of beautiful Pakwash Lake. Our housekeeping rental cabins are fully equipped for your convenience and include full bathrooms, kitchens and comfortable bedrooms. Other camp features include RV sites with water, showers and electrical hookups, docking and boat launch facilities, fish cleaning facilities.

Fantastic place to stay when on a fishing trip. Gord and Suzanne are great hosts. Lodge is large,…read morewarm and welcoming. Gord will always share knowledge of the lake and what is biting where and on what bait so fisherman have the best chance of success. Cabins are great and have ask the amenities one could want for a week long getaway. Kitchens with full size fridge, microwave, gas range, and all plates and utensils. Bedrooms and beds are comfortable having 2 single beds in each. Nice boat docks in a shelter cove with power available to charge the batteries in the boat. Fish house near the docks to watch Gord filet the fish like a master. Been coming to VBL for years with my brothers and now bringing my son. This is a place to make special memories.

If you have stayed at the rest....now try the best! There are other resorts trumpeting the great…read morefishing on Eagle Lake. Gord and Susanne at Vermilion Bay Lodge will give you the straight scoop and treat you like nobody else on the lake. You simply can't beat the value offered by Vemilion Bay Lodge. I have never had a bad experience at this resort and have had many a tight lines while fishing walleye, pike, musky, lake trout, whitefish and the mighty perch. I also enjoy having the opportunity to fish many of the portage lakes that are available to VBL guests.

Best Fishing Trip I've ever had! Experience was amazing! The guides were great and the fish tasted…read morereally good. I would prefer if you were to come with family or friends because you do have to share a cabin with another family. You're also allowed to take fish home if you want to. The cabins were nice and comfortable. However, cell service was not great and didn't get more than 2 bars. WiFi was not very either. Also, don't be out on the patio after dark, bugs and especially mosquitoes are pretty vicious after dark. Boats, equipment, captains, and guides are provided. I hope everyone can experience this and enjoys it!

Premier Fishing lodge in Northern Ontario. The fishing was unbelievable. The Guides have intimate…read moreknowledge of Eagle Lake. They can keep you on fish even on the toughest days. The guide staff share their knowledge of the lake and the best techniques to catch fish in a friendly manner. We caught Smallmouth,Walleyes, Northerns till our arms fell off. The boats are well equipped and offer a comfortable ride. All the staff at the lodge make you feel welcome and like family. The dock crew to the housekeeping and dinning room staff-all were very friendly. The accommodations are very comfortable and clean. I could not leave this review without mentioning the Food. WOW.....You never walked away from a meal hungry. Can't wait to return next year.

I was told by the owner, Julian, that a bad review doesn't matter to him because of the many other…read morewonderful reviews. BUT the terrible experience I had should be shared. When I first made my reservation, I was promised a NEWER unit with a Queen bed, one bedroom. My mistake not getting it in writing. When my husband and I checked in, we received a 2-bedroom small unit with 2 full size beds. IT WAS A TOTALLY DUMP.!!! The tiny screened in sunroom made of cheap OSB with insulation falling from the ceiling. The small deck was old and falling apart. Kitchen and bathroom cabinets had broken handles; light switches did not work. The bathroom shower, if you call it that was no better than a cold spray from a garden hose. I ran the shower for 15 minutes and couldn't get a lukewarm tickle of water at best. This unit costs $700 per night!! Also, when the reservation was made, we requested a guide for our first day of fishing. Checking with Julian, he didn't know what day during our stay a guide would be available. We voiced our concerns and issues to Julian. The uncaring Julian offered no solutions and could care less if we stayed or left. We left after one day. I am so sad and disappointed that these terrible living conditions ruined my dream of fishing in Canada. Lastly, I would definitely not recommend Andy Myers Lodge to anyone, even though John Gillespie's show "Woods and Waters" does.

Fantastic vacation: a must do experience…read more Short Story: - Incredible beauty and unique fishing opportunity. - Great service from start to finish - Fun way to disconnect and get some serious fishing Long Story: If you don't have a vacation like this in your repertoire, go ahead and book something through Northwest Flying. It's an unmatched getaway with an emphasis on being out in Canada's great outdoors. - Trip Prep: Sent a few emails to NWF via the address on their website. Answered promptly each time. Worked out pricing timing and location within a few days. Very easy to work with. - The Fly Out: Greeted by NWF pilots bursting with enthusiasm in an almost creepy way. Stepped out of the car, loaded and up in the air in 30 minutes. No joke. - Cabin Check In: Cabin at Kishkutena (sp) lake was in great shape. Hot water, shower, stove, refrigerator and beds: sleeps 6 comfortably, 3 awesome boats with swivel seats. Kish is a Great Lake: bass muskie and lake trout. - Pick Up: Pilot arrived a little early and ready to help load plane. Gear up and headed back in 20 min flat. Landed back in Nestor Falls in 20 min. Greeted by friendly NWF employees to help you load your car. Highest possible recommendation. Put this trip in your vacation arsenal. Let NWF be the ones to make it easy for you.

STAY AWAY!! Called Northwest Flying, Nestor Falls in May 2014 to ask about day trip fly-in lakes…read morefor fishing. I said it would be for one person. They said no issues. They would get me in - just call a couple days before my trip. I call them on June 11, saying I want to do two fly outs one on Fri and one on Sat. They say come in, once I arrive in Nestor Falls. I come in to their office and float plane base, and they don't yet know the schedule for Fri, but I should talk to Kelly at Kelly's Castaways (not sure why Shane is telling me to talk with Kelly, as he does the fly-outs). I talk with Kelly on Thurs, and he says he is going to Shingwak on Sat, and he has just three parties going out, so there is room for one. I go back to the float plane base, and discuss with Shane. He puts me in his book, and says to be at the float plane base on Sat at between 6:30am to 6:45am. I go to the float plane base on Sat at 6:30, and they tell me to go down to Kelly's Castaway's for pick-up there. I drive down, and unload my gear. Kelly comes to tell me he booked another party, and now there is no room for me. I say I was just at the float plane base, and they told me to come down here. He said I must have talked with Shane's father. So no day trip for me, and too late to book another. Very POOR operation, customer service, bad attitude and run around. I should have used Nestor Falls Fly-In Outpost instead. STAY AWAY

I have been sponsoring a group of friends here for several years. Carol and Perry are the…read moreowner/operators of this resort-style fishing camp and they do it right. Their staff is amazing and they understand customer service. The cabins are beautiful, serene and well kept. The views are amazing and the location is convenient yet remote enough to feel distant and unplugged. You park and take a boat over to the dock and the staff unloads your gear while you get settled in. And that's just the lodging. The food is spectacular and I gain weight each time I go, unfortunately. But, of all of the spectacular reasons to go to Young's Wilderness Camp, the fishing is out of this world. If you want to put a big Muskie or Pike in your boat, then Lake of the Woods and this resort is the place to be.