Meals
- When are meals served?
- Is the dinner time flexible?
- What if I have particular dietary
concerns?
- Do you cook for vegan and vegetarian diets?
- What if I don't like what is being
served for dinner?
- What if I want only dinners?
- What if I change my mind about my
dinner options?
- If I am on a meal plan when do
my meals start and end?
- Do you serve alcohol in your Dining
Room?
- Can we bring our own wine or liquor to the Dining Room?
- Can I bring my own food?
- What else do I need to know about meals?
Lodging
- Do your units have kitchens?
- Do you provide linens?
- Do you provide towels?
- Do you provide dishes and cookware?
- What are the check-in and check-out
times?
Fishing
- Do you offer "catch and keep"
or "catch and release" fishing?
- Can I buy my fishing or hunting license
at Waterfalls Lodge?
- What kind of tackle do I need to bring?
- When are the fishing and hunting
seasons?
- What do I need to have on the
boat to go out on the lakes?
General
- Is there anything to do in the area?
- Do you offer WiFi access?
Visiting Canada
- Who may visit?
- What do I need to take my vehicle into Canada?
- Can I take my pet into Canada?
- What about hospitals and medical services?
- What about banks and US funds?
- What if I need to contact the police?
- Are credit cards accepted?
- What can I take with me?
- Which firearms can be brought in Canada?
- Are there export restrictions?
- What do I need to know about purchasing alcohol in Canada?
- Are there facilities for private planes?
- Can I bring my own boat?
Meals
1. When are meals served?
Breakfast is served in the dining room from 7:00 to 9:00
am. Lunch is at your convenience with your cooler lunch
or shore lunch kit (your choice). Dinner is a fixed menu.
It is coming hot out of the oven at 5:00 pm (so you can
still be out fishing again at 6:00 pm).
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2. Is the dinner time flexible?
Yes! If you wish to fish through the dinner hour we will
fix your plate, saran wrap it and it will be waiting for
you in your cabin. Our dining room is usually open until 8:00 pm.
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3. What if I have particular
dietary concerns?
Please let us know when you arrive and our staff will
work with you to accommodate your needs. We make all of
our meals from scratch.
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4. Do you cook for vegan and vegetarian diets?
Yes! We would be happy to prepare meals for Vegans and Vegetarians. Please let us know before your arrival.
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5. What if I don't like what
is being served?
We serve standard made from scratch homemade meals like
roast beef, pork chops, etc. Our lodge also serves from
a standard menu including salads, chicken salads, hamburgers,
wings, fries, chicken strips, etc. If a guest has particular
tastes then they can talk to the kitchen manager and we
can make you something from our menu.
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6. What if I want only dinners?
We are very flexible with meal options. The American Plan, our best value, includes 3 meals per day, but you can also opt for
a plan that only includes dinners.
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7. What if I change my mind
about my dinner options?
We are very flexible. You can always come to the lodge
and order off the menu for breakfast or dinner and pay
per meal.
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8. If I am on a meal plan
when do my meals start and end?
On the meal plans, your meals start with dinner on the
day that you arrive and conclude with breakfast on your
departure day.
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9. Do you serve alcohol in your
Dining Room?
Yes! We have a fully licensed bar serving beer, wine,
cocktails and after dinner liqueurs.
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10. Can we bring our own wine or liquor to the
Dining Room?
No. We have a Liquor License at our main Dining Room which prohibits you from bringing your own wine and liquor to dinner.
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11. Can I bring my own food?
Yes, you may bring your own food. However, most of our guests find that food in Canada is more expensive, and they don't really save money over our package plans. Plus, our cooks specialize in making delicious and affordable, made from scratch, home-cooked meals that will save you time and hassle.
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12. What else do I need to know
about meals?
We are very flexible and we specialize in happy guests.
We are known for our fantastic food and warm hospitality.
Our cooks collectively have over 100 years of experience
in good old fashioned home cooking.
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Lodging
1. Do your units have kitchens?
Yes! All of our units have modern, fully equipped, electric
kitchens with refrigerator, range with oven, microwave,
automatic coffee maker, toaster, kettle, all pots, pans,
dishes & cutlery, plus outdoor gas grill. (Only the Deluxe Cottages #17, #18 and #19 have a stove top range with no oven.)
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2. Do you provide linens?
Yes, we provide all bedding and linens.
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3. Do you provide towels?
Our American Plan provides towels and daily maid service.
On our Housekeeping and Evening Meal plans we ask that
our guests bring their own towels and face cloths.
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4. Do you provide dishes and
cookware?
Every unit comes complete with a full kitchen setup including
all table setting. Every unit also comes complete with
pots and pans and all common cooking utensils.
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5. What are the check-in and
check-out times?
Check-out from the cottages is at 9:00 am, and our check-in time
is anytime after 1:00 pm.
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Fishing
1. Do you offer "catch
and keep" or "catch and release" fishing?
While you are staying at Waterfalls Lodge, Conservation Fishing Licence Limits will be promoted (2 Walleye, 2 Northern Pike, 2 Smallmouth Bass, 25 Perch and 1 Lake Trout). We welcome our guests to eat fresh fish while you are staying with us and encourage our guests not to take any fish home.
Please return all larger fish for future breeders. For those of you who are looking to take a trophy fish home, we encourage our fisherman to have a replica of their "fish of a lifetime" made instead of the old traditional skin mounts of a dead fish. We will help and assist you in locating a reproduction specialist that will provide you with a "real life" replica. Our fisherman who have "real life" replicas also have a real feeling of accomplishment along with the bragging rights for their friends to see. In addition, we know that when our fishermen tell their story about their trophy fish that their TRUE fish is only GROWING each year after! A conservation fisherman with his "real life" replicas are the ONLY fisherman that can truly brag about how the big one REALLY got away!
It's our hope that all current and future guests will endorse our conservation policy with open arms. After all, it is in everyone's best interest for today and tomorrow.
TROPHY SIZE FISH for our CATCH AND RELEASE program:
- A Walleye 23 inches or larger
- A Smallmouth Bass 18 inches or larger
- A Northern Pike 30 inches or larger
- Bring your picture or digital camera card to the camp office as proof and receive your FREE catch and release Waterfalls Lodge item.
- Your name will be entered into a yearly Draw to win a 7 night stay, American Plan package, fishing trip to Waterfalls Lodge.
Let’s do our part by trying to catch and release the big fish so our grand-children and great-grandchildren will have the same opportunity to enjoy the excellent fishing at Waterfalls Lodge.
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2. Can I buy my fishing or hunting
license at Waterfalls Lodge?
You will need to purchase your fishing and hunting licenses online. Find full details about this on our Fishing page, then purchase your fishing license at https://www.ontario.ca/page/fishing, and purchase your hunting license at https://www.ontario.ca/page/hunting.
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3. What kind of tackle do I need
to bring?
You'd be surprised how simply we fish here. So, we'd
suggest bringing your rod, reel and tackle box. Start
with what you have. If you need anything while you're
here you can find a large selection of tackle at our Bait
& Tackle Shop to buy as you need it. Be sure to take a look at our Fishing Tips page for additional info.
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4. When are the fishing and
hunting seasons?
The northern pike and lake trout fishing is fantastic
during the month of May. Northern pike fishing continues
to be great from June through October, however the lake
trout are suspended in 75-80 feet of water during this
period. Walleye season opens the third Saturday in May.
They are in the shallows then and remain there until the
3rd week of June. Thereafter fish for them in the early
morning and late evening. Smallmouth Bass season is OPEN all year, with Catch & Release fishing until after their spawn.
We hunt for moose in mid-October. From September 15 through October you can make use of our ATV trails and logging roads to hunt for grouse.
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5. What
do I need to have on the boat to go out on the lakes?
According to the small vessel regulations, every time
you take your boat out you are responsible for having
a life jacket (proper size for you), a safety kit (with
floating rope, operating watertight flashlight, and whistle),
a bailer, a paddle, and an anchor. These items are supplied
with your boat, and they must remain with the boat.
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General
1. Is there anything to do in the
area?
There are a tremendous amount of activities to enjoy
on site and in the area. At Waterfalls
Lodge you can enjoy hiking, biking, games, bird
watching, star gazing and much more. Check out our recreation & relaxation facilities. Additionally, there are lots of nearby area attractions.
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2. Do you offer WiFi access?
We have always provided free WiFi if you are near our office, but in 2012 we added several repeaters to extend the WiFi network throughout the grounds to most of the cabins and the Dining Lodge. PLEASE NOTE that we are rural and got the fastest connection we could, but our WiFi will not support streaming or large downloads. It is fine for checking mail, browsing the web, and using Facebook though. Our guests comment that they love keeping connected to the world and we think that WiFi is a nice amenity to offer.
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Visiting Canada
1. Who may visit?
Anyone, of course! You should definitely bring identification
proving your citizenship. You may also need further documents:
U.S. citizens and legal residents need a passport to re-enter the U.S. (since June 2009).
Permanent U.S. residents who are not citizens should bring their alien registration receipt card.
Visitors entering Canada from a country other
than the U.S. require a valid passport and in
some cases a visitor's visa. Visas are issued by Canadian
Immigration offices, embassies and consulates.
Any questions about entry to Canada may be addressed to:
Canada Immigration Division, Canada Employment and Immigration
Centre, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0J9.
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2. What do I need to take my vehicle into
Canada?
The entry of vehicles and trailers into Canada for touring
purposes is usually a quick routine matter. Any necessary
permits are issued at the port of entry. If you have rented
a vehicle or trailer, make sure you bring along a copy of
the rental contract, which stipulates you have permission
to use it in Canada.
U.S. motorists planning to travel in Canada are advised
to obtain a Canadian Non-Resident Interprovince Motor Vehicle
Liability Insurance Card available only in the U.S. Contact
your local insurance agent.
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3. Can I take my pet into Canada?
Dogs and cats accompanying their owners from the U.S. must
have current (within 36 months) rabies vaccination certificates.
Owners from other countries who wish to bring their pets
with them should write to The Health of Animals Branch,
Canada Department of Agriculture, 179 Stone Road West, Guelph,
Ontario N1G 4S9.
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4. What about hospitals and medical services?
Most communities have hospitals and/or resident doctors.
Wise travelers will check with their medical service plans
to ensure they will be covered while in Canada. If you are
taking medicines prescribed by your doctor you should bring
along a copy of the prescription, in case you need to have
it renewed by a physician in Canada. For further information
and insurance details contact your travel agent or insurance
agent.
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5. What about banks and US funds?
Chartered banks are located in virtually all cities and
towns. These full-service institutions are the best locations
for exchanging currency. Note: most banks are closed on
Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. There is also a government-sanctioned
Canada-U.S. currency exchange service at the Ontario Travel
Information Centre in Sault Ste. Marie.
U.S. currency is accepted at Waterfalls Lodge and at many
places throughout Ontario.
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6. What if I need to contact the police?
For Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) services anywhere in Ontario, phone toll-free
1-888-310-1122.
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7. Are credit cards accepted?
Credit cards such as Visa, MasterCard, American Express,
Diner's Club etc., are honoured in all communities in Ontario.
However, Waterfalls Lodge only accepts Visa, MasterCard and Discover.
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8. What can I take with me?
Duty free articles that may be taken into Canada are: wearing
apparel and personal effects; sporting goods (up to 200
rounds of ammunition); up to 50 cigars, 200 cigarettes,
400 grams of tobacco, 40 imperial ounces of alcohol or wine
or 288 imperial ounces of beer or ale (case of 24) per adult;
cameras (with a reasonable amount of film); reasonable food
supply per person, and a full tank of gasoline.
Note: All articles above allowable quantities are subject
to import duty. Ontario has dry goods, grocery and gasoline
outlets in modern communities throughout the area at prices
competitive with US and/or European counterparts-plus US
dollars and several foreign currencies enjoy a premium rate
of exchange in Canada.
There is a full service grocery store 10 minutes from Waterfalls
Lodge.
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9. Which firearms can be brought into Canada?
Pistols, fully automatic weapons and firearms less than
26 inches in length are prohibited entry into Canada.
Most sporting rifles and shot guns can be admitted with
a permit ($25.00 Annual Fee) if the visitor is sixteen or
older. A description of all guns and serial numbers must
be submitted to Canadian Customs. 200 rounds of ammunition
can be admitted duty free. The Lodge will provide you with
the registration form prior to your hunting trip. It is
very easy.
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10. Are there export restrictions?
Residents from other countries should ask the appropriate
authorities of their country of origin or its nearest consulate
for detailed information about duty charged on articles
purchased in Canada. Permits are required to export certain
products made from endangered plants or animals. Normally,
the retailer can advise you about any export restrictions
on merchandise in his/her store.
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11. What do I need to know about purchasing alcohol in Ontario?
Visitors to Ontario looking to buy liquor or beer for consumption
outside a licensed establishment usually have to go to 2
separate stores. Liquor, including wine, is available through
stores run by the Liquor License Control Board of Ontario
(LCBO) or in smaller centres, by their authorized representative.
Beer may be purchased through the "The Beer Store"
or directly from brewery outlets.
Both beer and liquor can be purchased at the LCBO store
just 10 minutes from Waterfalls Lodge.
Ontario laws prohibit having open bottles of liquor in
a location accessible to the driver of a vehicle. Drinking
is only allowed in your residence or within a reasonable
distance of your residence. A tent, trailer or camper can
be considered residences. Drinking on public beaches, parks,
etc. while in transit is prohibited.
When checking into a provincial or private campground
check their regulations.
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12. Are there facilities for private planes?
A wide variety of facilities are available throughout Algoma
for the pilots of privately-owned aircraft on either wheels
or floats, including Municipally or Federally operated airports
and aerodromes, many of which now feature telephone Customs
reporting privileges.
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13. Can I bring my own boat?
Pleasure craft may enter Canada by trailer or under their
own power and stay for a period of up to 12 months. The
required Entry Permit is obtainable from Customs at port-of-entry.
All boats powered by motors 10 HP or over must be licensed
and the license number clearly indicated on the bow of the
vessel. Boat licenses from outside Ontario are acceptable.
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