INFORMATION AND WHAT TO BRING FLOATING LODGES

Upon receipt of your deposit

• A confirmation package will be sent for your preplanning fun - included are fishing regulations and tips, customs procedures, planning tips as well as navigational maps of the areas most frequently used. The maps will be marked with a large number of possible tie up spots for your convenience. These are yours to keep. They make a great souvenir as you mark your trip and special notes on them.

First time?

• If this is you first time on Lake of the Woods in this area, we will take 2-4 people out in our boat to get them acquainted with the map reading and "rules of the road". This system works well because there are no distractions. We have a lot invested too, and would like to have you get off to a good start.

On Tuesday and Wednesday

• We make a 60 to 80 mile "Lake Run". With the VHF radios or cel phone on your boat, you can call in the evening before with a list of items you may need replenished or just plain forgot.
• Items may include: fresh bait, ice, groceries, liquor, etc...
• Supplies will be brought out to you at no extra charge.
• Garbage will be picked up.

Safety and Health Issues

• All houseboats are equipped with Carbon Monoxide Detectors
• Drinking water systems are filtered to I Micron absolute with additional treatment.
• All boats have large holding tanks for toilets and grey water tanks
• Upper decks have child-proof railings and there are special life jackets for the kids.
• All engines, gasoline tanks and batteries are hidden out of sight and out of touch.
• There is no worry about taking small children aboard the houseboats.
• Many families enjoy a wonderful trip.

Easy to Find!

• Our base is located in downtown Sioux Narrows, Ontario, Canada.
• Floating Lodges base features easy loading of houseboats
• Close, safe, on site parking
• Concrete boat launching ramp
• Plenty of room for maneuvering the largest camper or trailer.

If any extras are needed - just ask - we will try our best to meet you needs.

Complimentary use of kneeboards and tubes is included upon availability.

What is furnished

• All boats are modern, clean and very well equipped.
• The full bathrooms have hot and cold running water and are completely stocked.
• The kitchens have oven/stove, microwave, fridge with freezer as well as another full sized freezer on all 44, 47, 54 and 60 foot boats.
• Sheets, pillows and blankets are provided for each bed.
• The boats have thermostatically controlled heat, 12 volt lights, AM/FM CD players, generators and TV-VCRs and DVD players.
• All roofs are sun decks accessible by stairs complete with steering station and picnic tables.
  - If extras are needed - just ask - we will try our best to meet your needs.

Enjoy these comforts of your home in the privacy of the wilderness!

What should I bring?

• Personal clothing and gear.
• Fishing tackle and food.
• The rest is supplied.

Things to Note

• One 16' boat is included with each houseboat. You must rent or bring your own motor, 10 h.p to 35 h.p.
• Or bring your own personal boat(s). The reason for the 16' boat and motor is safety - if you have any problems, you can do something for yourself immediately.
• The small boats also make fishing and exploring more enjoyable.
• Extra gas tanks can be supplied for personal boats. Use the fuel and pay for it or just return any unused portion.

Deposits

• Must accompany reservations.
• Full rental fee must be paid before leaving the dock.
• This may be paid by certified cheque, travellers cheques, VISA or cash.
• Sorry Mastercard cannot be accepted
• $300.00 of the deposit will be held back and returned at trip's end less the gas used.

Reservations

• Are usually needed - in advance, but give us a call anytime.

Deposit refunds

• 50% will be retained and the balance returned providing a 120 day written cancellation notice is received by us.

Making the Booking

• To make a reservation, call or email us. We will hold the boat for two weeks, but must have the deposit within that time.
• The confirmation package will be sent to you after receiving the deposit.
• Personal Cheques are fine for deposits.