"...come away to some quiet place and
rest awhile..." Mark 6:31
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Will we need a passport to cross
the border into Canada? A. No, unless traveling by air. If traveling by air, passport is
required (effective as of January 23, 2007).
For land travelers, the passport
requirement has been postponed June 1, 2009.
However, as of January 31, 2008, to enter
the United States, you will need the following:
Ages 19 and older: a government-issued
photo ID, such as a driver's license, along with proof of citizenship, such
as a birth certificate or naturalization certificate.
Children ages 18 and younger: proof of citizenship, such as a birth
certificate.
Passports and trusted traveler's program cards - NEXUS, SENTRI
and FAST
- will continue to be accepted for cross-border travel.
Since a passport provides both
identification and proof of citizenship,
it is the best document for
frequent travelers.
For more information, visit U.S.
Department of Homeland Security website:
www.dhs.gov
Q. Our children, along with their
friends, will be accompanying us to Canada. Do we need to take their birth
certificates? A. You will be asked to produce birth certificates at the border. In
addition, anyone traveling with children not their own will be required to
show written permission from the child's parent(s) and/or guardian(s).
Q. What is allowed to be brought into
Canada from the United States? A. It is best to contact Canada Customs' Border Information Service
(204)983-3500 or (506)636-5064; website:
www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel/visitors prior to your trip. Typically,
however, vegetable products such as potatoes grown under the soil is not
allowed. Also, night crawlers must be transported in shredded paper.
Otherwise, they will be confiscated if they are kept in dirt.
Forty ounce of alcohol or wine, or 24 (12
ounce) bottles or cans of beer is allowed into Canada per person.
Additionally, 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars may be imported.
We recommend, also, that you visit
Northern Ontario Tourist Outfitters' website for more information in regards
to your trip to Canada:
www.noto.net/bulletins
Q. I have a DUI record. Will I be
allowed into Canada? A. If you have been convicted of anything, including driving under the
influence of drugs or alcohol which is considered a criminal offense in
Canada, the Canadian government suggests you contact the nearest Canadian
embassy or consulate for more information.
Canadian Consulate General offices in:
Detroit (313)567-2340
Chicago (312)616-1860
Minneapolis (612)332-7486
Q. Can I bring firearms into Canada?
A. Yes, most common types of rifles and shotguns can be brought into
Canada for hunting or protection from wildlife without difficulty. A form
must be completed and firearm(s) declared at the border, and pay a $25 fee
per each firearm. For further information, please visit
www.canada.gc.ca
Q. Do you offer American Plan? A. No, not at this time. We offer Housekeeping Plan which means that you
do your own cooking, and the cabin left in the same condition as when you
first arrived.
Q. Are there cooking and eating
utensils, or must we bring our own? A. Yes, each of our cabins (including outpost cabins) has all the
cooking and eating utensils needed. In addition, the cabins on Anjigami
Lake, and the outpost camps are outfitted with a gas barbecue grill.
Q. How is garbage dealt with? A. In the main camp, there are trash receptacles by the Kitchen-Dining
building for your use. All biodegrable scraps/refuse, i.e. food, vegetables,
etc. are collected in another trash receptacle for proper disposal. In
addition, any fish entrails left in the fish cleaning station will be
disposed of properly.
For Outpost camps, fish guts and
biodegradable food scraps must be disposed of as far away from the cabin,
i.e. across the lake to deter unwanted bears to wander into the camp. All
other waste products are bagged and brought out with you at the end of your
trip for proper disposal.
Q. Do U.S. cell phones work on the
lake? A. No, not at this time. However, we understand towers are being built
for cell phone receptions.
Q. Do you rent satellite phones? A. We have discontinued this program. However, the air charter service
companies we hire also rent satellite phones.
Q. Are there other cabins at the
outpost camps? A. Only on Ogas Lake-in addition to our cabin on the island, there is
another outfitter and a privately owned cabin on Ogas. The rest of our
outpost camps are by themselves, and you have the entire lake to yourself.
Q. Can we bring our ATV? A. There are plenty of logging trails no longer used by the loggers
surrounding Anjigami Lake. However, common sense, discretion, responsibility
and courtesy must be practiced at all times, including wearing helmets and
abiding the Canadian law.
Q. Would it be permissible to build a
fire on the beach? A. Yes-in a designated area, and as long as there are no fire
restrictions or bans. If there is a fire ban, guests will be notified.
Q. Along with motor boats, is there a
canoe? A. At the main camp, we have a 14' fiberglass canoe, and a 14' aluminum
canoe. In addition, there is a 18', (2) 12', and a two-person 12' kayak and
a paddle boat for your boating pleasure, free of charge. A pontoon boat is
available for rent.
Q. Do you accept credit cards? A. We accept MasterCard and Visa credit cards only.
Q. Are pets allowed? A. Yes, the charge per pet is $150.00. Patrons are responsible for
proper disposal of their pet's litter, and ensuring the pet does not
infringe upon other guests, nor climb on furniture and beds.
Q. Do you have electricity? A. Yes-the main camp is powered by solar panels and fuel generators.
Therefore, electrical usage should be kept to a minimum, and lights,
appliances, etc. turned off when not in use to conserve fuel consumption.
Q. How far are you from the nearest
town? A. Hawk Junction is the nearest town-approximately 15 miles from our
camp. There is a convenience store, a gas station and a restaurant in Hawk
Junction. Wawa is 30 miles northwest of our camp.
Q. Where can we purchase baits? A. Baits and fishing licenses can be purchased in Wawa as follows: Wawa
Live Bait & Riggs, 45 Broadway Avenue (705)856-8108; Marriette's Trading
Post, 89 Broadway (705)856-1958, Young's General Store, 111 Mission Road
(705)856-2626; and Beachfront Trading Post, 14 Broadway (705)856-0770.
Q. What is the news in regards to the
GST/HST Visitor Rebate Program? A. Visitors are still eligible for the GST/HST rebate paid on purchases
of short-term or camping accommodation made after March 2007 if the
accommodation Is part of a continuous accommodation at the same facility.
For more information, visit
www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tax/nonresidents
Outposts
