 Northern Saskatchewan is a canoeists paradise!
The region boasts more than 100,000 lakes and many rivers, rugged rock outcroppings and forested
landscapes. The Maclennon Lake area is a
gem in this canoeing paradise. This canoe trip will
take place in this gem.
The McLennan Lake area is a relatively small region,
only about 30 kilometres square. Yet it contains
hundreds of lakes that are connected with
short portages. The water in these island filled
lakes is crystal clear. The shoreline is either rugged
Precambrian granite rock or low and marshy. The
area is remarkably beautiful.
Thick forest covers the land. Black Spruce is the
most common, but Jack Pine is also quite prevalent
as well. In some areas the forest is made up of Aspen
and Birch.
The McLennan Lake area has beautiful campsites
and great swimming. Wildlife in the region is quite shy. But  if you are
willing to look—you may find Moose and Black
Bear. Woodland Caribou also live in the area—but
are much harder to find. You will often see Bald
Eagles and Osprey circling overhead. Common
Loons and various kinds of ducks are quite commonly
seen as you paddle along. Mink, Otter,
Fisher, Martin, Beaver, Muskrat and Lynx are
some of the many land animals. Lake Trout and
Northern Pike are the most common fish in these
lakes. If you take the time to look, there is lots to
see.
One highlight of the trip will be the 2 night stopover
at Forest House Wilderness Lodge. This
beautiful lodge hidden away in this vast wilderness
is dedicated to the preservation of Boreal Forest.
You’ll enjoy the absolute beauty, the peace and
quiet, the great food and the good company Forest
House has to offer. This is one place you’ll want to
come back to.
Itinerary:
 Day 0, July 31:
Arrive at our base in Missinipe, Saskatchewan.
Preferably arrive by early evening. We will supply
accommodations for the night. Your guide will
bring a waterproof barrel to you for you to pack
your gear in. Your Churchill River Canoe Outfitters
guide will go over the route with you and answer
any questions you may have.
Day 1, August 1:
After breakfast (on us) you will load into a van and
drive to McLennan Lake (about 50 km). From here
you will start our canoe trip. Your first night you
will likely be camping on an island on Davis Lake.
Day 2, August 2:
This day you will paddle and portage your way
through Minuhik and Versailles Lake. You’ll
likely camp the night on Zacharias Lake.
 Day 3, August 3:
By mid afternoon you will arrive at the Forest
House Wilderness Lodge. After resting your weary
muscles in the sauna you’ll be treated to an awesome
meal. You’ll spend the night here.
Day 4: August 4:
The day will be spent at Forest House relaxing,
possibly taking in a hike and retiring to the sauna.
Day 5, August 5:
You will reluctantly leave Forest House. After 4
portages and 3 lakes you will arrive back at the
road. The CRCO van will be waiting to take you
back to Missinipe. Rides will be available to La
Ronge this evening if you must catch a flight. If
you wish to spend the night in Missinipe we can
again arrange a place for you to stay. We'll supply
you with the evening meal and drinks. This is a
great time for telling the trips' stories.
Dates and Price: (based on 7 participants)
August 1 to 5. 2009: $1625 Canadian
With a group size of 5 or more, we can customize
the dates and the content of this program to
suit your needs. |
Forest House is a luxury wilderness lodge located in
the heart of the Boreal Forest in Northern Saskatchewan.
The log buildings and the surrounding gardens
have been lovingly carved from the Precambrian rock
over the last 3 decades.
This five day program
offers a combination
of total
relaxation and
light activities.
Each day offers
optional activities
in canoeing, hiking,
gardening and
exploration. And
each day offers
opportunities for sitting on the deck or in the gardens
or relaxing in the sauna.
Day 2 to 4: Each day you
have guided
activity options. Theseoptions include: canoeingpossibly anovernight trip), hiking, gathering wild
edibles, learning about organic gardening and sustainable
living, and the list could go on. In late afternoon
the sauna is fired up for a cleansing sweat
punctuated with a
refreshing dip in the
lake. The evenings
are spent taking part
in a gourmet meal
prepared in the Forest
House kitchen.