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

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!

A very pleasant experience every time I patronize this establishment. The staff are always friendly…read moreand they go the extra mile to help in every way. The marine services are excellent. Their mechanics are real pros. Highly recommended all-round.

I took my family there two years ago for a half day of fishing and loved it. We had a great guide…read more(I suggest requesting Kent our guide), very friendly, and was overall a great experience. This year I took my son up for a half day as well and got the same guide. We caught a 43 inch northern pike and the staff was very helpful in preparing it to move. Overall a great experience!!

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.

This is a continuation of the review I was writing when it posted I believe. Never used Yelp…read morebefore. The food was not very good. This opinion was shared by the other people at the table. I don't believe it was the cooks fault. You have to have the ingredients. I found out the last day, that if you ordered scrambled eggs they came out of a plastic jug. Not a cracked egg. They wasted a lot of food. I could save them a lot of money. Everyone's juice glass is already filled when you come to the table??? Most gets thrown out. Put the containers of juice in a tray of ice, and let people poor their own of what they want. No waste. Prefilled plates of the main course and the fixings. Some of it most people didn't or couldn't eat for various reasons. Again, a waste. It goes on. Over all, nothing special. Fishing is good and fun. Nice boats and equipment, and a couple of the dock boys were very helpful. Most of the people were tipping as they go. Then at the end, they give you three envelopes for you tips. Again, communication. They need to inform the guest of this system. We has tipped everyone except housekeeping, which we did when we left. They wanted 80 to 100 dollars a day per person in the boat for the guides. I wonder how the musky fisherman who "saw" only one musky felt about that? People seem to like it. It has a good reputation, but there were several disgruntled fisherman we talked to. Complaints from no communication, late guides, food is questionable, no dock hands when needed, not so good beds. This was our second time there and I think it was our last. Also, not much thought or effort put into the docks. We watched several people struggle down the steps and on fall trying to step down to a dock. Wouldn't pass a safety inspection. Wondered what there insurance company would think. Very nice lake and lodge though. Some of the nicest mounted fish I have ever seen. Still, won't go back. Sorry.

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

We stayed one night while traveling from Thunder Bay to Saskatchewan. The room was excellent:…read moreclean, tidy, lots of space, and beautifully finished with lots of pine. The restaurant is bright, spacious, and welcoming. Our breakfast was fresh, nicely plated, and delicious. The owners are friendly and cheerful. The building is near enough to the Trans Canada to be convenient but far enough that you don't really hear passing cars. All in all, a first-rate place. My wife said I should also mention the nice little soaps in the rooms!

From the owner: Referred to as a "quaint roadside motel" with "accommodating and friendly staff" Cedar Creek Resort…read morehas 8 rooms, 4 of which are deluxe suites that include a privacy deck, BBQ, and deck for those lovely summer nights. The resort overlooks a large man-made pond and RV park. No full-service on-site restaurant is available, however, we do have a small kitchen that can offer light meals and snacks to our customers between 9 am and 6 pm. Pet-friendly enviroment. Nearby amenities: Hiking trails, boating, fishing, beaches, golf course, horseback riding, restaurants, gift shops, bakery, campgrounds and ski Lodge