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Adventure Destinations - Guest Package 2020

For more information, please contact us at: phone (306) 635-2144 website www.adventuredestinations.ca toll-free (800) 667-5554 email [email protected]

Adventure Destinations International

Adventure Destinations International (ADI) connects visitors from around the world with outstanding experiences in Canada’s north. We specialize in year-round excursion options including fishing (fly in and drive in), retreat packages, outfitting, sightseeing, glamping, guided canoe and hiking adventures and providing opportunities for people to unplug and unwind at our properties nestled in the Boreal forest.

ADI hosts guests at several properties located in Northern Saskatchewan in or near Missinipe, SK which is 45 minutes north of La Ronge on a mostly paved road.

Thompson’s Resort is located right in Missinipe and hosts 33 units of various sizes, from bachelor cabins housing a single person or couple up to our group cabins which can host groups of up to 20. Thompson’s Resort is located on the south shore of Otter Lake and this is the jumping off point to reach our fly in fishing destinations.

Twin Falls Lodge is a short fly-in (10 mins) from Thompson’s Resort and is a jewel of the north. Packages are all inclusive for 4 days, 3 nights. The scenery is unbeatable, the fishing is excellent, and three portage lakes are available for guests to explore. We also have hiking trails around the property and offer sightseeing tours to view Indigenous rock paintings along the Churchill and to the local community of Stanley mission nearby.

ADI also operates five fly-in Outpost Camps, and has access to more than 30 day fly-in lakes:

Bill’s Lake – our further outpost camp with the best fishing we have to offer, walleye, grayling, pike and trout are available here

Upper Foster Lake – with two cabins and four boats, this is our most spacious outpost. This lake has a strong trout population and exceptional pike fishing.

Daly Lake – two cabins and boasts trophy pike and trout fishing

Hickson Lake – one cabin with access to pike and trout. This lake is our most scenic and has access to nearby Indigenous rock paintings to view.

Dead Lake – two cabins, four boats and a beautiful beach! Dead Lake has excellent pike and walleye fishing.

Adventure Destinations supports the Artists in the Missinipe Churchill River Residency Program. Participants in the Residency Program will be provided accommodation at a select Adventure Destinations location. During their residency, the artist creates a body of work inspired by their time in northern Saskatchewan. Each artist will donate one piece to the WeTu Gallery permanent collection. Learn more at http://www.wetu.ca.

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Outpost Camps Guest Package Introduction 3

Trip Checklist 4

Packing 4

Travel 6

What to Expect 6

Rebooking 8

Frequently Asked Questions 8

Introduction Greetings to our Outpost Camp guests! Your fishing trip is fast approaching, and we want you to be prepared for all the excitement that will be taking place this summer. Please read through this package carefully to ensure you have completed all the necessary requirements prior to your trip. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call us at 1-800-667-5554 or email us at [email protected] and a representative will be happy to help you.

We look forward to seeing you soon!


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Trip Checklist Pre-Trip Accommodations ✔ Book your accommodations at Thompson’s Resort for the night before your outpost

excursion.

Fishing Licences ✔ Saskatchewan Fishing Licences must be purchased online before you arrive at the lodge.

Your licences can be purchased online at: https://saskatchewanlicences.active.com/licensing.page

Packing

Luggage Guidelines Due to aircraft restrictions, we must limit the luggage weight to a maximum of 60 pounds per person. All luggage will be weighed prior to your departure from Thompson’s Camps and any excess baggage will be left behind. Two smaller bags are better than one large bag.

Packing Checklist What you should pack:

What you should NOT pack:

If you forget any of these items, we have a selection of apparel, fishing gear and outdoor equipment available for rent or purchase at the Thompson’s Resort main lodge or the Churchill River Trading Post in Missinipe.

Two-piece rain gear with hood (jacket and pants)

Layered clothing that can be added or removed throughout the day

Light to medium warmth jacket

Hat, gloves, outdoor footwear

Sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm, insect repellent Sleeping bags

Firearms or self-defence sprays (eg. bear spray)

Fishing nets or lifejackets

Cooking equipment

First Aid equipment

Personal toiletries including toilet paper and prescription medicine

Fishing rod and reel

Small tackle box

Food

Alcohol (absolutely no glass beer bottles!)


https://saskatchewanlicences.active.com/licensing.page



Suggested Tackle All suggested tackle is available for sale at the Churchill River Trading Post in Missinipe at a very reasonable price. Most people bring way too much tackle and are consequently over-weight for their flights. You’ll probably end up using far less than you expect!

Lake trout are predator fish and are highly aggressive on large flashy lures. We recommend the following tackle for lake trout fishing:

● Large soft plastic baits ● Large crankbaits (broken bodied, Rapala X-Rap, Rapala Tail Dancer) ● Large spoons (3” to 6” – Daredevil, Five of Diamonds, Half Wave) ● Jigs (1oz to 2oz)

Walleye are moderately large and full-bodied fish with two distinct dorsal fins and their eyes possess a silvery reflective quality making them appear blind or ‘wall-eyed’. We encourage anglers to use:

● 6 to 6 ½ ft. medium action rods, with 8 lb. fishing line. For a different experience, ultra-light rods and reels are a lot of fun for walleye fishing.

● For tackle we suggest using 3/8 oz. lead heads with minnows or 3" to 4" plastic tails in yellow, chartreuse or white.

Northern pike are a predator fish and will take large flashy lures similar to lake trout. We recommend the following tackle for northern pike:

● We suggest using 15 to 20 lb. fishing line with any reel that will hold heavy line on 6 to 7 ft. medium action rods

● Basic spoons (Five of Diamonds, Daredevil) ● Large, soft plastic suspending baits (Storm Wild-eye Suspending Swim Shad) ● Shallow running crankbaits (Minus-1, Rattlin’ Rapala, X-Rap) ● Top water poppers, and prop baits ● Spinning lures (size 4 or 5) in silver, gold, yellow or red ● Make sure to pack plenty of 12” steel leaders!

Arctic grayling, we recommend the following tackle: ● Small spinners (size 1,0, and 00) ● Dry flies with a bobber

Travel

Driving to Thompson’s Resort in Missinipe, SK For guests driving Thompson’s Resort, we are located 80 km (50 miles) north of La Ronge, Saskatchewan on the Can-Am #2 highway. The camp is in a settlement called Missinipe. The highway extends 30 km (20 miles) past La Ronge before changing to gravel for the remaining 50




km (30 miles) of the drive. There is only one road – you can’t get lost! Fuel is available to motorists in Missinipe at the Churchill River Trading Post.

City Driving Distance Approx. Time Saskatoon 460 km 5 hours Regina 680 km 7.5 hours Edmonton 880 km 12.5 hours Calgary 1080 km 12.5 hours Winnipeg 1200 km 14 hours

Flying to La Ronge Flights are available into La Ronge from our partner airline Transwest air. Reservation can be made by contacting Transwest and requesting the fishermans rate. Ph: 1-800-667-9356.

Important Contact Information The Outpost Camp is equipped with a satellite phone that is available for emergency outgoing calls. Instructions are in the Orientation Manual in the cabin.

If someone needs to reach you while you are at the Outpost camp, it is best to call Thompson’s Resort Front Desk and they will forward the message to you.

Thompson’s Resort Front Desk: 1 (306) 635-2144 or 1-(800) 667-5554 Email: [email protected]

What to Expect

Arrival at Thompson’s Resort Flights to the Outposts leave between 8:00 AM-9:00 AM. Many of our Outpost guests will reserve a cabin at Thompson’s Resort the night before their departure. Enjoy a meal in the Ottering Hole restaurant, fish off the docks, or rent a boat for an excursion on Otter Lake! If you haven’t already reserved a cabin, please give us a call at the main lodge and we’ll be happy to help. Upon check in (3:00 PM or later), the Front Desk Agent will verify that all parties have signed their waiver, and let you know your scheduled flight time. If you have other accommodations or are arriving to Missinipe the morning of your departing flight, please check in at Thompson’s main lodge before heading to the docks.

Flight to the Outpost Camp Depending on your group size and which Outpost you are heading to, the Front Desk Agent will direct you to either our docks or to Osprey Wings. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time. Flights range from 12 minutes to 70-90 minutes.

Departure Day On the final day, you will run through the cleaning and outpost camp shut-down procedures as




described in our Orientation Manual. A float plane will arrive at a pre-arranged time (usually around 9:00 AM) for the flight back to Thompson’s Resort, after which guests are responsible for all connecting travel arrangements to wherever it is you call home.

The Outpost Camp

Cabin Amenities ● Generator ● Fridge and deep-freeze ● Range and BBQ ● Pots, pans and cooking utensils ● Mattresses ● Shower (only at Dead Lake) ● Water Treatment System (only at Dead Lake)

Equipment Provided ● 16’ boats with 15HP motors ● Lifejackets, fishing nets, fish tubs ● Delorme InReach Satellite Communication Device ● First aid kit ● Outpost Orientation Manual with instructions for operating the generator, satellite

communication devices, water system, expected guest duties, etc. ● Laminated lake map

Incidental Charges All guests are responsible for the equipment they are provided with. If any equipment is damaged or stolen, the guest(s) will be responsible for the replacement cost of not only that item, but also the for the labor and transportation costs associated with repairing or replacing that item.

● Cleaning charge: if the cabin and grounds are not left in the same state as they were found, a $200 charge plus airfare costs will be applied to the guest(s) to cover labor and travel expenses to clean the outpost.

● Additional trip to the outpost: if the guest(s) require an additional trip from the main lodge (that does not fall under Thompson’s Camps’ responsibilities), the guest(s) will be charged current air rates.

● Damaged or destroyed boat propellers: a $200 charge will apply to any propellers that are damaged or destroyed

● Damaged or destroyed outboard motor leg: a $3000 charge will apply to any damaged or destroyed lower legs of the outboard motors

● Damaged or destroyed boat motor: a $5000 replacement charge will apply to any damaged or destroyed boat motors

● Damaged or destroyed generator: a $2000 replacement charge will apply to any damaged or destroyed generator.




● Other equipment: guests will be charged for any other equipment or facility damages at a fair replacement or repair cost.

Rebooking Adventure Destinations does not take reservations more than one year in advance (ie. if you want to book for June 18th 2021, you can make your reservation no earlier than June 18th 2020). However, reservation priority for specific dates for cabins, Outpost Camps, or Day Fly-Outs are first given to the group who have those dates booked during the current year. This ensures that groups can feel confident about keeping their annual Outpost Camp trip without worrying about other groups “scooping” their spot.

To guarantee the same reservation in the future, groups will have the opportunity to rebook once they have arrived back at Thompson’s. Like all other reservations, a 50% deposit is required upon booking. If a group checks out without rebooking, their cabins, Outpost Camps or Day Fly-Outs revert back to the general reservation pool and can be booked by another group.

Frequently Asked Questions Q. Is there cell phone coverage at the Outpost Camps? A. No, there is no cell phone coverage at the outpost camps. We provide you with a Delorme InReach satellite

texting device for your communication needs. Q. Do I need to bring bottled water into the Outpost Camps? A. No, we suggest not bringing any bottled water to the outpost camps due to its weight and space

requirements for the flight. We recommend that you follow “wilderness protocol” and boil your water and/or filter your water before consumption.

Q. Can I hire a guide/caretaker/cook for our Outpost Camp trip? A. Certainly! Many groups hire a guide/caretaker/cook to accompany them on their outpost camp excursion.

Contact us for details and pricing Please contact us with any more questions or browse the Canadian Fishing Outpost Camps section of our website for more information. *Medical Disclaimer* Our Outpost Camps are extremely remote and can be physically strenuous, with very limited access to emergency services. By submitting this form, you acknowledge that all information provided is accurate and have provided any medical information that may pose an issue during your stay.


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