"PLANES, TRAINS & AUTOMOBILES"

If you prefer to fly, we have teamed up with world wide Carlson Wagon-Lit Travel (locally owned and operated by Sioux Travel) to get you here as quickly and efficiently as possible. Flights can be reserved via a number of different major airlines from any city in Canada or the U.S. to any one of three major landing points that you would want to consider. You have a couple of different options when arranging flights:

For our U.S. guests, the first and probably most economical would be to arrange a flight via Chicago or Minneapolis into International Falls, MN. From there, the picturesque drive to Anderson's Lodge is only 3 ½ hours. We will assist you with your car rental reservation, and send you the necessary map with directions to the lodge… it's so easy!

For our Canadian guests, options could include flights from Toronto into Thunder Bay, On or Winnipeg, Manitoba. From either of these destinations, Sioux Travel can assist you in booking connecting flights with Bearskin Airlines directly into Sioux Lookout where we can pick your party up at no fee. Anderson's Lodge is about a 20 minute drive from the Sioux Lookout Airport. Flight schedules and pricing can be obtained by calling Sioux Travel at 807-737-3600. Driving time from Thunder Bay to the Lodge is @ 4 hours and from Winnipeg is @ 5 hours.

Charter & Personal Flights: For those who wish to charter or fly their own aircraft, the Sioux Lookout airport features a 5000 ft. airstrip and customs clearance is available upon notice. We will provide shuttle service to and from the airport for your group, as well as to and from any of the many different landings that you may choose to fish from on a daily basis.

Driving

If you plan on driving to Anderson's Lodge, the map below illustrates major routes and travel distances so that you can determine how much time is needed to get to us and which routes are the quickest. If you require overnight accommodations during your trip, we can assist you by recommending establishments within 1 to 5 hours from our lodge.

If you are driving up through International Falls, MN., the route from there to Anderson's Lodge is as follows: Once you reach International Falls, cross the border to Fort Frances, Ontario. Take highway 11 East until you get to Highway 502 North, and take that route. When you meet Highway 594, take the East route. Go through Dryden, Ontario until you reach Highway 17 East again. At Dinorwic, Ontario take a left turn onto Highway 72 North to Sioux Lookout. We are located on the right hand side of that highway approximately 9 miles before the town of Sioux Lookout. This trip is about 3 ½ hours in length.

City Miles Kilometers Calgary 971 1564 Chicago 815 1337 Des Moines 695 1150 Detroit 1103 1787 Duluth 318 522 Indianapolis 1042 1677 International Falls 150 246 Kansas City 910 1492 Louisville 1151 1852 Madison 678 1112 Memphis 1352 2176 Milwaukee 705 1156 Minneapolis 449 736 Nashville 1282 2063 North Bay 915 1475 Oklahoma City 1240 1995 Omaha 829 1334 St. Louis 1071 1756 Thunder Bay 229 370 Toronto 1083 1745 Winnipeg 273 440

PASSPORTS: Information on Crossing the Canadian Border & Residents Returning to the United States

Taken from the Homeland Security Website: “Information on Crossing the Canadian Border & Residents Returning to the United States

Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) requires all citizens of the United States, Canada, Mexico and Bermuda to have a passport or other accepted document that establishes the bearer's identity and nationality to enter or depart the United States from within the Western Hemisphere.

The travel document requirements make up the departments of State and Homeland Security's Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative. This change in travel document requirements is the result of recommendations made by the 9/11 Commission, which Congress subsequently passed into law in the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004.

The goal of WHTI is to facilitate entry for U.S. citizens and legitimate foreign visitors, while strengthening U.S. border security. Standard documents will enable the Department of Homeland Security to quickly and reliably identify a traveler. This travel initiative was implemented in two phases:

• Air travel requirements went into effect January 23, 2007 and now all travelers including children must present a passport or secure travel document when entering the United States by air.
• Land/Sea requirements went into effect June 1, 2009 and require U.S., Canadian, and Bermudian citizens to present a WHTI-compliant document when entering the United States."

The United States Government under its Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative will be requiring United States Citizens to have a passport to get back into the United States after visiting Canada. In the Press Release of March 27, 2008 " the WHTI Final Rule requires travelers to present a Passport for all land, air and sea travel into the United States … These document requirements will be effective June 1, 2009.

When entering Canada, bring documents identifying you as an American citizen or permanent resident. Preferred identification is a Passport (see information below on requirement to re-enter the United States). Residents from countries other than the U.S. must have their passport and valid visitor visa if required.”

When entering Canada, bring documents identifying you as an American citizen or permanent resident. Preferred identification is a Passport (see information below on requirement to re-enter the United States). Residents from countries other than the U.S. must have their passport and valid visitor visa if required.”

Taken from the U.S. Postal Service Website:

“Passport Application Information - Learn how to get a Passport
You can apply for a passport at many post offices around the country. The fees and payment methods are listed below. For an additional $15 fee, your passport photo may be taken at some of these offices as well.

Use the (locator) to find the closest Post Office to your home or office that accepts passport applications. Some offices may require an appointment to accept your passport application or take your photo, so please call first.

Select, complete and print a Passport Application Form in advance to abbreviate your visit. Forms are also available at your local Post Office and many public libraries.

Related Links
United States Postal Service Website: http://usps.com/passport
Main passport website: http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/first/first_830.html
You can also contact the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778.

Border Crossing Information
To assist you with your fishing vacation plans, we are pleased to provide these details regarding crossing the border:

• Be sure to have a valid driver's license, vehicle registrations and insurance forms.
• When being interviewed by a Customs Officer, be sure to declare ALL goods you are bringing into Canada. If you are traveling with your own children and you are accompanied by your spouse, ensure you bring their birth certificates. If you are traveling with a child other than your own or without your spouse, have the child's identification as well as a letter of permission, including name and contact information for that child's parents or from your spouse in case Customs Officers want to verify you have permission to bring the child into Canada.
• Alcohol: If you meet the age requirements of the province or territory where you enter Canada (19 years old in Ontario), you are allowed to bring in, free of duty and taxes, either 1.5 litres of wine, or 1.14 litres (40 oz.) of liquor, or 24x355 millilitres (12 oz) cans or bottles of beer or ale.
• Tobacco: If you meet the age requirements of the province or territory where you enter Canada (19 years old in Ontario), you are allowed to bring the following amounts of tobacco without paying duty: up to 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars, 200 grams (7 oz.) of manufactured tobacco and 200 tobacco sticks. You may bring in additional quantities, but you must pay duties and taxes on the excess amount.
• You cannot bring certain foods or goods into Ontario including: Live bait such as minnow or leeches, stun guns, mace, handguns or restricted weapons such as fully automatic firearms, potatoes, dog food, firewood or radar detectors.
• Visit Canadian Food Inspenction Agency for regulations regarding allowable food products updates.
• Visit the Customs Border Services website for additional information prior to your departure.
• If you are bringing fish or game home, it is important to follow the Ontario regulations closely. Wrap game to specifications. Wrap one fish per package, and pack only the number of legal fish per person in the vehicle. If you are with a large group and have more than 1 vehicle, you need to transport the limits in the said vehicle for the number of people in that vehicle.

Information for Residents Returning to the United States

Residents returning the United States are allowed to bring back the following provided they were in Canada for at least 48 hours:

• $400.00 U.S. worth of merchandise per person duty free every 30 days. Families may combine their $400.00 exemptions.
• If you have stayed for less than 48 hours or if you have used part or all of your $400.00 allowance in the previous 30 days the limit is $200.00 U.S.

Eligibility of Goods & Services Tax Rebate

Under the new program, eligibility to receive a rebate on a portion of the Goods & Services Tax requires guests to have the services of a guide or aircraft transportation as part of their package. Should guests pay a 20% deposit of their package price prior to arrival, it enables us to deduct this rebate off of your bill at the time of departure. If you pay our required deposit of $300.00 per person (and it is not 20% of the package price) we will have upon check out, the necessary forms for our guest to apply for the rebate. Providing this information and assisting our guests in receiving their rebate on the spot, is just one of many services Anderson's provides, ensuring that they are well taken care of!

CANADIAN CONSULATES
Chicago : Two Prudential Plaza, 180 North Stetson Ave., Ste. 2400, Chicago, IL, 60601
Phone: 312-616-1870
Minneapolis: 701 4th Ave. South, Suite 900, Minneapolis, MN, 55415-1899
Phone: 612-333-4641

CUSTOMS INFORMATION
Fort Frances: ON Canada, Phone: 807-274-3655
International Falls: MN U.S.A., Phone: 218-283-2541

Whether you fly, drive or do both getting here is so easy!