"PLANES, TRAINS & AUTOMOBILES"

Anderson's Lodge is located 8 miles south of Sioux Lookout, Ontario, Canada. This is just a 3½ hour drive from International Falls, MN. If you prefer to fly, flights can be reserved via a number of different major airlines from any city in the U.S. to any one of the three major landing points that you would want to consider. You have a couple of different options when arranging flights:

The first and probably most economical would be to arrange to flight into International Falls, MN and from there take the picturesque drive to Anderson's Lodge which is only 3 1/2 hours. You can choose to drive this yourself, and we will assist you in car rental reservations, and send you the necessary map to make the trip, or we can pick your party up. Fees for vehicle rentals or lodge shuttle services depend on party size, and vehicles required, just give us a call and we will give you a quote.

Your second option would be to arrange flights into either Thunder Bay, Ontario or Winnipeg, Manitoba. From either of those destinations,we can assist you in booking connecting flights with Bearskin Airlines right into Sioux Lookout where we can pick your party up at no fee. Anderson's Lodge is about a 15-minute drive from the Sioux Lookout airport.

CHARTER AND PERSONAL FLIGHTS

For those guests 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 be happy to arrange shuttle service to and from the airport for your party, 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 Francis, 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 8 miles before the town of Sioux Lookout.

City Miles Kilometers Chicago 815 1337 Cincinnati 1146 1844 Dallas 1388 2234 Des Moines 695 1150 Detroit 1103 1787 Duluth 318 522 Indianapolis 1042 1677 International Falls 150 246 Kansas City 910 1492 Los Angeles 2347 3777 Louisville 1151 1852 Madison 678 1112 Memphis 1352 2176 Milwaukee 705 1156 Minneapolis 449 736 Nashville 1282 2063 New York 1667 2683 Oklahoma City 1240 1995 Omaha 829 1334 Phoenix 2245 3612 Pittsburgh 1329 2139 Seattle 1949 3136 St. Louis 1071 1756

CROSSING THE BORDER AND BEING PREPARED...

Crossing the border can be a smooth procedure, if you adhere to a few simple guidelines. The following is a sample of a few things you may want to keep in mind when traveling across the Canada/U.S. border. For a complete listing of regulations, contact the nearest Canadian Consulate office (as listed on this page).

1. Be sure to have a valid driver's license, vehicle registration and insurance forms.

2. It is usually best to convert to Canadian funds after crossing the Border, U.S. currency can be exchanged at the lodge. We accept VISA, Mastercard, Discover Card, U.S. cash and personal cheques. Banks and currency exchanges will give good exchange rates for a small fee.

3. 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, with more than 1 vehicle do not put everyone's fish in one vehicle.

Passports - When Do We Need Them?

To assist with your travel plans to fish with us, we are pleased to provide these details regarding the current travel identification requirements. A passport is an internationally recognized travel document verifying the identity and nationality of the bearer. For those travelers that choose to fly into Canada and return home by air, passports have been required since December 2006. After checking the Homeland Security Website the latest information provided indicates: "On January 31, 2008, U.S. and Canadian citizens will need to present either a WHTI-compliant document or a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license, plus proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate. DHS also proposes to begin alternative procedures for U.S. and Canadian children a that time." Further on in the press release it indicates: "DHS (Department of Homeland Security) and DOS expect the date of full WHTI implementation to be in the summer of 2008. The precise implementation date will be formally announced with at least 60 days notice." There is legislation that will permit a later deadline for requiring passports however the Department of State and Homeland Security are working to meet all requirements as soon as possible! This means that there are no guarantees that the deadline will be moved. It is inevitable that we will require passports to travel, therefore suggest that you apply now so as not to interrupt your vacation plans. We will attempt to keep you updated on details and deadlines as best we can through updates on our website and information that we mail out. For further information check out the Homeland Security Website

AN UPDATE on the Goods and Services Tax Rebate under the New Foreign Convention & Tour Incentive Program

As an added service to our guests, we wanted you to give you up to date information as it pertains to the Goods and Services Tax rebate applicable to visitors to Canada. In order for you to receive a rebate on a portion of the Goods and Services Tax paid, there are two options. We have amended our customer invoices to include a description of the package and service received. If your package includes the services of a guide or aircraft transportation then your package tax qualifies for a rebate. In this first scenario, we will then provide at the time of payment a copy of the application form to accompany your original invoice in applying for the refund. In the past under the old program, the government allowed us to deduct your eligible rebate right off your bill. Under the new program they will in fact allow us to do this however only if your deposit paid is of a value in the amount of 20% of your package price. In some circumstances, this 20% deposit is more than our required deposit of $300.00 per person. In trying to provide as much convenience and service to you. We thought you should be made aware of these options, therefore allowing you to choose which would be most convenient and beneficial when paying your deposit. Should you have any questions, please call us toll free at 1-800-465-1098.

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!