Camp Manitou Outpost is located on its own private island on the stretch of Lower Manitou, 15 km from the Esox Landing.
The island has six cabins. Two of the cabins have full kitchen and living spaces, modern plumbing full electrical power, with the others serving as sleeping cabins.
Sitting at the heart of it all is the Pavillion. The Pavilion is filled with outdoor seating and eating spaces, with an outdoor cooking and BBQ area and the host of a historical fireplace built out of local amethyst and quartz rock collected from the Manitou.
Our Outpost is powered by solar and helped by a generator when needed, meaning guests can charge their electronics and have lights at all times during the day. Hot water is always available with an on demand system and guests can have access to WIFI to stay in touch with friends, families or business at home, or to brag about their catches of the day. There are two large docks located on opposite sides of the island, allowing for ample parking space and your choice of parking depending on the wind.
There are spots for your recycling and garbage to be separated and stored at the end of your trip.
Flying
American guests:
Fly into International Falls, Minnesota, then cross over the US / Canadian border into Fort Frances.
Canadian guests:
Fly into Thunder Bay, Ontario or Winnipeg, Manitoba, then take Bearskin Airlines into Fort Frances.
Local Air Transportation:
Air transportation from Fort Frances to the lodge can easily be arranged, and we can assist you with these details. The Manitou Weather Station Lodge is a 45-minute flight from Fort Frances.
How to get to the Manitou Island Outpost:
Driving:
Arrive in Fort Frances, Ontario (Fort Frances is on the Canadian/ U.S. border across from International Falls, Minnesota.). Head towards Dryden on Hwy 502 for about 40km where you will turn left onto the Cedar Narrows Rd for another 29km to arrive at Esox Landing. It is roughly a 1.5 hour drive to Esox landing from Fort Frances, another 30min for unloading and 45 min for the boat ride. Making it 3 hours from Fort Frances to Camp. This of course does not include any extra stops for food, alcohol, or fishing licenses. Contact us for more detailed driving instructions, or the best places to stop for supplies along the way.
For approximate driving times and distances to Fort Frances from U.S. or Canadian cities, please check the mileage chart below.
Boating to MWS:
If you are planning on boating to the Outpost, please contact us so that we can provide more detailed directions and coordinates/ maps from Esox Landing. The Lower Manitou has been mapped for Navionics, so if your boat is compatible with that we can also send a track to follow. It is about 20 minutes to 30 minutes for the boat portion.
