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Whether you’re motoring into the Wignes bay on a
floatplane or trolling around the bend in a Lund, the
sight of the serene little camp is heartwarming. Wignes
is the type of place that just naturally feels like home—if only for a
week. It is the place where every person who sets foot onto the dock
should realize that they are experiencing a chance of a lifetime: pristine
waters, enormous old fish, various forms of wildlife, three-hour
(or longer) sunsets, and the peace and quiet of the remote north.
Though not all would agree that not having the comforts of home is
a privilege, most of the Wignes adventurers appreciate the isolation.
No cellular service, no AC power, the rare satellite phone signal,
and certainly no hot tub, are all things that make a trip to Wignes so
memorable and endearing. Wignes makes one feel as though they
are going back to their roots in this age of lightning-fast technology,
living not unlike the trappers of this area once did. Everyone
upon leaving Wignes feels happy that such a place still exists in the
world.
Those of you who have never been to Wignes Lake Lodge may
be wondering what exactly does it have. After talking to nearly a
hundred outpost fishermen during the course of the summer, I can
assure you that Wignes is one of the nicest outpost camps in Canada.
Fridges and freezers are fully stocked; running water, piping hot
showers, barbeques, interior wood stoves and fire pits outside each
cabin to enjoy the sunsets are all part of the package. There is an
old trappers cabin close by to explore, countless caribou shed and, of
course, the fishing.
Wignes is the type of place
that just naturally feels like
home—if only for a week.
Wignes
By: Danielle Canaam,
with Shawn Campbell, Camp Manager
If you are looking for the perfect family retreat, Wignes is the place!
All of the kids in camp this year had an absolute blast. It was not
uncommon during those weeks to hear, “this was the best week of my
life!” The escape from cell phones, video games and TV’s provides an
ideal environment to teach kids about living in the bush. Shawn and
I were happy to demonstrate how to hand-pump gas, how to use the
generator to produce electricity, how to operate the water pumps, even
how to bake cookies. However the most important or at least surprising
lesson for the kids was learning that not showering is actually a
trick to keep the bugs away!
Above all, Wignes is a vacation. It is our sincere hope that each guest
takes in the cool, clean, northern air with a smile, open to accepting
whatever the day brings. The north operates on its own schedule and
there is usually at least one ‘surprise’ during the week: unexpected
weather, a dinged prop, or a late (or early) plane. The isolation makes
}{
home—if only for a week. running a business in the north somewhat tricky, but at the same
The crystal clear waters of Wignes Lake are full of huge fish just
waiting to be enticed onto the end of your rod. In the north seasons
change quickly, which means water temperatures can change just as
fast. With so much activity in the water over such a short period of
time, the fish are biting differently on a very regular basis. The best
advice we can give is to adapt your style, as well as your preference
for which species to pursue, based upon what the fish are doing each
day, not on what you hope they’re doing or what they did last year.
Fortunately what we observed about our Wignes guests is that they
are all typically the do-it-yourself types who love the thrill of trying
new things, the adventure of the north, and the true sport of fishing.
Every guest in camp is on their own schedule: wake up, eat, cook,
and fish when you want to. Come back to camp only when you’re
good and ready (daylight providing).
time, the isolation is precisely what makes the week so remarkable and
memorable. If you can laugh at the inconsequential things and recognizing
the “northern charm”, then you’ll be right at home at Wignes.
We love it, our guests love it, and maybe the summer of 2008 is the
year you will fall in love with it, too.
To our dear guest friends of 2007, Shawn and I would like to thank
you all for making our summer such an amazing one. For those of you
who had come and gone already, Shawn hid a sparkly ring from me all
summer. Although getting engaged at Wignes holds special sentiment
for us, it certainly does not outshine the experiences we had with you
all in such a serene place.
2008 Season
$ 1,895 US Dollars/Plus Tax
$ 1,795 US Dollars/Plus Tax
$ 1,695 US Dollars/Plus Tax
$ 1,595 US Dollars/Plus Tax
For More Information: 888-830-9525
Web Site: www.wigneslakelodge.com E-mail: info@wigneslakelodge.com