Minaki Yurt Adventures
Club Minaki, a local not-for-profit organization, maintains a trail system for hiking, biking and skiing. As part of its complex, visitors can stay in five yurts and a teepee it maintains on the grounds. All units include sleeping room for parties of two to six, kitchen area, pellet or wood-burning stove and outhouse. For guests in search of a little more pampering, the organization also has a two-unit bed-and-breakfast yurt with indoor plumbing, fireplace and a dining area.
Minaki Yurt Adventures
Box 35 Trailhead Road
Minaki, Ontario P0X 1J0
Canada
(807) 224-2203
minaki.ca
Big North Lodge & Outposts
Located on the mainland at Gun Lake, the family-operated Big North Lodge offers "upscale" accommodations and excellent fishing packages (from May to October). The establishment has a cedar main lodge and six cottages along the shoreline. All units have propane or electric heat, electricity, hot and cold running water, and private bathroom. The main lodge also includes pool room, guest lounge and dining room with a full dinner menu. Fishing outposts are also available on Roger Lake and Maynard Lake. Reservations are required.
Big North Lodge & Outposts
P.O. Box 24
Minaki, Ontario
P0X 1J0
Canada
(800) 387-3577
bignorthlodge.com
Barber's Resort
Barber's Resort is a family-operated establishment with nine lakefront cabins on a 30-acre property with 1800 feet of shoreline. Cabins range from two to four bedrooms and all have refrigerators, microwaves, and cable television. Each unit also has a deck, BBQ grill, and private boat dock. The five main area lakes (Gun, Big Sand, Little Sand, Pistol, and Roughrock) and many smaller fishing holes are a short boat ride from the resort through the local system of rivers. Many smaller fishing holes are also nearby. The resort also operates a fly-in outpost camp on Conifer Lake.
Barber's Resort
Box 37
Minaki, Ontario P0X 1J0
Canada
(807) 224-6411
barbersresort.com
Birch Island Resort
Originally a private summer home of a 1920s industrialist, the Birch Island Resort is a small, quiet establishment located on a private island on Gun Lake. The establishment has 14 private bedrooms with daily maid service. The main lodge also features a cozy sitting room and large outside deck. The dining room offers a full bar menu and a high-quality variety of steaks and chops. Fisherman packages are available.
Birch Island Resort
Box 5
Minaki, Ontario, P0X 1JO
Canada
(807) 224-3471
birchislandresort.com