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Dates Open : Mid May - Early November

Lake or Area Name : Lake of the Woods, Ontario
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Lake of the Woods is famous for its trophy Muskie. Professional guides can be booked to help you find the big ones. The lake also abounds with walleye, northern, bass and lake trout. You and your guests are met at the Grace Anne II by the recreation staff in fully equipped 20 foot pro-fishing boats with 175 hp engines. They provide ample room for two guests and a guide and are equipped with the most up-to-date Shimano fishing equipment and safety features. The highlight of the day is usually the traditional shore lunch. The morning's catch is filleted and fried in the special Grace Anne II secret breading over an open fire. There is also time to practice your golf at our floating driving range.

In an area dotted with 40,000 lakes, you have the opportunity to fly into a secluded lake for a day of truly exceptional wilderness fishing. A deHaviland DHC-6 Twin Otter float plane, with Captain and Co-Pilot, will whisk you north 100 miles or so to one of our boat caches. You will be met by our professional guides who will take care of your every need. All this, and you'll be back on board the Grace Anne II in time for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. (Additional charges apply).

September 15 marks the opening of Migratory Bird and Small Game Hunting. Mallards, Teals and Wood Ducks are prevalent early in the fall hunt, while Bluebills are abundant in late October. After a morning in the blind, you may wish to stretch your legs while hunting Ruffed Grouse on one of our many trails. (Additional charges apply).

Whitetail deer are plentiful on the surrounding islands. Eight, ten and twelve pointers are common with many scoring over 160. Body mass and antler mass of the average deer is huge in this area. Non-typical racks of fifteen to nineteen points are taken every year.

Turtle Bay Lodge - Secluded lodge situated on a large island in the heart of Lake of the Woods 24 miles from Kenora, accessible only by boat or float plane. Home cooked meals, satellite TV, electricity, showers all on site. Experienced guides provided, top of the line sporting equipment and large, dry boats will aid you in seeing and getting your trophy. You stay just minutes away from the location of your stand (no long rides to the hunting sites).


Situated in the pristine wilderness setting of Lake of the Woods at the Port of Kenora, Ontario, Canada, the Grace Anne II has been used in the areas of corporate incentive and entertainment programs, key account marketing, and customer meetings since 1954.

Salisbury Cruises can offer you and your company a new and innovative approach for your next management briefing program, board meeting, strategic planning session or customer workshop, coupled with plenty of recreational opportunities to reinforce the bonds with your guests. We can also provide luxurious personal travel adventures for your family and friends in regal style.

Management's dedication to service and respect for the environment guarantee that you and your guests will derive the greatest possible enjoyment from cruising this splendid lake on board the luxurious Grace Anne II.