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Selwyn Lake Lodge Guest Package Introduction Greetings to our Selwyn Lake Lodge guests! Your fishing trip with Selwyn Lake Lodge is fast approaching, and we want you to be prepared for all the excitement that will be taking place this summer. Please read through this package carefully to ensure you have completed all the necessary requirements prior to your trip. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call 1-800-654-0676 or email us at CLittauer@WorldCastAnglers.com and Chris Littauer or Mike Dawes will be happy to help you. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Trip Checklist Travel Book your plane ticket to Saskatoon (or make alternate travel arrangements). Bring your passport (required to enter Canada). Make your hotel reservation in Saskatoon.
Fishing Licences (both a Saskatchewan and a Northwest Territory fishing licence are required) Saskatchewan Fishing Licence must be purchased online before you arrive at the lodge. Your licence can be purchased online at: http://environment.gov.sk.ca/licences/ Northwest Territories Fishing Licence may be purchased online at https://licences.enr.gov.nt.ca/Fishing-Licence OR it may be purchased upon your arrival at Selwyn Lake Lodge.
Submit Personal Profile A personal profile document must be completed for each guest in our party and submitted electronically to CLittauer@WorldCastAnglers.com or by fax to 208-441-6949. The personal profile document can be found online on our website at (http://adventuredestinations.ca/lodges/selwyn_lake_lodge/booking-rates/personal-profileinformation) or attached to this package as “Appendix 1 – Personal Profile
Information”.
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Packing Luggage Guidelines Due to aircraft restrictions, we must limit the luggage weight to a maximum of 44 lbs/20 kgs per person. All luggage will be weighed prior to your departure to the lodge and any excess baggage will be left behind in Saskatoon. Two smaller bags are better than one large bag.
Packing Checklist What you should pack: Two-piece rain gear with hood (jacket and pants) Layered clothing that can be added or removed throughout the day Light to medium warmth jacket Hat, gloves, outdoor footwear Sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm, insect repellent Personal toiletries and prescription medicine Camera and battery charger Passport (for our American guests) What you don’t need to pack: Firearms, knives or self-defence sprays (eg. bear spray) Alcohol (will be left behind in Saskatoon) Fishing rods, reels and tackle (provided on site) We carry sunscreen, insect repellent, confectionary items and cigars for sale in our gift shop.
Tackle Package Selwyn Lake Lodge provides a comprehensive tackle package for each guest to use while on location. The guide team has assembled the best tackle for our guests tailored specifically for the trophy northern pike, lake trout and arctic grayling on Selwyn Lake; including flyfishing gear. However, if you have your own preferred fishing rod or lucky lure, you are welcome to bring it to the lodge.
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Travel Flights to Saskatoon Guests must make their own travel arrangements to Saskatoon. The lodge partners with professional travel coordinators in Saskatchewan and recommend you prepare all travel arrangements with Lobstick Travel at 1-800-665-0171.
Ground Transportation Prior to departure date: If you arrive at the Saskatoon International Airport (YXE) the day before you depart to the lodge, you will be responsible for your own transportation to your hotel. Please take advantage of your hotel shuttle service. Guests staying at The Sandman Hotel can call (306) 477-4844 or use the courtesy phone to arrange a pick up. On departure date: If you arrive at the Saskatoon International Airport (YXE) on the day you depart to the lodge, a representative from Transwest Air will greet you and transport you to their hangar.
Hotel in Saskatoon We recommend that you book hotel accommodations at the Sandman Hotel (approximately 3 minute drive from the airport). Guests can dine at the Shark Club Bar & Grill or Denny’s 24-hour restaurant
located in the hotel. When making your reservation state you’re a Selwyn Lake Lodge guest to receive our special rates. Standard rooms start at $120/night plus taxes. Other hotel accommodations throughout Saskatoon are available. Please contact us for more information.
Transportation to Transwest Air in Saskatoon Prior to departure date: On the day of your departure to the lodge you will be responsible to arrive at Transwest Air located at Hangar 9, Thayer Avenue by 2:00 pm where you will board the private air charter to Selwyn Lake Lodge. If you are staying at the Sandman Hotel please be in the lobby for a 1:45 pm pick up by Transwest Air. On departure date: If you arrive at the Saskatoon International Airport (YXE) on the day you depart to the lodge, a representative from Transwest Air will greet you and transport you to their hangar.
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Selwyn Lake Lodge Guest Package 2016 Guests who are driving into Saskatoon or are Saskatoon residents: Guests who are driving into Saskatoon or are residents of Saskatoon are responsible for arranging their own transportation to Transwest Air located at Hangar 9, Thayer Avenue by 2:00 pm on the day of departure. Unfortunately, there is no parking available unless special arrangements are made. Please let Chris know if you require parking for your vehicle.
Flights from Saskatoon to Selwyn Lake Lodge The Selwyn Lake Lodge private air charter departs Transwest Air in Saskatoon at 3:00pm. Flight time from Saskatoon into Stony Rapids is approximately 2 hours. Upon arrival into Stony Rapids, you will be met by a Transwest Air representative who will transfer you about half a mile to the float-plane base. Flight time from Stony Rapids into Selwyn Lake Lodge on the float-plane is approximately 45 minutes putting arrival time at the lodge at approximately 6:00pm.
Departure Day (flights from Selwyn Lake Lodge to Saskatoon) Unfortunately, departure day always comes too soon! At the end of your final day of fishing you will board the floatplane for a 6:30pm flight back to Stony Rapids. In Stony Rapids, you will transfer to the air charter and depart for Saskatoon. Arrival time in Saskatoon is approximately 9:30pm; guests are responsible for all connecting travel arrangements from Saskatoon to their home.
Important Contact Information The office at Selwyn Lake Lodge has a satellite phone that is available for outgoing guest calls. If someone needs to reach you while you are at the lodge, it is best to call the Saskatoon office and they will forward the message to the lodge.
Selwyn Lake Lodge (satellite phone):
(403) 744-4051 selwyn@adventuredestinations.ca
Selwyn Lake Lodge (Saskatoon office):
(800) 667-9556 or (306) 933-9453
Sandman Hotel:
(800) 726-3626 or (306) 477-4844
Lobstick Travel:
(800) 665-0171
Transwest Air:
(306) 665-2700
Saskatoon Expeditor (Jennifer Sampson):
(306) 371-5161 jsampson@adventuredestinations.ca
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What to Expect Arrival at Selwyn Lake Lodge Upon arrival at Selwyn Lake Lodge, you will meet in the dining room to enjoy a full service dinner and orientation to the lodge. Following dinner, guests may unpack in their suite and are welcome to enjoy their first evening in the main lodge area.
Fishing Days 7:00-8:00 am – Breakfast served in the main lodge. 8:00 am-5:00 pm – After breakfast, you will prepare for an 8:00 am departure onto the lake with a full day of fishing ahead. You’ll grab your clothes, gear and personal cooler (to store a variety of pop, juices and light snacks) for use on the boat. You will head down to the docks to start your day of fishing. Two guests and a guide are assigned per boat. Everyone gets a fully-padded swivel seat here! The morning is spent trophy fishing wherever the fishing is best. By noon, you will have caught and kept an assortment of “keeper” fish for a delicious shore lunch; prepared by your guide. The rest of the day is spent on the lake until it’s time to start heading back to the lodge around 5:00 pm. 5:00-7:00 pm - Cocktail hour begins when you arrive back at the lodge. The chef serves a selection of hors d’oeuvres and the bar is open for service with a selection of premium beers, wine and cocktails. 7:00-8:00 pm – Dinner is served. 8:00 pm-onwards – Evenings can be spent lounging around the fireplace or outside on the deck, playing cards at the poker table, having a massage at the Common Island Spa, or watching sports on our satellite TV. Our cash bar is open all evening.
Gratuities We are often asked for advice on appropriate gratuities for the staff at our lodge. We recognize that tipping is a personal matter and we would hope that it reflects your satisfaction with the performance of the people receiving the gratuities. A general guideline for gratuities is: Guides: recommended minimum is $60/$70 per guest per day; depending on your satisfaction and their effort. You should personally hand this to your guide upon departure.
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Selwyn Lake Lodge Guest Package 2016 Lodge staff (this includes the chef, servers and dock-hand): recommended $30 per guest per day. This can be left with the Lodge Manager to ensure the gratuities get distributed fairly between the staff members who have worked hard to make your trip as enjoyable as possible.
Optional Activities Common Island Spa After a long day of adventures on the lake, it always feels great to return to a glass of wine and fine-dining in the beautiful lodge that Selwyn has to offer. What could possibly add to this excellent summer get-away? How about a relaxing massage!? Massage appointments by our professional registered massage therapist will be open for booking in the evenings.
Athabasca Sand Dunes Tour The Athabasca Sand Dunes consist of a series of 8000 year-old sand dune fields stretching for about 100 km along the south shore of Lake Athabasca in northwest Saskatchewan. This is the largest active sand surface in Canada and the most northern set of major sand dunes in the world! The outstanding scenery is combined with a unique ecosystem, rich in rare and endemic plants. We will depart from Selwyn Lake Lodge in our float plane for a fun-filled day of exploring. You will be accompanied by an experienced guide who will prepare lunch for the group. This is an incredible opportunity to experience a fantastic ecosystem that very few people ever get the chance to see! Day rate available upon request.
Hunt/Lefty Falls Tour Hunt Falls (formerly known as Lefty Falls) is the largest waterfall in Saskatchewan. Located on the Grease River, the waterfalls are about 60m (180ft) across and about 15m (50ft) tall. No hordes of tourists clambering for photographs here! Hunt Falls is only accessible by float plane landing on Eagle Rock Lake just above the falls. You will depart for your tour from Selwyn Lake Lodge with a knowledgeable staff member who will prepare lunch and accompany your group for the day. Day rate available upon request.
Day Fly-Out Fishing Excursions The fishing on Selwyn Lake is great! And by great, we really mean “world-class”! But, if you’re still itching for some extra adventure, you can book a day fly-out excursion in our Beaver floatplane to a number of lakes and rivers in the region, many that see fewer than 20 anglers per year! Fly-out rates start at $500/person with a minimum group size of two.
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Selwyn Lake Lodge Guest Package 2016 Striding River Great summer fishing. Late-season weed beds and incoming water source makes it common to catch 50-100 fish per day with the opportunity to land multiple trophies. Capacity:
2 guests
# of Boats:
1
Fish Species:
Northern Pike
Offset Lake Strong early-season and late-season fishing. Two incoming water sources and plenty of vegetation in the late season. A typical excursion will catch over 100 fish per day with the opportunity to land a trophy. Capacity:
2 guests
# of Boats:
1
Fish Species:
Arctic Grayling Lake Trout Northern Pike
Shagory Lake Excellent early-season and late-season fishing. Two incoming water sources and plenty of vegetation in the late season. A typical excursion will catch over 100 fish per day with the opportunity to land a trophy. Capacity:
4 guests
# of Boats:
2
Fish Species:
Arctic Grayling, Lake Trout Northern Pike
Bompass Lake Strong early-season fishing. Very scenic lake with vast sand eskers and two water inlets and outlets. Fish counts range from 50-100 fish per day with the opportunity of landing multiple trophies. Capacity:
2 guests
# of Boats:
1
Fish Species:
Arctic Grayling, Lake Trout Northern Pike
Bompass River Consistent season-long fishing with plenty of areas to fishing for grayling. It is possible to catch 5075 fish per day with the opportunity to catch multiple trophies. Capacity:
2 guests
# of Boats:
1
Fish Species:
Arctic Grayling, Lake Trout Northern Pike
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Appendix 1 – Personal Profile Information Trip Information Lodge Dates: Name of Group Leader:
Personal Information First Name:
Last Name:
Street/Mailing Address:
City:
Prov. / State:
Postal / Zip Code:
Phone:
Email:
Male/Female:
Date of Birth:
Do you have any physical restrictions we should be aware of? Do you have any dietary requirements?
Travel Information Airline and Flight #:
Saskatoon Arrival Date and Time:
Hotel Name:
Hotel Reservation and Confirmation #:
Selwyn Lake Lodge partners with Lobstick Travel (1-800-665-0171) and we recommend that guests arrange their flight itinerary and hotel reservations in Saskatoon through them. You will be responsible to get yourself to Transwest Air located at Hangar 9, Thayer Avenue by 2:00 pm on the day of your departure where you’ll board the private air charter to Selwyn Lake Lodge.
Misc. Information Please note: you will require both a Saskatchewan and a Northwest Territory fishing licence. You must purchase a Saskatchewan fishing licence online prior to your arrival at the lodge. Your Northwest Territory fishing licence may be purchased online OR at Selwyn Lake Lodge. All tackle, rods and reels are supplied for your use at the Lodge.
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