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U.S. visitors – Identification for each child establishing citizenship is required such as an original birth certificate or a certified copy of proof of birth location from a town hall plus one photo ID card. A passport is not required but is ideal identification. A letter of permission is required from the parents of any children accompanying travelers who do not have legal custody of the children.
Others – Please contact your nearest Canadian consulate or embassy to learn what documents are required. Contact information for Canadian embassies around the world can be found at the Citizen and Immigration Canada website.
Wait times vary, but you can check this link that is updated every ten minutes that shows the estimated waiting time for border crossings across Canada, including the one close to us, the Fort Frances Bridge.
U.S. visitors – Alcohol – Those meeting the age requirements of the province or territory of entry (19 in most provinces; 18 in Alberta, Manitoba and Québec) may bring either 40 oz. of liquor or wine or 24, 12 oz. containers of beer or ale.
U.S. visitors – Tobacco – Visitors meeting the age requirements of the province or territory of entry may bring in 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars, 7 oz. loose tobacco and 200 tobacco sticks.
More information is listed on the Canada Border Services Agency web site.
If you are importing prescription drugs, make sure they are clearly identified. The drugs should be in the original packaging, with a label that specifies what they are and that they are being used under prescription. If this is not possible, carry a copy of the prescription or a letter from your doctor.
U.S. visitors – Pets – All pets must be accompanied by their owners when entering Canada. Dogs and cats may enter Canada if accompanied by a valid rabies vaccination certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian, which clearly identifies the dogs and shows that they are currently vaccinated against rabies. This certificate should identify the animal, as in breed, color, weight, etc., plus indicate the name of the licensed rabies vaccine used (trade name), serial number and duration of validity (up to 3 years). Please note that if a validity date does not appear on the certificate, then it will be considered a one-year vaccine.
Fruits and vegetables either are prohibited or require an import permit to bring into Canada. Please contact one of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency Import Service Centers to determine the requirements:
Eastern ISC (Montreal) 1 800-246-3889
Central ISC (Toronto) 1 800-835-4486
Western ISC (Vancouver) 1 888-732-6222
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Yes.
Speed limits are usually posted in metric in Canada, and highway speed is generally 90 km/h or 55 miles per hour. In cities and towns, it is often 50 km/h or 30 miles per hour. Seat belts are mandatory in Canada.
Canada uses the metric system of weights and measures. Here are some common conversions:
| SPEED | ||
|---|---|---|
| 25 km/h | 15 mph | |
| 40 km/h | 25 mph | |
| 50 km/h | 30 mph | |
| 60 km/h | 37 mph | |
| 80 km/h | 50 mph | |
| 100 km/h | 60 mph | |
| WEIGHT | ||
| 1 lb. | 0.45 kilograms | |
| 1 kilogram | 2.2 lbs | |
| 1 oz. | 28 grams | |
| 1 gram | 0.035 oz. | |
| VOLUME | ||
| 1 Imperial gallon | 4.5 liters | 1.2 USA gallon |
| 1 liter | 0.22 gallon | |
| DISTANCE | ||
| 1 mile | 1.6 kilometers | |
| 1 kilometer | 0.62 miles | |
| 1 inch | 2.54 centimeters | |
| 1 centimeter | 0.39 inches | |
Because of a previous impaired driving charge, you may be considered “inadmissible” – or prohibited from entering Canada. However, there are exceptions. To get the complete information, check out the Criminal Inadmissibility section of Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s Web site for information.
We supply so much that really all you need to bring is your clothes and personal effects, fishing or hunting gear, fishing or hunting license, cooler and bath towels. We supply landing nets, anchors, garbage bags, paper towels, toilet paper, bed linens, dish towels/rags, cleaning supplies, and all of your kitchen pot/pan/utensil needs. You can bring your own food and beverages, or arrange for us to purchase your groceries for you and have them ready and waiting for your arrival. Don’t forget your camera!
Download our complete food and outdoor gear packing list. (PDF)
Northern Pike (Limit 2) No Closed Season
Bass (Limit 2) No Closed Season
Trout (Limit 1) Jan. 1 to Sept. 30
Walleye (Limit 2) 3rd Sat. May – April 15
Muskie (Limit 0) 3rd Sat. June – Nov. 30
On a conservation limit lake, you can take home the limit as listed above and fish with live bait such as minnows, leeches or worms. On catch and release lakes, you can keep enough to eat for a shorelunch (same limit as above) but cannot take any fish home with you and you are fishing with artificial bait such as twister tails.
Any non-resident of Ontario over the age of 18 must have a fishing license. Anglers under the age of 18 may fish when accompanied by a licensed adult, however, any fish caught become part of the catch and possession limit of the adult. To prevent this, anglers under the age of 18 may also purchase a license.
A 7-day Ontario fishing license for non-residents is $36.00 (Canadian), and a license for the season is $56.50. Conservation licenses are slightly less, with a 7-day fishing license costing $21.50 and a season license being $34.00. Carry your licenses with you whenever you are fishing.
Use single barbless hooks only. Tackle tests determined that single barbless hooks significantly reduced the number of fish dying following release. Anglers will be permitted to use only single barbless hooks. This applies to all species and the waters of the specified lakes. Hooks can be easily converted to barbless by squeezing or filing the barb. The tackle most commonly used in all of our lakes are Jigs, Mr. Twisters, Spinners and Spoons. These lures can be modified to single barbless hooks for the Catch and Release Lakes.
No, the possession and use of live bait-fish is prohibited in this area.
All trophy fish should be released back to the water. A replica of your trophy is recommended. This will ensure quality sport fishing opportunities for the future. Measure the length and girth and then take a picture. Return the fish back to the water as soon as possible. Let that trophy fish be a thrill for the next sportsman or for you on a later trip!
Time is essential. Quickly play and release fish. A fish played for too long will be too exhausted to recover. Keep the fish in the water as much as possible. Remove the hook as quickly as possible. Single barbless hooks can often be removed while the fish is still in the water. Gentle handling is essential. Avoid squeezing or putting your fingers in the gills or eye sockets.
To revive an unconscious fish hold it upright in the water. Move the fish forward and backward so that water runs through the gills. This may take a few minutes. When it begins to struggle release it.
When photographing a fish, hold it horizontally and do not squeeze the fish. Do not put your hands in its gills or hold it vertical by its gills. Oh – and don’t forget to smile!
It is the opinion of Ministry of Natural Resources fishery biologists that the voluntary adherence to these guidelines will enhance the opportunities for catching big fish while concurrently preserving the brood stock and fish numbers. The Ministry, as well as Wilderness Air Escapes, believes this strategy will ensure quality sport trophy fishing opportunities for the future.
Your flight from Vermilion Bay and return, fully equipped/furnished cabin, boat/motor/gas, bedding, adult life jackets, landing nets, pre-cut firewood, minnow buckets (where applicable), cleaning supplies, toilet paper, paper towell, dish rags/towels (no bath towels), propane bbq/grill and propane fish cookers.
Be sure to read our informative Fly-In Fishing FAQ. You’ll get all the answers to your fishing-related questions.
We’ve compiled an extensive packing checklist to make sure you have everything you need for your trip – download it here (PDF).
Wilderness Air Escapes takes the safety of our passengers and outpost guests very seriously – it’s priority #1 for us!
First of all, we make sure all of our aircraft are maintained to above industry standards. We have our own maintenance facilities so that we can personally oversee all the work done on any one of our fleet of aircraft.
Next we have “check flights” on a routine basis whenever guests stay at any one of our 10 outpost cabins. This means that when we are in the area and/or at a previously decided time we will fly over your outpost and make sure everything looks fine. Lastly, for the convenience of our guests, we can arrange for a satellite telephone rental, just in case of emergencies.
That said, we want to assure you that in all the years we’ve been offering fly-in fishing trips, as long as you use common sense, these trips are perfectly safe. We pay careful attention to every detail and have over 25 years of experience and dedication to YOUR safety.
In Vermilion Bay, we’d recommend the Vermilion Bay Co-Op, located at 86 Spruce St.
Check out our mini-guide and map of Vermilion Bay-area amenities. (PDF)
We’ve put together a map of the Vermilion Bay area, showing available accommodations, transportation, restaurants, grocery stores and tackle shops. Download the guide here.
Here are some of the hotels, motels and cabins in our region:
Northside Motel 807-227-5339
Pine Grove (cabin/motel) 807-227-2031
Pine Acres (cabin) 807-227-2073
Comfort Inn 807-228-5150
Best Western 800-538-1234
Holiday Inn Express 807-223-3000
In the summer, be sure to bring your bathing suit, but also pack t-shirts, shorts, a good sunhat, sunglasses and sunscreen, bug spray, walking shoes and sandals, and a raincoat. As the temperatures have been known to sometimes get a little cooler at night, bring along a sweater and some pants just to be safe.
If you are arriving in the spring or fall, there is more of a variance in temperature, and we would recommend you bring sweaters and pants, long sleeved shirts, a t-shirt or two, warm socks, a warm hat, a waterproof jacket and pants (if you have them) as well as hiking boots and comfortable shoes.
Visitors to Canada can bring non-restricted firearms, such as a hunting rifle or shotgun into Canada, but it must be declared. Any undeclared firearms will be confiscated. The Firearms Act requires every firearm owner in Canada to have a license or valid Firearms Acquisition Certificate. Visitors who do not have a Canadian Firearms Acquisition Certificate will need to report their firearms to customs at the border, complete a non-resident firearms declaration form in triplicate, have it confirmed by a customs officer and pay a $50 (Canadian) fee.
Copies of the non-resident Firearms Declaration Form are available by calling 1-800-731-4000, or at the border, or at the Canada Firearms Centre site in the Visitors/Non-Residents section.
The short answer is no. Although, with every rule there are exceptions. Visitors can import a restricted firearm only to attend an approved shooting competition. Examples of restricted firearms are target pistols and short-barreled, centre-fire, semi-automatic rifles or shotguns.
To be able to import a restricted firearm, you must obtain in advance an ATT (Authorization To Transport) from the chief firearms officer (CFO) of the province or territory where you will be entering Canada and show a paper copy to the customs officer when you arrive.
ATTs are granted at the discretion of the CFO for an approved purpose, such as to take part in an organized target-shooting event or gun show.
| Hunting Licenses (Canadian Funds – Prices Subject to Change) |
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|---|---|---|
| Black Bear Hunting Licenses, Non-Resident | $170.00 | |
| Moose Hunt ing Licenses, Non-Resident | $340.00 | |
| Small Game, Including Ducks | $85.00 | |
| Export Permits | $35.00 | |
| Trophy Fees (U.S. Funds) | ||
| Flying out game to base: | ||
| Per adult moose | $175.00 | |
| Per calf moose or bear | $95.00 | |
A Canadian Export Permit must accompany all big game. We will help you make the arrangements. The department in charge of this is CITES (Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora).