This 50 acre island was established in 1903 as an outpost from civilization. Today, while it's still considered rather remote, it is surprisingly easy to reach. The lake is directly north of North Bay, Ontario and may be reached by float plan from there. Or you may choose to fly to Toronto and drive to the town of Temagami where you can take a water taxi or float plane to Ojibway.

Travel Arrangements:

Automobile to town of Temagami —
From Buffalo or Niagara Falls: Take Queen Elizabethway in Ontario which connects with Route 400 in Toronto, 400 north to Route 11 in Barrie, then 11 North to North Bay and Temagami. Approximate mileage from Buffalo to Temagami is 380 miles.

From New York City: NY Thruway to Interstate 81, cross border at Thousand Islands Bridge. Go east on Route 401 to Brockville and then 29 North to Amprior. Follow Route 17 west from Amprior to North Bay, then 11 North to Temagami. Approximate mileage from New York to Temagami is 600 miles.

From New England: North to Montreal. Through Montreal, take the Champlain Bridge to Route 20 North (Decarie Blvd.) to Route 40 West (Metropolitan Blvd.). Follow Route 40 to 417 through Ottawa then Route 17 to North Bay. From North Bay, take 11 North to Temagami. Approximate mileage from Montreal to Temagami is 400 miles.

From Detroit: Route 401 at Windsor to 400 at Toronto, which changes to 11 North at Barrie. Stay on 11 North through North Bay to Temagami. Approximate mileage from Detroit to Temagami is 550 miles.

From Toronto: Route 400 North which changes to 11 North at Barrie. Stay on Route 11 North through North Bay to Temagami. Approximate mileage from Toronto to Temagami is 300 miles.

Airplane:

Float Plane

Air Canada provides several flights daily from Toronto to North Bay. From there, float plane service is provided by Lakeland Airways directly to Ojibway. Call them at the number listed above for reservations. You may also fly to Toronto, rent a car and drive to Temagami. When scheduling your airline travel, it is wise to allow time for connections, in the event weather on the lake doesn't permit the boat or float plane service to operate. Wind and fog are conditions which would delay transportation on the lake.

Water Taxi

If you plan to utilize a water taxi from Boat Line Bay near the end of the Lake Temagami Access Road, you do not drive to the town of Temagami. Turn left at the entrance to the road approximately 4 miles south of town. Follow this gravel road for about ten miles to the Boat Line Bay Marine Parking area, where your car can be stored for a daily or weekly fee. Call in advance to Loon Lodge (705) 237-8918 or Boat Line Bay Taxi (705) 237-8970 for required reservations. If you prefer, you can drive to the government landing at the end of the Access Road, where there is no charge for parking, and take the water taxi from there.

If you plan to utilize a Float Plane from Temagami to Ojibway, drive to Lakeland Airways, located left off Route 11 in the town of Temagami. They provide free parking for your car. Call (705) 569-3455 for reservations and rates, as well as for information concerning flight portion of fishing/camping trips from Ojibway.

If you need accommodations in Temagami, we recommend The Temagami Shores, located ½ mile south of town. Reservations are recommended. Call (705) 569-3200.

If you need accommodations in North Bay, there are many motels: Comfort Inn, Days Inn, etc. Call North Bay information: (1-705-555-1212) for phone numbers.

Car taxi service: Irene and Ray Macmillan (705) 569-2563