Caribou Crossing Guest Package
Table of Contents
Introduction ..............................................................................................................................................................1
Trip Checklist ...........................................................................................................................................................1
Packing ......................................................................................................................................................................2
Travel.........................................................................................................................................................................3
What to Expect .........................................................................................................................................................5
Appendix 1 – Personal Profile Information .........................................................................................................8
Introduction
Greetings to our Caribou Crossing Outpost Guests! Your fishing trip 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 1-800-667-9556 or email us at
[email protected] and a representative 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
 Your Saskatchewan Fishing Licence must be purchased online before you arrive at the
lodge. Your licences can be purchased at: http://www.environment.gov.sk.ca/licenses/
 Your Northwest Territories Fishing Licence will be completed by our lodge staff and
awaiting your signature upon your arrival.
Final Payment
 Your remaining balance (subtract $1000 deposit from booking) is due 60 days prior to
arrival at the lodge.
Caribou Crossing Outpost Guest Package 2015
Submit Personal Profile
 A personal profile document must be completed for each guest in your party and
submitted electronically to [email protected] or by fax to 1-306-933-9454.
The personal profile document can be found online on our website
(http://adventuredestinations.ca/lodges/selwyn_lake_lodge/rates/personal-profileinformation) and at the end of this document called “Appendix 1 – Personal Profile
Information”.
Packing
Luggage Guidelines
Due to aircraft restrictions, we must limit the luggage weight to a maximum of 50 pounds 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
 Waterproof hat, gloves, outdoor footwear
 Sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm, insect repellent
 Personal toiletries and prescription medicine
 Cameras and extra batteries
 Passport (for our American guests)
 Small tackle box
What you don’t need to pack:
 Firearms or self-defence sprays (eg. bear spray)
 Fishing rods or reels (we supply top quality St. Croix rods and Shimano reels)
 Food (provided by us)
 Sleeping bags (provided by us)
 Cooking equipment (provided by us)
 First Aid Kit (provided by us)
For more information, please contact:
phone
(306) 933-9453
website
www.adventuredestinations.ca
toll-free
(800) 667-9556
email
[email protected]
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Suggested Tackle
All suggested tackle is available for sale at Selwyn Lake Lodge at a very reasonable price.
Guests are encouraged to discuss tackle selection with the Selwyn Lake Lodge managers in
preparation for trophy fishing. Most people bring way too much tackle! You’ll probably end up
using far less than you expect!
Lake trout are predator fish and are highly aggressive on large flashy lures. We recommend the
following tackle for lake trout fishing:
 Large soft plastic baits
 Large crankbaits (broken bodied, Rapala X-Rap, Rapala Tail Dancer)
 Large spoons – 3” to 6” – Daredevil, Five of Diamonds, Half Wave
 Jigs 1oz to 2oz
Northern pike are a predator fish and will take large flashy lures similar to lake trout. We
recommend the following tackle for northern pike:
 Basic spoons (Five of Diamonds, Daredevil)
 Large, soft plastic suspending baits (Storm Wild-eye Suspending Swim Shad)
 Shallow running crankbaits (Minus-1, Rattlin’ Rapala, X-Rap)
 Top water poppers, and prop baits
 Weedless spoons (Johnson Silver Minnow) and soft plastics (Bass Assassins)
 Spinning lures (size 4 or 5) in silver, gold, yellow or red
Arctic grayling, we recommend the following tackle:
 Small spinners (size 1,0, and 00)
 Dry flies with a bobber
 Fly fishing is a great alternative for grayling but not necessary
Travel
Flights to Saskatoon
Guests must make their own travel arrangements to Saskatoon. We partner with the most
professional travel coordinators in Saskatchewan and recommend our guests prepare all travel
arrangements with Lobstick Travel at 1-800-665-0171.
For more information, please contact:
phone
(306) 933-9453
website
www.adventuredestinations.ca
toll-free
(800) 667-9556
email
[email protected]
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Ground Transportation
Upon arrival at the Saskatoon International Airport (YXE), a representative from Selwyn Lake
Lodge will greet you and transport you to your hotel. If you do not connect with our
representative as you leave Security/Customs, please go to the Hotel Reservation Kiosk where
you will contact the Provincial Car Service by pressing #1 on the phone to connect with your
driver. You will be transported to your hotel once all the guests are accounted for.
Hotel in Saskatoon
We recommend that our guests book hotel accommodations at the Sandman Hotel
(approximately 3 minute drive from the airport). You can dine at the Shark Club Bar & Grill,
Denny’s 24-hour restaurant located in the hotel or a variety of other restaurants in the area.
Other hotel accommodations throughout Saskatoon are available. Please contact us for more
information.
Transportation to Kreos Aviation in Saskatoon
Guests who are flying into Saskatoon: Guests will be picked up at 5:30 am on departure day to
the lodge in the hotel lobby and transferred to Kreos Aviation. At Kreos, you will board the
private air charter and depart for Selwyn Lake Lodge. Please note this is a service provided for
those flying into Saskatoon only.
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 Kreos Aviation. Kreos Aviation is located at #18 Wayne Hicks Lane. There is
secured parking available for your vehicle at the terminal.
Flights from Saskatoon to Selwyn Lake Lodge
The Selwyn Lake Lodge private air charter departs Kreos Aviation in Saskatoon at 6:00 am.
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 and will transfer about half a mile to
the float-plane base. Flight time from Stony Rapids into Selwyn Lake Lodge is approximately 45
minutes putting arrival time at the lodge at approximately 9:00am.
Transportation to Caribou Crossing Outpost Camp
After arriving at Selwyn Lake Lodge, you’ll have a quick orientation and load your gear into
our boats for a quick 50 minute scenic boat ride to Caribou Crossing Outpost Camp. You’ll be
accompanied on your boat ride with a professional guide who will give you an orientation of
the outpost upon arrival.
For more information, please contact:
phone
(306) 933-9453
website
www.adventuredestinations.ca
toll-free
(800) 667-9556
email
[email protected]
Caribou Crossing Outpost Guest Package 2015
Departure Day (flights from Selwyn Lake Lodge to Saskatoon)
Unfortunately, departure day always comes too soon! On the final day, you will enjoy a hearty
breakfast, and board the floatplane for a 9:30 am 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 12:30 noon, and guests are responsible for all connecting travel arrangements
from Saskatoon to wherever it is they call 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 at
and they will forward the message to the lodge.
Selwyn Lake Lodge (satellite phone):
(403) 744-4051
[email protected]
Selwyn Lake Lodge (Saskatoon office):
(800) 667-9556 or (306) 933-9453
Sandman Hotel:
(800) 726-3626
Lobstick Travel:
(800) 665-0171
Provincial Car Service:
(306) 665-0000
Kreos Aviation:
(306) 955-7367
Saskatoon Expeditor (Jennifer Sampson):
(306) 371-5161
[email protected]
What to Expect
The Outpost Camp
Cabin Amenities

Generator

Bedding and linens

Fridge and deep-freeze
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Range and BBQ
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Pots, pans and cooking utensils
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Air mattresses

Soap and shampoo
For more information, please contact:
phone
(306) 933-9453
website
www.adventuredestinations.ca
toll-free
(800) 667-9556
email
[email protected]
Caribou Crossing Outpost Guest Package 2015
Equipment Provided (based on 2 people)
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One 16’ boats with 15HP motor

12 gallons of fuel for the boat

5 gallons of fuel for the generator
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Fishing rods, reels and net
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Satellite phone
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Spare boat propeller
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Shore-lunch kit
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First-Aid Kit
Food Provided
We provide food for your entire stay at the outpost camp.
Please email us for a complete list of the food that we provide if you’d like.
Incidental Charges
All guests are responsible for the equipment they are provided with. In the event that
any equipment is damaged or stolen, the guest(s) will be responsible for the replacement
cost of not only that particular item, but also the for the labor and transportation costs
associated with repairing or replacing that item.

Cleaning charge: if the cabin and grounds are not left in the same state as they were
found, a $400 charge will be applied to the guest(s) to cover labor and travel
expenses to clean the outpost.
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Additional trip to the outpost: if the guest(s) require an additional trip from the
main lodge (that does not fall under Selwyn Lake Lodge’s responsibilities), the
guest(s) will be charged $200 for a boat trip and $800 for a float-plane trip.

Damaged or destroyed boat propellers: a $200 charge will apply to any propellers
that are damaged or destroyed

Damaged or destroyed outboard motor leg: a $3000 charge will apply to any
damaged or destroyed lower legs of the outboard motors
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Damaged or destroyed boat motor: a $5000 replacement charge will apply to any
damaged or destroyed boat motors

Damaged or destroyed generator: a $2000 replacement charge will apply to any
damaged or destroyed generator.

Broken rod or reel: a $300 charge will apply to any broken rods or reels
For more information, please contact:
phone
(306) 933-9453
website
www.adventuredestinations.ca
toll-free
(800) 667-9556
email
[email protected]
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Other equipment: guests will be charged for any other equipment or facility
damages at a fair replacement or repair cost.
Fishing Days
Day 1:
8:00am – Breakfast served in the main lodge upon arrival.
9:00-10:00am – Transportation to Caribou Crossing Outpost Camp
10:00am – onwards – On your own schedule!
Days 2-3:
All Day – On your own schedule!
Day 4:
Morning-5:00pm – On your own schedule!
5:00-6:00pm – Pick-up and transportation back to Selwyn Lake Lodge
6:00pm – Dinner at Selwyn Lake Lodge
8:00pm-onwards – The evening can be spent lounging around the fireplace or
outside on the deck, playing cards at the poker table, having a massage in the
Common Island Spa, or watching sports on our satellite TV. Our cash bar is
open all evening.
Gratuities
We are often asked for suggestions on appropriate gratuities for the staff at our lodge. We
recognize that tipping is a personal matter and we would hope that is reflects your satisfaction
with the performance of the people receiving the gratuities. A general guideline for gratuities is
provided below:
Lodge staff (this includes the chef, servers and dock-hand): $40 per fisherman for the lodge
staff’s effort preparing your trip, serving two lodge meals (breakfast on arrival and dinner on
departure) and shuttling your party to and from Caribou Crossing. 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 good as possible.
For more information, please contact:
phone
(306) 933-9453
website
www.adventuredestinations.ca
toll-free
(800) 667-9556
email
[email protected]
Caribou Crossing Outpost Guest Package 2015
Appendix 1 – Personal Profile Information
Trip Information
Lodge Dates:
Name of Group Leader:
Personal Information
First Name:
Last Name:
City:
Prov. / State:
Postal / Zip Code:
Phone:
Email:
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 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. Upon your arrival in Saskatoon, a Selwyn Lake Lodge
representative will transport you from the airport to the Sandman Hotel. At 5:30 am the following morning, you will be
transported from the hotel to the Kreos Aviation Hangar where you’ll board the private air charter to Selwyn Lake.
Misc. Information
Would you like us to reserve a fishing rod and reel for you?
yes // no
Please email completed form to: [email protected] or fax to: 1 (306) 933-9454
For more information, please contact:
phone
(306) 933-9453
website
www.adventuredestinations.ca
toll-free
(800) 667-9556
email
[email protected]