Selwyn Lake Lodge Guest Package
Table of Contents
Introduction ..............................................................................................................................................................1
Trip Checklist ...........................................................................................................................................................1
Packing ......................................................................................................................................................................2
Travel.........................................................................................................................................................................3
What to Expect .........................................................................................................................................................5
Optional Activities...................................................................................................................................................6
Appendix 1 – Personal Profile Information .........................................................................................................9
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 1-800-667-9556
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
 Saskatchewan Fishing Licences must be purchased online before you arrive at the
lodge. Your licences can be purchased online at: http://environment.gov.sk.ca/licences/
 Northwest Territories Fishing Licences will be completed by our lodge staff and
awaiting your signature upon your arrival.
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Submit Final Payment
 Your remaining balance (subtract $1000 deposit from booking) is due 60 days prior to
arrival at the lodge.
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/booking-rates/personalprofile-information) and at the end of this document named “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
 Hat, gloves, outdoor footwear
 Sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm, insect repellent
 Personal toiletries and prescription medicine
 Cameras and battery chargers
 Passport (for our American guests)
What you don’t need to pack:
 Firearms or self-defence sprays (eg. bear spray)
 Alcohol (will be left behind in Saskatoon)
 Fishing rods or reels (we supply top quality St. Croix rods and Shimano reels)
 Tackle (we’ll provide tackle)
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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We also carry sunscreen, insect repellent, some tackle and Cuban cigars for sale in our gift shop.
Tackle Package
Selwyn Lake Lodge is continuing to work towards providing an even better guest
experience: this summer, we will be providing a very comprehensive tackle package for
each guest to use while on location. Our guide team assembled the best tackle for our
guests tailored specifically for the trophy northern pike, lake trout and arctic grayling on
Selwyn Lake.
However, if you have your own special fishing rod or lucky lure, you are more than
welcome to bring it to the lodge. All we ask is that you notify our management team or
head office so we can plan accordingly our travel arrangement and tackle allocations as
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 you prepare all travel
arrangements with Lobstick Travel at 1-800-665-0171.
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 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 24hour 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.
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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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 the Kreos terminal, 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 the Kreos Aviation Terminal. The terminal is located at #18 Wayne Hicks Lane
(near the YXE airport). 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 on the float-plane is
approximately 45 minutes putting arrival time at the lodge at approximately 9:00am.
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
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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Provincial Car Service:
(306) 665-0000
Kreos Aviation:
(306) 955-7367
Saskatoon Expeditor (Jennifer Sampson):
(306) 371-5161
[email protected]
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 breakfast
menu and orientation to the lodge. Following breakfast, guests will unpack in their suite and
prepare for your first full day of fishing.
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 for use on the boat
(to store a variety of pop, juices and light snacks) and head down to the docks to start their 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, guests will
have caught and kept an assortment of “keeper” fish for a delicious shore lunch, which is
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 wide 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 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 it reflects your satisfaction
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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with the performance of the people receiving the gratuities. A general guideline for gratuities is
provided below:
Guides: $60 per guest per day, depending on your satisfaction and their effort. You should
personally hand this to your guide upon departure.
Lodge staff (this includes the chef, servers and dock-hand): $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 good as possible.
Optional Activities
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 are $500/person with a minimum group size of two.
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
Striding Lake
Plenty of structure and vegetation make for great early-season fishing. It is possible to catch 50100 fish per day with the opportunity to land a trophy.
Capacity:
2 guests
# of Boats:
1
Fish Species:
Northern Pike
JD Lake
Consistent fishing throughout the summer. Plenty of structure and vegetation. It is possible to
catch over 100 fish per day with the opportunity to land a trophy.
Capacity:
2 guests
# of Boats:
1
Fish Species:
Northern Pike
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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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
50-75 fish per day with the opportunity to catch multiple trophies.
Capacity:
2 guests
# of Boats:
1
Fish Species:
Arctic Grayling,
Lake Trout
Northern Pike
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 northernly sets of major sand dunes in the
For more information, please contact:
phone
(306) 933-9453
website
www.adventuredestinations.ca
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email
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world! The outstanding scenery is combined with a unique ecosystem, rich in rare and endemic
(found only here) 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 (up to 4 people) - price 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 (up to 4 people) price available upon request.
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.
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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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]