Our point of departure is Winnipeg, Manitoba. Winnipeg is easily accessed with over a dozen flights a day with Delta, Westjet, United, and Air Canada. We suggest you arrive by mid-afternoon the day before your trip.
We highly recommend the purchase of travel insurance through Global Rescue. You may purchase travel insurance by using this link.
*The Signature Plus insurance must be purchased within 7 days of booking and provides the most coverage by Global Rescue.
The Lakeview Signature Trademark by Wyndham is located a short walk or bus ride from the main terminal. Hotel pickup service is available. Usually, only one overnight layover is required on the trip North.
Guests arriving in Winnipeg will be met by our expediter. Simply pack an overnight bag and our expediters will take the rest of the gear to the charter plane the next morning – no lugging that bulky baggage around!
Early the next morning, our expediters will transport you to the charter aircraft for your flight to the lodge. Charter flights are located at the opposite end of the airport and usually depart 5:30 AM.
Departing the aircraft you will be greeted warmly. Once off the plane, you can walk the path to the lodge or if you need assistance we can transport you there by golf cart or ATV.
Upon arrival, hot coffee and some small breakfast items will be available. Main lodge guests will enjoy a hearty brunch before your adventure begins.
We highly recommend the purchase of travel insurance through Global Rescue. You may purchase travel insurance by using this link. The Signature Plus insurance must be purchased within 7 days of booking and provides the most coverage by Global Rescue.
Charter aircraft heading to Gangler’s will be able to utilize our new certified GPS approach. This addition enables aircraft to land safely at lower weather limits and better ensures guests making important air connections. Gangler’s is one of the few in Northern Canada with this important feature. A costly procedure, part of our dedication to your full satisfaction.
For guests traveling by private aircraft, our airstrip is 5400’ long by 100’-150’ wide with a clay/gravel/sand top. There are GPS coordinates for landing. For those requesting hardtop, aircraft can be landed at Lynn Lake (150 miles away), Thompson (240 miles away), and/or Winnipeg. Guests arriving by private plane can alternate trip days provided it fits within our scheduling
Weight limits on all flights are restricted to 60 lbs. per person including carry-ons. Extra luggage may be left behind and guests are responsible for any additional fees. All camps have laundry facilities. Beverages are available on-site. Visa, Mastercard, American Express, personal checks and cash accepted at all camps. Please refer to our travel planner for more details.
Guest traveling to our outposts can wait at our main lodge until notified that their flight is ready to depart. Full changeover usually takes around 3 hrs.
All guests should depart the lodge by 10:30AM and be back in Winnipeg by 2PM for flights home later that day. Do not book departure flights out of Winnipeg before 5:00PM due to unforeseen weather delays.