If you love the beauty of the Canadian Shield and you want to visit the largest lake in Ontario's Sunset Country then you should consider Sioux Narrows. Located in the heart of Lake of the Woods, Sioux Narrows is a resort community offering some of northwestern Ontario's finest resorts and lodges. Getting to Sioux Narrows is half the fun - the drive up or down Highway 71 along the eastern shoreline of the Lake of the Woods is beautiful. The Sioux Narrows area has a long history of aboriginal peoples whose red ochre rock paintings depict spirits, animals, and other unidentifiable shapes. Sioux Narrows is a true resort community with its many resorts, campgrounds, houseboat operators and hotels and motels located in and around the area. The forest in the area supports abundant wildlife and birds in stands of aspen, maple, white pine, birch and balsam. The forest also supports a variety of edible plants including hazlenuts, blueberries, raspberries, starwberries and sand cherries. On occassion you will see white-tail deer, moose and black bear. Bald eagles, ospreys and comorants breed on nearby islands and the beach and shoreline are great places to spot great blue herons, loon, white pelicans and sapsuckers. Nature abounds!
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HISTORY OF SIOUX NARROWS:
A legend.....A steep, rocky, narrows channel separates the south shore of Long Point Island from the mainland. It is the natural crossing point of Highway 71 between Kenora and Fort Frances and is crossed by the longest single span wooden bridge in the World. The channel separates the waters of Whitefish and Regina Bays of Lake of the Woods. A thriving summer recreation village, known as Sioux Narrows, has developed on each side of the bridge. Legend claims that the Sioux Indians were a warlike tribe living well to the south of the district. They delighted in raiding the more peaceful Cree and Ojibway villages to the north and east, and one of their favorite routes was the sweep up Whitefish Bay, through the narrows into Regina Bay, thence up Lobstick Bay and on into the plentiful game lands almost as far north as Sioux Lookout.
The raids were becoming more frequent and the Cree and Ojibway losses were reaching the limit of endurance. Finally a decision was made that joint decisive action would have to be taken against the marauders. A watch was set up and in due time a large war party was sighted one evening at sunset, sweeping up Whitefish Bay. Soon the war party camped for the night on a point, subsequently called Sioux Point, where a beautiful sand beach provided an ideal landing place for the canoes. The usual boasting and story telling soon gave place to quiet as the tired Sioux relaxed in sleep. The Ojibways and Crees, whose warriors gathered at the Narrows, were concealing themselves among the rocks and bushes at the top of the narrows. Early next morning as the Sioux war flotilla got well into the channel, there was a single fierce yell and a cloud of arrows flew from both sides of the steep escarpment. These were followed by a hail of rocks, which fell on the flimsy birch bark canoes. Soon all the Sioux were struggling in the water, and as they attempted to climb the slippery rocks at shore, they were met with knife and tomahawk. Soon there were no survivors, and the big Sioux raid had failed. The Crees and Ojibways were jubilant and were able to live in peace for many years thereafter. That is why they called this channel 'Sioux Narrows'.
In modern times, and for the better part of the twentieth century, Sioux Narrows provides quality services to the traveling public. We provide an opportunity to visit unspoiled wilderness, while maintaining a wide arrangement of modern amenities and recreation opportunities. We take pride in our wilderness community! Our proximity to Lake of the Woods, and a terrain rich with smaller lakes, rivers and wilderness, makes our region an extremely popular vacation and recreation destination.
MAIN INDUSTRIES:
Tourism, recreation and forestry play a vital role to our local economy. Lake of the Woods is one of the World�s largest inland freshwater lakes, with over 14,000 islands and 65,000 miles of shoreline. The Lake of the Woods region provides World-class fishing, hunting, water and winter sport activities.
POPULATION:
400 Annual
2,000 Seasonal/Recreational
DISTANCE TO NEAREST TOWNS:
50 km to Nestor Falls
80 km to Kenora
130 km to Fort Frances
VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE:
The Visitor Information Centre is located on Hwy 71, Lake of the Woods (Government Dock). We have a variety of pamphlets and brochures for the traveler.
Summer hours: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS:
- The Sioux Narrows Bridge is a historical landmark renowned by Engineers Worldwide. The bridge boasts to be the longest single span wooden bridge in the World!
- A Hudson Bay Company Post was stationed in the Sioux Narrows area in the mid to late nineteenth century.
- German Prisoners of War (POW) Camps were situated on Lake of the Woods during the Second World War.
- Gold mining was prevalent in the early twentieth century.
- The early logging industry in this area has been studied by historians.
- Indian rock paintings are found in remarkably good condition at several sites in the Lake of the Woods area.
SPECIAL EVENTS & ATTRACTIONS:
July 1 - Canada Day Celebrations
July 12 - Christmas in July
July 12, 13 - Whitefish Bay POW WOW
July TBA - Whitefish Bay Fishing Derby
August 3, 4 - Arts Festival
August 23 - Merchant Madness
September 5-7 - Bassin� For Bucks Bass Tournament
PUBLIC BEACHES:
Sioux Narrows Provincial Park has a beach � day permits required.
CHURCHES IN AREA:
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Lake of the Woods Chapel/United Church
PUBLIC BOAT LAUNCH:
A user pay boat launch is located at Sioux Narrows Government Dock (Hwy 71).
HOSPITAL/NURSING STATION:
Nursing Station located off Highway 71 on Fickas Road.
PICNIC AREAS OR PARKS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY
Pioneer Park - Highway 71, 1 km North of Sioux Narrows Bridge.
It is located on the lakeshore and features picnic tables and outdoor outhouses.
Bridge Park - Highway 71, at Sioux Narrows Bridge.
It is located on the lakeshore and boasts observation decks and picnic tables.
WINTER ACTIVITIES:
Sioux Narrows Nordic Trails, approximately 18 kilometers of wilderness Nordic cross-country ski trails, trail head located on Highway 71 at the entrance to the Sioux Narrows Provincial Park, brochures available at Sioux Narrows Travel Centre.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Sioux Narrows provides the traveler with a superb, affordable, selection of accommodations and recreation opportunities. Relax in the comfort of a first class resort with a panoramic view and state of the art facilities. Experience exhilarating beauty and elegance at one of our local campgrounds. Either option captures the natural splendor of the forest, wildlife and lakes unique to Sioux Narrows.
Lake of the Woods is a fisherman�s paradise with abundant populations of Walleye, Northern Pike, Bass and Trout. One of the largest Muskie populations in the World exists in Lake of the Woods. The woods surrounding the lake also provide superb hunting. A large moose, deer and bear population, as well as small game, inhabit Northwestern Ontario.
From sailing to kayaking, Sioux Narrows is a water lovers� dream. The woods surrounding the lake provide for nature walks, hiking and mountain biking. Amid the fresh, crisp, cool air of a Northern Winter, Sioux Narrows residents and visitors warm to the idea of snowmobiling, nordic skiing and ice-fishing.
For more information on the many things to see and do in Sioux Narrows you can call the Sioux Narrows/Nestor Falls Tourism Association at 1-800-501-4430 or the Township of Sioux Narrows at (807) 226-5241.
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Tomahawk Resort
Welcome to Tomahawk Resort! Tomahawk is a full service resort with something for everyone. Located in a wilderness vacation pa ...
Box 29 Sioux Narrows, P0X 1N0
807-226-5622 or 800-465-1091
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Motlong's Rod and Reel Resort
Throughout the history of the
Rod & Reel, our main goal
has been to help create
unforgetable fishing
holidays. Quality ...
Box 119 Sioux Narrows, Ontario P0X 1N0
807-226-5240 or 800-465-1099
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Lebron's Long Bay Camp
We've been told that the best description
of our resort is "Quiet Beauty". Ours is
indeed a smaller resort where you'll be ...
Box 54 Sioux Narrows, P0X 1N0
807-226-5620
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Lake of the Woods Houseboats
We opened for business in the Spring of 1977, filled with an enthusiasm of a bright future reinforced with pride in our equipme ...
Box 179 Sioux Narrows, P0X 1N0
807-226-5462 or 800-341-1048
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Indianhead Lodge
Lake of the Woods has over 14,000 islands and 65,000 miles of shoreline. You can access this incredible body of water from our ...
Box 216 Sioux Narrows, Ontario P0X 1N0
807-226-5558 or 800-954-8246
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Floating Lodges of Sioux Narrows
Lake of the Woods has 65,000 miles of beautiful wooded, rocky shoreline. It's clear waters are dotted with many bays, inlets an ...
Box 188 Sioux Narrows, Ontario, Canada P0X 1N0
807-226-5476 or 800-743-5171
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Crawford's Camp
We extend a warm Canadian
welcome to you from
Beautiful Whitefish Bay on
Lake of the Woods. Our
Business is Your Fishing ...
Box 330 Sioux Narrows, Ontario P0X 1N0
807-226-5646 or 888-266-3474
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Atikwa Lake Lodge Fly-In Fishing and Wilderness Canoe Outfitters
Atikwa Lake Lodge - offers a secluded Canadian wilderness fishing experience in uncrowded, unspoiled waters featuring abundant ...
4335 Valley Drive NW Rochester, Minnesota 55901
507-287-8184 or 800-680-8423
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All-Canadian Totem Resorts
Welcome to the 5 Star
Wilderness World of Totem
Resorts, the Grand
Canadian
Lodges on world reknowned
Lake
of the Woods ...
Box 180 Sioux Narrows, Ontario P0X 1N0
807-226-5275 or 800-66TOTEM
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The Sanctuary Resort
Box 87 Sioux Narrows, P0X 1N0
807-226-5632
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Paradise Point RV Park and Marina
Box 149, Fikas Rd Sioux Narrows, P0X 1N0
807-226-5269
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LOWBIC
227 1/2 Second Street S Kenora, P9N 1G1
807-467-4640 or 1-800-535-4549
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Jim's Caviar Camp
411 Second Ave NE Waverley, IA 50677
319-352-1433
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Gill's Trading Post
Highway 71 Sioux Narrows, P0X 1N0
807-226-5252
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Dryberry Falls Resort
Route 2, Box 55 Plainview, Minnesota 55964
507-250-3686
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