Keewaydin Families

EndSeason 2024 is fully booked, including Tent City.

Please get in touch with Tanya (tanya@keewaydin.org) directly about the waitlist.

Please fill out the form below to register your interest in coming to MidSeason 2024, and Tanya will contact you.

visiting

Ojibway is thrilled to welcome camper families to Devil’s Island this summer. Watching your camper(s) return from their canoe trips is a thrilling and heartwarming experience. Ojibway Lodge and the Keewaydin staff will be ready to provide you with a comfortable and fun visit, encouraging you to enjoy the events at Keewaydin while enabling you to relax, take a swim, go for a paddle, and enjoy this wonderful lake we call home.

Below is information about our accommodations, travelling to Lake Temagami, and what to pack. Navigating through our website, you’ll find more details specific to Ojibway Lodge.

Midseason: July 17- July 20, 2024; parents arrive on July 16

Endseason: August 10-August 12, 2024; parents arrive on August 9

Secure your boat ride to Devil’s Island

Please complete our Arrivals and Departures Form to select your preferred arrival and departure times. We need each family to fill out our Arrival and Departures Form.

Here are a few details to remember when arriving at Lake Temagami. Our boat drivers aim to be on time, but weather and other factors can sometimes prevent us from picking you up or departing at a specified time. To this end, please come prepared to wait. Before your arrival, check the weather and have rain gear, an umbrella, and a warm layer ready to help you remain comfortable at the Temagami Access Road boat docks. Our boat drivers cannot travel on the lake during thunderstorms.

If you are delayed, please call or text 416-548-6137 at least 30 minutes before your pick-up time.

*If you have secured Lakeland Airways or have your boat as your transportation to and from Devil’s Island, please also fill out the Arrivals and Departures Form.

accommodations

Ojibway Lodge has four types of accommodations to choose from.

All one and two-bedroom cabins have full bathrooms with hot water and flush toilets. There are propane lights, woodstoves or fireplaces, and screened porches for enjoying Temagami's daytime sights and nighttime sounds.

Our One-Room Sleeper Cabins have full-sized beds. There are places to store your belongings, battery-powered lamps for evening reading, and porches that catch both afternoon breezes and evening starlight.

The Platform tents give that glamping feel, camping in comfort, with a full-sized or two single beds. Nestled into the trees and with lake views, they are a sweet spot to get cozy.

The sleeper cabins and platform tents are close to a shower house and bathroom.

We are excited to offer Cabins in the Cove, which comfortably accommodate 4 - 5 guests in rustic and low-key accommodations. The Cabins in the Cove are close to a shower house and bathroom.

Your stay at Ojibway Lodge includes three meals daily, ample access to hot coffee or tea, and opportunities to connect with other families and Keewaydin staff. Guests are welcome to arrive earlier or stay longer. Kids, if joining you, will have a blast. Fishing, swimming, kid-friendly meals, and s’mores galore will make their mark.

We do our best to meet families’ requests for their preferred accommodations. We cannot always hold specific cabin requests due to the need to help as many Keewaydin families fit into our varied accommodation options.

Please explore the rest of our website to familiarize yourself with Ojibway and the beauty of Devil’s Island.

Rates

Please note

*There is a 3-night minimum stay at Ojibway Lodge for Mid and EndSeason if you are booked in a cabin.

*A $300 deposit is required to hold your reservation. Ojibway will invoice you via Square-Up. Visa, Mastercard, and American Express are your credit card options. We can accept e-transfers, too.

*48-hour advanced notice is required for before lunch arrivals.

BYOB

Please note that Ojibway is not licensed to serve alcohol. You are welcome to bring beer, wine, and spirits. Our dock store has limited fridge space, where you can store adult beverages. We have buckets of ice available. We request you bring, where possible, adult beverages in cans to avoid the staff having to handle broken glass. Keewaydin is alcohol-free.

Cancellation policy

Ojibway requires a minimum of 72 hours’ notice to cancel or adjust your stay. If you must cancel within ten days of your reservation, Ojibway will hold onto your deposit. Ojibway will return $250 of your $300 deposit if you cancel more than ten days from your reservation. Payment is due upon receipt of your invoice following your completed stay. *Refunds will not be issued for early departures.

Click on the information links below to learn more about visiting Keewaydin and Ojibway.

*Daily schedule and more details are also provided in the parent CampIntouch portal.
Keewaydin Director, Emily Schoelzel, will greet you after dinner on the first evening. You’ll meet many key Keewaydin staff, and we’ll provide lots of details to help you enjoy your time at camp.
Midseason is the perfect time to visit Devil’s Island to observe the Midseason contests and marvel at the skills your camper has developed during their three weeks as a canoe tripper. Midseason marks the halfway point in the camp season at Keewaydin, and campers will spend a few days in camp.
Endseason marks the end of Keewaydin’s summer. It is a time to welcome all campers back to Devil’s Island, share their accomplishments, and hear their stories. Campers spend two days in camp before heading home. Parents can enjoy the Endseason activities, campfire stories, and the proud completion of their camper’s Keewaydin journey.
Devil’s Island is a rugged place with beautiful walking trails. Be sure to bring comfortable clothing and footwear that will help you traverse our 50-acre island. Days can be hot, and nights can be cool. The lake is refreshing, so don’t forget to bring your bathing suit!
This list would be great for a 3-day stay.
Hiking Poles - there are some at the Ojibway store that you can borrow, but if you own some, bring them along!
Headlamp or flashlight/person
1-2 pairs of pants
1 pair of shorts
3 t-shirts
1-2 long sleeve shirts
1 warmer layer, fleece or sweatshirt
1 raincoat
1 sunhat/ballcap
1 warm hat (cool nights)
4-5 pairs of socks
underwear (no laundry service, but handwashing like the campers is an option)
Footwear: sneakers with good treads, hiking shoes, and sandals (think Teva, Keen). Flip flops or stringy fashionable sandals are NOT recommended for walking the island.
Toiletries plus sunscreen, bug spray
BYOB: Guests are welcome to bring alcoholic beverages. Ojibway does not serve alcohol. Alcohol is not permitted at the Keewaydin end of the island.
For Midseason
-Arrivals will be scheduled for the afternoon of July 16, at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. You can reserve a spot on our boat shuttle for a time that coordinates with your arrival at Manitou Landing Dock (Temagami Access parking) for pickups.
-Departures will be on the morning of July 20, starting at 7:30 a.m., and will be coordinated like arrivals. Campers taking the bus to Toronto will depart Keewaydin between 6 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. Having all campers motored down the lake is a priority before parents and their campers can be provided a boat taxi.
For Endseason
-Arrivals will be on August 9, at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Our boat shuttle will make scheduled trips to Manitou Landing Docks (near the Temagami Access parking lots) for pickups.
-Departures will be on August 12, starting at 7:30 a.m. Our boat shuttle will make scheduled trips to Manitou Landing docks. Campers taking the bus to Toronto will depart Keewaydin between 6 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. Having all campers motored down the lake is a priority before parents and their campers can be provided a boat taxi.
Boat shuttle pick-up is at Temagami Access Road docks, also known as Manitou Landing. Parking is clearly marked at Manitou; please don’t park in the lot designated for the residents of Bear Island.
We will take you on a 20-minute boat ride to Ojibway’s dock, where the staff will greet you and help move your luggage to your accommodations.
If you are delayed, please call or text 416-548-6137 at least 30 minutes before your pick-up time.
When filling out the Arrival and Departure Form, please let us know how many guests are arriving together and how many are departing together (don’t forget your camper(s)!)
Departures will occur from Ojibway’s main dock, next to the store. We will help bring your luggage to the dock from your cabin or tent. Please coordinate with your camper on the boat departure time. Campers will depart from Keewaydin’s main dock. Keewaydin and Ojibway coordinate with each other and the boat drivers to make departure as smooth as possible.
The cost is $90/per person for a round trip, and the maximum charge for immediate family members is $270.
Please communicate with Ojibway if you are delayed in your arrival time. You can call or text the Ojibway Office (416)548-6137
Lake Temagami is 4.5 hours from Toronto Pearson Airport. And just over an hour from North Bay, Ontario.
Google Maps directions take you to the Temagami Access Road. The road is easy to miss, be alert for the signs telling you to turn left. Drive to the end (16 km) of the Temagami Access road; parking is free and safe. Boat shuttle services will happily pick you up at the Temagami Access docks, also known as Manitou Landing. Look at the map below to see where to park, and please note there are permitted parking areas. Do not park in a permitted parking spot, or you may get towed.
*Do not try to meet the boat shuttle at the Lake Temagami garbage and recycling center.
*We are not a travel agent, but we are experienced in how to get to Lake Temagami. If you fly to Canada, please land early and depart late.
It is best to choose a flight that lands before 11:00 a.m. to provide you ample time to drive north.
Toronto’s Pearson International Airport. Expect 4.5-5 hours of driving to reach Lake Temagami. Traffic from Toronto can be very steady and slow. Look into flights that arrive in the early morning; this will provide you enough time to travel north to Lake Temagami.
Consider a short connection from Toronto to North Bay or Sudbury, Ontario. North Bay is 1. 5 hours from Lake Temagami, and Sudbury is a 2.5-hour drive from Lake Temagami.
*We are not a travel agent but we do our best to support your departure from Devil’s Island. We cannot guarantee the weather and other variables that may impact your departure.
Toronto’s Pearson International Airport. Travelling back to Toronto? Choose a flight that departs after 3 p.m. Expect 4.5-5 hours of driving to reach Toronto Pearson Airport. Traffic to Toronto can be very steady and slow.
Local Airports: Do not book a flight before 10 a.m. We cannot guarantee you’ll make it in time. Consider a short connection from North Bay or Sudbury, Ontario, to Toronto Pearson Airport. North Bay is 1. 5 hours from Lake Temagami, and Sudbury is a 2.5-hour drive from Lake Temagami.
Floatplane - Lakeland Airways
Our local Lake Temagami float plane service can fly you to and from Ojibway Family Lodge. Book your flight directly with Lakeland Airways.
Options include a flight from Temagami or North Bay, Ontario.
Car Service - Star Limousine has provided service to and from North Bay for Ojibway guests.
Follow the link to contact and book directly with Star Limo and specify your drop-off or pick-up location at the end of the Temagami Access Road boat docks.
This season, the key to ensuring a wonderful experience at Ojibway Family Lodge is communicating our safety and health regulations before your arrival.
Screening:
We prioritize creating a safe and welcoming retreat on beautiful Lake Temagami.
Within a few days of your arrival date you experience any Flu-like or Covid symptoms, please stay home and contact us.
Masks:
Please wear a mask around other guests if you are not feeling well. We need to keep our community healthy for the whole summer while also providing you with the best Ojibway visit possible.