Summer Board Meeting 2025
Saturday, July 26th & Sunday, July 27th
Keewaydin Temagami and Ojibway Family Lodge are thrilled to welcome the Keewaydin Foundation Board of Trustees to Devil’s Island this summer! For those visiting for the first time, we’re confident you’ll fall in love with the breathtaking beauty of Lake Temagami. And welcome back for those returning—we’re so glad to have you with us again.
The summer board meeting will occur on Saturday, July 26th, and Sunday, July 30th. We encourage you to plan your arrival on Friday afternoon to make the most of your visit. This will allow us to welcome you with a delicious dinner, a refreshing evening swim or a friendly game of hearts in the Ojibway lodge.
This page provides everything you need to prepare for your trip, including tips on travel arrangements, accommodations, meals, and packing essentials. If you have any questions about Ojibway or travelling to the Temagami region, Tanya is more than happy to assist—don’t hesitate to contact her.
Ojibway Lodge Accommodations
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1 & 2 Bedroom Cabins with Bathrooms
Our one-and two-bedroom cabins each have a distinctive layout and design:
One-Bedroom Cabins: Refuge, Northwind, and Sunset are cozy and ideal for couples, while Altama, Polnick, and Trail offer a queen bed and a single bed for added flexibility.
Two-Bedroom Cabins: Runnymede, Nibashka, Red Pines, Dixie, Ogidaki, and Hill provide a queen bed and one or two single beds, comfortably accommodating four to six guests.
All of these cabins feature full bathrooms with hot water and flush toilets. Ojibway accommodations have been thoughtfully outfitted with warm duvets, soft sheets, wool blankets, fluffy towels (including beach towels), and biodegradable toiletries. Each cabin has propane lights, a woodstove or fireplace, and screened porches perfect for enjoying Lake Temagami’s breathtaking views and peaceful sounds. All cabins are close to docks where you can swim, tie up a boat or canoe, or enjoy sitting at the lakeside.
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Sleeper Cabins
Our one-room sleeper cabins—Little Spruce, Tippanwoo, Alouette, and Little Sun—are simple yet inviting. They have full-sized beds and cozy furnishings. They also include storage for your belongings, battery-powered lamps for nighttime reading, and porches that capture refreshing breezes and evening starlight. Bathroom and shower facilities are a short walk away. These cabins have warm duvets, soft sheets, wool blankets, and fluffy towels—including beach towels for your lakeside adventures.
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Glamping Tents
Our platform tents—1, 2, 3, 45, and 6—offer a luxurious glamping experience for those seeking a closer connection with nature. These tents are crafted with water-repellent canvas and mosquito netting, providing a cozy retreat with either full or twin beds, storage shelves, and a battery-powered reading lamp. Bathroom and shower facilities are conveniently nearby. As with our cabins, each tent has warm duvets, soft sheets, wool blankets, and fluffy towels, with beach towels included.
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Paul's Island - Miniss and Mojag
Just a short paddle from Devil’s Island, Paul’s Island offers two private cabins: Miniss and Mojag.
Miniss: This cozy two-bedroom cabin features a screened porch with stunning sunset views over the western shore.
Mojag: Recently reconstructed, Mojag is an impressive log and timber-frame cabin with a full bathroom and accommodations for at least four guests. Its spacious screened porch is perfect for gathering and enjoying the island’s breathtaking scenery.
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Cabins in the Cove
We are excited to offer Cabins in the Cove, which are rustic and low-key accommodations. Cabins in the Cove is formally the Songadeewin wigwam on Devil’s Island’s east side. This is an excellent spot for family reunion groups because the cabins are in close proximity to each other with a swim dock and fire circle available. There is a showerhouse steps from the cabins
Dining At Ojibway
The Ojibway kitchen serves creative, healthy, and delicious meals three times daily, using fresh ingredients sourced from several local food producers. Everything is made from scratch, and we take pride in satisfying even the pickiest eaters! We offer various kid-friendly options and are happy to accommodate vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free diets. To ensure every guest has an exceptional dining experience, we encourage filling out our guest information form so the kitchen can prepare to meet individual preferences and needs.
Everything you need to know!
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Lake Temagami Access Road
Google Map directions take you to the Temagami Access Road. The road is easy to miss; be alert to 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. Please review the map and video to see where to park, and 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.
Driving from Canadian Locations -
From Toronto (444 km, 4 hours 59 min)
From Ottawa (457 km, 5 hours 19 mins)
From Montreal (457 km, 5 hours 19 mins)
From North Bay (100 km, 1 hour 25 mins)
Driving from U.S. Locations -
From Buffalo (362 mi, 6 hours 11 mins)
From Detroit (485 mi, 8 hours 13 mins)
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*We are not a travel agent but experienced in getting to Lake Temagami. If you fly to Toronto, Canada, please land early and depart late. We do our best to support your departure from Devil’s Island, but we cannot guarantee that weather and other variables will not be a factor.
Toronto’s Pearson International Airport.
Choose a flight that lands before 11:30 a.m. You can expect to drive 4.5-5 hours to reach Lake Temagami. Traffic from Toronto can be very steady and slow. Look into early flights; this will give you enough time to travel north to Lake Temagami.
Consider a short 1.5ection from Toronto to North Bay or Sudbury, Ontario. Nort from Lake Temagami and Sudbury is a 2.5-hour drive from Lake Temagami.
Please Note: If you are considering renting an electric vehicle for your trip to Temagami, keep in mind that charging infrastructure in the area is very limited. The nearest charging stations are in North Bay, which may not be convenient for your travel plans.
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*We are not a travel agent,, but we will do our best to support your departure from Devil’s Island. However, we cannot guarantee the weather or other variables that may impact your departure.
Toronto’s Pearson International Airport.
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. North Bay is 1.5 hours from Lake Temagami, and Sudbury is a 2.5-hour drive.
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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
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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 for adult beverages. We have buckets of ice available. We request that you bring adult beverages in cans to avoid having the staff handle broken glass. Keewaydin is alcohol-free.
