Selwyn Lake Lodge Guest Package
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Selwyn Lake Lodge Guest Package 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 1-800-654-0676 or email us at [email protected] and Chris Littauer or Mike Dawes 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 (both a Saskatchewan and a Northwest Territory fishing licence are required) Saskatchewan Fishing Licence must be purchased online before you arrive at the lodge. Your licence can be purchased online at: http://environment.gov.sk.ca/licences/ Northwest Territories Fishing Licence may be purchased online at https://licences.enr.gov.nt.ca/Fishing-Licence OR it may be purchased upon your arrival at Selwyn Lake Lodge. Submit Personal Profile A personal profile document must be completed for each guest in our party and submitted electronically to [email protected] or by fax to 208-441-6949. The personal profile document can be found online on our website at (http://adventuredestinations.ca/lodges/selwyn_lake_lodge/booking-rates/personal-profile- information) or attached to this package as “Appendix 1 – Personal Profile Information”. 1 [email protected] 800.654.0676 Selwyn Lake Lodge Guest Package 2016 Packing Luggage Guidelines Due to aircraft restrictions, we must limit the luggage weight to a maximum of 44 lbs/20 kgs 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 Camera and battery charger Passport (for our American guests) What you don’t need to pack: Firearms, knives or self-defence sprays (eg. bear spray) Alcohol (will be left behind in Saskatoon) Fishing rods, reels and tackle (provided on site) We carry sunscreen, insect repellent, confectionary items and cigars for sale in our gift shop. Tackle Package Selwyn Lake Lodge provides a comprehensive tackle package for each guest to use while on location. The guide team has assembled the best tackle for our guests tailored specifically for the trophy northern pike, lake trout and arctic grayling on Selwyn Lake; including fly- fishing gear. However, if you have your own preferred fishing rod or lucky lure, you are welcome to bring it to the lodge. 2 [email protected] 800.654.0676 Selwyn Lake Lodge Guest Package 2016 Travel Flights to Saskatoon Guests must make their own travel arrangements to Saskatoon. The lodge partners with professional travel coordinators in Saskatchewan and recommend you prepare all travel arrangements with Lobstick Travel at 1-800-665-0171. Ground Transportation Prior to departure date: If you arrive at the Saskatoon International Airport (YXE) the day before you depart to the lodge, you will be responsible for your own transportation to your hotel. Please take advantage of your hotel shuttle service. Guests staying at The Sandman Hotel can call (306) 477-4844 or use the courtesy phone to arrange a pick up. On departure date: If you arrive at the Saskatoon International Airport (YXE) on the day you depart to the lodge, a representative from Transwest Air will greet you and transport you to their hangar. 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 24-hour restaurant located in the hotel. When making your reservation state you’re a Selwyn Lake Lodge guest to receive our special rates. Standard rooms start at $120/night plus taxes. Other hotel accommodations throughout Saskatoon are available. Please contact us for more information. Transportation to Transwest Air in Saskatoon Prior to departure date: On the day of your departure to the lodge you will be responsible to arrive at Transwest Air located at Hangar 9, Thayer Avenue by 2:00 pm where you will board the private air charter to Selwyn Lake Lodge. If you are staying at the Sandman Hotel please be in the lobby for a 1:45 pm pick up by Transwest Air. On departure date: If you arrive at the Saskatoon International Airport (YXE) on the day you depart to the lodge, a representative from Transwest Air will greet you and transport you to their hangar. 3 [email protected] 800.654.0676 Selwyn Lake Lodge Guest Package 2016 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 Transwest Air located at Hangar 9, Thayer Avenue by 2:00 pm on the day of departure. Unfortunately, there is no parking available unless special arrangements are made. Please let Chris know if you require parking for your vehicle. Flights from Saskatoon to Selwyn Lake Lodge The Selwyn Lake Lodge private air charter departs Transwest Air in Saskatoon at 3:00pm. 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 who will transfer you 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 6:00pm. Departure Day (flights from Selwyn Lake Lodge to Saskatoon) Unfortunately, departure day always comes too soon! At the end of your final day of fishing you will board the floatplane for a 6:30pm 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 9:30pm; guests are responsible for all connecting travel arrangements from Saskatoon to their 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 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 or (306) 477-4844 Lobstick Travel: (800) 665-0171 Transwest Air: (306) 665-2700 Saskatoon Expeditor (Jennifer Sampson): (306) 371-5161 [email protected] 4 [email protected] 800.654.0676 Selwyn Lake Lodge Guest Package 2016 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 service dinner and orientation to the lodge. Following dinner, guests may unpack in their suite and are welcome to enjoy their first evening in the main lodge area. 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 (to store a variety of pop, juices and light snacks) for use on the boat. You will head down to the docks to start your 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, you will have caught and kept an assortment of “keeper” fish for a delicious shore lunch; 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 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 at the Common Island Spa, or watching sports on our satellite TV. Our cash bar is open all evening. Gratuities We are often asked for advice 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 with the performance of the people receiving the gratuities. A general guideline for gratuities is: Guides: recommended minimum is $60/$70 per guest per day; depending on your satisfaction and their effort. You should personally hand this to your guide upon departure. 5 [email protected] 800.654.0676 Selwyn Lake Lodge Guest Package 2016 Lodge staff (this includes the chef, servers and dock-hand): recommended $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 enjoyable as possible.