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Stories from the bay

Stories

History, fishing notes, and a few campfire tales — pull up a chair and stay a while.

Red sun setting over the treeline on Gunn Lake near Minaki

History· 6 min read

Minaki: Railway Dreams and a Lodge That Wouldn't Quit

Minaki became a getaway because of the railway - and the grand lodge that gave the area its name has one of the wildest histories in Northwest Ontario. Pull up a chair.

The main dock at dawn on a perfectly still Gunn Lake

Nature· 5 min read

The Morning the Lake Goes Glass

There's a window at dawn when Gunn Lake turns to glass and the whole world holds its breath. Most people sleep through it. Here's why you shouldn't.

Two boats moored at the dock on a calm clear day on Gunn Lake

Planning· 6 min read

A First-Timer's Guide to a Week on Gunn Lake

Never done a week at a lake like this? Here's exactly how the first day goes, and how to slide into the kind of slow that this place is good for.

A leaf-covered walking trail through autumn forest near Gunn Lake

Planning· 5 min read

What to Pack for a Lake Week in Northwest Ontario

The short version: layers, groceries, and bug spray. The long version saves you a miserable first night. Here's the real packing list from someone who's forgotten all of it at least once.

Wide open view of Gunn Lake with forested islands under a blue sky

Fishing· 6 min read

Reading the Water: Where the Walleye Are

The Winnipeg River system is a world-class mixed fishery. Here's how to think about where the fish hold - walleye, pike, bass, and the muskie of your dreams.

A campfire burning on the rocks at the water's edge at dusk on Gunn Lake

Nature· 5 min read

Sunsets, Loons, and the Northern Lights

The light show up here doesn't stop when the sun goes down. Sunsets, loon calls, a sky full of stars, and if you're lucky - the aurora. Here's what to watch for.

Two white chairs beside a campfire at the water's edge at sunset on Gunn Lake

Campfire Tale· 5 min read

The Campfire That Talked Back

A first-person tale from a longtime resident - about the night the loons, the fire, and an old friend all conspired to teach me something about slowing down.

A glimpse of Gunn Lake framed by trees on the point

History· 6 min read

Canoe Country: The Old Highway of the Fur Trade

Long before cottages and outboard motors, these waters were the main route between Ontario and the prairies. When you paddle out here, you're following voyageurs.

Guests floating and paddleboarding on Gunn Lake on a sunny summer day

Fishing· 5 min read

Shore Lunch: The Best Meal You'll Eat All Year

Fresh-caught walleye, cooked on a rock by the water, eaten with your fingers off a paper plate. There's a reason it ruins restaurants for you. Here's how it's done.

Autumn forest trail thick with golden leaves near Gunn Lake

Nature· 5 min read

Four Seasons on the Bay

Summer gets all the attention, but the bay has four very different personalities. Here's what each season brings - and why the shoulder seasons might be the secret.

A blue hammock strung between two trees on the grassy point at Kendall's Point

The Area· 4 min read

The Quiet Privacy of a Protected Bay

Privacy is the thing people remember most. Here's what it actually feels like to have a sheltered bay that's nearly yours alone - and why that's so rare up here.

A bald eagle perched in a tall pine against a clear blue sky

Nature· 5 min read

Eagles, Beavers, and Who Else Lives Here

You're a guest here - the locals have fur and feathers. A field guide to the eagles, loons, beavers, and other neighbours you'll likely meet on the bay.

Two boats moored at the dock on a calm clear day at Kendall's Point

Planning· 4 min read

Boat In, Not Drive In: Why the Water Route Changes Everything

The most private spots up here can't be reached by road, and that's the point. Getting to Kendall's Point by boat is what keeps it wild and truly your own.

A hammock strung between trees overlooking Gunn Lake

Planning· 5 min read

No Bars, No Problem: The Case for Going Dark

The thin cell signal at Gunn Lake isn't a flaw to apologize for. It might be the most valuable thing we offer. Here's what happens when the phones go quiet.

Inside the bunky cabin with bunk beds at Kendall's Point

Planning· 4 min read

The Bunky: Where Kids Beg to Sleep

Every group sorts out who sleeps where on the first night. At Kendall's Point, the bunky is the bunk everyone secretly wants. Here's the inside story.

A winding wooden boardwalk through the trees on the point at Kendall's Point

The Area· 5 min read

Stewards of the Shield: Keeping the Lake Wild

This water has been cherished for generations - and it stays beautiful because people look after it. A few thoughts from a longtime resident on leaving the lake better than you found it.

Soft walking trails through the trees at Kendall's Point

Nature· 5 min read

Tracks in the Mud: Reading the Shoreline

The shoreline keeps a guest book, and almost nobody reads it. Learn to spot a few tracks and Gunn Lake tells you exactly who came down for a drink last night.

The cozy cottage dining room at Kendall's Point

Planning· 5 min read

Rain Day: The Best Day You Didn't Plan For

Everyone dreads a rainy day at the lake. They shouldn't. A storm rolling across Gunn Lake makes for one of the coziest days you'll ever spend indoors.

The cottage glowing at night beside a dark Gunn Lake

Nature· 4 min read

Stars You Forgot Existed

City skies show you a few dozen stars. Gunn Lake shows you the whole thing - the Milky Way, falling stars, the works. The first time it stops people cold.

Summer fun out on the water at Gunn Lake

Nature· 4 min read

The Boat Ride You'll Take Every Single Day

Forget the destination. The slow evening cruise around the bay becomes the ritual nobody wants to skip - the day's quiet victory lap on golden water.

The main cottage at Kendall's Point seen from the front

Planning· 5 min read

Cousins, Cards, and the Cottage That Holds Everyone

Some places are built for a couple. Kendall's Point is built for the whole crew - the reunion, the multi-family week, the gathering that becomes a tradition.

A campfire crackling at the edge of Gunn Lake in the evening

Planning· 5 min read

Sourdough, Smoke, and the Marina Coffee

Food just hits different at the lake. Here's why every meal becomes an event up here - and the simple food rituals that'll become part of your trip.

Gunn Lake glimpsed through the trees from Kendall's Point

Campfire Tale· 4 min read

Why You'll Already Be Planning Next Year

Nearly everyone who spends a week at Kendall's Point books again before they've unpacked at home. Here's the honest reason this place gets under your skin.

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