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July 5th, 2019
We enjoyed a “Happy Canada Day Weekend” at Lakair Lodge. It was the first busy weekend of the summer and it was an enjoyable one, with lots of friends dropping by. Over the weekend we offered a number of specials, but one exceptional bargain was our ice; a 5 lb bag of ice was selling for a toonie. Since ice is such a strategic ingredient to enjoying the summer months we have decided to keep a reduced price for the balance of the season as a way of saying thanks to all our guests and visitors. A 5 lb bag of ice will sell for $3 for the rest of the summer and remember, if you need large quantities of ice let us know. Bulk sales are available.
Despite our efforts to get the word out people are surprised to learn that our new restaurant “The Barbless Hook” is open and operational. Despite that, we enjoyed a busy weekend with visitors enjoying the restaurant as well as the deck. Please drop by and enjoy the “Deck” as it is a great place to watch the sunset.
Finally, we are beginning to see water levels fall to the point where we should be able to set up our normal dock configuration. That will be a big relief for us, as well as our visitors arriving by water. It has been a difficult spring with the high water levels. We typically try and have someone on the dock to assist with guests arriving by boat. Our aim is to make your visit enjoyable and it begins with a welcome smile on the dock.
Fuel sales are available and yes prices are up this year. Remember we have additional taxes levied on fuel and despite what some believe we pay the same price for premium gas that you pay at the pump. Add in the labour and convenience of buying fuel on the water and you can appreciate why prices are a little higher.
As always we ask that boaters reduce their wake when passing by the Lodge. It makes refuelling boats a lot safer and ensures minimal damage to the waterfront.
We look forward to seeing you at the Lodge. Drop by and say help. Safe travels on the water!
June 22, 2019
Great food and wonderful views, just one of the many compliments we are receiving from guests enjoying their supper on the deck at Lakair Lodge. It’s been a real pleasure for Denise and I to see the many happy faces of guests stopping by for lunch and supper at The Barbless Hook restaurant. Nacho platers and wings seem to be a favourite alongside side a nice cold draft beer! “ Best burger I have ever had “ was another compliment. Our burgers are home made and are great by themselves or with cheese.
Our chef “Jesus” is from Mexico and has been cooking in the Toronto area for 15 years. Yes there is a Mexican influence in the food and guests love it. We are looking forward to our summer time friends to arrive and and enjoy our food and family friendly atmosphere. Our water levels remain quite high but have begun to drop. Our main dock is still below water but temporary docking is in place. Please approach from the west side of the docks. We look forward to seeing our boating friends.
Wake continues to be a problem. It is doing a lot of damage along the shoreline. Here’s a few tips on how to minimize your wake when you are passing the Lodge. When you approach the narrows pull the throttle back to neutral and allow the stern of the boat come to surface. Once the boat levels out increase your speed and the wake created will be minimal. If you simply pull your throttle back to 1/3 the stern remains in the water and maximum wake is created. We greatly appreciate your efforts to minimize wake. It helps everyone on the lake. Fishing seems to have picked up. We are getting reports of decent catches, jigs tipped with a minnow seem to be doing the trick . One of our dinner guests came home with a 7.5 pound walleye!
The clouds are breaking up and the sun is about to make an appearance, looks like the start to another beautiful weekend here on the West Arm. Hope to see you soon.
Tight lines, Dennis.