Smoothwater Wilderness Lodge
Smoothwater is a frontcountry lodge with backcountry trails
– an original and exciting place for your nature vacation
in Canada. World travelers have dubbed us guesthouse, inn,
wilderness lodge, nature retreat, and B&B. But Smoothwater
is also the home of the Colman-Boyes family. We promise that
in a very short time (especially after you eat
at our table),
you too will feel at home with us in the Temagami wilderness.
Regional foods, lodge-based wilderness
adventures and canoe
trip outfitting are our passions. We’re an authentic
place for you to experience the people, the land and the
stories of northeastern Ontario, Temagami.
Explore James Lake
Slip into a canoe or cross-country skis and explore the mysteries
of nature in our small ‘backyard’ lake. Rich
in diversity, you’ll see beaver, otter and moose.
You’ll hear loons, frogs and songbirds. Wolf and
lynx tracks are always visible through the winter.
For
living history, one end of James lake has 1912 ruins of
a fools’ gold mine. At the other end, is a hint
of a logging camp from the 1920s.
There are no motorboats
on James lake.
Explore Smoothwater Wilderness Trails
Over 45
km of wilderness trails await you from your door — after
a good breakfast of course. Some say (and we agree), these
are the some of the best cross-country
skiing and snowshoeing trails
in the world.
No recreational snowmobiles are allowed.
Spring and fall offer secluded hiking through diverse forests,
including old growth maple and yellow birchwhich were
tapped for syrup by the Temagami First Nations.
The Blue Gathering Hall
Overlooking James lake is our Gathering Hall, a big-windowed
space drenched in the colour blue. With its red Heintzman
piano, library, board games and crafts, it has a relaxing
effect on guests. Small meetings and intimate weddings
are hosted here, as well as house concerts, lectures, yoga
retreats, painting classes and school
programs.
Rustic Backcountry Cabins
Two rustic, backcountry cabins are tucked away on the wilderness
trail system. Suitable for self-catered winter cross-country
ski and snowshoe adventures, they are about 6 km from the
Smoothwater wilderness lodge.
Walk the Labyrinth
At the forest edge you’ll find our labyrinth. Unlike
a maze, a labyrinth has a one-way, meandering path that encourages
meditation, reflection and even prayer. The labyrinth is
always ‘open’ and is special to walk (or snowshoe)
anytime – even in the moonlight.
Sauna
Our lakeside, wood-burning sauna is a natural, healthy remedy
for relieving stress and sore muscles. Enjoy the intense
heat after a day’s activity, with a jump in the lake
or a roll in the snow.
Campfires
Smoothwater has two firepits that are wonderful for singing
around the campfire, storytelling and roasting marshmallows.
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