Looking west over Esnagi Lake, THE LODGE HAS SEEN thousands of sunrises, sunsets, starlit nights, and northern lights.
It has heard laughter, seen smiles, and stood as the gateway to prolific Walleye, Northern Pike, Perch and Whitefish catches for over 75 years.
Family and friends have been making the trek and creating life-long memories at THE Lodge since 1946.
THE NORTHERN WAY
The Northern Way is an all-inclusive establishment. Your accommodations, food, boats, motors and gas are included in the rates.
The fishing is spectacular, and the service is even better! Hard to believe? Well, come and experience service, The Northern Way. From the moment you ARRIVE, to our handshake WHEN YOU DEPART FOR HOME, the TNW team is committed to giving you the best experience possible.
People are at the heart of any business. The Northern Way Crew has a passion for the outdoors, fishing, and providing our guests with unparalleled service.
The Northern Way cares about its guests, the land, and its people – including the people we hire. It isn’t always easy finding work that you are passionate about, where you are treated with respect, and provides you with an income that supports your goals. To that end, The Northern Way is proud to be a Certified Living Wage Employer.
“THE GUY”
My name is Mark McLean AKA "the guy".
Fishing and bringing people together to experience all that Northern Ontario has to offer has been a lifelong passion of mine. Northern Ontario is where my heart is. Its where I learned to fish with my dad, Ted and my mom, Jane.
We spent countless hours ‘plying the waters’ up at our cottage on Anima Nipissing Lake near Temagami, Ontario, and while we didn’t often catch our limit, we established a bond and created memories that I will cherish forever.
I knew from an early age that I wanted to have a fishing lodge – to create a place where all are welcome and provided the opportunity to explore the beauty that Northern Ontario has to offer and experience world class fishing.
