The Northern Way works with Hawk Air, located in Hawk Junction, Ontario for all of our guest flight needs. Please contact them directly to book your flights. You’ll enjoy a 30-minute flight from Hawk Air to The Northern Way docks. .
Due to the 100 lb baggage weight limit for our guests who choose to fly in, we offer concierge service done The Northern Way. Should our guests wish to have items brought in and waiting for them in their cabin the staff will work to have those provided. TNW crew requires all special requests to be provided a minimum two weeks prior to your arrival.
The VIA Rail train (Train 185) travels from Sudbury, Ontario to White River, Ontario and back. Swanson is the name of the stop for The Northern Way.
We recommend our guests purchase tickets a minimum of 24 hours in advance of their trip, and arrive at the train station a minimum of 30 minutes prior to departure.
Sudbury to White River:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Departs 9am from Sudbury arrives at Swanson (lodge stop) at 4pm, arrives in White River 5pm
Snacks available for sale, but the selection is very small. We do recommend purchasing sandwiches or other snacks prior to arrival at the train station.
There are stops along the way such as Chapleau and Missinabie where you may choose to leave your vehicle and board the train.
White River to Sudbury:
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday,
Departs 7am from White River, arrives at Swanson (lodge stop) 8am, and arrives in Sudbury 4pm.
TNW Crew meets all guests arriving by train at the Swanson train stop, where they will assist in unloading and carrying guest luggage to TNW’s docked 30’ pontoon boat which is a short walk from the train.
Once aboard, our guests can take in the incredible views of Esnagi Lake during our 45 min welcome cruise to the lodge.
Fun Fact: VIA Train 185 is the subject of a documentary that is both beautiful and tells the story of the rich history surrounding this unique train route. https://www.tvo.org/tripping-train-185