Explore Adventure Island

Explore’s Adventure Island is an exclusive haven in Canada’s Cottage Country. Located at the head waters of Lake of the Woods, on gorgeous Shoal Lake, Ontario, this vast nine-acre island offers plenty of space to enjoy the great outdoors with the serenity of home inside a spacious Timber Frame cottage.

There is over 3,000 sq. ft. of living space for your perfect family experience! The 1,640-sq.-ft. cottage features an open-concept living area with full size kitchen and a fireplace alongside the living quarters consisting of four bedrooms that comfortably sleep 12 people. Outdoors, time seems to slow down, conversations grow livelier, and families draw closer when everyone gathers together on your spacious 1100-sq.-ft open deck with outdoor kitchen, bar and dining area including 440-sq.-ft timber frame pergola with an inspiring Barkman Concrete fireplace and 400-sq-ft of covered deck.

Reservations for June 30 - September 1 2023 are minimum of 7 day reservations with check in and out on a Friday.

A 8ft x 40ft boat dock is attached to the 40ft x 14ft swim dock deck where many hours can be spent hanging out by the water! In addition, an 8ft x 24ft dock is safely positioned for overnight boat parking in what we call “Bass Bay”.

1,640-sq.-ft newly adventure-enhanced cottage
Comfortably house 12 guests in 4 bedrooms
Plenty of additional camping options
2 bathrooms
An 1100-sq.-ft open deck including 440-sq.-ft timber frame pergola with masonry fireplace and outdoor kitchen
520sqft of swim dock/sun lounging area at the water’s edge with a 40ft mooring dock
8ft x 24ft dock is safely positioned for overnight boat parking in what we call “Bass Bay”.
1.2km hiking trail around the island
2 Kayaks
Canoe
20+ Life jackets for XXXL to toddler
Adventure gear for outside:
4 mosquito net hammocks
hiking sticks
adventure backpack
roasting sticks
water bottle carrying fanny pack
outdoor blankets
Firewood at firepit and outside fireplace
Fully stocked cottage with all the supplies you need, just bring food and clothes
Kitchen:
Foil wrap
Plastic wrap
Paper towel
4-slice toaster
Cutlery for 12 place setting
BBQ tools
Citrus press
Can opener
Measuring cups
Measuring spoons
Wine opener
Mixing bowls
Serving bowls 3 medium, 2 large
Cheese grater
Salad bowl
Colanders
Food storage containers
28 place setting dishes
Knife block set
5 Steak knives
Kitchen utensils
Serving utensils
Garbage bags
Kettle
Dish clothes
Tea towels
Apron
Ninja blender
5 qt slow cooker
Handheld mixer
Oven mitts
Hot pads
Pot set
Cookie sheets
Roasting pan
Cutting boards
2 fry pans
Large deep fry pan
6 plastic wine glasses
6 glasses wine glasses
Juice jug
16 drinking glasses
22 coffee mugs
Coffee maker
Keurig
10 plastic cups
Coffee filters
Flour
Sugar
Baking powder
Cornstarch
Salt & pepper
Garlic powder
Toilet paper
Dish soap
Bathrooms:
12 bath towels
6 hand towels
6 face clothes
Bedrooms:
Bed linens for all beds

OTHER THINGS
Our cleaning fee insures that the cottage and property is clean and stocked so you can begin your adventure right away. The cottage will be cleaned and sanitized with bedding changed and cleaned between each guest, basic supplies such as soaps and toilet paper restocked. When you leave you only need to clean the dishes and garbage and take your things.
Check out: 11:00 am
● Please have the cottage clean and furniture (indoor and outdoor) in its place.
● Make sure all the dishes are cleaned and put away
● Wipe counter tops and stove
● Put all towels, bed sheets (fitted and flat sheet, not mattress protector) and pillowcases that were used into the laundry room (NOT DUVET COVERS)
● Make sure the BBQ is turned off
● Empty fridge, freezer and cupboards of all your food to bring home with you
● Pick up any garbage on the property
● Take all garbage and recyclables with you
● Have all your belongings ready on the dock to load in the boat

THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
● There is many quiet bays to fish and near by vacant islands to explore. Including an old gold mine on Miner's Island just a short kayak/canoe ride away.
● Ash Rapids Lodge Restaurant is approximately 30 minute boat ride from the island. Its open Wednesday to Sunday and requires reservation.
● at Shoal Lake Landing Store you can get fuel and very basic groceries like chips and canned goods on the water which is approximately 15 minutes by boat.
● The closest grocery store is Clearwater Market which is approximately 30 minutes from Clytie Bay landing or Falcon Meat and Grocery which is approximately 40 minutes.
● Kenora is a 50 minute drive from Clytie Bay and offers lots of restaurants and unique shopping as well as grocery store and department stores
● Golf course, mini golf, tennis, beaches and restaurants at Falcon Lake are a 40 minute drive from Clytie Bay
● Restaurants, ice cream shops and beach at West Hawk Lake, are a 30 minute drive from Clytie Bay

GETTING AROUND
● If you have your own boat you can use the launch your boat at Clytie Bay Landing off of Rush Bay road
● The boat ride to the island is approximately 10 minutes (depending on your load and weather) We will watch the weather radar and make sure we can make it safely, if we don't feel the water safe we will adjust your reservation at no extra charge.
● We offer transportation in and out on check in and check out for $150 each for the first load and $75/additional load.
● You will want to pack efficiently and consider that everything needs to be transported by boat then carried from the dock to the cottage.
● Key to gain access into the cottage is in a lock box on the Island
● 2 boat docking locations on Island.
● We have partnerships with aircraft carriers for access with either float plane or helicopter, access is unrestricted!
● Ice road access for winter stays off Clytie Bay Road.
● Travel time with a vehicle from Winnipeg perimeter highway is around 2.5 hours through Freedom road or 2 hours if using Clytie Bay landing.