By Road
Canada North Lodge is located 240 miles North of International Falls, MN. We include two detailed maps. One from International Falls, MN and one from Ear Falls to our lodge.
Directions from International Falls, MN to Ear Falls, Ontario
- At International Falls cross the border into Fort Francis, Ontario. Take the following route.
- Hwy 11E to 502N – about 17 miles out of Fort Francis turn left onto 502N
- Hwy 502N to Hwy 594E. -about 100 miles – turn right on 594 driving East into Dryden, Ontario. Don’t turn left on 594 thinking it is a shortcut, the road is not good.
- In Dryden connect with Hwy 17- turn left – take Hwy 17W to Hwy 105N at Vermilion Bay – about 25 miles.
- Take Hwy 105N to Route 657 in Ear Falls (about 65 miles from Vermilion Bay), Route 657 is on the right, across from a Bumper to Bumper Auto Parts Store.
Directions from Ear Falls to CNL
- At Ear Falls turn right onto Route 657, go about 1 mile looking for our sign, Canada North Lodge – 54km.
- Turn left at this sign onto a gravel road – drive about 1 mile to the first crossroad and another of our signs, turn left again. This is a group of signs with a large red arrow at the top.
- If you miss this sign, stop, get information or give us a call from Ear Falls.
- Turn left at this sign onto the South Bay/Uchi Lake Road and drive 30 miles to our lodge. Do Not make any turns off of the Uchi Lake road.
NOTES: The map is very accurate, observe the roads on the map marked with an X,do not turn onto these roads as they will be the long way and wrong route. This is a good gravel road, we advise you to drive with your headlights on and be sure to stay to the right on hills and curves and be on the alert for logging trucks, road graders and visual problems caused by dust.
Mileage Chart to Canada North Lodge
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- International Falls – 240 miles
- Minneapolis – 520 miles
- Des Moines – 770 miles
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- Chicago – 900 miles
- Milwaukee – 840 miles
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- Green Bay – 640 miles
- St. Louis – 1040 miles
By Private Aircraft
The Red Lake 5000′ paved airstrip is located about 50 miles north Ear Falls. For full details click on the link below. Rental cars are available for you, or you can arrange a pickup with us, so give us a call when you clear customs. We will make arrangements for transportation to the lodge and will meet you upon landing.
Charter Flights From Winnipeg
For the fishermen that fly to Winnipeg and want to fly in comfort and get to CNL the fast way – about a 1 hour trip – consider flying charter with Fast Air, Ltd. The flights are the economical if you have a party of 6 -8. Their aircraft accommodate up to 8 persons with light gear. If you desire additional information please give us a call as we will schedule the trip for you with Fast Air.
By Commercial Flights
Via Northwest Airlines (prices are approximate)
| State | Approximate Cost | State | Approximate Cost | State | Approximate Cost |
| AL | n/a | LA | $430 | NY | $405 |
| AR | $380 | MA | $430 | OH | $380 |
| AZ | $430 | MD | $405 | OK | $380 |
| CA | $430 | MI | $380 | OR | $405 |
| CO | $345 | MN | $315 | PA | $380 |
| CT | $405 | MO | $345 | RI | $430 |
| DC | $405 | MS | $405 | SC | $405 |
| FL | $430 | MT | $345 | SD | $315 |
| GA | $405 | NC | $405 | TN | $380 |
| IA | $345 | ND | $300 | TX | $405 |
| ID | $380 | NE | $315 | UT | $380 |
