Please note all our rates are quoted in Canadian Dollars and final billing is made in Canadian Dollars. Credit card companies and banks don't always offer the current exchange rates on funds.
2025 Fishing Rates
| DURATION | AMERICAN PLAN | DELUXE HOUSEKEEPING PLAN |
| 7 nights | $2449 | $1749 |
| 6 nights | $2299 | $1699 |
| 5 nights | $2049 | $1549 |
| 4 nights | $1749 | $1349 |
| 3 nights | $1399 | $1099 |
| Guests arriving by rail from Sudbury direction deduct. | -$200 | -$100 |
| * All rates quoted per person in Canadian Dollars. Rates subject to 13% Harmonized Sales Tax. | ||
Train-in from White River
Rail fare not included. Rate per person in Canadian Dollars.
VIA Rail trains depart White River 7am Sunday, Wednesday and Friday arriving 8am at the lodge. Free parking at the train station. Trains return 4pm Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday arriving 5pm in White River. Tickets may be purchased in advance at VIA Rail tickets click here using WHITE RIVER as your origin and SWANSON as your destination. Canadian cash only for tickets purchased on board the train. No meal service on VIA's White River-Sudbury trains.
Train-in from Sudbury, Cartier, Chapleau or Missinabie
Rail fare not included. Rate per person in Canadian Dollars.
VIA Rail trains depart Sudbury (downtown) 9am, Cartier 9:50am, Chapleau 1:35pm and Missinabie 3:10pm Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday arriving at the lodge at 4pm. Free parking at train stations. Trains return at 8am arriving Missinabie 9am, Chapleau 10:30am, Cartier 2:30pm and Sudbury 3:50pm. We suggest purchasing your tickets in advance on-line at Via Rail tickets click here using SUDBURY, CARTIER, CHAPLEAU or MISSINABIE as your origin and SWANSON as your destination. Canadian cash only for tickets purchased on board the train. No meal service on VIA's Sudbury-White River trains.
Transportation Charges
Airfare from White River $150 per person one-way groups of 4 or more. $200 per person one-way for groups of 2-3 Minimum 2 passengers. Flight arrangements are made by the lodge. Cost of flight will be added to your trip and paid to the lodge on your final invoice.
Railfare from White River or Missinabbi $20 per person one-way. Chapleau $32 per person one-way. Booked by guest.
Railfare from Sudbury $95 per person one-way. Booked by guest.
All rates quoted per person in Canadian dollars. Rates subject to a 13% Harmonized Sales Tax. Senior, youth and childrens rates available with VIA Rail Canada. No age discounts with White River Air.
Children and Family Rates
Children rates: 4yrs old and under are FREE. Ages 5-11, 50% adult rate. Ages 12-15, 75% adult rate. 16 Years old and over are considered adults. Transportation rates not included.
Miscellaneous
Fishing Guides can be booked in advance or at time of vacation. Cost is $250 per day for up to 4 guests. $20 per person additinal for 5-8 guests, 9 or more will need 2 guides. Live bait not included in rate. HST tax not included in rate. Cost will be added to your final billing.
Per dozen cost live bait.
Worms $5.00
Minnows $8.00
Leeches $8.00
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
ARRIVING BY AIR
OUR SCHEDULED FLY DAYS ARE THURSDAYS AND SUNDAYS ONLY
Guests will fly to Lodge Eighty Eight with White River Air Service. Scheduled flights depart from the White River seaplane base starting at 7am. Scheduled flights return from the lodge starting at 7:30am. While we do our best to keep to schedule we are not responsible for any delays due to bad weather. Guests are responsible for any motel and meal expenses. There are NO partial refunds because of shortened stays due to weather and/or no refunds are given due to party cancelation related to weather. Should space be available at the lodge, stays may be extended to compensate for late arrival/departure due to weather. An overnight fee can be arranged if staying at the lodge. In the event we cannot fly due to inclement weather conditions and alternate rail service is available it will be the party's choice to either wait for flying conditions to improve or travel by rail.
Baggage Allowance (per person)
100lbs per person.
Overweight Charges
Excess baggage may be charged at CAD$1.50 per pound and may not be transported until all other flying is completed. We will do our best to have it available same day.
Length of Stay
Our available flight days to travel are Sundays and Thursdays. No Saturdays available. We have priority on Sundays.
ARRIVING BY TRAIN
Via Rail Canada provides passenger service between White River and Sudbury. Trains depart White River Sunday, Wednesday and Friday at 7:00am, arriving at Mileage 88 Swanson stop at 8am. Trains depart Mileage 88 Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday at 4:00pm and arrive in White River at 5:00pm. Tickets are purchased directly on the train and MUST be paid with Canadian Dollars. There is ample free parking at the rail station. Trains depart Sudbury Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 9:00am arriving Mileage 88 Swanson stop at 4pm. Trains depart Mileage 88 Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays at 8am arriving Sudbury 3:50pm. Tickets may be purchased at the train station and parking is available. Tickets may also be purchased online at Via Rail tickets click here From White River use Swanson as your destination and from Sudbury and all others use Swanson. There is a baggage policy for passengers travelling by train. If you surpase it like most do there may be a fee per bag at $3 payable at time of boarding to the Service Manager. Cash is preferred.
DEPOSITS AND CANCELLATIONS
To confirm and hold your reservation we require a deposit of CAD$400.00 per person within 14 days of booking. We will require 120 days notice to cancel a reservation. If cancelled wthin 120 days of your reservation any deposits paid may be forfeited. As of June 1, 2023 all credit card refunds are subject to a 5% service fee.
PAYMENTS
Deposits may be made by American Express, Discover, MasterCard, VISA, personal cheque, e-transfer (Canadian Bank Accounts only) or money order. Final payment may be made the day of your departure by American Express, Discover, MasterCard, VISA, e-transfer or cash. Should you wish to prepay your holiday please advise and we will issue a cost for your prepayment.
If choosing to pay by bank transfer please use info@lodgeeightyeight.com as the account to deposit to. PLEASE PUT YOUR DATES AND UNDER WHAT PARTY YOU ARE BOOKED IN THE MESSAGE SECTION OF THE TRANSFER BOX. If you need help please call our office at 705-812-1624. M-F 10am-5pm.
GROUP, CORPORATE OR INCENTIVE BOOKINGS
Are you planning for a group of friends, company meeting or sales incentive? We have the facilities and equipment to make your group holiday a success. Contact us for a quote. Minimum party of 8 required to qualify for group rates.
*All rates quoted per person in Canadian Dollars. Final billing is made in Canadian Dollars (CAD). *These published terms and conditions supersede any previously communicated terms and conditions whether in writing, on-line, receipt or other means.
*All terms and conditions are subject to change without notice.