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Snowshoe Guided Tours With Trail Designers Lucie and Bob
Saturday January 16th and Sunday January 17th, 2010
Begins at 10:30 a.m.
Join nature enthusiast, artist and Stokely Creek snowshoe trail designers Lucie Gagnon and Bob Yankus in a Snow Shoe Adventure. On Saturday the 16th and Sunday the 17th, Lucie and Bob will host a day of snowshoeing along some of the 20 km of trails they have developed. The snowshoe trails highlight the scenic beauty of the Algoma Highlands. You'll crisscross Stokely Creek as it flows into the Goulais River, ascend along natural waterfalls frozen in time, or stand just a little back from the Summit's edge as you survey the Lake Superior shoreline. There is so much to fill your senses. This guided tour across the landscape is by two who know and appreciate its beauty. Cost is only $15 a day for adults and children under 12 are free. The event includes lunch at the King Mt summit or the Day Skiers Log Hut. Tickets are available at Algoma Bicycle, Velorution, Country Way Health Food, Garden of Eden Health Food, and Stokely Creek Lodge. We will have a prize drawing from our sponsors including: Velorution (1 pair of skies), Algoma Bicycle (1 pair of skies), Duke of Windsor (snowshoe accessories including snowshoe poles), Country Way (health package), Superior Home Bakery , Steamy Bean Coffee shop, Taste of Scandia, Cafe Natura, (gift certificate), Natures Salon and Spa (hot stone massage), Lucie Gagnon Artist ( Art reproduction), Stokely Creek Lodge (season trail pass).
Biatholon has been cancelled
The Annual Wabos Loppet
Sunday March 7, 2010
The Wabos Loppet takes place in March and begins with a scenic hour-long train ride from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario to the lumbering village of Wabos. At Wabos, skiers begin an uninterrupted 27 KM (16 mile) cross country course that leads through the woods, over two lakes and several beaver ponds to Sheppard Lake, where tea and oranges are served. The rest of the course is on groomed cross country trails leading to Norm's cabin at the edge of Bone Lake. There skiers will enjoy refreshments of tea and cookies. The last part of the trip takes participants to Stokely Creek Lodge for a festive celebratory barbecue. Rate - $65.00 - $110.00 depending on when you sign up.
Ski or Snowshoe the Frozen Lakes
March 12 to 14, 2010
Join us in March to take advantage of one of Stokely's greatest features, its lakes. The ice is at its thickest in March, making it the best time to ski or snowshoe the lakes. Arrive Friday night in time for dinner and spend Saturday skiing on Evans, Stokely, Walker, Bone Sayer and Belleau Lake. After skiing or snowshoeing the lakes you will be treated to lakeside refreshments around a bonfire. Join us for this great end of season celebration when the days are longer and the weather is milder! You can experience all from $95 to $120 (depending on the room) a person per-night double occupancy from March 12-14. There will be a 10% group rate available for a couple of our larger rooms.This event has been growing in popularity so sign up soon. Call 1-866 stokely if are friends from the surrounding area and want to inquire about the cost and make reservations.