Lake of the Woods
The Lake of the Woods region is famous for more than its breathtaking views. Its stark and sheer beauty should also strike a chord with anyone familiar with the paintings of the celebrated Group of Seven. The Lake is believed by many to be one of the most majestic lakes in North America, containing over 14,850 islands and 65,000 miles of shoreline. Throughout history, it played an important role as a primary transportation corridor prior, during and after the fur trade. Indeed, this region has a rich archaeological and historical record. The MacKenzie Ward Estate itself contains several archaeological sites with evidence of over 6,000 years of human activity, including one of the five Hudson Bay Posts established in the Lake of the Woods after 1776.
The Estate enjoys remarkably varied vegetation reflecting the co-existence of the Boreal and the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence ecosystems. Consequently, a wide variety of wildlife lives in this area including moose, deer, bears, beavers, otters, bald eagles, loons, herons, kingfishers, and hummingbirds. Outstanding fishing opportunities have existed in this region since the 1870s and it is possible to catch Walleye, Muskie (Muskellunge), Small and Large Mouth Bass, as well as Lake Trout. Other outdoor activities include relaxing by the lake, marveling at the views, swimming, sailing, kayaking, walking, and cross-country skiing in the winter.
Please visit the Lake of the Woods web site at www.lakeofthewoods.com
USEFUL FACTS ABOUT THE LAKE OF THE WOODS:
- Temperature Range for the Lake of the Woods: Continental Climate (warm to hot summers & cold winters)
- Precipitation Range for the Lake of the Woods: highly variable from year to year
FACTS ABOUT CANADA:
- Area: 9,984,670 sq km
- Population: 32,777,304 (1st quarter, 2007)
- Provinces: 10 Provinces, 3 Territories
- National Capital: Ottawa, Ontario
- Provincial Capital of Ontario: Toronto
- Currency $CAN
- GDP $1.114 trillion (est 2005)
- GDP Per Capita $34,000 (est 2005)
- GDP Growth Rate 2.4%
Canada has a high standard of living with comparatively low costs in comparison to Western Europe. The purchasing power of the Canadian dollar is also very strong locally.