Jerry Noel, Chaudiere's owner and graduate of Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration and Restaurant Management will assist you in planning your vacation, from arrival to departure. Jerry will attend to every detail whether it's procuring that special beverage to be in your cottage's refrigerator on arrival, arranging a car from the airport at 10pm, accommodating special dietary requirements, or arranging professional guides for the day. Attention to detail, without forgetting that you are fishing in Canada, is what Chaudiere does best. Please feel free to call and discuss any aspect of your Canadian vacation.

The Main Lodge and Dining Room

   Many lodges boast of delicious home cooking but quite frankly if that is really what you wanted you could be getting that at home. Our kitchen staff is professional. Professional training, professional preparation, and professional sanitation. At Chaudiere Lodge we don't buy steaks, we buy the entire Prime Beef loin and trim and cut our own steaks to 1½" thick. Salads aren't iceberg lettuce with dressing from a gallon jug, our salads are Bacon wrapped Prawns on field greens with a Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette. Dessert isn't only ice cream. Our desserts are Chocolate Crème Broulée or Strawberry Mousse. Entrees include Crown Roast of Pork with Wild Rice, Fennel, and Sausage Stuffing or Baked Rainbow Trout with Shrimp Stuffing or Grilled Chicken Breast with Tarragon Cream Sauce. Dinner is always a four-course meal.

   To start the day right we begin with omelets made to order in the Dining Room and the toast is topped with American Spoon preserves, the finest made anywhere. We also serve bacon, sausage, English muffins, fruit trays, pancakes and French toast with pure maple syrup.

   Lunch is either served in the dining room or we will prepare a hearty box lunch if you want to stay out all day including fried chicken, freshly roasted sliced turkey breast (we cook ours on a 37" Webber charcoal grill), grilled pork tenderloin sandwiches on egg buns with Dijon mustard or corned beef with home made with fresh rye bread.

A Variety of Activities

   Exploring the many islands, countless bays and secluded inlets is an adventure for newcomers and experienced fishers alike.

   There are wonderful opportunities for photography while staying at Chaudiere Lodge. Take a canoe and explore the spectacular French River. There is abundant wildlife: loons, beaver, mink, otter, moose, deer, and a variety of birds.

What to Bring

   Fishing Equipment and your favorite lures. We do have equipment available for a fee but most guests feel more comfortable with their own gear. Throughout the season we usually have a good supply of minnows, worms and leeches. We also have a good supply of nets and coolers, if you are going after Muskie, do bring a large net. All boats are equipped with depthfinders and electric bilge pumps.

   Clothing and Rain gear. You may not go out intentionally in the rain but if you get caught out there on the water, the ride back to the lodge can be a little chilly. Other clothing should include layers and windbreaker. Summer temperatures are from the mid-60's to the high 80's.

   If you want to haul in mountains of soft drinks and snacks, do so. All cottages are supplied with refrigerators and soft drinks and after three meals a day of Chaudiere food most guests simply wind up taking home the boxes of snacks they brought with them. If you want it, bring it, but most guests find it unnecessary. We will provide snacks if you need them.

• You cannot speak English.
• You have trouble walking or are severely overweight.
• You have extensive dietary restrictions.
• You do not have boating experience (that is, if you plan on taking out a boat).
• If you do not plan to fish.
• You may need immediate medical attention (the nearest hospital is 90 miles away).