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Nov2021

Fall 2021 – Glad to see some of you again!

As the sun sets over Wabatongushi Lake and the loons make their last calls before heading south, it’s time to reflect on this season.

Jul2021

The border is opening! Here’s what travelers to Canada need to know

Loch Island Lodge From Above
The wait is (almost) over to get back to island paradise!

It is long overdue, but the announcement has finally come! The Canadian government announced yesterday that it will be opening its border to fully vaccinated American travelers on August 9th, 2021. We want to outline the rules for you and show you where to look for further information. There are some hurdles to jump through, but they are quite easy once you get used to them.

May2021

Winter at Wabatongushi #7

A Blog Series by Elorah

Maybe I should have renamed this blog…it’s only been winter every other day of the week throughout this odd April! Really, that sums up most of the winter here at Lochalsh, which I wanted to share some reflections on as spring arrives.

Mar2021

Winter at Wabatongushi #6

A Blog Series By Elorah

While my main pals over here in Lochalsh are foxes and fishers, I do get the human occasional visitor. My family travelled north by train to see me the other week for March Break!

Mar2021

Winter at Wabatongushi #5

A Blog Series by Elorah

Here I am, four months into…winter? I’m not sure if it actually is winter anymore. The weather has been absolutely abnormal this year. Just a few weeks ago, I was seeing -40 overnight. In the past few days, I’ve seen rain, sleet, snow, and everything in between…along with some moose!