Doug Chapman is the best

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While he does not have bunk houses, you can crash in his parking lot. You can also stay in Atikokan. We have done both. While he is closer to French Lake, he can handle all your needs. Low in frills, but great stories and great customer service.

You re-cooped from the blown out achilles already?  Amazing recovery!

dd

I was supposed to leave for a short trip into Little Indian Sioux tomorrow, and a 12 day trip into Woodland Caribou in early August.  Both history,   

Trying not to think about my lost season!

prouboy

Puckster wrote on Jul 5^th, 2011 at 11:08pm:

We used Branches Seine River Lodge this year for Beaverhouse put-in & take-out
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They're off of hwy 11 west of Atikokan (70 mi east of F.Francis)
Quent & Lori were very accommodating, good to work with, they have a bunkhouse and hot shower after pick-up.

I use Doug Chapman as my main outfitter... when it makes sense geographically.  He has the center & the east ends of the park covered nicely &, as mentioned, will keep you entertained.  I cannot say enough good things about this guy!  He'll do whatever it takes to ensure your trip's success.

On the other hand, years ago, I have also gotten fine service from Jim Clark at CC plus they DO have the bunkhouse.

However, travelling on west end, I'd have to look carefully at Seine River Outfitters.  They're based over there, can provide the shuttle (quicker, possibly best price), & can provide accommodations.  I've heard good things about this outfit though I've never used them personally.  My guy on the west end was always Dave Ribey of Quetico Wilderness Outfitters based on Flanders Road (even closer to BH) but I don't believe he is in business anymore.

You can't go wrong with any of these choices... though Doug is likely the most amusing of the bunch.

Jimbo   

Thanks to all for your excellent advice, as always.

prouboy

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Sadly Jimbo Quetico Dave is still out of business.
I sent him X-mas card and he called me the other day

He said that he sold about half his canoes but kept some in case he decides to get back into the outfitting game.

He's still the road grader driver keeping Flanders Rd good until the LLC village limits.
Said it keeps him fairly busy all year round.

By the way, he told something that I didn't know but maybe others here did?

As some know Atikokan has had rough times with the 2 paper mills closing. Now it seems they have found GOLD in the area and the mine is going to bring some much needed jobs to the area.

According to Dave, it's a pretty good strike, so who knows how that will change the area?

Might want to bring a pan/rock hammer your next trip to the park

last fall was the lowest water I've seen since I've been going up there

If you use Doug Chapman, there is a terrific B&B about 5 minutes away on the Marion Lake road. It is Sommer's Point B&B (You need to Login or Register to view media files and links) Their only accommodation consists of a beautful two-storey cabin built by the owners - Larry and Sharen - a few years ago. You'll get a great breakfast early the next morning if you wish or you can ask for a self-serve breakfast if you're up and ready to go at the crack of dawn.

Larry and Doug Chapman are good friends and Larry often helps Doug out with the shuttles if Doug is really busy.

The rate may be more than you want to pay but if you do stay there you won't regret it. It is now the only place I'll stay the night before entering Quetico from the north.