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Brenda and Art,
"August 2012 - 47th Year!"
"Thanks again for another wonderful time at Bear's Den. The question is, should I unpack or just leave the supplies in the corner, Waiting for year 48? I better unpack, seeing it there each day might make this a long cold winter. See you soon - as the years seem to becoming more compressed."
J. Johnson
West Newton, PA

"Amazing like always!"
Ron James - FishTV
"Always a pleasure!"Mike Leach FishTV 2011

Brenda, "I want to thank you again for a truly wonderful stay. Your oatmeal cookies recipe came out beautifully and a huge box of them will be on their way to Iraq tomorrow!
My article finally got published.  I hope this finds all of you well and enjoying what I'm certain is beautiful fall weather."
Debbie Henthorn, 2008

"Great time, great food, weather could have been better, but we came to recharge our batteries and the French River and your hospitality did it again!  See you next month." John and Cathy, ON 2009


Art and Brenda,
"Thank you for making memories with my family and sharing fond memories of when I owned Bear's Den Lodge."
Bill
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Bill's grandson not wanting to go home in 2009! Sadly, Bill was called home to rest October 2012.  He will be missed.

"Brenda, Thanks to all for a great trip. We made it home safe about 3:00 PM this afternoon. Hopefully, we will see you next year, but likely a different time of the year. We probably will choose a time earlier in the year. Thanks again for everything. You really run a world-class operation there. Please feel free to post this note or use me for a reference. Have a great winter. Rich, Dennis, Larry, and Tim – The Well-fed fishermen from Western, NY  Sept. 19, 2006. "
 

"Great hospitality, food and fishing, will definitely come again!" Linda and Bernie K.,,
Whitby, ON

Brenda,
 Here are a few pics from our weekend. I will send you the cd with all the pics. Thanks for a great weekend. Your hospitality was fantastic as usual. See you next year!
 Gary,  Sept. 2008
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Dear Art and Brenda,
"I want to thank you for the greatest feat of angling I have ever seen and Ryan and I will remember it the rest of our lives!
Enjoy Ryan's photo and report."
Esoxangler, Maryland
 

Dear Brenda and Art,
"I just wanted to Thank You for the hospitality and accommodations.
We had a great time and the food was great!
We accomplished almost everything we had planned i.e.: Eduardo caught a few pike and walleye and Bruce needed to get away. Maybe the next time I can do something for my Dad but I'm sure we will do it again.
Next time I need to persuade Art to take us out for a 1/2 day or something.
I will contact you guys soon to look at our schedule for next season before it books up.
Thank you again!"
Mark B. 9/9/06

"Had an amazing trip!  Great staff, very friendly and helpful. Very great environment and beautiful river.  Can not wait to come back!! June 2011"
Sunni and Calvin
Fort McMurray , Alberta

"Fantastic time- Fantastic views and even better staff- as friendly and courteous as they come. Food was exceptional ad accommodations were more than satisfactory.  Hope to see you again. Many thanks."
Pat, Bob, Craig & Bill June 2011

Thank you so much for a wonderful stay! Wish I could stay all summer and all fall!
Best Wishes to u all!
T. McGregor August 2011

Jack and Family
"Great family place!"
Niagara Fall's ON 2011 and 2012

 
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It was sunny and okay on trip home. Storm had not hit Orlando area until later that day and next morning. We had a great trip and visit and a good time fishing thanks for making it great love boots.
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Art and Brenda,
"Thanks for a great time last week. I can't wait to come back next year. I copied all of my pictures onto a CD that I took the last 3 years for you."
Chris, VA - July 2008
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"Fabulous Place.  We felt that we are part of the nature. We were Free!!! Like Birds. We'll be back.  Thank you kindly for offering us a very nice vacation.  All the Best in your endeavor!"
M. Plesa
Toronto, ON 2011

"Great time!  The Lodge is really well kept.  Enjoyed meeting you! 55 fish including 16 walleyes - most ever for us!!"
Terry, Ed, John and Neil Neudorf
June 2011.

July 2011
"Very Enjoyable experience.  A home away from home, with all the modern conveniences & wonderful food!  Lots of fish! Walleye, Bass, Pike!"
Bob & Ginny Riege, Outdoor writers.
Austin, MN

"Great place, great stay!"
Rick and Terry H.
Hudson, OH August 2011

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"Here are pictures from Harold and Ephram's trip. They had a wonderful time!!! Thanks again! " Shirley

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"Group photo of the "Crew". Our  photo album is attached from our annual father son fishing trip. The boys have written about their trips for school projects."
Thanks,
Mark, Ohio

 

"HOPE THE ATTACHED PICS WORK OUT.
THANKS AGAIN BRENDA FOR THE EXCELLENT TIME LARRY AND I HAD AT BEAR'S DEN.
I'VE BEEN TO A LOT OF FISHING CAMPS, LODGES, WHATEVER, BUT THE TOTAL PACKAGE THAT YOU PUT TOGETHER IS INDEED
5 STAR TO ME.
YOUR ATTENTION TO DETAIL, ENSURING THAT EACH DAY HAS A PLAN, THE OVER THE TOP MEALS [ THANKS ART ], GREAT EQUIPMENT, LOVELY GROUNDS......WELL THE LIST COULD KEEP GOING.
OUR TRIP FOR ME DID RE- INTRODUCE THE FRENCH RIVER DELTA AREA AND I WAS PLEASED TO SEE THAT THE FISHING IS IMPROVING, CERTAINLY OVER WHAT I WAS EXPECTING.
LOVED THE BITS OF LOCAL HISTORY AND AREA INFO.
LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING ALL THE GANG REAL SOON.
BEST TO ART."
Larry and Mike
July 9, 2006

 
Art, Brenda, Joey
    "Thank you very much for the wonderful accommodations and help we received while staying at Bear's Den Lodge.  The time we spent on the lower French River was such a special experience.  Words and pictures can never describe the beauty that abounds beyond every island, shoal and bend.  As sad as we felt on the day we departed, our thoughts and dreams are filled with our return to Bear's Den Lodge and the lower French River. Using forty plus trips to Canadian camps as comparison, staff provided as much assistance to our success and boating safety as I've ever seen in pointing out rock hazards and reefs."
 Steve K., WI  2007
Brenda:  Arrived home last night from our stay at Bear's Den Lodge and again wanted to tell you what a wonderful time we had at your lodge.  The accommodations were clean and well maintained, something we hadn't been used to in our recent visits to Canada.  Tell Joey and Wes thank you also as they were a big help in transferring us from Hartley Bay to our cabin.  I am sure we will be returning next year in June.  Thanks again. Lawrence S. July 26, 2006.

We traveled from Cleveland, OH for a father and son adventure.  Our sons will never forget this experience, we have embossed a fond memory of the French River ecosystem.  The hospitality, service and friendly service is world class at the
Bear's Den Lodge, the food was outstanding.
Mike and Mitchell L.

Thank you for a very relaxing and beautiful honeymoon.  Lots of fun! See you all soon!
Shawn and Carolyn L.
Strathroy, ON

"Thanks again Brenda to you and your staff for a great weekend, food and hospitality were great.  Here are a couple of photos for your album. See you again next year."
Bruce, United Lumber
2008-10

     
Bear's Den Lodge - guest references.  A World Class fishing - hunting lodge conveniently located in the French River Delta with access to the remote, scenic unspoiled French River, Pickerel River, Wahnapitae River, and Northeast Georgian Bay. Fishing for trophy walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, crappies, salmon, and muskies. Muskie fishing is our specialty.  Bear's Den Lodge offers modern accommodations with American Plan meals and Housekeeping cottages, boat motor rentals and experienced guides. French River area offers excellent canoeing, kayaking, bird watching, wildlife viewing, black bear hunting, adventures and eco tours. Our area provides one of the highest quality wilderness experiences in all of Ontario.

Family vacations, corporate retreats, holidays can be enjoyed with excellent prepared family style meals served in the main lodge with a cozy family inviting atmosphere. Superb accommodations, excellent service, international reputation for angling experiences, hosts for TV fishing shows and outdoor writers – Fishing Facts, Muskie Hunter Magazine, Ontario Out of Doors, Chicago Tribune, Outdoor Life, Field and Stream, Outdoors Canada, In-Fisherman, Muskie Inc., and many more guest comments about Bear's Den Lodge..

Bear’s Den Lodge is located 4 hours north of Toronto, an hour north of Parry Sound and south of Sudbury and Killarney. Access is limited by boat or float plane , fly in, only with a quick 5 minute boat ride from Hartley Bay Marina. Easy access to Alban and surrounding golf courses, Science North, gifts and shopping. Bear's Den Lodge is an expert outdoor adventure wilderness outfitter with over 28 years of experience.
 

Your hosts, Art & Brenda Barefoot
 

Bear's Den Lodge
Hartley Bay, R.R. 2, Site 3, Box 10
Alban, Ont. P0M 1A0
Tel/Fax: (705) 857-2757
Winter Address:
124 Shagbark Rd.
Alum Bank, PA 15521
Tel/Fax: (814) 839-2443


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