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AROUND EL NORTE Lodge 

El Norte Lodge is located  in Buckshot Lake in the Township of North Frontenac, Ontario, Canada.  Buckshot Lake is at an elevation of 291 meters above sea level. The lake perimeter is 19 kilometers, with the deepest point at about 33 meters. Buckshot Lake supports a cold water fishery, in particular Lake Trout, as well as, walleye, smallmouth and largemouth bass. Here below you can see the activities you can do in the area:

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Included in stay

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  • Hikes. Visit to the Waterfalls close by 

  • Swimming

  • Star-gazing on the lake (Get chairs/blanket, a thermos of Coffee/Hot Chocolate, binoculars (or telescope)

  • Canoeing

  • Fishing

  • Bonfire with roasted marshmallows

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Enhance your stay

  • Canoe  and hike tours

  • ATV tours

  •  Ice Skating 

  • Snow shoeing

  • Dog Sledding

  • snowmobiling

  • Alpaca Farm

  • Golf Course

  • Guided Fishing Trip

  • White Water Rafting 

  • Yoga

  • Day Trips to Kingston, Bancroft, Westport or Perth

  • Cliff Diving

  • Boat Trips

  • Ice climbing

  • Rock Climbing

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For more information do not hesitate to contact us.

Canoeing
Canoeing
Fishing
Dog sledding
ATV trails
Skating
show shoeing fun
CANOEING AND KAYAKING 

Nestled atop the Madawaska Highlands with both the Mississippi and Madawaska rivers flowing through it, the North Frontenac Park Lands offer the canoeing and kayaking enthusiast lots of variety. From the tranquility of exploring the numerous streams and tributaries to the inspiring views offered during paddles down long lakes and the thrill of shooting its class I – IV rapids, North Frontenac Park Lands has it all.

While virtually every lake and campsite in North Frontenac Park Lands offers a variety of canoeing options Kashwakamak and Crotch lakes are part of the Mississippi River Canoe Route. Big Gull Lake provides a southern loop alternative to the Mississippi River between Crotch and Kashwakamak lakes.

STAR GAZING

The Dark Sky Preserve in North Frontenac is located near Plevna just two hours from Ottawa and New York State, and only four hours from Montreal and Toronto.

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The observation pad is one of the best places for stargazing in the province. It is a public space with amenities, including parking, accessible washroom and electrical service. Anyone can setup their telescope and enjoy the darkest skies in southern Ontario. At organized events, amateur astronomers are available to provide context.

On August 3, 2013 the Township of North Frontenac became the first municipality in Canada to receive Dark Sky Preserve status from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada.

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The Dark Sky Preserve observation pad is one of the best places for astronomy. It is adjacent to the helipad at 5816 Road 506, four kilometers south-west of the Township offices near Plevna, Ontario.

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North Frontenac has the darkest skies in southern Ontario and it is the perfect place for star gazing. Plus we are easily reached by millions of potential visitors from Southern Ontario, Eastern Quebec, Northern New York, Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa.

ATVING

Travel  the hundreds of kilometers of trails in  North Frontenac that will challenge and inspire you. We will provide you with the ATV or bring your own

 HIKING
CLIMBING 

Winter or Summer, the area attracts to most avid climbers. Mazinaw and Brule Lakes are one of the best places to climb in Ontario. Ice climbing is one of the  unique winter experience you can have.

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SNOW SHOEING AND ICE SKATING

Literally miles of old trails, utility right of ways and old logging and Crown access roads wind their way through the forests and between the lakes making North Frontenac Park Lands a hiker’s paradise.

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The Schooner Trail is a newly marked hiking trail through natural forests,  featuring many large boulders, a high elevation scenic jaunt, and a steep limestone hillside, all on the west shore of Long Schooner Lake.

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​The Crotch Lake Trail is a marked walking trail through the natural wetlands and forests between the southwest shore of Crotch Lake and Big Gull Lake. The trail heads west from the south access road to the lake, then swings north past the eastern tip of Big Gull Lake before it loops back west toward Crotch Lake and curves south parallel to the southern portion of the west shore of the lake. The entire loop is approximately 7 miles.

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Enjoy the magic of Lake Buckshot as you ice skate over its glistening frozen waters. The best way to keep warm in the Canadian winter!

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​Discover Canada's magnificent forests and spectacular scenery on this snowshoe hike- the perfect way to explore Plevna.

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