Kanipahow Wilderness ResortFishing & hunting outfitter

Up to 4 guests
1 bedrooms

Fully equipped modern waterfront housekeeping cabin along the shores of Chapleau Lake, featuring electricity, a 4-piece bathroom, heat, satellite TV, and Wi-Fi.

Packages at this cabin

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Cabin #2

Up to 4 guests
1 bedrooms

Fully equipped modern waterfront housekeeping cabin along the shores of Chapleau Lake, featuring electricity, a 4-piece bathroom, heat, satellite TV, and Wi-Fi.

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Cabin #4

Up to 4 guests
1 bedrooms

Fully equipped modern waterfront housekeeping cabin along the shores of Chapleau Lake, featuring electricity, a 4-piece bathroom, heat, satellite TV, and Wi-Fi.

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Cabin #5

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Up to 4 guests
1 bedrooms

Fully equipped modern waterfront housekeeping cabin along the shores of Chapleau Lake, featuring electricity, a 4-piece bathroom, heat, satellite TV, and Wi-Fi.

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Waters

4 Water bodies at Kanipahow Wilderness Resort

4 water bodies in the Algoma Country region, with the species, packages and cabins tied to each one.

By species

Lake

Lake Chapleau

Lake located at the main resort site, offering direct access from the modern cabins.

Doré
Brochet
Perchaude
Achigan à petite bouche
Truite Grise

Cabins on this water body

Lake

Lake Embarrass

Remote lake hosting an outpost camp for fishing.

Packages on this water body

Outpost Fishing PackageOn request

Cabins on this water body

Embarrass Lake Outpost

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Lake

Lake Northwinds

Lake hosting a self-contained outpost camp for walleye fishing.

Doré

Packages on this water body

Outpost Fishing PackageOn request

Cabins on this water body

Northwinds Lake Outpost

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River

River Chapleau

River featuring 13 miles of boating and many adjacent lakes suitable for fishing.

Doré
Brochet
Perchaude

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Hunting and fishing

Species and practices offered at Kanipahow Wilderness Resort

Fishing

What fish species can you catch at Kanipahow Wilderness Resort?

The following fish species can be caught at Kanipahow Wilderness Resort, Algoma Country, ON: Northern pike, Walleye, Lake trout / charr, Smallmouth bass, Yellow perch.

Hunting

What game species can you hunt at Kanipahow Wilderness Resort?

The following game species can be hunted at Kanipahow Wilderness Resort, Algoma Country, ON: Moose, Black bear, Ruffed grouse.

Getting there

Access and distances

Directions

11 Kanipahow Road, Chapleau

The outfitter is located in Chapleau, Northeastern Ontario, approximately 3 hours north of the Sault Ste. Marie (Michigan) border. Access to the main base is directly by car. For the remote camps, visitors meet at a designated point before being guided to the lake by car and boat. The Chapleau airport is just a few miles away, and floatplanes can dock right at the cottage.

GPS coordinates47.8608° N, 83.3547° W

From major cities

Toronto: 8 h 57806 km
Ottawa: 10 h 00900 km
Mississauga: 8 h 54801 km
Brampton: 8 h 50795 km
Hamilton: 9 h 24846 km
London: 10 h 33950 km

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Fish species offered: Northern pike, Walleye, Lake trout / charr, Smallmouth bass, Yellow perch
Game species offered: Moose, Black bear, Ruffed grouse
Accommodations: 8
Capacity per accommodation: up to 4 guests
Water bodies on the territory: 4
Drive time from Toronto: 8 h 57 (806 km)
Drive time from Ottawa: 10 h 00 (900 km)

About

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The outfitter

Located in Chapleau, bordering the Chapleau Crown Game Preserve, Kanipahow Wilderness Resort offers modern cottages on the shores of Lake Chapleau as well as remote camps accessible by car or boat. The site offers excellent fishing for walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, smallmouth bass, and lake trout on the Chapleau River and surrounding lakes. Autumn brings opportunities for moose, bear, and grouse hunting. On-site, enjoy fully equipped cottages with electricity, Wi-Fi, and satellite TV, or experience a remote camp adventure on an exclusive lake.

Territory and geography

Established along Lake Chapleau and the Chapleau River, the territory spans 13 navigable miles connecting several surrounding lakes. The outfitter borders the Chapleau Crown Game Preserve, the largest in the world, providing a wild environment ideal for wildlife viewing. The landscape features numerous old logging roads suitable for ATVs. The site offers a drive-in main base as well as secluded camps each located on their own lake, accessible by road then by boat, with no cellular coverage.

Frequently asked questions

What visitors ask

Kanipahow Wilderness Resort offers: Fishing, Big Game Hunting. The species found on the territory are Northern pike, Walleye, Lake trout / charr.

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5.0(8 reviews)

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Eric Goris

June 2026 · Google

Everything was excellent. The camp experience was exceptional. Josée and Jamie made the stay wonderful right from booking! Lots of fish and exploration opportunities.

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Brianna Swanson

August 2025 · Google

If you are looking for an exceptional place for an affordable bear hunt, look no further! This region of Ontario is home to large black bears that will delight even the most seasoned hunters. Located at the doorstep of the largest game preserve in the world, it offers excellent opportunities to harvest mature black bears that have never been hunted! Highly recommended!

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Karen Lapp

August 2024 · Google

What a beautiful place! We stayed in cabin #1, with a breathtaking view. We caught quite a few fish, and it was a bit hot. Jamie, Josey and Thomas were great hosts, we will definitely go back. Thank you for a great stay and your warm welcome 😊😊

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Van Turner

July 2024 · Google

Incredible experience, from booking until our departure. Josée and Jamie made the organization so simple. A beautiful setting, a great lookout and fantastic fishing. I can't wait to go back.

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Andrew Moran

August 2022 · Google

The region is full of fish-filled lakes, including walleye, pike, perch and bass.

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