Frequently Asked Questions for Summer Escape
How much food should I bring?
- Enough for Wednesday afternoon and evening unless you eat at a restaurant in Kenora
- Thursday snack for anchorage and supper at anchor. Escape members share lots of food.
- Friday snack for anchorage and supper anchor. Escape members share lots of food.
- Saturday more food for anchorage half way to Sportsman's Lodge. Supper at Sportsman's Lodge.
- Sunday a little snack for the trip home.
What size cooler should I have for Summer Escape?
Big!!! Fresh ice is available in Kenora, Totem Resort, and Sportsman's Lodge
What about emptying my holding tank?
In Kenora area Two Bears Marina and Northern Harbor Marina. Sioux Narrows Marina in Sioux Narrows On Friday afternoon.
How much money do I need?
Not much. Bring your credit card. Currency exchange rate is done by your credit card company for US or Canada
How many miles will I travel?
| Canadians Kenora to Kenora | km | miles |
|---|---|---|
| Kenora to Sanderson Bar & Beach | 26.3 | 16.3 |
| Sanderson Bay to Redwater Bay | 37 | 23 |
| Redwater Bay to Sportsman's Lodge in US | 32 | 20 |
| Sportsman's Resort back to Kenora | 66.5 | 35.9 |
| Total | 161.8 | 95.2 |
| Americans Warroad or Baudete and back | km | miles |
|---|---|---|
| Warroad or Baudette to Kenora | 124.17 | 67.01 |
| Kenora to Sanderson Bar & Beach | 26.3 | 16.3 |
| Sanderson Bay to Redwater Bay | 37 | 23 |
| Redwater Bay to Sportsman's Lodge in US | 32 | 20 |
| Sportsman's Lodge to Warroad or Baudette | 57.69 | 31.13 |
| Total | 276.9 | 157.2 |
What will Canadians need to cross the boarder into US by water?
After June 1st 2009:
- Nexus card that is $50.00 per person US, obtain at Winnipeg airport with interview and finger print. Good for 5 years. Call Warroad customs by cell phone when entering US Waters 218 386 2796. They will ask your name and Nexus Card number.
- 68 Card not valid after June 1st 2009
- Anyone without a Nexus card must report to US customs phone at Young's Bay Resort and call in. You will need a pass port or pass port card that is also good for 10 years and easy to carry in your wallet. Customs will ask for number on card or passport and your name.
What will Canadians need to cross boarder into Canada
- Nexus card call 888 canpass (226 7277)before entering Canadian waters
- Canpass permit, enter without calling accept if you have passengers without Nexus card or Canpass. In that case you must check back in at Cyclone Island at Canadian Nexus card call 888 can-pass (888 226-7277)before entering Canadian waters.
- Canpass permit, enter without calling accept if you have passengers without Nexus card or Canpass. In that case you must check back in at Cylone Island Canadian customs, use phone on front of building customs, use phone on front of building
What will Americans need to cross boarder into Canada?
- Nexus card that is $50.00 per person US, obtained at Warroad boarder customs office with finger print and interview. Call Warroad customs office 218 386 2796 for appointment to get Nexus card. Good for 5 years. Call Canadian customs 888 canpass (226 7277) before entering Canadian waters in Cyclone Island area by cell phone.
- Canpass permit, enter without calling accept if you have passengers without Nexus card or Canpass. In that case you must check in at Cyclone Island at Canadian customs, use phone on front of building. Must have pass port or pass port card with you to get back into US.
What will Americans need to cross boarder into US?
- Nexus card call US customs 218 386 2796 when crossing into US
- I-68 card not valid after June 1st 2009
- Anyone without a Nexus card must report to US customs phone at Young's Bay Resort and call in. You will need a pass port or pass port card that is also good for 10 years and easy to carry in your wallet. Customs will ask for number on card or pass port and your name.
How can I get a Nexus card?
- You will find an online form to fill out on the nexus web site
- Complete the application via the site.
- In a couple of days you will get an approval letter.
- Canadians will need to make an appointment with customs at the Winnipeg Airport for an interview and finger printing. Call 204 783-2206.
- Americans will need to make an appointment with customs at Warroad custom for and interview and finger printing. Call 218 386-2796.