Home| 3a) | The Setting - The Eco-Lodge is one of the rare lodges that is completely remote and private. We are deep in the forests where there is no access for cars. You will not hear vehicles driving by on the road like at other resorts. |
| 3b) | Private Lake - We are on the shores of a private lake. Moffat Pond is a 30 acre (12.5 ha) lake bordered by Algonquin Park on one side and Crown Land on the others. There are no other cottages or buildings on it, and the only direct access is through our property. The only other people you will encounter while staying at the Eco-Lodge are other guests. |
| 3c) | Waterfall - The Eco-Lodge is situated by a cascading waterfall. You can swim in parts of it, and you can hear its' soothing sound from our front deck. |
| 3d) | Micro-Hydro System - As far as we know we are the only lodge in southern Ontario to generate their own electricity from a waterfall. We are completely "off grid" and self sufficient. You can read more about this innovative project below. |
| 3e) | No Phones or Internet - Cell phones (and Blackberries) don't work in our area so you are forced to forget about your working day problems and just enjoy yourself, your family, and the wilderness setting. |
| 3f) | Archeology - Over 100 years ago there was a large lumber camp where the lodge now is. We have found the remnants of the old log chute and also the stone foundations of 3 buildings. In the future we hope to develop this into a "cultural heritage site", but are looking for some historians to work with. |
| 3g) | Wolves - We are fortunate to have a pack of wolves that live in our area. Since the wolf pack has a large territory sometimes they can be nearby and other times they may be 20-30 km away. We have a lot of success with our wolf howls around the bonfire in the autumn season, however wolves have been spotted on our trails at all times of the year. Winter is a particularly good season to see evidence of them nearby. |
| 4a) | Low Water Consumption - we are on a well water
system and have a limited supply of fresh water. As a result we encourage
guests to limit their water consumption by having short showers and turning off
the taps while using the sinks. We also use the "2 sink" method for washing all
dishes, greatly reducing the amount of water we use in that task. All waste water is processed through our sceptic tank and weeping tile bed, thus being cleaned and returned to the natural environment. |
| 4b) | Low Energy Consumption - We use high efficiency appliances, LED lights, and human manpower. The Lodge is a wilderness setting, and at night it is kept dark outside so that you can appreciate the stars and the Milky Way galaxy. |
| 4c) | Off Grid - Alternative Energy - we use our micro-hydro generator to create our electricity, and this is combined with some solar lights, wood heat, and |
| 4d) | Locally Grown & Organic Foods - we try to buy most of our food from the local farmers market, or direct from the farmers. |
| 4e) | Light Vehicle Traffic we minimize the trips we need to make with our van by maximizing the tasks we perform in one trip. We also use an ATV or snowmobile with trailer to bring in supplies or take out rubbish, waiting until we have a full load. |
| 4f) | Support Local Economies - we make use of local businesses and services for all of our needs and supplies. Everything from food purchases, vehicle repairs, and laundry are performed or provided by people in our local community. |
| 4g) | Promote Wilderness Appreciation - we will happily teach people about the local environment, the wolves, how to paddle a canoe. We also have a number of animal and plant guide books that guests are free to utilize. |
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