Frequently Asked Questions

Quick Questions & Answers:

  • Do you have wifi? ✅ YES

  • Is there cell reception? ✅ YES

  • Does each cabin have a fire pit? ✅ YES

  • Do all cabins have lake views? ✅ YES

  • Closest town for groceries: 📍Thessalon (30 mins)

  • Can we drink the water? ✅ YES

  • Can we fish? ✅ YES (see more info below)

  • Can we have parties? ❌ No

  • Can we set off fireworks? ❌ No

  • Can we smoke? ❌ Not inside the cabin. ✅ Outside the cabins.

  • Our address is 8404 Highway 129. You can find detailed directions here. Please note once you turn onto Highway 129 or 546 you may lose cell  reception if you are using your cell phone to navigate. 

  • When you pull into Northern Skies Resort you will see a green house / office. Pull  in front of the house and we will come out to greet you and show you to your  cabin. If we are not there we can be reached by text or phone at 705.206.4066.

  • From July 1 to September 3 check in time is 3pm and check out time is 9am. 

    Outside of these months check in time is 2pm and check out time is 10am unless  otherwise noted.

    We ask that guests adhere to these timelines in order to allow  our cleaning staff time to thoroughly clean between guests. 

    1. Ensure that all dishes, cutlery, pots and pans that you have used are  washed and put away.  

    2. Strip the beds including duvet covers, fitted sheets, pillow cases, pillow  covers, mattress covers, and place all bedding in pillow cases. 

    3. Remove food and leftovers from the refrigerator and freezer. If you  have unopened or lightly used food items (no leftovers or cooked food)  please leave it for the cleaning staff to take home or discard instead of  throwing it out. 

    4. Turn off all lights and turn heater or thermostats to 10 degrees Celsius (do not turn propane heaters “off” as this will turn the pilot light off).

  • Each cabin is equipped with: 

    • High speed Wifi 

    • Full kitchen with fridge, stove, oven, microwave 

    • Bathroom with shower, sink, toilet, hot water 

    • Barbecue with complimentary propane 

    • Deck 

    • Private firepit with Adirondack chairs (firewood provided for free) • Free use of toboggans 

    • Access to shared wood burning sauna 

    In addition to this, we provide: 

    • All cookware and dishes necessary to prepare and eat meals • Drip coffee maker 

    • Toaster 

    • Toilet paper 

    • Dish cloths and dish towels 

    • Dish soap 

    • Bath mat 

    • Garbage bags 

    • Bedding (pillows, linens, duvet and duvet cover)


    • Hand soap (but not shampoo or conditioner) 

    • Hand towels and bath towels 

    We recommend you bring: 

    • Food and drinks (including condiments, cooking oil, salt and pepper, coffee,  tea) 

    • Toiletries 

    • Paper towel 

    • Coffee filters 

    • Zip lock bags, tin foil, plastic wrap, etc. 

    • Games 

    • Other winter equipment (cross country skis, ice fishing equipment,  snowshoes, etc.) 

    • Bathing suit and towel for sauna 

    • You are welcome to bring a snowmobile and there is space to park trailers.

  • No. Our cabins are housekeeping cottages, meaning that during your stay the  cabin is your home and we will not be cleaning it or changing the bedding. We  thoroughly clean and disinfect cabins between guests. We will collect garbage  and recycling periodically during your stay as necessary. 

  • The occupancy of a one bedroom cabin is 2 adults, a two bedroom cabin is 4  adults and a three bedroom cabin is 6 adults. Visitors that remain within this  occupancy limit are allowed. Please let us know in advance if you will have visitors so we know who is on the property. 

  • Your hosts are Owners Robin Sutherland and Fred Post and their family. We may  not be onsite in the winter but if we aren’t, we will ensure we or someone else is  there to greet you when you arrive. We have staff working onsite and/or living  close by who can be available to address any urgent needs if we are not there  ourselves. Robin can be reached any time by cell phone at 705.206.4066 and Fred  can be reached at 705.206.1122. 

  • The Gathering Place building is a year round space for groups to gather and have  group meals, conversations, presentations, etc. It has a propane fireplace, A/V  equipment for movies and presentations, tea and coffee makers, tables, chairs,  dishes and servingware for up to 50 people. It can be rented for $150 for a half  day or $300 for a full day. 

  • We have eight cabins on the resort property. Only three cabins (Hemlock, Cedar and Spruce) are rented through the winter months. Each cabin has a good deal of  space between it and the next cabin, and most are surrounded by trees to provide  further privacy.

    Our resort is one of two on a large remote lake, with some private cottages and  only four year round homes. There is no other public access to the lake. It is quiet lake mostly surrounded by forested crown (public) land. It connects to  another large lake which is also sparsely inhabited.

  • Dogs only please! And please let us know if you’re bringing a dog on our Guest Reservation Form sent to you via email. Dogs are not allowed on the furniture and must be kept on  leash on resort property and cleaned up after. We charge a $25 pet fee per dog. 

  • Item Yes. We have a portable mini crib, Graco playard, bouncy seat, change pad,  exersaucer, potty and high chair that can be borrowed for free. You can reserve these items using our Guest Reservation Form we email to you before your stay.

  • Please note as an ecotourism based business we we encourage conservation  fishing and catch and release. The main species for ice fishing is lake trout.  Nearby lakes include Jobamageeshig (accessible from Chub Lake) and Wakomata  Lake, which also have lake trout and some whitefish. If you have a snowmobile,  there are many other lakes accessible nearby that have other species, including  speckled trout and walleye. We have lake maps and bathometric maps available.

Have another question?

Email Robin

Winter FAQs

Do you provide toboggans and snowshoes?

Yes we have a number of toboggans and two pairs of adult snowshoes that are  available for our guests for free on a first come first serve basis. They can be found in the green boat house by the main beach. Please be sure to return them  to the boat house after using them so all guests have access to them.

Do you have snowshoeing and cross country ski trails?

We do not have any groomed trails but there are many beautiful trails and places  to explore around the resort property, on the lake and in the field across the road  which also belongs to the resort. You can also visit the Thessalon Ski Trails which  are just a short drive away. Please check with us about ice conditions if you plan  to go on the lake. There are many beautiful hiking trails in the area that might be  accessible depending on the time of your visit and snow conditions. Information  and directions to these can be found in the Guest Manual in your cabin. 

Can we bring our snowmobiles?

Yes, we welcome snowmobiles. There is a lot to explore on Chub Lake and other  lakes nearby including Jobamageeshig and Wakomata are easily accessible – we  can help you decide where to go if you like. Please check with us prior to arrival  about the ice conditions to ensure your safety. Any areas that are marked by  reflectors or surrounded by fences are off limits for snowmobiles as that is where  our septic systems and water lines are buried. Please keep to the plowed areas of  the resort.