FAQ

Border Crossing Information
Do you have questions or concerns about crossing the border into Canada? Please check out our Board Crossing Info Page.

Passports
Do you have questions about if you need a passport or other documentation? The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) has put together an informative website to help you figure out what you need. Go to http://getyouhome.gov. Simply select your home country to get started.

Boat Operators License - Do you need one and what does it mean for visitors?
Anyone who wishes to operate a pleasure craft in Canada must now carry a Boat Operators License. Click here for a PDF information sheet for more information on what this means for residents & non-residents of Canada.

Outdoors Cards - Do you know how to get yours?
Everyone who hunts or fishes in Ontario is required to have an Outdoors Card. This card is not a license, but required to purchase a license. To learn more about the outdoors card, where to pick up yours, and how to get a license quickly and easily once you have an Outdoors Card please go to the Ministry of Natural Resources Site: Outdoors Card

Getting Here - flying or driving?
We may be remote, but we are still accessible. For more information on how to get to our area, please visit our Travel Info Page.

When will the Ice Be Out?
This is one of the most popular questions we receive in the weeks leading up to opening weekend. It's also the only question we can't answer as we never know what Mother Nature has in store for us each season. But we do have the History of Ice Out going back to the 1950's that can give you some idea. If only that crystal ball would work!

Medical Services - What is available in the area?
Know you are covered while on vacation in the Red Lake Region. Both dental and medical services are available in the Region:

Red Lake Medical Associates
(Mon-Sat - walk in available)
Hwy 105 when you first enter Red Lake
(next to the Heritage Centre). 727-2751
Red Lake Margaret Cochenour Memorial
Hospital (7 days a week ER services)
Hwy 105 when you first enter Red Lake
Emergency - 911; Hospital - 727-2231
Red Lake Dental Clinic (Mon-Fri) 172 Howey Street; 727-3220
Ear Falls Community Health Centre 25 Spruce St., 222-3728
Ear Falls Dental Office 25 Spruce St., 222-2000

Church Services - What is available in the area?

Anglican EAR FALLS: St. Paul the Apostle Church - Hwy 105, Holy Eucharist - Sunday 10:30am; 222-2400
Anglican/United RED LAKE: 7 Discovery Road; Shared ministry, phone 727-3348 for service times
Baptist BALMERTOWN: Calvary Baptist Church - 4th & Lassie Road; Sunday Worship - 11:00am; 735-3239
Believer's Fellowship RED LAKE: 100D Forestry Road, phone 727-2458 for service times
Independent Assemblies of God International RED LAKE: Red Lake Christian Assembly - 338 Howey Street; Saturday 7pm; Sunday 11am & 6pm; 727-3577
Lutheran RED LAKE: Christ Evangelical Lutheran; Corner of Hammell & Hasaga; Worship - Thursday 6:30pm & Sunday 11am; 727-2788
Mennonite RED LAKE: Mennonite Church; Hammell Road; Worship Sunday 11am & 6pm; 727-2760
EAR FALLS: Ear Falls Chapel; 1 mile North on Hwy 105; Worship Sunday 10:45am & 6pm; 222-2357
Pentecostal RED LAKE: Glad Tidings Pentecostal Church - 262 Howey Street; Worship Sunday 10am & 6pm; 727-2033
Roman Catholic RED LAKE: St. John the Apostle - 48 Discovery Road; Mass Saturday 7pm & Sunday 11:15am; 727-2557
BALMERTOWN: St. Francis Xavier Church - Dexter Road; Mass Sunday 9am - 735-2078
EAR FALLS: St. Theresa's - 36 McCullen; Mass Sunday 4:30pm; 222-3675
Ukrainian Catholic RED LAKE: St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church - 5 Church St; Please call 735-2074 for service times.