Crane's Lochaven Wilderness Lodge is an island fishing lodge located on the beautiful, historic, French River in Ontario, Canada.

Part of a private 4 square mile island accessible by boat 6 miles from our landing, Crane's is located just 3 1/2 hours North of Toronto, offering great fishing on the French River for Walleye, Northern Pike, Bass and Musky. Enhance your fishing experience with our optional fishing guides.

• This iconic 645 square kilometre wilderness landscape showcases the wild Georgian Bay Coast of pink granite; the La Cloche Mountains’ white quartzite ridges and over 50 exceptionally clear, sapphire lakes set among Jack Pine hills.
• The area has long captivated artists including The Group of Seven’s A.Y. Jackson, Franklin Carmichael and A.J. Casson, so much so, that they persuaded the Ontario government to make it a park.
• Extensive backcountry canoeing and sea kayaking experiences.
• Outstanding hiking including the 80 km, looped, La Cloche-Silhouette Trail, as well as cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in winter.
• George Lake campground, with access to beaches, trails, and canoeing.
• Yurt accommodation available year-round.
• Historic Village of Killarney, founded in 1820 as a fur trading post on Georgian Bay, 10 km from park and home of the famous Herbert Fisheries fish and chips.

Canada’s only officially recognized “Unceded Territory” through our Unceded Journey historical tour and explore Northern Ontario’s oldest Catholic Church. Visit world renowned art gallery of James Simon Mishibinijima, while he shares the stories behind his pieces. Experience the traditional art of “storytelling” performed by the award winning Debajehmujig Theatre Group. Listen to the heart beat of the drum via our Dewegan Drum & Song presentation. The Unceded Experience will leave you with a greater awareness and understanding of Indigenous peoples of Turtle Island (North America).