Ritchie's End of the Trail Lodge
Walleye, Northern Pike, and Perch
A proud member of the Northern Ontario Tourist Outfitters Association.
Copyright © Erinn Mason 2006
Ontario Fishing Lodge - Walleye, Northern Pike & Perch

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Driving Directions
The logging road
to Biscotasing is well maintained. You don't need a four wheel drive to get here!
Eddy Road / Sultan Industrial Rd is a active logging road. It is a private road with public access. It is well maintained and is passable by car or 4x4. Weather conditions can make the road 'wash board' and may produce potholes. Take your time - you will get there! ( Trip from #144 or #129 takes about 1½ to 2 hours driving time. )
Arriving via Sudbury...
Start in town of Chelmsford, which is north of Sudbury following Elm St. north or taking the Sudbury by-pass.

Take Hwy. 144 north of Chelmsford for approximately 1½ hours. ( 134 kms/83 miles ).

Turn left on to the Sultan Industrial Rd.* at the Watershed restaurant.

Go west on logging road for 30.4 kms/18.9 miles.

Turn left here and continue for 9.4 kms/5.8 miles.

Turn left here and continue for 29.5 kms/18.3 miles to village of Biscotasing.

Arriving via Sault Ste. Marie...
Take Hwy. 17 east to the town of Thessalon approximately 86 kms/53 miles.

Turn left on Hwy. 129 and travel north for 188 kms/117 miles.

Turn right on Hwy 667 towards the village of Sultan for 35.5 kms/22 miles. Turn right onto Eddy Road* which is 0.5 kms before the village of Sultan.

Take this road for 49.7 kms/30.9 miles.

Turn right  and continue on this road for 9.4 kms/5.8 miles.

Turn left here and continue on this road for 29.5 kms/18.3 miles to the village of Biscotasing.

Getting there is half the fun! The trip from Sudbury or Sault Ste. Marie is a very picturesque drive. Road maps available by calling
1-800-Ontario.
Border Crossings/Customs
Crossing the border into Canada from the US is generally a simple affair. Here is a summary of some of the important things to remember before coming:
Those travelling with children are required to carry ID for each child under 16 years of age (Beginning January 31st, 2008).

No handguns are allowed in Canada

Limits on duty free alcohol are 1.5 litres wine, 1 litre liquor(40 oz) OR 24 cans(12 oz) of beer/person 19 yrs. and older.

Limits on duty free tobacco are 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars/person over 18 yrs. of age.

Check out the Official Site at Canada Customs and Revenue Agency
Check out the Official Site in assisting Border Crossings into Canada
Take The Train...
Many of our guests take the last leg of their journey to Bisco by rail. The train trip to Bisco leaves Sudbury to White River Ontario every other day. The train leaves on Saturday morning from the Sudbury station and winds its way through the Canadian wilderness for a 2½ hr. trip to Biscotasing.
Its a great way to add some adventure to your trip to End of Trail. You will get to
relax and enjoy the last part of your trip taking in the sights of the surrounding lakes and forest. The train itself is part of the experience. A self contained two car affair, the "Budd car" as it is known, is a fun
way to travel to Bisco.
The following list summarizes the important points concerning arriving by train. If you decide to come by train you can book and pay for your tickets directly online through the VIA Rail Canada website. Note, prices and time schedules are current as of spring 2005. You should always check the Via website for up-to-date information before traveling.  Prices and schedule may change unexpectedly.
The train departs Sudbury at 9:30am Saturday and arrives in Bisco at 11:30pm (Note: the train can be later arriving in Bisco on weekends in summer due to more stops en route)

The train leaves from from Sudbury station located at 233 Elm St.

Fares for a return trip to Bisco for an adult (18-59 yrs.) when purchased in advance (7 days) are $55.64 incl. taxes ( cheaper fares available for children, students and seniors)

Return trip from Bisco to Sudbury is Fridays at 3:15pm arriving back in Sudbury at 6:30pm.(check out at End of Trail is 10am. For those taking the train we allow you to stay with us at the camp but we will have to have access to your cabin to service it for the next days arrivals.)

If you wish, contact Erinn, to book your travel arrangements.
Beginning January 31 2008, DHS plans to begin initial elements of WHTI implementation at land and sea ports of entry by ending the routine practice of accepting oral declarations alone.  At that point, U.S. and Canadian citizens will need to present either a WHTI-compliant document or a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, plus proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate.  DHS also proposes to begin alternative procedures for U.S. and Canadian children in January, whereby, children ages 15 and younger would be required to present certified copies of their birth certificates.
Travelling to the heart of isolated regions, such as that around Lake Superior, can be hazardous. Unless, of course, you travel on the Lake Superior, which travels the Sudbury-White River route. Even in the midst of a


Sudbury – White River Train (The  “Budd Train”)
Making three round trips per week between Sudbury and White River, the Lake Superior stops at Cartier, Chapleau, Franz and a few other places. It also allows outdoor enthusiasts to get off anywhere they want, even where there is no scheduled stop! How? Simply by requesting a special stop!

All in all, the Lake Superior is a very handy way to travel in northern Ontario.
blizzard, you'll cross rivers and forests in complete comfort and safety!
NOTE: It is important to call  VIA RAIL ahead of time to confirm departure times, ticket sales, and reservations.
This page was last updated: April 27, 2008