#8 - November 2009:
Annual Review and Outlook 2010!
Dear Friends and Guests
Already our second year at Frances Lake draws to a close. Once more we
have spent a very eventful, informative and positive time out here, be
it during various construction works,
observing impressiveimpressive
natural
phenomena or, of course, on the many exciting trips with our guests.
Our clientele is highly diversified: young and old, singles, couples,
families, groups, sportive explorers and quiet nature lovers from all
around the globe – there is something to do and experience for
everyone.
  
Some
guests get off the road for a short break on their Yukon-Alaska round
trip to relax for a while and enjoy the pristine nature. Others stay
with us for an extended period of time in order to benefit from a
lasting wilderness experience. This summer we had a couple who spent
their entire, two-week Yukon vacation on our lodge; their reward was
true relaxation and many lasting memories to take back home. It was
also our great pleasure to welcome several guests who come here on a
regular basis, as well as many cheerful kids and teens. It’s nice to
see how different people get thrilled about the nature, the quietness,
the lifestyle and all possible activities we have to offer out here.
  
We also enjoy the time at the lodge and the various day trips very
much: sightseeing by boat to the scenic East Arm or down the Frances
River, visiting the historic Hudson’s Bay trading post, canoeing,
kayaking, observing animals, swimming, barbecuing, angling, hiking,
learning about the flora, fauna and history, taking pictures, being
lazy, having a sauna, discussing, reading, writing, playing, laughing,
indulging in good food.... – the list is long! Often we receive e-mails
from our guests who reflect about their holidays at Frances Lake. We
were particularly delighted to read the following (cit.):
“Our holidays in Alaska, Yukon and
B.C. were one of the best trips we
have ever done, especially the four days at the lodge!! The scenery,
accommodation, hospitality, the food, simply everything!! We often
remember it and hope to repeat this one day!!”
We certainly hope this too – many thanks to Max,
Isabelle and Alina!
  
And
now we come to the outlook for next year. Besides
our well-established
lodge and tour program we have the following attractive new
trips to
offer:
 Winter
Trekking:
Winter at Frances Lake is a very special experience on its own. But
now, the comfortable lodge stay can be amended by a multi-day snowshoe
or cross-country ski trekking into the fascinating East Arm area, where
we will sleep in a heated wall tent. Romance and pure adventure for
active winter lovers! For the “Vancouver 2010” winter we also offer an
exclusive Olympic Special,
an all-inclusive package for all our winter
trips including airfare from/to Vancouver (or Calgary, Edmonton).
 Self-contained
log cabin:
Since two years we are preparing and building
a new guest cabin on the other side of our peninsula. By summer 2010 it
will be ready for self-supporting guests. Therewith we offer a new
possibility for all those guests who like to stay at Frances Lake
somewhat beside the main lodge and shape their own daily program
including preparing their own meals. Individual log house vacation in
Canada’s north!
 Lodge
Hopping:
The ultimate journey by floatplane from lodge to lodge. Travel across
Yukon, the Northwest Territories (Nahanni National Park)
and into northern British Columbia (Rocky Mountains)
from one highlight to another: spectacular scenery, cozy lodges and a
touch of adventure. Initiated and lead-managed by us this amazing,
cross-border air trip throughout Northwestern Canada has been developed
for you to enjoy!
Getting excited? We gladly provide more information and answer your
questions. Please contact us by e-mail. We would love to be
your hosts next year!
Have a nice winter,
Andrea & Martin Laternser
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