Algoma offers a truly unique experience: travelling to a remote lake by train. Your journey begins on the VIA Rail “Budd Car,” whisking you through Algoma’s remote wilderness in comfort. Simply load your gear, relax, and let the train get you on track to your next fishing adventure.
Rail-line lodges offer diverse multi-species fishing depending on the property. Expect incredible fishing action for huge northern pike, walleye galore, whitefish, perch, lake trout, and brookies! Now, imagine a shore lunch after a morning of fishing with these offerings. Once your arm is tired from hauling in your catch, many of these lodges offer ways to explore nature. Kayak or canoe the calm waters of their remote lakes. Relax in the remote surroundings and be on the lookout for wildlife.
Boarding the train in Algoma is easy; travel to either White River or Chapleau. Located in Southern Ontario? No problem! The rail service extends to Sudbury, Ontario, so no need to drive longer than that! You can depart Toronto on the world-famous Canadian, and arrive in the wilderness the next afternoon. Simply contact your lodge, and they will be happy to guide you through the process of booking your train ticket.
It’s easy to plan a dream fishing or wilderness trip via train that you will never forget.
Please note VIA Rail does not travel out of Sault Ste. Marie.








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Book Now| Business Name | Address | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Loch Island Lodge | PO Box 577 Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan 49783, Dubreuilville, ON P0S 1B0 |
906-635-1996 |
| Lodge Eighty Eight | PO Box 220, White River, ON P0M 3G0 | 705-812-1624 |
| Mar Mac Lodge | PO Box 98 Desbarats, Ontario P6A 5N2, White River, ON P6A 5N2 |
705-884-2505 |
| The Northern Way | Esnagi Lake, White River, ON | 613-725-6553 |
| Wabatong Lodge | PO Box 81, Dubreuilville, ON P0S 1B0 | 705-884-1722 |
| Five Mile Lake Lodge | PO Box 516, Chapleau, ON P0M 1K0 | 705-864-0201 |
| Woodhouse’s Camp | Groundhog Lake, Box 76, Foleyet, ON POM 1TO | 705-899-2873 |

Wabatong Lodge
PO Box 81, Dubreuilville Ontario, P0S 1B0

The Northern Way
Esnagi Lake, White River Ontario,

Mar Mac Lodge
PO Box 98
Desbarats, Ontario P6A 5N2, White River Ontario, P6A 5N2

Lodge Eighty Eight
PO Box 220, White River Ontario, P0M 3G0

Loch Island Lodge
PO Box 577
Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan 49783, Dubreuilville Ontario, P0S 1B0