Voyageur's Lodge

Top choice in Northern Ontario


On the highway opposite Batchawana Bay's 4km of sandy beach, you'll find this roadside motel and diner. Clean and cozy woodsy rooms are perfect for a beach stop-off, with fridge, microwave and coffee maker. Two housekeeping suites have one bedroom, a lounge with fold-out couch and full kitchen. Also here are a general store selling alcohol and a gas station.


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