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Welcome to Big Narrows Resort! Located in the heart of the Canadian wilderness, Big Narrows is surrounded by the majesty of Lake of the Woods. The splendor and excitement of unspoiled nature is at its finestBig Narrows cabins at Lake of the Woods at The Narrows and the fishing is some of the best Canada has to offer. The camp is approximately 20 miles from Kenora and is accessible only by float plane or boat. You will enjoy the natural surroundings of this secluded wilderness setting, but you won't have to rough it. The accomodations, service and amenities are world-class. Our staff is friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. A trip to Big Narrows Resort is an experience you won't soon forget.
My husband and I were looking for a walleye fishing experience and Big Narrows resort did not disappoint. Jordan was our guide for three days - and he knows all the best places to fish! We caught our limit of walleye every morning and would then fish (and catch) perch, bass and northern pike in the afternoon. In addition to the fishing and beautiful views of the lake, we saw lots of eagles, pelicans, a huge snapping turtle, and loons. The food was very good and I appreciated being served three meals a day. In addition to the attention from Jordan and his wife Christina - the rest of the staff were friendly and very accommodating. The shore lunch was a hit - the fish cannot get fresher than from the boat to the frying pan (cleaned by Jordon in between) to our plates.
We highly recommend the Big Narrow Resort.
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Date of stay: July 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Jordon Christie, General Manager at Big Narrows Resort
Responded 2 weeks ago
Hi Cindy, thank you very much for the glowing review, it was my pleasure to take you guys fishing, glad you had a great time! Hope to see you guys again!
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Jordon and Cristina were great hosts. Accommodations were great with the best views of the lake anywhere in my opinion. Evening meals were delicious and the staff even prepared an outdoor fish fry for us. The beach was great for the kids and good place to get a tan. Fishing was outstanding with Walleyes biting almost everywhere. One of my granddaughters had a goal to catch her first Musky-she caught two! All our needs and requests were met. I would highly recommend Big Narrows. Thanks again to Jordon, Cristina and staff for a great trip.
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Date of stay: July 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Jordon Christie, General Manager at Big Narrows Resort
Responded 2 weeks ago
Rex, It was truly our pleasure to see your family together on vacation, how nice it is you guys were able to do that. I’m glad you guys had some great fishing and great family time spent together. Thank you very much for choosing to spend it at Big Narrows Resort.
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Guest service is at the top of the list for Jordan, Cristina and the rest of the crew at Big Narrows. The Big Narrows crew saw to every facet of our stay as if we were the only group in camp. Our four-person group caught plenty fish including a 52" Musky! Jordan put us on the walleye right away. My son and I enjoyed watching a black bear go about his day foraging on an island about 4 kilometers from the camp. Bald Eagle sightings were very frequent. A special hat tip to the chef. The food was amazing and included quite a variety ranging from bison roast to really good meatloaf and mashed potatoes. Breakfast was perfect every morning. Shore lunches were fantastic with the very best fresh cut fries. They shared their secret on how to prepare them. You should visit the camp for the fries alone! The camp boats were in great shape, clean and ready to go at all times. Make plans for a visit and be sure to ask Jordan about his music play list. I am an old goat and still enjoyed the selections he played while cleaning fish. Jordan's total respect for the beauty and animal life of his slice of Canadian heaven is remarkable.
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Date of stay: September 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip:Fish Camp service at its finest!
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Response from Jordon Christie, General Manager at Big Narrows Resort
Responded 2 weeks ago
Thank you very much for this amazing review Brian, It really means a lot to us. We are thrilled you guys had a great trip, hope to see you guys again !
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Jordon, Christina, and the staff were amazing! I cannot say enough about how great the staff is at BNR. They did everything in their power to make our vacation the best it could be. With water levels at extremely high levels, they made sure the docks and walkways were accessible. The food was outstanding, and the views from our cabins were second to none. The fishing was awesome and we never had to go far to reach good spots. We only wanted to do three things- Fish, relax, and eat. The team at Big Narrows made sure everything was taken care of so we could do just that!!
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Response from Jordon Christie, General Manager at Big Narrows Resort
Responded Nov 26, 2022
Well, we cannot say how much we appreciate the kind words and the amazing review! It was a pleasure to host you guys and we hope the same crew can all make it again in 2023! Thanks again! Jordon, Cristina and the BNR Crew.
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Just returned from our 4th visit to Big Narrows Resort. The reasons my son and I keep returning to BNR are fantastic fishing, beautiful scenery and phenomenal levels of service provided by Jordon, Cristina, Cheryl, Sham and the rest. We highly recommend the American plan for fine dining in the great Canadian wilderness to make the trip more enjoyable. The attentive service of the BNR crew is greatly appreciated and we are sure to be back again next year for visit number 5!
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Response from Jordon Christie, General Manager at Big Narrows Resort
Responded Nov 26, 2022
Thanks again for the continued support! We appreciate it so very much, then on top of that we leave us wonderful reviews, on top of that you bring Daniela amazing presents! Which she loves so much and is using here while we are in Ecuador. Looking forward to seeing you guys next year, I hear maybe you'll be adding to the group so that's super exciting. Have a safe winter! Jordon, Cristina and the BNR Crew.
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Our group (husbands & wives) was looking for a Canadian fishing experience where our diverse fishing group (experienced to novice) could find an enjoyable vacation and…. BNR was a Bullseye! First, I want to say thanks to Jordon, Cristina, Bill, Sham, Clara, Katarina, and Jordan’s Mom (Sorry, I didn’t catch your name but will be coming back for more brownies!). This staff works hard to make sure your stay is a good one but also has fun…. Even during a flood! To simplify the review… I’m booked again for next summer! As long as Jordon and staff are there I know our week will be enjoyable. The fishing… my wife didn’t care to fish sun-up to sun-down but hauled in her share of smallies, walleye, and a few pike. I was fortunate enough to catch my first Muskie and had a follow by one even bigger. The food… Hats off to those in the kitchen for making all those great meals. It was nice to sit around the table with our group and chat about the day. My wife happened to have a bday while at BNR and the staff was so nice to help celebrate. I will just say the staff went above and beyond for the bday dinner and especially the brownies! Thanks again for making it very memorable. To summarize, if you are looking for a large and glitzy fishing camp with a sterile corporate feel and no character, don’t look at BNR. If you want a genuine experience, great food, wonderful scenery and timeless memories.... BNR is the ticket. My wife and I really enjoyed our week and are already thinking about our trip next summer. The week we are there in ‘23 will not fall on my wife’s bday but I’m still hoping for those brownies!!!
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Response from Jordon Christie, General Manager at Big Narrows Resort
Responded Nov 26, 2022
Hola, buenos dias! Thank you for choosing Big Narrows this year for your fishing vacation, we are so glad you came this year, you guys are super great people. We are definitely looking forward to seeing you all next year. We really appreciate the time you took to write this amazing review. Hope you have a great winter eh! See you next year! P.S. Mom a.k.a.Cheryl a.k.a. Masterchef, said she would have some brownies ready upon arrival for you next year! haha Jordon, Cristina and the BNR Crew.
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Another year and another amazing stay at Big Narrows Resort. Located near the best fishing on LOTW, you won’t have to venture far from camp to catch fish. Muskie and walleye fishing were the best we’ve experienced. Jordon and Cristina are amazing managers and do everything they can to make sure your stay is incredible. They know how to run the resort, and continue to excel at it. Master chef Cheryl cooks delicious food for breakfast and dinner. You will never be hungry, everything she cooks is fabulous! We’ve stayed here 3 times now, and I can say there’s never been a meal I didn’t love. We recommend the American plan for that reason. A bonus is that you overlook the most beautiful part of the lake as you eat. Make sure to catch walleye for a delicious shore lunch put on by the crew, and for Cristina’s homemade ceviche. You won’t be disappointed in either! BNR is constantly being upgraded, from replacing boards, to renovating the cabins and main lodge. It’s clear that the staff cares about this place, and wants to continue to make the resort an amazing place to visit. Also wanted to shout-out Adam, Sham and Pavel for helping renovate the resort and also for catching the walleye for shore lunch. Couldn’t have been happier with our stay, and can’t wait to be back again!
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Date of stay: August 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Mr Christie, General Manager at Big Narrows Resort
Responded Sep 28, 2021
Wow Carson! What a review! Thank you so much for taking the time to write it up, we do really appreciate it eh! We are looking forward to seeing you guys next year. Have a great winter! Jordon, Cristina and the BNR Crew.
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Great accommodations! We did the American plan and were very happy we did! The food and service were really wonderful! Shore lunches were phenomenal with the best fried potatoes I’ve ever had. One of the members of our party has been going to a different part of Lake of the Woods for 50 years and really enjoyed this area. The fishing was great! Jordan and his family were so welcoming and made us feel like we were at home. Really appreciate you guys!
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Date of stay: September 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Jordon Christie, General Manager at Big Narrows Resort
Responded 2 weeks ago
Hey Brad, we really appreciate you guys as well, without your visits none of it is possible! Thank you very much for the wonderful review, it means a lot to us. Hope to see you guys again up at the Narrows!
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Hospitality is great, excellent meals. Jordan met us at the dock and had all parts of our stay covered. We stopped here for one night on a 3-night Seadoo adventure on Lake of the Woods.
Rustic elements of the resort, rich history, and stunning views make this an excellent choice.
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Date of stay: June 2024
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Room Tip:Great fishery in the area. Sweet beach.
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Response from Jordon Christie, General Manager at Big Narrows Resort
Responded 2 weeks ago
Thank you very much, we appreciated you guys stopping in for the night. Hopefully we’ll see you guys again!
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We have made two visits to Big Narrows Resort and we cannot speak highly enough about the fantastic job Jordon and Cristina do in taking care of guests. Once again they have significantly exceeded our expectations. Our group enjoys conversing with both of them on a wide variety of topics.
If you are passionate about fishing and taking in amazing views of nature then I highly recommend Big Narrows Resort and the American Plan they offer.
We look forward to our group's next visit there.
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Date of stay: August 2019
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Response from MADEINCANADAEH83, Manager at Big Narrows Resort
Responded May 6, 2020
First, just want to say thank you for spelling our names right! It doesn't happen very often.... Secondly, thank you very much for the great review, it was a nice spring surprise to see a one from last season. We really hope to see you guys up in the "Great White North" this year. Hopefully everything get back to normal sooner rather than later eh! Take care! The BNR crew
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There are more places to choose from in the Kenora area.
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