Rustic Paradise
Wignes Lake Lodge provides a unique life experience that few have the opportunity to enjoy.
Your adventure starts with a Float plane ride from Stoney Rapids, SK. to our private lake which is located just across the NWT boarder. From there it is an experience of peace and tranquility. Whether you want to want to head out in our self guided boats to find that trophy Lake Trout or simply kick back on the deck and watch the wildlife, the choice is yours. No hectic schedule, no stressful decisions … its all up to you!
Daily life can be complicated and busy at times, you deserve a real escape.
Current Weather at Wignes Lake
Location of Wignes Lake
Frequently Asked Questions
Bunk beds and a wood fireplace are common place, There is however a steady source of power provided by the sun and internet via satellite. Its rustic… not archaic.
Grab a radio, a map of the lake (it’s that big!), jump in a boat and head out.
We are located in the North West Territories( Google Map ), just across the boarder from Saskatchewan. Access is via float plane from Stoney Rapids which is connected to Prince Albert, Saskatchewan on daily scheduled flights.
History of the Wignes Name
A Namesake To Be Remembered…
Many lakes, rivers and landmarks in Canada are named for the great explorers who discovered our beautiful country.
Wignes Lake has the distinct honour of being named after a Canadian fallen hero, Robert Arthur Wignes.
Private
Army
Burr, Saskatchewan
Died: Apr 17,1943
Commemorated at
Krakow Rakowicki Cemetery, Polan
Robert Arthur Wignes, of Burr, Saskatchewan served as a Private with the Royal Regiment of Canada during the Second World War. Wignes died a prisoner of war April 17, 1943. He took part in the raid on Dieppe, France, August 19, 1942 and was shot on his second escape attempt, for which he earned the Citation, Mentioned in Despatches. Private Wignes is buried at Krakow Rakowicki Cemetery in Poland. There are 483 Commonwealth casualties of World War II buried or commemorated there, most of whom died while prisoners of war during the German occupation. Robert was the son of Gus Gunderson and Catherine Wignes who homesteaded west of Burr, Saskatchewan; he was 24 years old. “At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.”