ESKAKWA ECO LODGE is the only privately owned outpost lodge within the Lady Evelyn-Smoothwater Wilderness Park.  Nestled in a pristine setting, surrounded by 250 year old-growth pine forests and perched over a 10-meter waterfall, it’s one of the most unique rustic lodges in Canada. The original log cabin was built for a group of American sportsmen in 1930 by the Temea Augama Anishnabe, the First Nations people of the Temagami area from Bear Island.  To learn about the history of “cabin falls” please check out Hap Wilson’s recent book, The Cabin, available on-line.
The retreat today can accommodate up to 12 participants and sleeping arrangements can be divided between the original log cabin and the new lodge for mixed gender groups. A variety of first class gourmet meals are provided each day, usually with breakfast and dinner served in the dining cabin and lunch provided on the trail. Meals and fresh-baked goods are prepared in our woodstove and special dietary requirements can easily be accommodated. The lodge is blessed with a natural spring close by for fresh and clean drinking water.

Eskakwa eco-lodge is surrounded by old-growth pine forests, and natural swimming pools in the river. There are several other magnificent waterfalls nearby, all part of "The Golden Staircase", a series of 7 waterfalls along the north and south channels of the Lady Evelyn River. Also surrounding the cabins are fabulous hiking trails and scenic lookouts, as well as some whitewater "runs" and great natural brook trout fishing areas. Participants can sketch, carve, photograph or just quietly observe the surrounding flora and fauna and learn about the rich history of this ancient land.