Excursions aboard the Grace Anne II offer a myriad of daytime recreational activities to excite and engage your guests. A plethora of choices abound, with something available for every interest, skill and group size.

Daytime recreational activities include fishing, hunting, trap shooting, hiking, water sports, photography tours, and much more: 

FISHING
•  Lake of the Woods is well known for its trophy Muskie. Professional guides are provided to assist your group in locating these award-winning treasures. The lake also abounds with walleye, northern, bass and lake trout. In order to reach the richest waters in the area, you and your guests will be met at the Grace Anne II by recreation staff in 20-foot pro-fishing boats, each equipped with 175 hp engines. Each boat provides ample room for two guests and a guide, and has been outfitted with the most up-to-date Shimano fishing equipment and safety features. While waiting for the fish to take bait, we offer a chance to practice your swing on our lakeshore driving range. 

After a morning of successful catches, your guests are in store for the ultimate reward - the traditional shore lunch. After a dousing of our famous secret recipe bread coating, the morning's catch is filleted and fried over an open fire. 
 
TRAP RANGE  /  SPORTING CLAYS
•  Whether a novice or a seasoned professional, you and your guests will enjoy the thrill of clay shooting in a range designed to mimic actual hunting situations. Spend the day shooting a round of trap on our regulation Trap Range, featuring a new ATA Wobble Trap Thrower. Recreation staff is on hand throughout the day for instruction and assistance.
   
HIKING AND ATV TRAILS
•  Active nature-lovers will appreciate the network of hiking trails offered by the southern tip of Big Narrows Island and the Western Peninsula. Whether you choose to hike or explore the island on our Bombardier All Terrain Vehicle, these trails will put you hand in hand with the nature that surrounds.  
 
HOT TUB AND SAUNA
•   Relax and enjoy the serenity of the wilderness from the beautiful, outdoor cedar hot tub and sauna located at the lodge
 
CRUISING
•   Each day offers the opportunity to cruise among the 14,600 islands that make up Lake of the Woods. 

KAYAKING / CANOEING
•   Recreation staff offers guided and independent kayak or canoe adventures in and around the many secluded bays and channels of Big Narrows Island. This is perhaps the best way to experience the serene beauty of surrounding waterways, offering a quiet getaway for reflection and relaxation.

WATER SPORTS
•   There is nothing more refreshing on a hot day than taking a plunge into cool waters. Go back to the days of swimming off the dock of a summer home by taking the leap straight from the deck of the Grace Anne II. The temperature of the water is perfect for swimming, water-skiing, and knee boarding throughout the summer. Recreation staff provides coaching if required or requested. 

MEETINGS / SEMINARS
•   When business is top priority, you can schedule your business meetings in our Main Saloon with break out sessions on the top deck, foredeck or fantail. The Grace Anne II is equipped with everything you might need, including A/V equipment, flip charts, computers, cellular communications and office supplies. Meetings at the outdoor shore lunch shelter are also available.

FLY-IN FISHING 
(additional charges for trips less that 4 days)
•   In an area that boasts 40,000 lakes, there are a multitude of secluded areas in which to experience true wilderness fishing. A deHaviland DHC-6 Twin Otter Float Plane will whisk you away to one of the Grace Anne’s boat caches. A team of professional guides will be there upon arrival to meet your every need. Spend the day celebrating the best the Canadian wilderness has to offer, and still be back aboard the Grace Anne II in plenty of time for cocktails and regales of the day.
 
DEER HUNTING 
(additional charges apply)
•   The Western Peninsula and nearby islands abound with trophy white tailed deer. Beretta shotguns, hunting equipment, ammunition and hunting gear are all provided. Click here for more information on our hunting packages. 

DUCK AND GOOSE HUNTING 
(additional charges apply)
•   September 15 marks the opening of Migratory Bird and Small Game Hunting. Mallards, Teals and Wood Ducks are plentiful early in the fall, while Bluebills are abundant in late October. After a morning in the blind, you may wish to stretch your legs while hunting Ruffed Grouse on one of our many trails. Click here to learn more about our specialized hunting packages.

PHOTOGRAPHY AND NATURE TOURS 
(additional charges apply)
•   Full or half-day guided photography and nature tours are available for those who would like to get a closer view of their surroundings. There is always something new to see, as Lake of the Woods is abundant with wildlife and rich foliage. Tours given by local nature writer and humorist, Phil Burke, have often been the highlight of the trip for past guests. Burke will captivate you with his intense love for, and unique commentary on, the sensational surroundings of Lake of the Woods.