Everything about the trip was fabulous. Such a good time for me and my daughter - not enough words to say thanks for a great escape from the daily shuffle of life.

- Tom Franke & Family

Our Story

THE KABEELO LODGE STORY

KaBeeLo Lodge & Resort is a family owned and operated business, providing the best fly-out fishing and hunting adventures to the avid angler, couples and families since 1972.  

Located centrally to both the United States and Canada, in the heart of Northwest Ontario's "Sunset Country" and only a 5 hour drive from International Falls MN, the operation consists of a full service Main Base on Confederation lake, and an expansive network of 13 remote pristine Vacation Outpost Lakes; each with breath-taking views and fully-equipped private lakeside cabins, docks, and boats. These unspoiled jewels of nature are arguably amongst the best fishing, hunting, and family vacation spots in North America.

At KaBeeLo Lodge, you are greeted personally by the owners upon your arrival AND your departure.  KaBeeLo staff members are passionate about their work and take the utmost pride in servicing your destination vacation from the moment you pull into the driveway all the way to the moment you leave, whether it's your first visit, your 50th visit or somewhere in between.  KaBeeLo's value-priced vacation packages accommodate a broad range of vacationers: outdoorsmen, families, fathers and daughters, scouts or honeymooners, every KaBeeLo visitor will enjoy the unspoiled beauty of nature – an experience to cherish for a lifetime.  What better way is there to escape from life's daily shuffle?

We look forward to hosting you and your party or family!

Sincerely,

The Lohn Family (Harald, Ann, Erik & Allysson)

KABEELO LODGE – A BRIEF HISTORY

During the 1960’s Stelco Mining (U.S. Steel Company Canada) completed construction of the South Bay Mine road and used it until the early 1980's when the mining operation was closed.  Midway through this mining period, land for a lodge was purchased from a trading post, construction was completed and KaBeeLo Lodge was “born” and opened for business in May 1972.  From 1972 until 1977 KaBeeLo Lodge relied on local air carriers to provide flying services for their guests destined for a “fly-out” fishing adventure.  In 1978 the lodge applied for an air operators certificate (AOC), which was granted, and resulted in the establishment of KaBeeLo Airways, Ltd.    

The founding owners of KaBeeLo Lodge and KaBeeLo Airways operated both companies from inception through the 1982 season with ownership transferring to Ann and Harald Lohn in 1983.  In the intervening years, and with a new business model, Ann and Harald established KaBeeLo Lodge, Inc. and KaBeeLo Airways, Ltd. as quality operations within a major tourism market.  Additionally, they expended their financial assets, time and talents to develop KaBeeLo Lodge into a world class destination for those seeking wilderness adventures in Northwestern Ontario Canada.

In September 2012 Ann & Harald were approached by Erik and Allysson Lohn (son and daughter-in-law) about purchase of KaBeeLo Lodge and KaBeeLo Airways.  As of this date the transfer of ownership is underway with all transactions expected to be completed in 2015.  As with all previous owners of KaBeeLo Lodge/KaBeeLo Airways Erik and Allysson are committed to the same standards and quality of service that have been the mainstay of KaBeeLo Lodge since inception.  They will continue to offer outstanding service and a quality product at a fair market price.