Travel Info

Travel Information to and from Winnipeg

  • Arrive at the Winnipeg Intl Airport anytime the day before your trip.
  • Departure out of Winnipeg Intl Airport after your trip should be made anytime after 2 PM.
  • If you are driving to Winnipeg, drive directly to the Lakeview Signature Hotel. The Winnipeg Airport is directly across the street and offers long term parking.

A North Star Resort rep will meet you at the Winnipeg Airport according to the flight or drive times you communicated to us on your Information Form. He/she will be holding a North Star Resort sign. He/she will escort you to the Lakeview Signature Hotel and take your large bag(s) and fishing equipment. Please bring a small overnight bag for your overnight hotel stay in Winnipeg. The morning of your departure, our representative will meet you in the Lakeview Signature Hotel Lobby at 5:15 AM and escort you to the charter aircraft that will take you to North Star Resort landing strip. Upon your return to the Winnipeg Intl Airport from the Resort, you will be greeted by our representative to assure your safe return to your final destination.

Hotel Stay in Winnipeg

Your hotel stay is NOT included in the price of your trip. We recommend staying at the Lakeview Signature /Trademark Collection Winnipeg airport. (204) 775-5222. You will receive our corporate rate of $150 plus tax. When you call, tell them you are staying with North Star Resort and should be extended the corporate rate. Or, we are always happy to assist. Just give us a call at 800-563-7151.

Travel Information to and from Thompson, MB

If you are flying directly to Thompson with your own aircraft, arrival and departure times must be communicated to our main office well in advance of your trip, including; aircraft tail number and time of arrival and departure. We will need to coordinate planes accordingly for you and your guests and a representative will be meeting you upon your arrival in Thompson and escort you to the charter flight.

Travel Information to and from North Star Resort

If you are flying directly to the Resort our well-maintined gravel runway is 3950 ft long. Prop planes only and arrival and departure times must be communicated to our main office well in advance of your trip. There is a little more flexibility with your arrival and departure times, but we will need to know when to expect you so we can have everything ready for your stay.

World Class Fishing

Knee Lake is overflowing with incredible amounts of pike and walleye. Not only is our fishery abundant with large numbers of fish, but our guests catch and release some of the largest pike in Manitoba every year, according to the Manitoba Master Angler Awards. Get ready for the fresh water fishing experience of your life!  The odds are in your favor to land a trophy northern pike.  (41 inches or larger!)

Fly Outs

Fly out prices to Bear Lake depend on plane availability, fuel prices and flying distance and are booked onsite by the Manager.  We do not keep a float plane at North Star Resort and all flight costs are the responsibility of the guest.  If you would like to experience a fly out talk to the Manager when you arrive. Fly outs cannot be paid for in advance and are not guaranteed.