Welcome to Hansons Wilderness Lodges

Family History

After establishing and operating King Island Lodge on Lake of the Woods in 1926 and with the completion of Highway 71 between Fort Frances and Kenora in 1935, Kendall Hanson decided that a “halfway point” camp for the long distance canoe trips between Lake of the Woods and Brooks Lake was necessary, and Hideaway Lodge on Crow (Kakagi) Lake was built.

Over the years Hideaway Lodge has seen many changes and serviced many people. From the paddling of the canoe, to the first small outboard motors and bush planes, to the larger lake boats. And now the modern aluminum or fibreglass boats with more powerful, fuel efficient motors, and the turbo prop planes. But what hasn’t changed is the Hanson family’s effort of providing quality vacation, fishing, hunting and adventure travel opportunities.

Located on the shores of spectacular Kakagi (Crow) Lake, today Hideaway Lodge consists of seven individual deluxe housekeeping cabins, and is also the starting off point for your fly-in adventure outpost escape. Whether for a day, week or longer Hideaway Lodge is your year round destination retreat.

1920's Historical Photos (Click on thumbnails for larger view)

1930's Historical Photos (Click on thumbnails for larger view)



1940's Historical Photos (Click on thumbnails for larger view)



1950's & 60's Historical Photos (Click on thumbnails for larger view)
1970's & 80's Historical Photos (Click on thumbnails for larger view)