Landing memories since 1950.

Vic was an avid fisherman and hunter who, with friends, often made the arduous journey from the town of Lac du Bonnet to fish the pristine waters of the Winnipeg River. As there was no road back then, the group travelled by flatbed rail car from Lac du Bonnet to Point du Bois, laden with canoes, supplies, and gear. It took two days of strenuous paddling to reach their fishing destination, so they usually stopped in at Pine Island for a rest. Vic appreciated the 17-acre island for its beautiful views, natural horseshoe harbour (protecting canoes and boats from the wind), and access to abundant Walleye, Northern Pike, and Smallmouth Bass fishing. He dreamed of one day establishing a fishing camp on Pine Island and set to work, one cabin at a time.

By the summer of 1950, four cabins and the lodge had been built on the island. Over the ensuing years, Vic and his wife, Tommie, continued to expand the fishing lodge while raising their three boys: Kent, Brian, and Gerry. The boys spent much of their childhood on the island and it was said they all knew how to drive a boat before learning to ride a bike! 

Gerry, youngest brother of the Burgess family, guided at the lodge for almost 50 years. He was hands down the island expert in boat engine maintenance and without a doubt, the most accomplished Bass fisherman of all time. Gerry is now retired and living in Winnipeg with his wife Judy.

Brian began running the lodge in 1977 after his father, Vic, retired as captain.

Gerry at age 5