Former Minaki lodge approved for RV park

Posted: 5:21 PM CDT Tuesday, Sep. 29, 2020

The site of the former Minaki Lodge in northwestern Ontario has received approvals to be turned into an RV park, as its owner continues to look for partners for the project.

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The site of the former Minaki Lodge in northwestern Ontario has received approvals to be turned into an RV park, as its owner continues to look for partners for the project.

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The site of the former Minaki Lodge in northwestern Ontario has received approvals to be turned into an RV park, as its owner continues to look for partners for the project.

Minaki on the River Inc. announced it has received approval to redevelop the scenic site on the Winnipeg River, north of Kenora, into a park for 198 recreational vehicles. The plan includes a restaurant and the refurbishment of seven heritage cabins. Condos on the site, which are not inhabited, would be demolished.

“We are excited to have all government approvals and to be able to proceed with the redevelopment of the property. It has taken several years, but we are confident that this project will provide quality, affordable access to recreation opportunities for residents of Manitoba and northwestern Ontario,” said David Banman, spokesman for Minaki on the River Inc., which is owned by three developers from Steinbach.

The Minaki site on the Winnipeg River, north of Kenora, Ont., has received approval to be turned into an RV park.(SUBMITTED)

Timelines for the development have yet to be ironed out because the group is looking for a partner to buy into the plan. The property is on sale for $2.95 million.

“We’re exploring all of our options… but we’ve had interest from outside parties,” Banman said.

The “beautiful” property was purchased by Minaki on the River Inc. in 2010. A massive fire had destroyed the heritage lodge in 2003 and the golf course had been dormant since 2000. Banman said it would be unfeasible to get the golf course up and running.

“We have received interest from several parties in the seasonal RV park industry either wanting to partner on or purchase the project, so we are taking our time to decide how the project will unfold,” Banman said.

Several groups have tried to save the former luxury resort property in the past, including the Ontario government, the Four Seasons Hotel chain, the White Dog First Nation, a Texas businessman, Winnipeg businessman Rod Carey and Alberta developer Phillip Archer and his company, Shire International.