I want to gush about the hospitality Michelle and ...

I want to gush about the hospitality Michelle and Dale showed to us on our first ever expedition to Quetico. My group was comprised of two other novice paddlers and my dog, we had no idea how to plan or organize a several-day paddling trip nor much about the area itself - just that we wanted to go.
Michelle and Dale are steeped in the history of the area, have a bed and breakfast located on a quaint island in the middle of Nym lake, a short paddle over to the first portage to get into Quetico. They met us at 10 pm (we had a late start leaving Minneapolis), helped us load all of our gear onto their pontoon and took us on a beautiful short ride across a glassy lake speckled with starts - it was an amazing start to the adventure.
They showed us to our cabin, cooked us an amazing breakfast the following day, have great shower facilities and looking out across Nym lake that first morning was breathtaking. I loved how animal-friendly they were, too.
She walked us through how the trip could go, keeping in mind our novice status, gave us several options, and helped us to feel safe and prepared. We had forgotten several things (butter and dried milk) and they keep a store on hand to help out with last minute items. If you wanted to rent a canoe or any equipment, they have that too.
We had a blast, really loved the route they laid out for us, and cannot wait to come back next year. I would recommend this to experienced and new paddlers alike, and I left Canada feeling so welcomed and better prepared for next year!