The Voyageur's Lodge and Cookhouse

We stopped here for gas while driving north on Hwy 17, and discovered that this was THE place for apple fritters. These fritters were previously recommended to us, as they are famous! We paid inside for gas, and then the gas was pumped for us by a gentleman outside. This general store was small, but packed with most everything one would need while driving north. Groceries, toiletries, and the famous aforementioned baked items were available. The baking section is fantastic. Staff were efficient and friendly, and the place was full of customers. Be sure to stop here! We only got the gas and the fritters so cannot address the lodging facilities.

We always stop for gas or to stretch our legs on our trips. Apple fritters are always fresh and taste amazing. The new owner is an absolute ANGEL. Went above and beyond to help us out. 10/10 would recommend to anyone travelling on the trans Canada hwy. PS. the view is pretty amazing as well

Visited the deli/cookhouse for lunch and we got the whitefish and french fries, and a caesar salad chicken wrap. Both were very good. Shopped in the store, which had a nice selection of items and bought some very lovely soap. Glad we stopped in.

The apple fritters are delicious! We stopped in after seeing road signs and reading online reviews, and we happy we did! The fritters were freshly baked and still warm. The dough is slightly sweet with a nice balance of cinnamon and apples. The sweet glaze is the perfect finish. I rec9mmend stopping in and giving them a try. Enjoy!

We stopped specifically for the apple fritters and they did not disappoint!! Warm, huge and very delicious! Will definitely stop again next time we’re passing through!

Omg the apple fritters are amazing and quite memorable!! Love them while they are still warm. We look forward to stopping on our many camping trips in the area!!!! A must do at least once!!

Room smelled like mildew. I had conversation with owner who was a bit oblivious since he’s a new owner but no interest was shown to even come and smell the room. A friend was in another room which did not smell. I figured out that it was probably the a/c unit. Food: Had haddock one night, it was ok. Whitefish the next night. The whitefish has a breadcrumb breading which I don’t care for. It tasted disgusting, like there was something gross mixed in the breading like rancid oil . The haddock did not have that taste. It’s also overpriced for what you get. The fries were not very good either, a bit dried out. The apple fritters are still good. I am glad that they no longer use scented laundry products. The staff are very nice. If I stay there next time I’ll bring bread and sandwich meat or go up the highway and buy fish and chips or chicken at the two places north of here.

Recommended by a friend to stop here for apple fritters. We were greeted before we even walked in by a lovely woman. Apple fritters were massive with delicious chunks of apples. These might be the nicest ones I ever had and they were perfectly warm! A great place to stop!

-FOOD- Now we didn't try any of the food instead we went to get there amazing chef's kiss Apple Fitters. They had an amazing proportion and were hot and fluffy inside! -SERVICE- the service here is definitely old fashioned, when you go to get gas someone comes and fills it up for you! And people here are extremely polite! -AMBIENCE- The ambiance here was great again the people were polite and very kind and you're right next to the bay! -OVERALL- This is my favorite Apple fitter place!and I will come any chance and one day am going to take my family here!

Highly recommend stopping on your way through! The apple fritters are amazing! We called ahead to reserve some on a Monday morning per someone's recommendation. It wasn't necessary but could have been on a weekend day. Definitely recommend getting a warm one! The gift shop was cute. The rest of their menu looked pretty good as well, i.e. sandwiches, other baked goods.

Huge menu and a nice spot to stop for lunch/dinner along your Northern Ontario trip! I liked the the local whitefish here. We tried their... SMOKED LAKE SUPERIOR TROUT (3.5/5) - the smoked fish was good, just wished the cream cheese was elevated with dill or something. WHITE FISH DINNER Jack's way (3.5/5) - overall the fish was fresh & yummy. The fried breading was just a tad hard & thick. The 'bannock' was more like a biscuit bread. BLUEBERRY CRIPSP (3.5/5) - hard not to like the combination of creamy vanilla ice cream & warm pie crumble...mmmmmm!! There were generous amounts of blueberries in the sweet filling too, which was less syrupy than others. It was all surrounded by a pretty doughy pie crust. APPLE FRITTER (2.5/5) - was more like a very large fluffy cinnamon cake donut with VERY few thin chunks of apple in it.

Everything about this place was perfect from the themed decor to the service and onto the theme appropriate menu selections. Pancakes are good and served with maple syrup. The eggs, bacon and breakfast fries were all what you expect from a good breakfast joint. Service was excellent with smiles and attention at just the right moments. Very service oriented, well organized and everything put away in the right place. Would I recommend? Yes Would I return? Yes

The is worth a planned stop when driving north or south on Hwy 17. Restaurant is features homemade diner food and friendly service. Bannock and Beans was a perfect portion for a homey and filling dinner. Burgers good, fries, cheese and gravy (poutine) is what you want as a decadent side. And of course, the homemade ice cream and homemade Apple Fritters next door. There are no better Apple Fritters in the province! No joke. Voyageur shouldn't just be a planned stop, it should be a destination.

Bet-U-wanna one of theses Batchawan Superior Apple Beauties (Samateur warning- excess consumption WILL cause drowsiness)

Clean newly renovated place to stay with your furry dog friend, there is an extra fee of $20 for the rest of your stay. Free coffee and their amazing humongous apple fritter. Its a one hour to Lake Superior Provincial park if you like a bit of luxury.

Some locals recommended that we eat here if we were in the area. It is located across the street from Lake superior. There is a lodge adjacent to it. The restaurant has been around for a long time and it is a locals favorite. It is really an historic experience to eat here. The menu has a lot of local and comfort food items yet well-made. The three sisters soup is hearty and tasty. Trappers Jacques' Chili is thick and flavorful. The Whitefish dinner Jack's style was plenty and very good whitefish in a light panko breading. The Tourtiere was a tasty and hearty meat pie with several side items that make for a lot of food. The homemade desserts were as good as the entrees were: their famous and tasty apple fritters, the flavorful butter tarts, the thick cherry cheesecake and the delicious blueberry crisp with ice cream. What a feast!!!

Great spot for breakfast. Easy to get to. Try the pancakes w the cinnamon drizzle. They taste like cinnamon buns

Stumbled across this restaurant while hitting some beaches across Lake Superior. Super great location, quaint dining experience, and the food was actually super good! I tried their Brie Cheese with Caramelized Onion, and it was super yummy and had an excellent appearance. My friend got a Greek Salad, and she said it was probably the best Greek Salad shes ever had. They had a wide variety of desserts, but we both found our Coconut Crème Pie and Brownie Cheesecake to be overly rich. Overall, a great place with decent prices!

Stopped for lunch and was pleasantly surprised. Had a great hamburger. Service was quick and friendly. Will definitely return next time I'm in the area.

Hands down my favorite place to stop for a warm meal, a comfy bed, and friendly service between the Soo and our fly-in camp farther north! The hotel rooms have always been clean and well maintained with hot showers, nice mattresses, and plenty of space for two or even four people in the doubles. We also love the cookhouse - they do a great job with the food and their AYCE fish on Fridays is tempting enough that, even though we're usually on our way to a fishing trip where we'll eat fish all week, I'm tempted to get it every time. Their breakfasts are also great, with the delicious omelettes probably being my favorite. I also appreciate the little general store they have on site too. It's a good last chance to pick up some more bug spray or snacks for camp. The location is great and the nice, sandy beach across the street makes for a great after-dinner walk before heading to bed. It's a great little spot and I'm sure we'll continue to stop here as long as we can!

Super friendly service. Amazing grilled Lake Superior White Fish. Home deserts to boot. Came back a second time with my wife. White fish is excellent still, and the Blueberry Crisp is a must have.