Hero Lodge Fishing Event

The application period for Soldier On members wishing to participate in the Hero Lodge Fishing event from 15-20 Sept 26 is now open. The application deadline is 9 Aug 26.

AIM AND SCOPE OF EVENT:
Soldier On in collaboration with veteran operated Hero Lodge will host a one-of-a kind 5 day fishing experience. This Zodiac boat fishing experience is on the Great Slave Lake in the Northwest Territories, which is the 9th largest lake in the world and the deepest in North America. You will return home with unforgettable catches and memories.

You will leave Yellowknife in a floatplane, heading for Narrow Island in the East Arm of Great Slave Lake. You will sleep under the midnight sun inside a prospector tent on one of the most beautiful rocky islands on the body of water. During your stay, you will discover fish-filled places with Nordic sceneries. Fishing will offer you the chance to catch huge fish, in clear and deep waters.   

The number of Soldier On participants is limited to 03.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
Any serving member or veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) from Yellowknife, NT who acquired a permanent physical or mental health illness or injury while enrolled as a member of the CAF; whether attributable or not to service.

Selected Serving members will require the approval of their Chain of Command to participate. 

DRAFT SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
15 Sept 26:  Travel Day/ depart float dock at 0800 hrs (45 min float plane flight to the lodge) 
15-19 Sept 26:  Fishing Activities.   
20 Sept 26: Depart Hero Lodge at 10:00 hrs

TRANSPORTATION & MEALS:
Participants are advised that transportation will not be provided by Soldier On for this event. Participants will be required to arrange their own travel to and from the float plane location. The following meals will be provided during the event: All meals during the event are provided by a cook from Hero Lodge.

EVENT OPI CONTACT INFORMATION
Event OPIs:  Ryan Vincent, Soldier On Regional Coordinator AB/NC 
Event OPIs Contact: Ryan.Vincent3@forces.gc.ca 

The Event OPI is the primary point of contact for all initial queries for this event.