The Wanapitei Chateau
**Stay tuned for 2025 booking information**
The Wanapitei Chateau is located where the Red Squirrel River meets Lake Temagami — an area of breathtaking beauty across the bridge from Camp Wanapitei. Historically a hunting and fishing lodge, the Chateau continues to be a favorite spot for nature enthusiasts (including hunters and anglers), families looking for a summer vacation, and parents of current Wanapitei campers. Additionally, the lodge is a fantastic launching point for a wilderness canoe trip in Temagami and a decadent way to finish a wilderness canoe trip. The Chateau is a designated heritage building.
Facilities
The lodge has 9 rooms ranging from double occupancy (double bed or single beds) to dormitory-style with four beds. Many rooms have their own private balconies overlooking Lake Temagami. Linens and towels are supplied. We also offering tenting on the point, with full access to the Chateau’s amenities.
Beautiful, wide wrap-around porches and balconies provide a delightful way to experience relaxing and communing with family and friends. Flush toilets, outhouses, and basic shower facilities are available for all guests (including those who choose to camp in a tent on Chateau Point). The main floor is equipped with large, comfortable couches and chairs, tables for board games and puzzles, and open space for gathering with friends. A grand staircase leads to the second-floor living area and bedrooms.
Incredible Food
The Chateau chef is hired for their ability to produce beautiful meals. The compliments have been numerous over the past few years. The Chateau food is fantastic. We are able to cater to most special diets if we know about them in advance.
Reasons to Visit
The Chateau has played host to several conferences and gatherings over the years. It is best known to Wanapitei families as a play to spend a night (or several) when dropping off or picking up campers. The Chateau hosts our annual Family Camp programs each summer, allowing guests to get the best of both worlds: comfortable hospitality with the fun and rustic adventure of summer camp.
Community Weekend – July 25th – July 27th, 2025 Camp Wanapitei invites the greater Temagami Community to spend the weekend at Sandy Inlet. The weekend kicks off with a Friday night fish fry at the Wanapitei Chateau, followed by environmental discussions, guest speakers and live music on Saturday. Saturday night there will be a feast and a traditional Temagami square dance in the dining hall.
Harvest Weekend – August 23rd, 2025 – Harvest is a time for celebration as the end of the summer draws near and our V2 expeditions make their way under the bridge. We come together to share stories, food and laughter from our youngest campers to our oldest community members!
Please note that V2 families receive priority booking for Harvest and although we would love to host everyone, we are limited so don’t delay in booking!
Reservations
To book a room in the Chateau or a tent space on Chateau Point, sign into the online registration portal and choose Chateau 2025
You will also be able to book meals including end of session banquets, Community Weekend and Harvest night