Golden Eagle Camp

Absolutely agree with you! What you describe is exactly the way this was intended to play out. The Eco Centre received the government funding to promote the entire area and serve as a learning facility. Unfortunately, they have not abided by the funding agreements, which includes a non-compete clause as well as a requirement to maintain a representative from tourism on their Board of Directors (which hasn't happened). Rather than promoting the area, they take it too far with promoting themselves as a tourist facility. The outfitters in this area are a great group of people who work well together... we just ask for the Eco Centre to return to its original purpose. Also in agreement about this area being a "hidden gem"!! Thanks...

Interesting phone response from the Eco Centre... sounds like they may be feeling the pressure and tailoring their responses. I'm a tourist operator in Elk Lake and have never heard of an "Elk Lake Tourist Program". Would be very interested to hear any follow-up communication. The outfitters in this area have fought this battle before, but the Centre keeps playing games. This winter they built some ice huts (we could too, but our mortgage isn't paid by the government). The Centre's director claims that this isn't competing with anyone since they put massage therapy chairs in the huts, and cater to relaxation therapy clientele. Oh please!