I love Red Lake. I came here for a six week contract five years ago and now I call Red Lake home. I love the outdoors and all activities that Red Lake has to offer including ice fishing. Often while ice fishing I think of the first settlers to Red Lake and how they had to be patient and strong to endure the -40 degree weather without the high-tech gadgets of today. No snowmobiles or gas augers to improve the experience. So when         defining “the spirit of the north” I believe that patience would be a crucial part of living and thriving in northern  Canada, whether it be   waiting for the next bite or waiting for Spring to come after a long cold  winter!

The person in this painting is actually from a photograph I took of my sister ice fishing in my backyard on Red Lake.

The Red Lake Regional Heritage Centre is a charitable organization, funded by the Municipality of Red Lake and the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Recreation.   Reg # 87315 2714 RR001

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