SlowTouringGuy Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Has anyone been close to the North Adventure Inn this year? Stayed there this year? Is it making any sort of a come back? Anyone? Anyone ? Beuller ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sledjunk Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 There were vehicles parked there when we rode through, but I have not had any recent first hand experience or reports. I will not stay there again until I have solid confirmation that they have made major changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Doo Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 There was a few rigs there friday and Saturday when i checked. Also sounds like a couple from hamilton are running things from their facebook page. I will not change from the Westway however. Brian and Kathy are way to good to us, and our experience at the NAI several years ago was not nice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 I haven't read anything this season yet. Most people are of the I'll see opinion. It would be nice to know ahead of time in case plans are changed at the last minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskoka Man Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Yes also seen that people still stay there a couple weeks ago when we were in cochrane ,not this guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowTouringGuy Posted February 12, 2018 Author Share Posted February 12, 2018 I will not stay there again until I, too, have confirmation that things have changed. It was once a “go to” place and we loved it. We also experienced the ugliness last time we were there. But Lillabelle Lodge and North Adventure Inn both offered more than anything else currently offers in town it seems. It would be great if NAI made a comeback. Has anyone actually stayed there recently? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 20 hours ago, SlowTouringGuy said: I will not stay there again until I, too, have confirmation that things have changed. It was once a “go to” place and we loved it. We also experienced the ugliness last time we were there. But Lillabelle Lodge and North Adventure Inn both offered more than anything else currently offers in town it seems. It would be great if NAI made a comeback. Has anyone actually stayed there recently? That was our 'go to' accommodation. The year we stayed @ Thriftlodge, even though there were a lot of sledders there, we really didn't mix w/ any. We met zrtkat & crew @ Lillabelle. SnowmobileWorld held a get together there 1 year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Talked to a couple that stayed there last year. They were surprised restaurant wasn't open. Somewhat far (edge of town). Something to inquire about, if staying there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Doo Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Apparently from their facebook page, restaurant is open. Whole place being ran by a couple from hamilton.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIVERMAN Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Stopped by there a few weeks ago for lunch , not open between eleven am too three pm what the hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browing3812 Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 We were there for one day/night this weekend. This was the last chance we gave it and won't ever be going back. We ended up talking to the couple who were brought in around December to essentially run the place and he had just put in his notice the day before because he is tired of dealing with the owners (there are a number of them mostly from Brampton and one in Sudbury). He was actually a really good guy and was doing all he could to keep the guests there happy; I have no idea why he was subjecting himself to working there. The restaurant was open and the food was actually decent. Long story short, the owners from Brampton are only trying to squeeze every nickle they can out of that place and invest NOTHING back into the business (this is coming first hand from the manager there). Beyond that, the place is pretty run down and unkempt... it should honesty just have a match put to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Techdenis007 Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 3 hours ago, Browing3812 said: Beyond that, the place is pretty run down and unkempt... it should honesty just have a match put to it Before I read the sentence above, I was thinking exactly the same thing .... stupid cheapskates deserve nothing less .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viperules700 Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Thanks for the report, sounds like it is at end of it's days, if something doesn't change soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zrtkat Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 On 2/12/2018 at 6:57 PM, revrnd said: That was our 'go to' accommodation. The year we stayed @ Thriftlodge, even though there were a lot of sledders there, we really didn't mix w/ any. We met zrtkat & crew @ Lillabelle. SnowmobileWorld held a get together there 1 year. I remember that Revrnd the good old days lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tireless Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Too bad stayed there many times over the years was a great stop with food and bar there , pool table, heated storage . Stayed the 3 years ago , wasn't good won,t be back. Yes it needs a match ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viperules700 Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Sounds like the old wiamog inn in hailburton. Maybe owners have other plans for property in future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lep Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Lillabelle and Nai were the go to places 10-15yrs ago..Some good times out at the lake...usually stay south of town now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 On 20/02/2018 at 8:56 AM, Browing3812 said: We were there for one day/night this weekend. This was the last chance we gave it and won't ever be going back. We ended up talking to the couple who were brought in around December to essentially run the place and he had just put in his notice the day before because he is tired of dealing with the owners (there are a number of them mostly from Brampton and one in Sudbury). He was actually a really good guy and was doing all he could to keep the guests there happy; I have no idea why he was subjecting himself to working there. The restaurant was open and the food was actually decent. Long story short, the owners from Brampton are only trying to squeeze every nickle they can out of that place and invest NOTHING back into the business (this is coming first hand from the manager there). Beyond that, the place is pretty run down and unkempt... it should honesty just have a match put to it And they'll wind up w/ an abandoned place that won't be worth a nickel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Pussy Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 I was past the NAI on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. I think there was only only two truck/trailers sitting there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viperules700 Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 2 hours ago, Big Pussy said: I was past the NAI on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. I think there was only only two truck/trailers sitting there. Soon everyone will be avoiding the place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyr Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Its still crap. I drove through the parking lot on Wed and talked to some guys. They said they leaving after staying just 1 night and heading to the Thrift Lodge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 21 hours ago, scottyr said: Its still crap. I drove through the parking lot on Wed and talked to some guys. They said they leaving after staying just 1 night and heading to the Thrift Lodge. Probably wind up looking like 1 of these places: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 By there this afternoon & 1 truck & trailer in the lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Exchanging emails w/ someone who had stayed there recently. Sounds like everything we've heard was confirmed. They were on the 'outbound' portion of the trip to Hearst, so revised the return reservations & stayed elsewhere. Apparently someone in the group had stayed there during its heyday & was unaware of the issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GibsonNytro Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Rode past on March 5th - Parking lot was empty. Every other hotel in the area was jammed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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