Notice: Shipping Issues at Checkout

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Lots of folks are reporting shipping issues at checkout.  Sometimes “Local Pickup” is the only displayed option, other times you will be given the option to have your item shipped, but it reverts back to “Local Pickup” when you head to PayPal.  We do ship all over the world, at actual Canada Post shipping rates.  So if you are having an issue getting your item shipped, please contact us at info@lureofthenorth.com to get a quote. 

Sorry for the inconvenience.

Cold Weather Anecdote

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An email we received this week:

“…On one of our back-country weekend trips, one guy wore rubber insulated hunting boots and had problems keeping his feet warm. Another person on the same trip had cheap Kamik snowmobile-style boots and the synthetic rubber cracked in the cold to the point that the toe of the boots came right off. Personally, I have always been fine with Sorel 1964 pack boots and vapour barrier socks…that is until the last family day weekend. Remember that weekend? It was minus 42 at Mew Lake in Algonquin and I had to keep my feet close to the tent stove. But, you know what, Dave? My brother, Stu Hill, was wearing his new Lure of the North moccasins and couldn’t be more comfortable! He made them at the Canoe Museum last fall…

…Here’s a pic of that fateful day at Mew Lake. The ranger had to jump start almost everyone. And that’s my brother just strolling around at minus 42 in his fancy moccasins. Maybe I’ll have to order a kit from you…”

DIY Kits here

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Moccasin Workshop on Beautiful Lake Superior!

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Lake Superior in the Winter!

Lake Superior in the Winter!

In just two short weeks we are heading north-west to the stunning shores of Lake Superior to teach a winter moccasin workshop. What better way to spend a fall weekend then to soak up the fresh air, watch the leaves tremble in their last beautifully coloured days and prepare yourself for the glorious frozen season ahead!

The weekend is jammed packed full of learning, anicdotes from the winter trail and wilderness living and you’ll be surrounded by like-minded people who love nature and learning new skills. 

Registration and more information can be found here. We hope to see you there!

Say yes to the S

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Look up, way up. Not that far up. Right there at the address bar.   That fancy little lock symbol and S in HTTPS means that your information is secure while you peruse our website.  My brother tells me that’s a good thing, and he knows a heck of a lot more about this than we do, so we’ll trust him on that one.  

Thanks Mike!

Falling into our Workshop Season!

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We are gearing up for a great workshop season this fall. Our workshop season begins in Wawa, ON on the magical lake Superior at the Rock Island Lodge. We’ve heard this coming winter is going to be a cold one! Say good-bye to cold feet and join us for our winter moccasin workshop!  Book today.

 

Mitten Recall

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Our new 33oz Mitten Liners, made with high-quality Woolrich blankets!

Our new 33oz Mitten Liners, made with high-quality Woolrich blankets!

We’re embarrassed that the mitt wool that we used last year did not hold up to a full season of expedition abuse.  We expect better from all of our products, and hope that you do as well.  If you have the really fluffy, white mitten wool, either as a DIY kit, or finished mittens, please contact us for a free replacement.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

Updated Calendar!

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It was brought to our attention that in our calendar of events, the Rock Island Lodge winter moccasin making workshop wasn’t on the page! So we want people to make sure to know that yes, we are heading to Wawa on October the 1st.

This is a beautiful location right on the shores of Lake Superior and would be perfect for our American friends or those who have always wanted to visit the magical Lake Superior!

Check out our workshop line up here.