Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Sumac is open all year. Each season has its own unique attraction; the fresh green leaves of spring, the lazy lake-side days of summer, the spectacular foliage of autumn and the crisp crunch of clean snow in winter.

Depending on your stay, there are many things you may want to bring. Though the Lodge is fully equipped, for your outside adventures, treat it as if you are going camping.

For sure bring a reusable water bottle, light & warm clothes, and if you partake, a good amount of alcohol (the closest LCBO is about 30min away)

Some things you may want to consider bringing:

Spring/Summer:

T-shirts, shorts, long pants, hoodie/sweaters, short/long sock, bugspray, running shoes/hiking boots, rain jacket

Fall/Winter:

Long pants, hoodie/sweaters, winter jacket/coat, warm boots, warm socks, warm gloves

Basic amenities like shampoo, conditioner, toilet paper, soap, paper towel and so on.

Each room is equipped with bath and hand towels.

Yes. There are 2 things we don’t allow on the property:

1. Outside watercraft such as canoes and kayaks or water related items such as lifejackets and paddles. This is to protect the lake from invasive species such as zebra mussels or Eurasion water-milfoil.

2. Bottled water!!! Sumac has some of the best water around according to the local Public Health Unit. It is commercially tested every 3 months. Please bring your personal water bottle (we have a few spares if needed) and fill up to your heart’s (and all your other organ’s) content.

We do allow guests to bring their dog(s) but there are certain conditions. These conditions come from a concern that future guests may have an allergy to dog hair.

1. Only 1 guest or guest couple may bring their dog(s) during any particular event.

2. Guest(s) will stay in the bedroom on the main level.

3. Sumac will provide the fitted sheet(s) for the bed(s). Guest(s) will need to provide all other bedding (i.e., top sheet, comforter/blanket, pillows).

4. Guest(s) will need to do a thorough cleaning of the bedroom, including vacuuming and wiping down all surfaces where there might be dog hair.

5. Dogs are not permitted on the upper or lower levels.

If a guest prefers not to do the cleaning, Sumac will charge a $50 cleaning fee to ensure that all pet hair has been removed before the next guest(s).

Morally, no. Experientially, sometimes. Like anywhere in Ontario during the warmer months, Mosquitoes are around from May to September. During the day, they are not too bad. They are worst at sundown. On cool nights they are not a problem! (Good thing we have screened in porches)

Spring:

• Black flies show up late April and hang around for about 3 weeks.

Summer:

• Deer flies are around from June to the middle of August. They are fast and bite hard. We don’t like them at all.

We say this not because we don’t want you to come in summer, but to let you know what it might be like.

Fall to Spring are the best months for fewer bugs!

If you are coming in Summer, bring your bug repellent!