Bissett is the jumping off point for our family fishing expedition to Shining Falls Lodge. On the map below you will see Bissett on the East side of Manitoba at latitude 51 degrees North. Shining Falls Lodge is on Family Lake, which is due north of Bissett, just below latitude 52 degrees North.
Bissett is a very small town, which has a goldmine (literally) in town. The mine is not active at the moment, but some of the locals are employed there doing maintenance operations.
We were met at Winnipeg airport by Marlene's sister in law, Beth, and we met up with the other two family vehicles enroute, transporting a total of 13 extended family members, and convoyed to Bissett.
After two flights and a 3 1/2 hour drive, Marlene was antsy and had to have a walk before dinner, so as soon as we checked into our overnight accommodations (the local B&B), we set off to explore the town. One of the fancier buildings was Canada Post, which I guess must be open year-round, judging by the pile of firewood.
Our B&B was basic, but we all got a bed, and a very enjoyable pork chop dinner. After dinner we were early to bed as we have to be at the town dock at 5:30 am for travel to Shining Falls Lodge.
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