Meet Your Hosts
For almost 50 years, the Liddle family has owned and operated fly-in fishing resorts in northern Ontario. During the '60's and '70's, the Liddles owned Camp Lochalsh on Wabatongushi Lake, north of Wawa. In 1972, they built Nagagami Lodge on Nagagami Lake, northwest of Hornepayne, and in 1975, built Timberwolf Lodge on the same lake. In 1979, Camp Lochalsh was sold, and in 1987, the Liddles purchased Makokibatan Lodge on the Albany River north of Nakina. Nagagami Lodge and Timberwolf Lodge were sold in 2000, and Miminiska Lodge acquired in 2001. For almost 50 years, and spanning three generations, the Liddles have not lost sight of their primary objective: -- Providing their guests with the very best fishing opportunities, superb accommodation and meals, and unparalleled service. They have been so successful at this that 75% of their guests each year are on a return visit. Today, ownership and responsibility for Liddle's Fishing Adventures Inc. is shared by Dave, Roger and Steve.
Steve Liddle Steve is Dave's eldest son, and has been active in the business all his life. After completing a university degree in environmental biology, he was eager to commit himself to the family business. He managed the operations of Nagagami Lodge in 1992, Makokibatan Lodge since 1993. Like his father and uncle, Steve is a pilot and flys the company Cessna 185. He now oversees the commercial aviation component of the business, developing a daily fly-out program for lodge guests. Steve works full-time for the business and spends the off-season focusing on marketing activities.
Heather Liddle Heather is Dave's daughter and has been involved in the lodge business since the age of 16. Through summers off during her schooling, she spent several seasons working at Makokibatan, and Timberwolf Lodge. She acquired an Honors Bachelor of Commerce degree from McMaster University in Hamilton Ontario. Upon completion of her degree in 2001, she began managing Miminiska Lodge. During the off-season, Heather coordinates our North Bay office and oversees all financial responsibilities.
Nancy Owen Nancy Owen is our Customer Relations Coordinator and is responsible for arranging our guests fishing vacations. She began working for Liddle's Fishing Adventures in February of 2004 and has taken a very active role in marketing and administrative responsibilities within the office. Nancy has an educational back ground in marketing from the University of Ottawa and work experience with a major hotel chain.
David Liddle Dave was only 16 years old when his father, the late Gerry Liddle, purchased Camp Lochalsh in 1960. When Gerry passed away in 1969, Dave took over and continued to expand the company during the 1970's. During these years Dave was very active in tourism industry affairs and was a Vice-President of the Northern Ontario Tourist Outfitters Association (NOTO). In 1975, he was honored as NOTO Member of the Year. In 1979, Dave was instrumental in setting up the first insurance company in northern Ontario and served as its President for 20 years, retiring in 2000. In 1998, he was named northern Ontario's "Executive of the Year". Dave is married to Kim and they make their home in North Bay, Ontario. All of Dave's children, Steve, Don and Heather have been active in the business, managing various lodges at one time or another.
Roger Liddle After working in the family business during the sixties, Roger's first major project was the building and management of Nagagami Lodge in 1972 and Timberwolf in 1975. In 1980 Roger was appointed Executive Director of the Northern Ontario Tourist Outfitters Association (NOTO) and held this position for 5 years. Since 1987, he has owned his own real estate firm, specializing in tourism properties in northern Ontario. Also, during this time he has been very active in tourism affairs, including a term as President of NOTO. He was also named NOTO Member of the Year in 1979. Roger is married to Donna and their daughters, Julie and Pam, have worked at Makokibatan Lodge and Miminiska Lodge in recent years.
