Entries can be made in the lottery beginning January 7 at 9:00 am and will close on January 13 at 11:59 pm. The links below will be live during those times.
2021 Northern Tier Lottery Details
Northern Tier will offer a lottery for reservations for the 2021 summer season and 2020-21 Okpik season. The registration for the lottery will be open from Tuesday January 7, 2020 until Monday January 13, 2020.
- Lottery Entries will be taken online.
- Crews selected for a Northern Tier Trek will be notified by email by January 24, 2020.
- Any crews not selected will be notified by February 1, 2020.
- Remaining reservations will open first-come, first-served on February 1, 2020.
- The crew deposit will be due by February 14, 2020 for all crews accepted in the lottery.
- Only one entry per unit will be accepted. If there are duplicate entries for a unit, those entries will be discarded. Please designate only one individual to enter the lottery.
- Multiple crews may be registered under a single lottery entry.
- No preference is given based on the timing of entry in the lottery. All entries are weighed equally.
NEW in 2021 – Off-Peak Pricing
Sign a crew up for an off-peak time at Northern Tier and receive a discount on your fees.
Summer Wilderness Canoe Treks: Any crews arriving on August 6, 2021 or later. You will receive a 25% discount off the published summer fees.
Winter Programs (Okpik and Kapvik): Any Okpik weekend or Cabin Stay Crews (non-dog sled trips) registered during the dates listed below (trip must fall completely within the dates shown), will receive a 15% discount off the published Okpik fees.
- Jan 7-11, 2021
- Jan 21-25, 2021
- Jan 28-Feb 1, 2021
- Feb 25-Mar 1, 2021
2021 Summer Information
| Summer Program Type (Fees are listed per crew per night) | #Participants (Per Crew) | Standard Outfitting (Lightweight Canoes) | Discount Outfitting (Aluminum Canoes) | Season Starts /Season Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ely Trip* | 6-8 participants | $ 800.00 | $710.00 | June 5 / Aug 20 |
| Atikokan Trip* – Taxes Included | 6-8 participants | $920.00 | $815.00 | June 12 / Aug 17 |
| Atikokan Trip* – Taxes Included | 9-11 participants | $1,265.00 | $1,120.00 | June 12 / Aug 17 |
| Bissett Trip – Taxes Included | 6-8 participants | ** | $815.00 | June 13 / Aug 15 |
| Bissett Trip – Taxes Included | 9-11 participants | ** | $1,120.00 | June 13 / Aug 15 |
*Crews starting their trip on Aug 6 or later will receive a 25% discount off the published fees for all summer wilderness canoe treks.
*Ely and Atikokan crews planning to travel into the Quetico Provincial Park will pay additional park fees at the time of entrance. Crews should plan to budget an additional $750-$1500 for these park fees. More details can be found at: http://www.ontarioparks.com/park/quetico#BackcountryCamping
**Lightweight canoes are not available for Bissett Trips.
***Northern Tier outfits Lightweight Canoes as standard practice. If crews prefer to use a heavier aluminum canoe, they must note that at the time of registration.
| Summer Payment Information | |
| Date | Amount Due |
| within 3 weeks of reservation | $800 per crew |
| October 1 | 1st payment (1/2 remaining balance) |
| March 1 – Crews arriving in June | Final Payment, Balance Due |
| April 1 – Crews arriving in July | |
| May 1 – Crews arriving in August | |
All fees (deposit, first payment and final payment) are non-refundable and non-transferable in event of cancellation. Exercise caution in making reservations or paying fees for anyone who has not made a financial commitment. Northern Tier High Adventure Programs must commit financial resources to employ staff, purchase food and supplies, and prepare for base operations. Participants are, therefore, also required to make a financial commitment to attend. Be conservative in making reservations to avoid losing fees due to cancellations.
2020-2021 Winter Information (Okpik & Kapvik)
| Program Type (all fees per crew-per night) | Small Crew Fee (6-8 Participants) | Large Crew Fee (9-11 Participants) | Dog Crew Fee (6-7 Participants) | Season Starts /Season Ends |
| Holiday Stay Session 1 | $ 800 | $ 1,100 | Dec 27 / Jan 1 | |
| Holiday Stay Session 2 | $ 800 | $ 1,100 | Dec 29 / Jan 3 | |
| Okpik/Kapvik Weekends | $ 800 | $ 1,100 | Jan 3 / Mar 2 | |
| Basic Dog Sledding | $ 1,500 | Jan 3 / Mar 2 | ||
| Advanced Dog Sledding | $ 1,700 | Jan 3 / Mar 2 |
| Winter Payment Information | |
| Date | Amount Due |
| within 3 weeks of reservation | $800 per crew |
| May 15 | Remaining Balance for Holiday Stay and Dog Crews |
| October 1 | Final Payment, Balance Due all other winter programs |
*If you register for the following Okpik and Kapvik weekends you will receive a 15% discount off your fees:
- Jan 7-11, 2021
- Jan 21-25, 2021
- Jan 28-Feb 1, 2021
- Feb 25-Mar 1, 2021
All fees (deposit, first payment and final payment) are non-refundable and non-transferable in event of cancellation. Exercise caution in making reservations or paying fees for anyone who has not made a financial commitment. Northern Tier High Adventure Programs must commit financial resources to employ staff, purchase food and supplies, and prepare for base operations. Participants are, therefore, also required to make a financial commitment to attend. Be conservative in making reservations to avoid losing fees due to cancellations.