ABOUT US
Introducing...
Christine and Terry Becker have taken over as new owners at Finlayson Lake Resort and Campground.
The couple hail from Southern Ontario, where they most recently operated a hoof trimming business for cattle in addition to their 200-acre farm at Drumbo, in the Kitchener-London area. A tenant took on the farm for the summer so the Beckers could make the move North.
As avid outdoors people, with connections to the North (Terry has a nephew who runs Indian Lake Lodge near Vermillion Bay, and nieces in Dryden), they could not resist the siren call of the wilderness. Fishing and hunting are among their favourite activities, and that's the clientele they will serve at Finlayson, which features 10 cabins, a bunkhouse, store and 25 campsites (half of which have full services), on the shores of the pristine Lake.
The Beckers arrived in mid-June, and are thoroughly appreciating the warm Northwestern hospitality. They mentioned Geurt and Ruth Ehelebe (at the resort) and Lorraine Zacharias (TD-Canada Trust), in particular, for their help as they make the transition from southern farm life to northern resort operators.
Christine and Terry Becker, new owers at
Finlayson Lake Lodge & Camgrounds
Terry & Christine Becker own a farm in Southern Ontario as well as a hoof care business which Terry sold in June 2009 to pursue his life long dream of owning a fishing and hunting resort. It took a little convincing on Terry's part, and on June 30, 2009, Terry & Christine purchased Finlayson Resort - a day they will never forget. Terry is an avid outdoorsman who has spent many days over the past 35 years fishing for leisure, competing in tournaments, and hunting white tail deer in
southern Ontario.
Christine has worked in the Technology and Telecommunications industry for 15+ years taking on roles in marketing, sales, finance and administration. She is
currently employed at one of the top companies in Canada as an Executive
Assistant. She is also a bookeeper of the farm and resort businesses that they own together. In her spare time she's an amateur bird watcher, enjoys photographing wildlife and nature, and just being in the great outdoors.
Terry and Christine have two daughters - Brittany, who teaches grade 3 in London, England. You may have met her as she ran the resort store for the month of August 2009. Breanne is in her last year of practical nursing and will graduate the fall
2010. They have high hopes that the girls will eventually take their turn in helping to
run the resort.
Wow! We're heading into our 3rd season and counting down the days until the resort opens on May 9, 2011.
2010 brought in some huge 'lunkers' off Finlayson Lake and surrounding area lakes. Check out our photo gallery - some great fish stories to be seen! The weather was spectacular and we had our busiest season yet. Because of the hot temperatures, the black flies were at a minimum and we had more swimmer's than previous seasons. Our 30+ year guests (some from 3 generations) came back to stay with us, and always had great stories to tell of the good ole' Finlayson days, and shared many delicious fish dinner recipes - hush puppies and bass chowder to name a few. We also welcomed new guests from Southern, Eastern & Western Canada, Mid-west states, and coming from as far as Georgia, Oklahoma, & Texas! One couple came from Paris, France! We enjoyed catching up with our veterans, and meeting the newbies. Each year just gets better and better, and if you're thinking of staying with us, you won't regret the great fishing, getting away from the rat-race, friendly atmosphere, and enjoying the peaceful surroundings! Please call or email us anytime to just catch up, or to enquire about a visit to Finlayson Lake Resort & Campground in Atikokan, Ontario, Canada. Hope to see you in 2011!
Terry & Christine BeckerWebsite designed by: Sarah Mueller