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The proposed development site for the Aboriginal Eco-Spa Resort lies within the Lake Superior Basin, a vast expanse of protected pristine Canadian wilderness.  Located above Lake Superior's Heritage Coast in Northwestern Ontario, the Lake Nipigon Basin is a region of breathtaking landscapes and spectacular vistas that covers a total area of 10,000 square kilometres (3,860 square miles).

The Lake Nipigon Basin has been designated as a "Signature Site" under the Ontario Government's Living Legacy Strategy for Public Lands.  (http://www.ontarioslivinglegacy.com/)  Recognized by the World Wildlife Fund, the Living Legacy is an "unprecedented contribution to protected areas, on a global scale."  Signature sites are regions that have been granted special protection because of their significance in exemplifying Ontario's unique natural heritage.

The development site is located on the sparsely developed shores of Lake Nipigon, Ontario's largest inland lake at 4,480 square kilometres (1,729 square miles) in size.  Known for its beautiful sand beaches and shorelines that tower above crystal clear water, the basin features a wide variety of landforms and a wide variety of wildlife including woodland caribou, white pelicans and bald eagles.  The area's intriguing post-glacial landforms and numerous cultural sites provide a wide range of recreational opportunities from back country canoeing and wildlife viewing to rest, relaxation and rejuvenation.  

There is very little commercial development on Lake Nipigon and the Ontario Government has decided that only one or two new developments will be allowed to proceed within the entire Signature Site area.  The Government has acknowledged that, as the traditional inhabitants of these lands, the First Nations must be partners in the commercial development of the area. 

According to information gathered from SpaQuest International, the majority of spa consumers are willing to travel as much as six hours from their homes for a quality destination spa experience.  Thunder Bay, which is located fifty kilometres from the Ontario-Minnesota border at Pigeon River will be the main access point for the proposed development.  

Thunder Bay International Airport, the third busiest airport in Ontario, receives many scheduled daily flights from the main target market areas of both Canada and the United States, thus the facility will be well within the travel tolerances of our target markets.  The Aboriginal Eco-Spa Resort and Wellness Centre is positioned close to the target markets, but still comfortably isolated from the pace and harshness of urban living.