Hospitality

Translation

Clients may request translation services during intake. Upon request, a translators can accompany clients to medical appointments.

Translation is provided in three (3) dialects:

  • Ojibway
  • Oji-Cree
  • Swampy Cree

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Transportation

Wequedong Lodge has a fleet of vehicles and offers its clients transportation for the following:

  • Arrivals
  • Departures
  • Medical appointments
  • Prescription pick up

As a courtesy, there is a house phone at the airport for arriving clients.

Dispatch

Phone Number

Accommodations

Wequedong Lodge consists of 55 bedrooms with a total of 110 beds.

Room placement will take place during the intake process.

A specialized fire alarm system has been installed to assist the hearing impaired, where 10% of client rooms have been designated with hearing impaired devices.

Each room is equipped with a mini-fridge, locker, and satellite television.

Room Information

First Floor

  • 28 Rooms (17 have barrier-free washrooms)
  • 4 common barrier-free washroom and shower rooms (2 male, 2 female)
  • Luggage room for clients to store luggage temporarily

Second Floor

  • 27 Rooms (18 have barrier-free washrooms)
  • 1 male common washroom
  • 1 female common washroom
  • 2 common shower rooms (1 male, 1 female)

Intake / Reception

Phone Number

Dining

Wequedong Lodge has a dining room seating capacity of sixty-four (64).

We have a ten (10) day meal plan, which is compliant with the Canada Food Guide and is regularly reviewed by TBRHSC Renal Dieticians. Cooks prepare three (3) full course meals and two (2) snacks daily.

Clients and escorts provide dietary needs requirements during intake, which is then provided for cooks to prepare meals as necessary.

Meal Hours:

  • Breakfast: 7:00 - 9:00am
  • Lunch: 12:00 - 2:00pm
  • Dinner: 4:30 - 8:00pm
  • Snack Cart: 10:00pm - 7:00am

Amenities

Waiting Room Area

Waiting Room

Seating is available for client intake and for transportation

Side by side computers with a privacy divider. A large TV is above both computers

Computers & Internet

Computers are available for client use. The Lodge has free wireless internet services for all clients and escorts.

A large TV mounted on the wall. Kids play area is below with a couch on either side

Television

Televisions are located in the Dining Room, Waiting area, and in each Client room

Two stacked washers and dryers with a large table between for folding or sorting

Client Laundry

There are washers & dryers for client use. Supplies are available in the Vending Machine.

Vending machine filled with chips, chocolate bars, and some cold drinks

Vending Machine

The Lodge has vending machines for both snacks and beverages.

ATM

ATM

ATM is located outside of the client laundry room

To find out about the services we offer our clients, please visit:

Reach Us

Wequedong Lodge
435 Balmoral St
Thunder Bay ON, P7C 5N4