Richardson Lodge

1. Within the cabin there are nineteen (19) beds with mattresses available:

   1. Eight (8) Bunk Beds to sleep sixteen (16) persons

   2. Three (3) Single Beds.

2. An additional three (3) single collapsible beds are stored in the Wood Storage Shed. The frames are located standing up against the back wall and the mattresses are located above in the rafters. These single beds can be placed between the Bunk Beds.

3. In addition to the above sleep accommodations, there are also an additional five (5) mattresses available within the cabin, stored on beds.

4. If actually required, there is still room on the floor or even on the eight (8) foot and ten (10) foot tables for people to put sleeping bags.
   But you must:

   1. Keep sleeping bags a minimum of three (3) feet away from the wood-burning stove when it is being used, and

   2. Ensure the doors and egress areas are clear.

1. Within the cabin, there is a Propane Gas Range. The renter must provide and connect their own propane tank. The propane tank is connected to the system using a BBQ-type connector that is located outside and under the southwest corner of the cabin, just before the ramp to the deck. The system connects to the large propane portable tanks, e.g. 25 lbs tank. The same tank is used for both the cooking range and the lighting.

2. The Propane Gas Range system is cleaned, inspected, and serviced annually by a certified technician.

3. The Propane Gas Range includes both a four (4) burner stove top and a full-size oven. You will need to light the three (3) pilot lights before using the range. Instructions for lighting the pilot lights are available in the cabin, both attached to the side of the range and in the Cabin User Manual, red binder is located in the upper cupboard beside the side door.

4. SPECIAL NOTE: The oven unit above the stove top DOES NOT work and the gas supply to it has been completely disconnected, removed and plugged appropriately by the service technician.

1. Lighting for Richardson Cabin is provided by a number of ceiling-mounted propane lamps distributed around the cabin. The renter must provide and connect their own propane tank. The propane tank is connected to the system using a BBQ-type connector that is located outside and under the southwest corner of the cabin, just before the ramp to the deck. The system connects to the large propane portable tanks, e.g. 25 lbs tank. The same tank is used for both the cooking range and the lighting.

2. The Propane Gas Range system is cleaned, inspected, and serviced annually by a certified technician.

3. Each lamp unit has two (2) lights and its own knob that controls both lights.

4. Instructions for lighting the lights are available in the cabin in the Cabin User Manual, red binder is located in the upper cupboard beside the side door. When not in use the individual lamps should be turned off using the black knob located at the bottom center of the unit.
   Note: There are NO pilot lights for the lamps, they must be lit each time.

5. The service technician configures each unit for maximum light and efficiency, please do not move or play with any of the adjustable parts to the lamp. Besides possibly getting scalded or burned you will affect the efficiency of the unit.

1. Heat for the cabin is provided by a Wood-Burning Stove. Both the Wood-Burning Stove and its chimney is cleaned regularly and inspected annually by a technician, and also by the Municipal Fire Inspection Officer as part of the Annual General Fire Safety Inspection.

2. Firewood for the Wood-Burning Stove can be store inside the cabin in the metal rack by the Front Door to the deck.

3. Firewood IS NOT TO BE STORED BESIDE OR NEAR THE WOOD-BURNING STOVE!

4. Please refer to the Cabin User Manual, red binder located in upper cupboard beside the side door for instructions on how to light a fire in the Wood-Burning Stove.

5. Note: When properly stoked with firewood and the air dampers almost completely closed, the Wood-Burning Stove will keep the cabin warm throughout the entire night and into the early morning hours.

Potable/Drinkable water is available 1.1 km from the camp entrance gate, at the Otter Lake Municipal Building at 15 Palmer Avenue. At the far end (west end) of the building, there is a water tap that the municipality provides for cottagers and the camp to use. The water is available 24 x 7, all year, and you can drive right up to it. Click Here for Directions and Map to the Water Tap.

While most groups get their water from the municipal tap, some groups simply use and purify the lake water.

While the lake water can be boiled and used for cleaning, and it appears very clean, the lake water should not be consumed unless filtered appropriately.