Where is Savant Lake?
Savant Lake is a small community located along Highway 599 in between Ignace and Pickle Lake. It is just west of Wabakimi Provincial Park. If you are driving from the U.S., you can either take the International Falls/Fort Frances border crossing or cross at Pigeon River. If you go through the International Falls/Fort Frances border, go east from Fort Frances on Highway 11 for approximately 30 km (18 miles), then head north on Highway 502. When you reach Highway 17, turn right onto Highway 17 and go east to Ignace. From Ignace, go north on Highway 599 for about 150 km (90 miles) to Savant Lake. An alternative route is to go to Dinorwic and turn north on Highway 72 to Sioux Lookout, then east on Highway 516 until you hit 599. Savant Lake will be just south of this intersection. If you are crossing at Pigeon River, go north to Thunder Bay, then take Highway 17 west to Ignace. From Ignace, go north on Highway 599 for about 150 km (90 miles) to Savant Lake.
