History of Babine Steelhead Lodge Ltd.

Babine Steelhead Lodge Ltd. was originally called the Babine River Lodge. It was built on the Babine River in 1984 by the Wickwire Family. A few years later two doctors from Montana purchased the lodge. In 1987 it was then acquired by Chick and Marilyn Stewart.

In 1955 the Stewarts were guests of Norlakes Lodge which was owned by Ejnar Madsen.  The rare beauty of the river, the clean air, brilliant colours and the magnificent steelhead, drew them back each new season.  The Stewarts have now owned the lodge for over 20 years. The name was changed to Babine Steelhead Lodge Ltd. Chick and Marilyn modernized and enlarged the kitchen, and added on a lounge to the dining area in the main lodge.  Many wonderful people were met over the years, many great memories were made.  In 2002, their daughter Wendy and son-in law Barry took over managing the camp. For the past eight years Barry has been guiding on the river, and has been fishing the Babine for over 25 years.  He also had the unique experience of fishing with Ejnar Madsen at Norlakes Lodge. Ejnar passed away in the mid 80s, but left many traditions that are still carried on at Babine Steelhead Lodge Ltd.