Testimonials
Dear Riverside,
I've written this recommendation of your work to share with other LinkedIn users.
Details of the Recommendation: "Noted by many as the top outfitter in Canada - Gildas Paradis has a reputation for delivering exactly what is promised - if not more. He has and is being used as the standard by which other operators in the Province should attempt to stretch towards.
Gildas is receiving a trip from Field and Stream this year from a myriad of great Manitoba operators - predicated on many of them placing their faith in his services. In their opinion, Gildas is one of the very best!"
Kevin Palmer
Outdoor Manager at Travel Manitoba
"Myself and 4 others from Oklahoma stayed and hunted with Riverside Lodge in May of this year (2008). Words cannot explain what a well ran camp this is! You must see it for yourself!! From the top to the bottom all first class. We started hunting on Monday and everyone was taqgged out with BIG BEARS by Wednesday! Two of the bears will make the Boone and Crockett book. Cabins were clean, with clean towels and light cleaning done everyday! The food was more than you could hope for! Very good home cooked meals. I think I gained 5lbs. while on this trip and I am a picky eater! I killed my bear on Wednesday evening and I saw a total of 11 bears during my 3 days of hunting. I saw a "shooter" every day I hunted but this being my first bear hunt I wanted to enjoy the time in the woods! I am also a deer and duck hunter and looked this part of the operation over too. I can assure you if you want to go on a great guieded hunt, Riverside Lodge is the place! Great guides, great territory, great food, you just cannot go wrong if you book with Riverside Lodge."
We have already booked again for 09! Feel free to call me if you have questions.
Sam Hill
Bartlesville, OK
Work: 918-331-0003
Home: 918-336-5322
Absolutely the most amazing duck hunting experience I have ever had. The lodging, food, guides, hospitality and ducks were all in incredible abundance. Looking forward to going back again and again.
Randy Ryals
I am a waterfowl lover and hunter. I live in Minnesota and have hunted the big lakes for the last 20 years of my life like a religon, chasing that one or two days in Minnesota we get when "the migration is on". At Riverside it is on EVERY day. The quality of the lodge, personel, and hunting is the best I have ever seen. It is truly your dream day of bagging the kings of the big water Cans, Redheads, Greater bluebills, Goldeneyes etc. The landscape will also put you in the middle of every Redlin painting you have ever stared at, lost in a duck hunters day dream. I would recomend this hunt to anyone who loves waterfowling, it is truly first class!
Chris Fjermestad
Albert Lea, MN
507-213-9775
Are you sick of Arkansas and no ducks and pressure . Are you sick of waiting your turn at the boat launch. Come to Riverside, Gildas will put you on the birds . I have hunted lots of places Manitoba is the best. If you want a get away hunt this is it . If need a reference call me: Chris Hoover Dauphin Manitoba 204-638-5721 "transplanted Buckeye "
Chris Hoover
204-638-5721
My buddies and I have hunted Riverside Lodge several years. It is consistently the best duck hunting / shooting we've ever had, and we've hunted U.S. and Canada extensively over the last thirty years. The camp is very comfortable and clean. The equipment is in great shape and everything works well, (plus he keeps spares). The food is like at mom's house, (if mom is a good cook). The Paradis family do everything they can to make it a great experience. But it really all comes down to the ducks. Riverside Lodge is located in the middle of God's duck factory. The guides are real characters and they know the area really well. There are always ducks, lots and lots of ducks. We take a break every few years to try to find even a better place, or to drive a little less, but we haven't found anything nearly as fulfilling as Riverside Lodge. This is the place to save up for. Simply put, Gildas has the lodge you end up comparing all others against. One other point - when Gildas tells you he can accomodate older or physically challenged hunters, it's very true. It would be a great place for a grandpa, dad and son hunt when Gramps thinks his hunting years may be over. It's pretty close to heaven for duck hunters.
Bill Hansen
Minneapolis, Minnesota
My son Josh and I participated in the 2008 youth waterfowl hunt. Gildas, Joanne, Lily and Josie were absoultely wonderful hosts! All of the kids had a great time, and they shot a ton of Ducks! Riverside Lodge is an incredible place. From the moment you arrive, you're met with unbeatable hospitality, and it keeps getting better. The food was awesome and abundant, and the cabins were great, and I've never seen so many ducks! Gildas was more than willing to share his experience with the kids, and we all benefitted from it! If you are looking for an awesome hunting experience, Riverside Lodge is where you need to go.
Dwayne Zarichny
I have always appreciated duck hunting and when I discovered Riverside Lodge I thought that I had discovered duck hunters heaven. Getting a limit is not that hard unless you can' shoot. What impressed me is the variety of ducks. On my last hunt for the season my friend (a retired Michigan waterfowl biologist)and I bagged 8 yes 8 different species of ducks, divers and puddlers in about 40 minutes of shooting. This place is truly unbelievable. Good people, good housing good food and hunting guides that are a hoot to be with. In my first year there I limited out in 30 minutes and went on a tour of the marsh Islands. The islands are loaded with history and the marsh goes forever. I cant wait for next season.
Ted Hebert
Michigan
I have hunted ducks from Mexico to La, Tex., Ark., Sk., Alberta and Manitoba. Riverside is the best combination of value, good accomodations, hunting guides and ducks. We will go back this year for our 4th hunt.
Mark Jones
