A boathouse and dock serve as the gateway for an active, traditional fishing camp on the shore of a pristine lake in the Canadian wilderness. The structure provides slips and cover for four small fishing canoes, a utility boat and equipment, as well as a versatile dock for the floatplane.

In order to blend in the the rustic nature of the other structures of the camp, the boathouse was constructed entirely of locally harvested logs and rough-sawn timbers. The support floats were fitted and assembled organically but tailored manner with hand-forged steel bands. Great care was taken to keep the log structure visually light while remaining robust enough to withstand the tremendous winds and snow loads of winter.

To reduce the impact of the construction on the sensitive site, the majority of the work was done in the winter when the lake and ground were frozen. The log structure was harvested, peeled, and the joints cut and fit off-site in a craftsman's shop. The fitted structure was then brought to the site and assembled before the ice thawed.