We knew the importance of northern hub towns from our years near Sioux Lookout. Red Lake's aviation, mining, and waterways made me think about the people who travel through it as well as those who call it home.
Details in the drawing
The wraparound artwork includes Norseman Floatplane, Howey Bay, Gold Mining Heritage and Red Lake Regional Heritage Centre. Each is part of the place this mug was drawn to remember.
See the finished mug
Explore the artwork and find current shop information on The Red Lake Mug page. The mug is carried through The Water Buffalo; please check the mug page or contact the shop before making a special trip.
A gift idea with a real place behind it
Norseman Floatplane and Howey Bay give this design two points to recognize on a return visit. For someone who knows Red Lake through trips rather than an address, pair the mug with a note about a particular stop or a plan to go back. It keeps the gift tied to an experience instead of a generic destination.
Ashley Ann