Our newest Safari Tent: Scuttlebutt

This year we are excited to introduce our newest Safari Tent at Whispering Springs: Scuttlebutt. Inspired by Red Fisher, the iconic fisherman and renowned conservationist, this tent is an homage to the great outdoors.

BH “Red” Fisher

Bernard Herbert "Red" Fisher (February 18, 1914 – May 5, 2006) was a popular radio and television personality in Canada. He hosted the first fishing show to ever air on television, The Red Fisher Show'. The show took place at the famous "Scuttlebutt Lodge" and featured silent home movies of outdoors activities, often involving fishing, which involved high-profile guests, mainly from the major league sports of the era. Such guests included ice hockey stars Gordie Howe, Eddie Shack, and Johnny Bower, and baseball players Ted Williams, Roger Maris and Ferguson Jenkins.

The Red Fisher Show differed from other outdoor living shows of its time by promoting nature conservation, game preservation and the "catch and release" mentality. The series continued until 1989, making it among the longest-running on CTV. The series was an inspiration for the comedy television series The Red Green Show.

Fisher was inducted into the National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame in 1988. In 2000, he released a collection of stories and anecdotes from his life called Tight Lines and Tall Tales. A portion of the profits was donated to outdoor conservation efforts.

Fisher died in Chatham, Ontario at the age of 92.

What makes Scuttlebutt unique?

Like our other Safari Tents, Scuttlebutt features a queen-size bed, electricity and in-tent washroom. The interior of the tent is inspired by the original Scuttlebutt Lodge, and features a rustic log frame bed, writer’s desk, antique fishing tackle, and even a few of Red’s possessions. Guests staying in Scuttlebutt will also have complimentary use of fishing rods and tackle so that they can fish in our spring-fed pond which has been stocked with bass and trout. The tent is situated in a charming and secluded forested area that is a close walking distance to the trails and central amenities of Whispering Springs.