Pow-Wow was built in 1920 by Alex Fisher. He built log cabins, flush toilets, hot and cold running water and a delco generating plant. In 1930 the lodge was opened to guests. In 1938 Pow-Wow was purchased by Doug Farley and catered to many guests from the Niagara area. In 1940 John B. Lome & Aero Tool Works bought the lodge and built large floating docks to accommodate the numerous sea planes that brought guests to Pow-Wow.Mr. Sam Vale and Mr. Brown purchased the lodge in 1948 and added an inboard motor launch for water skiing. The Chaloner family purchased Pow-Wow in 1954 and opened the lodge for the winter seasons.

In August 1969, Jack and Jacquie Howell became the new owners and the tradition of Howell Hospitality began. The Howell’s renovated all the rooms and added an indoor pool, sauna, whirlpool and other leisure activities. In 1989 Doug and Dee Howell took over from the Howell seniors. In 1993, five units were updated to meet the growing demand for deluxe quality accommodation. The Howell’s are continually renovating and adding to the resort to make their guests stay more comfortable.