Economy
The primary economic activities are tourism and resource harvesting. Several hunting and sport fishing lodges and camps are found in Redditt. The facilities are usually quite basic, relying on the "external" or outdoor experience to provide the fun and excitement. Prices are generally quite affordable. Many outfitters, lodges, and camps (the terms are quite often interchangeable) provide varying levels of service from simple "house keeping" cabins to full "American plan" (generally understood to mean all-inclusive except for licenses, alcohol, and tobacco). Price is of course service level dependent. Some of the operators provide an "outpost" camp experience. These outlying camps or cabins can usually only be reached by air via float plane, or by canoe over one or more portages and lakes. Traditionally this has been seen as the truest wilderness experience. The areas where these "outposts" are located are more isolated, and less frequented by travelers, and thus often offer a higher potential for trophy hunting and fishing, and consequently also offer the non-hunter or non-angler a better chance to experience the northern wilderness uninterrupted without being imposed upon by strangers.
The greater proportion of the working population is employed in Kenora. There are many summer and weekend cottages/camps located in and around Redditt. The majority of these are owned by people from Manitoba (Winnipeg), and Kenora, with a few American People that have also purchased properties in and around Redditt. The relative remoteness and isolation, low density, and privacy are attractive to people seeking a "rustic" retreat or recreational experience. The cost of recreational properties around Redditt is still very affordable for average incomes, especially when compared to prices on Lake of the Woods, or the Winnipeg River. ATV Trails and Ski Trails are abundant around Redditt to experience true wilderness plus in Blue berry season people come from far and wide to pick their own supply of wild fresh blueberries. At the west side of Redditt, just north of Corn Lake, there is a rock quarry where high quality granite is mined. Visitors and residents are sometimes alarmed when blasting takes place at the quarry.
A branch of the Royal Canadian Legion is located in Redditt. There is also a Fire Hall, and a Community Club which hosts curling in Winter and also various other Community Functions etc.
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