RESERVED REAL ESTATE AUCTION FLY-IN RESORT, NORTH SPIRIT LAKE LODGE, ONTARIO
SELLING WITH RESERVED PRICE OF $895,000
NOTE: An Unconditional Buy It Now Option Will be Offered Until September 2, 2025
This real estate will be selling by Online Timed Auction.
Bidding Opens: 10 AM – Tue, Sep 23, 2025
Bids Start Closing: 10 AM – Thu, Sep 25, 2025
North Spirit Lake Lodge is a successful, profitable, well established and maintained family owned and operated resort since 1974. This turnkey business awaits its new owners as Bill and Valerie Nelson, owners and hosts, move into retirement and new ventures. The resort in Northwestern Ontario is situated on patented land with mineral rights owned. Operating season runs mid-May through mid-September with a clientele return rate of nearly 75% and a 5 – year return rate over 90%. North Spirit Lake Lodge is the only resort located on 33 miles of water, with access to 5 lakes. Remote and accessible by air only with a hard packed 3,500 ft all season runway. Commercial and private aircraft welcome. Owners are willing to return spring of 2026 to assist buyer in season start up for negotiated fee.
Property Summary:
Legal Description: PCL 4939 North Spirit Lake
Size: 3.25± acres
Property Taxes: $975 (2024)
Property ID: 25IL25001-001
Municipality: North Western, ON
Neighborhood: North Spirit Lake
Title: Fee Simple
Land Use Zoning: Seasonal Recreational
Deposit: $100,000
Possession: Oct 23, 2025
Property Detail:
Property Type: Commercial
Parking: Boat House with Dockage, Helicopter Landing Area
Property Influences
• Airport Nearby
• Private Setting
• Waterfront Property
• Treed
Property Structures
• Boat House with Dockage
• Generator/Pumphouse
• Shore Lunch Prep House
• Fish Cleaning House
• Storage Shed
Property Notes
North Spirit Lake Lodge is located 110 miles north of Red Lake, Ontario and is accessible by plane only for the fishing season or winter road in the off season to bring in supplies. North Spirit Lake Airport (YNO) is located approximately 2 nautical miles from the lodge and has a 3,500 ft compacted all season gravel landing strip. There are two vehicles included to taxi guest and supplies from the airport to the dock (approximately 300 yards) to board the boats to the lodge. At the docks there are approximately 20 aluminum boats and motors ranging from 16 – 20 ft and 4 – 90 HP. There are also four additional registered boat caches with boats only. 2 ATV's are included to transport supplies from the docks to the lodge and assist in cabin housekeeping.
This is a true fly-in lodge that offers a peaceful retreat for visitors, the perfect opportunity for your own turn-key business with ample trophy fishing and hundreds of square miles of pristine water made up of multiple lakes and rivers. North Spirit Lake Lodge is the only fishing resort on the entire lake system and has a long standing relationship with the locals. Visitors to the lodge are blessed with sole access to multiple lakes, making fishing for walleye, northern pike and lake trout plentiful. From the dock you will see the main Lodge, there are an additional 6 cabins which offer ample room to host larger groups, corporate events, or a peaceful solo retreat to connect with nature. Plans currently offered to the guests are Housekeeping or American Packages with a season that runs mid-May to mid-Sept.
Due Diligence Package is available upon request.
Additional Home Detail
Cabins are built of rustic log in the Northwoods style. Each one faces the lake with windows offering a breathtaking view of the water. All are completely equipped with electric lights, hot and cold running water, oil heat, shower, flush toilet, lavatory and single beds. There is a total guest capacity of 28 and total staff capacity of 7.
Additional Property Info
INCLUDED EQUIPMENT
• Approximately 28 boats and motors on site and at the 4 cache's
• 2008 GMC 1500
• 2008 GMC 2500 Van
• Can-Am Outlander 450 Quad (near new) and 1990 Honda TRX300 Quad
• Off-site fuel storage tanks
• 2 Gen sets
• Water softener system
• Starlink can be transferred over to new owner
Services
Water: Purification system (potable)
Power: Main and backup generators
Sewer: 6 PVC tanks with gravity drain fields
Phone: Starlink
Service Notes
There is fuel storage offsite at North Spirit Lake for Diesel and Gasoline to be accessed by winter road for filling. Fuel is then transported to lodge by boat in drums. Lodge is primarily heated with wood stove and secondary electric heaters. Cabins are heated with oil stoves.
You can sign up, log in, register to bid through our website www.teamauctions.com or call our office for assistance to walk you through the process 587-464-2125.