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Moose Territory Lodge — Hunting & Fishing Outfitter For Sale, Quebec
Moose Territory Lodge is a licensed hunting and fishing outfitter operating across 22 remote lakes and 65 square miles of exclusive Quebec government-leased territory in southern Quebec. The operation runs 4 fully equipped main camps on Marion Lake — the operational hub — plus 8 outpost camps distributed across the territory on species-specific walleye, speckled trout, lake trout, and pike lakes. That camp structure is the core commercial asset: it allows the business to run multiple independent guest parties simultaneously, in different locations, without capacity conflicts. For a buyer evaluating revenue potential, that multi-camp model matters more than any single physical feature.
The hunting program runs spring black bear and fall moose on the 65-square-mile exclusive territory — the kind of licence that cannot simply be replicated by a new entrant. Quebec's ZEC and outfitter territory system controls access tightly, and a property with active moose and bear licences on an established government lease represents genuine intangible value that goes well beyond the physical plant. The fishery is multi-species and multi-lake: guests can target walleye, speckled trout (brook trout), lake trout, or northern pike depending on the lake and season, which extends marketable programming across a longer operational window.
The physical camp infrastructure has been actively maintained and modernized — a 2021 addition brought updated facilities to the majority of camps, and new barges and docks were built to improve accessibility and guest comfort. The chattels package that accompanies the sale is substantial: 30+ boats, 5 barges, a fleet of Yamaha and Suzuki outboard motors, 2 x 2022 Kawasaki Mules, and heavy equipment including a D3 CAT dozer and E70B CAT excavator. For a remote operation of this scale, that equipment list is not incidental — it is what makes the territory functional year after year.
Moose Territory Lodge is situated on Marion Lake in southern Quebec — a position that gives it both reasonable drive-in access for Ontario and Quebec-based guests and genuine wilderness character. The 65-square-mile exclusive territory is leased from the Quebec government, which is the standard tenure structure for Quebec outfitting operations. That lease is what grants the operation its exclusive hunting and fishing rights across the territory — and it is what a buyer is acquiring alongside the physical camps and equipment. The remoteness of the 22-lake system means the fishery and wildlife populations operate with low pressure, which is precisely what drives repeat guest bookings in this market.
Southern Quebec's Laurentian and Outaouais regions have historically drawn strong fishing tourism demand from both the Montreal and Ottawa markets, as well as from northeastern U.S. states. A 22-lake system with four distinct target species — walleye, speckled trout, lake trout, and pike — gives this operation a wider marketing footprint than a single-species fishery. The moose and bear hunting program adds a separate revenue season, keeping the operation active from spring through fall.
The 4 main camps on Marion Lake serve as the primary guest-facing infrastructure, while the 8 outpost camps provide distributed access across the territory's lake system. The majority of camps are up to date and modern following the 2021 addition, and new barges and docks were constructed to improve both guest accessibility and operational logistics. For a territory of this geographic scale, having well-maintained outpost infrastructure is what determines whether the remote lakes are actually accessible to paying guests — or just on a map.
The hunting program operates under Quebec's outfitter licence framework, with active licences for spring black bear and fall moose. Both are primary drivers of guided outfitting revenue in this region. The fishing program spans four species across 22 lakes — walleye, speckled trout, lake trout, and northern pike — which means different lakes can be matched to guest preferences and target species throughout the season. Multi-species, multi-lake operations like this one are structurally more defensible than single-lake fisheries because they are not entirely dependent on the performance of one body of water.
The equipment package included in this sale is one of the more complete I have seen for a remote Quebec outfitter. Running a 22-lake territory requires boats, motors, barges, and heavy equipment — and the current operator has invested accordingly. Everything below is included in the asking price.
- 10 × 15hp 4-stroke Yamaha outboard motors
- 17 × 2.5hp Suzuki outboard motors
- 1 × 5hp Mercury outboard motor
- 30+ boats
- 5 barges (new construction)
- D3 CAT dozer
- E70B CAT excavator
- 2 × 2022 Kawasaki Mules
- 8 outpost camps
- 4 main camps
Moose Territory Lodge is located on Marion Lake in southern Quebec. The operation's 65-square-mile government-leased territory covers 22 remote lakes accessible by boat and barge from the Marion Lake base.
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