Northern MBDrive-in$899,990 CAD
Lockhart's Landing Lodge, Clearwater Lake
Clearwater Lake, near The Pas, Manitoba
Lodge on Clearwater Lake near The Pas, Manitoba. See the full listing for tenure and operating details.
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Manitoba Fishing Lodges, Hunting Camps & Resorts For Sale
Drive-in walleye lodges, fly-in lodges and outpost camps, hunting lodges and lakeside hospitality properties, from Riding Mountain country to the far north. Advertised by owners and licensed agents. Every inquiry goes straight to the seller.
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Parkland MBDrive-in$980,000 CAD
Beautiful Log Home — Riding Mountain National Park
Laurier, Manitoba · ¼ mile from Riding Mountain NP
Log home on acreage about a quarter mile from Riding Mountain National Park, near Laurier, Manitoba.
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ManitobaDrive-in$3,250,000 CAD
Lakeside Hotel in Rural Manitoba
Rural Manitoba · ±90 min from Winnipeg
Lakeside hotel in rural Manitoba, about 90 minutes from Winnipeg, serving fishing-season and year-round guests.
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East Side Lake WpgFly-in$530,000 CAD
Private Island — 5.56 Acres, Bennett Lake
Bennett Lake, near Poplar River, Manitoba
5.56-acre island lodge and outpost on Bennett Lake in northeastern Manitoba near Poplar River, accessible by air from Riverton. The seller describes the property as Crown land held under a permit.
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Parkland MBDrive-in$1,300,000 CAD
Manitoba Hunting & Fishing Lodge, Winnipegosis
Winnipegosis, Manitoba
Road-access hunting and fishing lodge at Winnipegosis, Manitoba.
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Northern MBDrive-in$1,999,000 CAD
Manitoba Fishing & Hunting Lodge, Snow Lake
Snow Lake, Manitoba
Fishing and hunting lodge near Snow Lake, Manitoba, offered as a going concern with equipment and boats. See the full listing for licence and access details.
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Northern MBFly-in$650,000 USD
South Knife Lake Lodge for Sale
South Knife Lake, Manitoba
Fly-in fishing lodge on South Knife Lake in northern Manitoba.
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NW ManitobaFly-in$1,200,000 CAD
Mahekun Lake Lodge & Fly-In Outpost Camps
Northwest Manitoba
Fly-in main lodge with outpost camps in northwest Manitoba. See the full listing for included equipment and boats.
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Start My Listing EmailManitoba Market Intelligence
The Manitoba Lodge & Resort Market in 2026: What Buyers and Sellers Should Know
Much of Manitoba's fishing and hunting is drive-to, built around big walleye lakes within a few hours of Winnipeg. But the province also has a true fly-in north, with remote lodges and outpost camps that serve a largely American clientele. Those are two different businesses with different buyers, different cost structures and different financing options, and a Manitoba listing should be judged against the right one.
A bigger industry than most people realize
A study commissioned by Travel Manitoba found that the province's 245,000 anglers and hunters spent about $480 million in Manitoba in 2019, and more than $1 billion once capital purchases like boats and UTVs are included. That was roughly 41% more than when the industry was last measured in 2010. Travel Manitoba now describes sport fishing as a $600-million industry and is actively marketing the province to US anglers.
Licences, permits and allocations
Any business offering hunting, angling or ecotourism on Crown land needs a Resource Tourism Operators Licence, plus a separate permit for each accommodation facility. A transfer on sale goes through the province's Administrator of Resource Tourism, who can approve it, refuse it or attach conditions. For hunting lodges there's another wrinkle: non-resident big game allocations can only go to a Manitoba resident who is a licensed operator and vendor, unless the business has more than $350,000 in capital assets. That rule shapes who can realistically buy a smaller hunting operation.
Three seasons, not one
Open-water walleye, fall hunting and winter ice fishing give well-positioned Manitoba operations three revenue seasons. The province now has a formal program for commercial overnight accommodations on ice, so winter revenue no longer has to be an informal add-on. A lodge with documented income across all three seasons carries less risk than a summer-only camp, and it should be priced that way.
What Manitoba lodges and resorts sell for
Across Canadian lodge and resort sales, gross revenue multipliers run from about 2.0× to 6.0×, and owner-operators typically want an EBITDA return of 10% to 15% on purchase price. Road-accessible Manitoba lodges with multi-season revenue trade at the stronger multiples. Fly-in lodges and outpost systems carry floatplane and fuel costs that push their expense ratios up and their multiples down.
What drives value in Manitoba lodge & resort properties
- Licence & facility permit transferability
- Crown land permit or lease & assignability
- Access type & drive time from Winnipeg
- Walleye fishery quality & species mix
- Big game allocations & eligibility
- Ice fishing & winter revenue
- EBITDA margin & documented revenue history
- Repeat guest rate & US client base
$530K – $3.3MAdvertised MB asking prices (CAD)
Range of CAD-priced Manitoba listings on this page right now, from fly-in island lodges to a full-service lakeside hotel.
$480MAngler & hunter spending, 2019
Spent in Manitoba by 245,000 anglers and hunters, excluding capital purchases, per a study commissioned by Travel Manitoba.
$600MManitoba sport fishing industry
How Travel Manitoba now sizes the province's sport fishing sector as it markets Manitoba to US anglers.
$350KAllocation residency threshold
Above this level of capital assets, the Manitoba-residency requirement for non-resident big game allocations doesn't apply.
87% – 97%Most common sale-to-ask ratio
Across a Canada-wide sample of 100 lodge and resort sales. Nearly half sold below 87% of asking price.
Manitoba's Lodge & Resort Regions
Where Manitoba Lodges and Resorts Are: A Regional Breakdown
Five distinct markets, from cottage-country resorts within two hours of Winnipeg to fly-in camps on the Shield.
Northern Manitoba
The Pas, Snow Lake & the Far North
The province's remote lodge territory, from Clearwater Lake near The Pas and Wekusko Lake at Snow Lake to fly-in lakes far to the north. Walleye, pike and lake trout with light fishing pressure, a mix of road-end and fly-in operations, and a largely American client base for the remote camps.
East Side of Lake Winnipeg
Poplar River, Bennett Lake & the Shield
Boreal Shield country east of Lake Winnipeg, largely reached by floatplane from bases like Riverton. Island lodges and outpost camps on remote lakes, with most land held under Crown permits and lodges serving dedicated fly-in anglers.
Interlake & the Big Lakes
Lake Winnipeg & Lake Manitoba
Manitoba's big-water walleye country. Lake Winnipeg is one of the largest freshwater lakes in the world and a destination for trophy "greenback" walleye, especially through the ice. Universal drive-in access, strong winter demand and a large Winnipeg feeder market.
Parkland
Riding Mountain, Dauphin & Lake Winnipegosis
Riding Mountain National Park, a UNESCO biosphere reserve, anchors a four-season tourism region. Lake Winnipegosis and Dauphin Lake add strong walleye fisheries, and the surrounding farm and forest country supports white-tailed deer, black bear and waterfowl hunting, giving lodges here two or three revenue seasons.
Eastern Manitoba
Whiteshell & Lac du Bonnet
Whiteshell Provincial Park and the Lac du Bonnet corridor sit within about two hours of Winnipeg, Manitoba's largest feeder market. Resorts here draw strong weekend and four-season demand, often under park leases or permits, with walleye, smallmouth bass and pike on Shield lakes.
Manitoba Due Diligence Essentials
Crown Land, Park Leases and Resource Tourism Licensing in Manitoba
A Manitoba lodge sale typically involves three separate approvals: the land tenure, the Resource Tourism Operators licence and facility permits, and, for hunting lodges, big game allocations. Each one needs to be confirmed before conditions come off.
Freehold (Titled) Land
Road-accessible resorts in the Parkland, Interlake and Eastern Manitoba often sit on titled land. Full ownership, no Crown renewal risk, the broadest financing options and the simplest transaction.
Crown Land Permits & Leases
Any lodge or out-camp facility on Crown land requires a Crown land permit or lease under The Crown Lands Act, and general permits are commonly used for lodges and out-camps. A sale requires an assignment application. Review the term, fees, permitted use and renewal history.
Provincial Park Leases & Permits
Commercial operators inside provincial parks typically hold a Parks Controlled Miscellaneous Lease or an annual Parks Controlled General Permit. Selling the business requires an assignment application to Manitoba Parks, and park lease rent is tied to the appraised value of the raw land.
Resource Tourism Operators Licence & Permits
Outfitting for hunting, angling or ecotourism on Crown land requires a Resource Tourism Operators Licence, with a permit for each accommodation facility. Transfers need the approval of the Administrator of Resource Tourism, who may refuse them or attach conditions.
Non-Resident Big Game Allocations
Allocations of non-resident big game licences go only to Manitoba residents who are licensed operators and vendors, unless the business's capital assets exceed $350,000. US and out-of-province buyers of hunting lodges should confirm eligibility before making an offer.
Ice camps add another layer: commercial overnight accommodations on ice require a resource tourism permit and a Crown Land General Permit, because ice-covered water is Crown land. Recent wildfire seasons have also made fire history and insurance part of every northern deal. Use a Manitoba solicitor experienced in Crown land and resource tourism. See the full lodge due diligence checklist →
Manitoba · Frequently Asked Questions
Buying and Selling Lodges & Resorts in Manitoba: Common Questions
Is Frontier Hospitality Advisor a real estate brokerage?
No. Frontier Hospitality Advisor is an advertising marketplace and information site for hospitality real estate. Properties are advertised by private sellers and licensed real estate agents, buyer inquiries go directly to them, and Frontier Hospitality Advisor does not represent buyers or sellers, negotiate, or earn a commission on any sale.
How do I advertise a Manitoba lodge or resort for sale on this page?
Use the listing template on this page to email your property details and up to 12 photos to bryce@frontierhospitality.ca. Within 24–48 business hours you'll receive a link to your draft listing and an invoice. Once you approve the draft and pay, the listing goes live on this Manitoba page and the all-Canada listings page, and it's featured in the next issue of The Frontier Report newsletter.
How much does it cost to list a Manitoba lodge or resort for sale?
$349 CAD, taxes included, paid once. There is no commission and no time limit: the listing stays live until the property sells, and you can update the price or details as often as you need at no charge. Private sellers and licensed agents pay the same flat fee.
Can a real estate agent advertise a client's Manitoba property here?
Yes. Licensed agents advertise their clients' Manitoba listings here as an additional channel, in front of an audience looking specifically for fishing lodges, hunting lodges, outpost camps and resorts. Inquiries go directly to the agent named on the listing.
How can I hear about new Manitoba lodges and resorts for sale?
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What types of lodge and resort properties are for sale in Manitoba?
Manitoba's inventory ranges from drive-in walleye lodges and hunting lodges to fly-in lodges, outpost camp systems, island properties and lakeside hotels and resorts. Much of the market is road-accessible and within a few hours of Winnipeg, while the north and the east side of Lake Winnipeg hold fly-in operations. This page shows the Manitoba properties currently advertised on Frontier Hospitality Advisor; it isn't a complete inventory of every Manitoba lodge for sale.
Does a Resource Tourism Operators licence transfer when a Manitoba lodge is sold?
Not automatically. Manitoba lodges and outfitters operate under a Resource Tourism Operators Licence, with a separate permit for each accommodation facility. A transfer on sale requires an application to the province's Administrator of Resource Tourism, who can approve it, refuse it or attach conditions. Buyers should make any purchase conditional on the licence and permits transferring.
Can a non-resident buy a Manitoba hunting lodge with big game allocations?
Possibly, depending on the size of the business. Under provincial policy, only a Manitoba resident who is a licensed resource tourism operator and a licensed vendor may receive an allocation of non-resident big game licences, but the residency requirement doesn't apply when the business's capital assets exceed $350,000. US and out-of-province buyers should confirm their eligibility with the province before making an offer that depends on hunting revenue.
What land tenure applies to Manitoba lodge and resort properties?
Many road-accessible resorts sit on freehold titled land. Any lodge or out-camp facility on Crown land requires a Crown land permit or lease under The Crown Lands Act, with general permits commonly used for lodges and out-camps; selling requires an assignment application. Operations inside provincial parks hold park leases or permits through Manitoba Parks. A Manitoba solicitor experienced in Crown land should review the tenure before closing.
How do lodge leases inside Manitoba provincial parks work?
Commercial operators inside provincial parks typically hold a Parks Controlled Miscellaneous Lease or an annual Parks Controlled General Permit, with terms written to reflect the specific operation. Selling the business requires an assignment application to Manitoba Parks, and park lease rent is set as a percentage of the appraised value of the raw land. Review the lease term, rent provisions and renewal conditions before closing.
Can a Manitoba lodge earn winter revenue from ice fishing?
Yes. Manitoba has a formal program for commercial overnight accommodations on ice, which allows resource tourism operators to run portable camps on frozen lakes. Operators need a resource tourism permit and a Crown Land General Permit, because ice-covered water is Crown land, along with commercial liability insurance. For lodges on productive winter fisheries, ice fishing can add a genuine third revenue season.
How big is Manitoba's hunting and fishing industry?
A study commissioned by Travel Manitoba found that 245,000 anglers and hunters spent about $480 million in Manitoba in 2019, and more than $1 billion including capital purchases like boats and UTVs, roughly 41% more than in 2010. Travel Manitoba now describes sport fishing as a $600-million industry and is actively marketing the province to US anglers.
What do Manitoba lodges sell for, and how long do they take to sell?
Across Canadian lodge and resort sales, gross revenue multipliers range from about 2.0× to 6.0× and capitalization rates generally fall between 10% and 15%. Road-accessible Manitoba lodges with multi-season revenue trade at stronger multiples; fly-in lodges and outpost systems with higher operating costs trade lower. Expect 12 to 24 months to sell an accurately priced, viable property, plus time for licence, permit and lease approvals. Across a Canada-wide sample of 100 sales, the most common sale-to-ask ratio was 87% to 97%.
Who buys Manitoba fishing and hunting lodges?
Most buyers are owner-operators who plan to run the business themselves. Northern and fly-in lodges with established US guest programs often attract Upper Midwest buyers who first came as guests. Manitoba buyers dominate the market for road-accessible lodges and resorts in the Interlake, Parkland and Eastern Manitoba, where proximity to Winnipeg broadens the buyer pool. For hunting lodges, allocation eligibility rules shape who can realistically buy.
What due diligence should I complete before buying a Manitoba lodge?
Manitoba lodge due diligence typically includes an independent appraisal; a solicitor's review of any Crown land permit, lease or park lease, including assignment requirements; confirmation that the Resource Tourism Operators Licence and facility permits will transfer; confirmation of big game allocation eligibility for hunting operations; 3–5 years of financial statements and tax returns; guest records that support the revenue; physical inspection of cabins, boats, motors, water and septic systems; wildfire history and insurance coverage; and a full inventory of included chattels and equipment.
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