$4,650,000
Northern Lights Lodge — Where “Once in a Lifetime Happens Every Day “WILD TROUT, NEVER CAUGHT BEFORE!” 5921 Cedar Creek Road
Likely, British Columbia V0L 1N0
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Acres: 12.70
Description
Northern Lights Lodge — Where “Once in a Lifetime” Happens Every Day
“WILD TROUT, NEVER CAUGHT BEFORE!”
Step into a story of wilderness, craftsmanship, and world-class fly-fishing at Northern Lights Lodge, proudly recognized as Canada’s #1 Fly-Fishing Lodge by Fusion, North America’s leading fly-fishing journal.
Tucked deep in the pristine Cariboo Mountains on the crystal shores of Quesnel Lake — the deepest freshwater fjord on Earth — Northern Lights Lodge is more than a destination. It’s a legacy. Initially built in 1942 from locally harvested cedar logs, the lodge’s rustic charm glows as bright as its name. Over the past 35 years, owners Skeed and Sharon Borkowski have lovingly preserved its character while seamlessly modernizing it into a luxurious wilderness escape.
A Lodge That Tells a Story
Step through the doors and the scent of cedar greets you, along with the glow of a majestic stone fireplace and a vaulted knotty pine ceiling that adds warmth to every conversation.
Eight cozy guest rooms circle the great room, each with a private entrance to a wrap-around deck overlooking the lake. Couples have the option of their own private cabins, each designed to combine comfort and nature’s tranquillity.
The attention to detail continues in seven spacious log cabins that accommodate groups of two to eight. Every cabin includes Wi-Fi, satellite TV, hot water, a full kitchen, and a private bath. Knotty pine interiors, large decks, and unforgettable views bring the Cariboo wilderness right to your doorstep.
Dining That Feels Like Coming Home
Fresh air stirs up a hearty appetite, and Northern Lights Lodge delivers with home-style meals that rival Grandma’s kitchen. Breakfast and dinner are served in the main lodge, while lunches are packed for the water by your guide. Fine wine and cold beer are always on the house — because here, everything tastes better after a day spent on the river.
Evenings bring guests together around the fire, swapping stories or tying flies at the lodge’s own fly-tying station. Outside, Adirondack chairs, picnic tables, and a lakeside fire pit invite starlit memories.
The Fishing of Dreams
Here, wilderness fly-fishing takes on legendary proportions. The lodge specializes in river fly-fishing, guided by experts who know every bend, riffle, and pool. Wild native Rainbow Trout and Bull Trout — some of the largest in the world — thrive here, in untouched rivers and lakes that are among the purest habitats on Earth.
Cast your line on the Mitchell, Horsefly, or Cariboo Rivers and experience the thrill of trophy-sized trout in waters so clear and secluded, you may not see another angler all day. More than 75% of guests return each year — a testament to the magic of this place and the friendships it fosters.
A Legacy on Quesnel Lake
The lodge sits on 2,165 feet of waterfront, featuring a boathouse, marina, dock, smokehouse, and several outbuildings. A fleet of drift boats, pontoon boats, and all necessary equipment is included — everything you need to welcome anglers from across North America. (Nearly 100% of guests come from the U.S., with packages priced in USD.)
Four private residences on the property — including custom log homes like Silver Fox (crafted by the renowned Timber Kings) — offer comfort, style, and flexibility for guests or staff.
Easy to Reach, Hard to Leave
Accessible yet remote, guests can fly from most North American cities and arrive at Northern Lights Lodge in time for afternoon snacks and cocktails. Just a one-hour flight from Vancouver to Williams Lake, followed by a scenic one-hour drive, brings you to this peaceful wilderness retreat.
For those who prefer the open road, a seven-hour drive from Vancouver through the Fraser Canyon reveals some of the most beautiful scenery in British Columbia.
Northern Lights Lodge isn’t just a property — it’s a way of life. It’s the smell of cedar and woodsmoke, the sound of a trout breaking the surface, and the warmth of new friendships formed in nature’s masterpiece.
This is Northern Lights Lodge — where trophies are caught, stories are shared, and memories last forever.
Details
- Agent: Freddy Marks
- Property Type: Commercial
- Homes, Townhomes, Cabins, Log Homes: Yes
- Commercial, Resorts, Lodges, Farms, Ranches: Yes
Waterfront
Yes
Featured Search
Yes
Interior Features
Because this is a share sale, Property Transfer Tax likely won’t apply — plus there may be other tax advantages for the buyer.
Exterior Features
Area Information:
Quesnel Lake
This large and magnificent lake offers some of the most spectacular and secluded beaches found on any lake in B.C. Forested hills give way to mountains surrounding the N.E. portion of the lake. Fantastic family vacations can be planned here. Along with fishing, there is swimming, water skiing, sailing, kayaking, hiking and mountain climbing.....& no crowds.
Fishing: Rainbows, Lake Trout, Burbot and Kokanee are found in Quesnel Lake. These fish can grow to enormous sizes. 15 lb. rainbows aren't newsworthy, and 30 to 40 lb Lake Trout are often caught. Trolling apex lures with down-riggers is the most popular method of fishing. The Quesnel River flows from the lake at Likely, and there are several smaller rivers and creeks (including the World famous Horsefly River) that flow into Quesnel Lake. Fly fishing at the mouth of these rivers and streams can be fabulous at times. Millions of Sockeye and Chinook salmon come up with the Quesnel River and swim through the lake to get to rivers such as the Mitchell and the Horsefly to spawn.
Fly Fusion Video about Northern Light Lodge:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/17r1pytHrRD7wukLD2jPl1shXvSc7bsFi/view