Pros & Cons
bartidge 06 Feb 2008 18:49
Facts:
- Region: Abitibi-Temiscamingue
- Location: Southeast of Sennenterre / Northeast of Cabonga Res., accessible via gravel road 1/2 way through Verendrye Park (see Outfitters' Location Map for location within Quebec)
Pros:
- 83.4 sq. miles exclusive leased territory (territory map)
- 55 of the 235 miles from Ottawa is gravel
- Several drive-to lakes
- Several Trophy Lakes (guided-access only) - Lac Indian (trophy walleye lake) and Lacs Sec and Valentine (trophy pike lakes)
- 2 outpost camps - 1 drive to 1 boat to - one has a generator the other has no electricity. Other outpost camps on surrounding lakes. Outfitter prefers that clients only overnite in outpost camps (not spend entire week there.)
- Lake is ~8 miles long , pretty wide - probably 3 miles
- 2 connecting lakes that can be accessed and 5 miles of river ( there are other lakes that if the water is high enough you can get to)
- $89/Day Canadian Cabin/16' boat/15 hp motor - Gas extra , Taxes ~12.5% ($85 with 14’/9.9 HP)
- This is present owners 2nd season , first guy didn't advertise much and didn't have a lot of customers - Which is good limited pressure for a few years.
- Flush toilets, Hot showers and Electricity on island camps
- Dinning room - If you want B-fast stop in pay your cash and your set
- Boat AND motor included in lodging price
- New water to US
Cons
- If fully booked, there will be about 45 people on the lake(s) in May/June
- 235 miles from Ottawa
- Big water can be brutal on windy/choppy days - even with 16' ft boats/15 HP motors
- Beached boats (no large slip dock)
- No screened porches on cabins
2008 Expense | Days | Subtotal | Total |
---|---|---|---|
Lodging | 5 | $89.00/Day | $445.00 |
License | $37.00 | $37.00 | |
Food | (Euro plan estimated) | $75.00 | $75.00 |
Boat Gas | (estimated) | $35.00 | $35.00 |
Beer | (estimated) | $100.00 | $100.00 |
Tax | 12.5% | $55.63 | |
Total | 5 | $747.63 |