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230 pristine acres surrounded by Opemica Provincial Park & Crown land. Over 1 kilometer of Kipawa River frontage, ~1,500 ft on Lake Témiscaming, 4 hand-crafted log lodges, 90-ft waterfall, artesian spring water, wood-burning sauna, and total sovereignty.
Offered At
$9,000,000 CAD
USD Approx.
$6,000,000 USD
A sovereign sanctuary where history, pristine nature, and ultra-luxury privacy meet.
No Neighbors for 20km
Bordered by Opemica Provincial Park and Crown land. Extreme privacy with old-growth red and white pine forests with five cleared acres of manicured grounds, and zero neighbors in any direction.
>1 km River + ~1,500 ft Lake
Over a full kilometer of direct frontage along the whitewater rapids of the Kipawa River, plus approximately 1,500 feet of pristine shoreline on Lake Témiscaming.
Featured on Canadian $10 Bill
Home to the breathtaking Grand Chute waterfall, so iconic it was prominently displayed on Canada's bicentennial $10 bank note.
Walleye, Pike, Bass & Trout
A globally renowned sportfishing location for trophy Northern Pike, Walleye, Bass, and Lake Trout. Flyfish the rapids or troll the lake from your fleet.
Fully Furnished & Equipped
Includes the 2,000+ sq ft Main Lodge (2001), 1995 Lake Cabin, 1986 Rapids Cabin, and the historic 1930s original Topping Cabin ("Waldorf of the Wilderness").
Pure Artesian Spring Water
Complete with a wood-burning sauna house, massive permanent docks, 3 motor boats, kayaks, storage shed, and pristine artesian spring drinking water.
Nestled between towering spruce and majestic red pines in a sheltered cove alongside the Kipawa River, The Topping Retreat is one of Québec's most serene and isolated sovereign properties. Offered on the market for the first time in over 40 years, this 230-acre retreat represents a rare opportunity to own a legendary chapter of North American history.
In the 1920s, the property's dramatic beauty served as the backdrop for major Hollywood silent motion pictures including The Snow Bride (1923) and The Silent Enemy (1930). From the 1930s through the 1960s, the estate was owned by the Toppings, a prominent family of New York business magnates and socialites. During this era, Dan Topping purchased the New York Yankees, leading them to 14 pennants and 10 World Series titles while hosting titans of industry, sportsmen, and movie stars at his private Canadian wilderness escape.
The Topping Retreat encompasses the famous 90-foot Grand Chute waterfall, an iconic natural wonder so celebrated across Canada that it was chosen to be prominently featured on the bicentennial Canadian $10 bill.
Bordered directly by Opemica Provincial Park and vast tracts of protected Crown land, there are no neighbors for over 20 km. The town of Ville Marie, Quebec is just 40 minutes by vehicle or boat and has every modern convenience; including grocery store, marina, restaurants, gas and propane stations, hardware and sporting goods, and hospital. North Bay’s Jack Garland airport is a two-hour drive and has daily commercial flights with convenient global connections. Float plane service is also available at Trout Lake in North Bay. The Topping Retreat is a 5-hour drive from either Toronto or Ottawa and just three hours northeast of the Muskoka Lakes District.
Each cabin is crafted with thick native timber, stone fireplaces, and independent solar and propane utilities.
Master White Pine Lodge on Cement Foundation
Constructed of massive white pine logs by a local master log-builder on a full cement foundation. Features 3 bedrooms, custom hand-crafted kitchen cabinets and countertops, a wood-burning stove, elkhorn chandeliers, a massive sleeping loft accommodating up to 15 additional guests, and an expansive 32' x 16' covered, screened-in deck.
3 Bedrooms + Sleeping Loft (Capacity 18+)
Custom Hand-Crafted Kitchen & Elkhorn Chandeliers
32' x 16' Screened Porch
Harvested Red Pine Timber Construction
Built from extraordinary red pines harvested directly on the property. Features 2 main-floor bedrooms, a massive sleeping loft, an oversized stone fireplace, and wrap-around covered decks offering dramatic views of the Kipawa River whitewater rapids.
2 Bedrooms + Large Sleeping Loft
Oversized Stone Hearth Fireplace
Wrap-Around Decks Overlooking Whitewater
Original Topping Family Log Sanctuary
The original, historic Topping cabin dating back to the early 1930s. Famously nicknamed the "Waldorf of the Wilderness," it features 3 bedrooms, timeless rustic character, stone hearth details, and dual side decks offering breathtaking views of the Kipawa River rapids.
3 Historic Log Bedrooms
Timeless 1930s Architectural Legacy
Dual Side Decks with River Rapids Views
Lakeview Lodge with Soaring Ceilings
Constructed from hand-harvested red pine logs, boasting a soaring great room with a wood-burning stone fireplace. Features 3 bedrooms plus a large sleeping loft that accommodates 8 guests, with covered decks on two sides providing sweeping vistas across Lake Témiscaming.
3 Bedrooms + Large Loft (Sleeps 8+)
Soaring Great Room & Stone Fireplace
Dual-Side Decks with Lake Views
Explore high-resolution photos for each of the 4 independent log lodges and the surrounding wilderness estate grounds.
Modern self-sufficiency engineered for complete comfort, reliability, and peace of mind.
All four residences are equipped with solar panels and inverters to power LED lighting, chandeliers, and electronics. Portable 100lb propane tanks power fridges, stoves, water heaters, and backup lighting.
Feeds directly from a pure artesian water spring. Outfitted with a dedicated wood-burning sauna house, storage shed, and massive permanent boat docks for vessel mooring.
High-speed Starlink broadband satellite internet offers low-latency connection. Sale includes all 4 residences fully furnished and equipped (excluding personal effects).
For confidential dossiers, video walkthroughs, aerial mapping, or to arrange a private viewing of Topping Retreat on Kipawa River & Lake Témiscaming, contact the owner directly.
Asking Price
$9,000,000 CAD / $6,000,000 USD