Category: Real estate
Quonsets are the new mighty-strong, energy-efficient, last-you-a-lifetime rural residences
What’s semi-cylindrical, made of steel, and is changing the way we think about building homes and cottages? Quonset huts. While their futuristic appearance may seem ultra-modern, they’ve actually been around … Continued
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Rental of the week: A family-friendly Muskoka cottage with a hot tub and an outdoor fire pit
Location: Baysville, Ont. Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 4 Guests: 10 Minimum stay: 2-7 nights Rate: From $786/night About the property This Scandi-style cottage on Ril Lake featuring five bedrooms and four bathrooms is ideal for … Continued
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City of Pickering designates funds to complete purchase of section of Lake Ontario
Residents in Pickering and beyond watched closely when a unique opportunity to own a chunk of nearby Lake Ontario first appeared in 2023—and now, the City has gone public with … Continued
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This Bracebridge cottage comes with a 75-foot dock, a sleek barrel sauna, and 165 feet of frontage
1123 Whispering Pines Trail, Bracebridge, Ont. Lake: Pine Lake Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3 Lot size: 1/2 – 1.99 acres Living area: 1,140 sq. ft. List price: $899,000 Date listed: November … Continued
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Rental of the week: A luxe Lake Simcoe cottage with 14 fireplaces, 2 saunas, and a movie theatre
Location: Orillia, Ont. Bedrooms: 6 Bathrooms: 6 Guests: 12 Minimum stay: 2-4 nights Rate: From $2,999/night About the property This grand six-bedroom, six-bathroom cottage rental on Lake Simcoe is a total splurge. The 9,400-sq.-ft. … Continued
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Historic cottage country drive-in movie theatre for sale
You could own a piece of history by purchasing this beloved drive-in movie theatre in Prince Edward County, Ont. The Mustang Drive-In opened in PEC in 1954 and has been … Continued
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Buy the Way: A young family spends 68 hours on the road hunting for a cottage
At the beginning of 2022, Maduni and Nicholas de Freitas decided it was time to start cottage hunting. The Pickering, Ont.-based couple had always dreamed of owning a cottage by … Continued
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$879K for this newly renovated waterfront cottage near Baysville
1307 Dickie Lake Road, Lake of Bays, Ont. Lake: Dickie Lake Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Lot size: 0.66 acres List price: $879,000 Date listed: September 24, 2024 Realtor: Sue Burke … Continued
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$789K for this fully furnished Muskoka cottage with a screened-in porch and a backup generator
1335 Sherwood Forest Road, Bracebridge, Ont. Lake: Muskoka River Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Lot size: 160 ft. x 167.81 ft. List price: $789,900 Date listed: November 21, 2024 Realtor: Holly … Continued
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Cottage country municipalities are cracking down on short-term rentals. But are the bylaws working?
It’s no secret that cottage country populations have boomed over the last decade. Between 2016 and 2021, four of Canada’s fastest-growing populations were in rural areas such as Wasaga Beach, … Continued
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