Lake Rosseau Real Estate – Spring 2023 Market
Lake Rosseau, along with Joe & Muskoka, have historically been good bell weathers for the cottage market throughout the region. With this in mind we thought an in-depth look at where the current real estate numbers point would give us a good sense of what might becoming. We'll go back…
Maple in Muskoka
Cast Iron Kettle Boiling Do you ever get an exciting idea floating around in your mind, you then share it with your partner who is on the same wave as you and all of a sudden you're running rapids together? Well, this is how John and I operate pretty much…
Muskoka Real Estate | March Market Update
The Muskoka real estate market continues to be in a state of flux with sales numbers very low across the board. The following stats are from the The Lakelands Association of Realtors® and for the area considered "Lakelands North" which includes the areas of Algonquin Highlands, The Archipelago, Bracebridge,…
Arrowhead Provincial Park
Many people are familiar with Arrowhead Provincial Park, one of Ontario's most popular and well known parks within the region of Muskoka. Campers and day trekkers arrive throughout the warmer months to enjoy the park's various trails, sandy beaches and sparkling lakes, campfires and mosquitos. Once the itch of those…
Muskoka Boathouses – History & Things to Consider
Boathouses - Iconic Muskoka Landmarks History The history of boathouses in Muskoka is a rich and fascinating one, closely intertwined with the development of the region as a summer destination for Canada's wealthy elite. From the earliest days of cottage life to the present day, the boathouse has remained an…
Thinking About Building a Cottage in Muskoka ?
When people are searching for the perfect cottage they can find it a frustrating process. The lot is beautiful but the structure is a disaster. Great cottage but the neighbors are way to close. Beautiful building, great lot, but the "lake" is more like a large pond. Even worse, everything…
Muskoka High Speed Internet
Starlink has arrived in Muskoka For many years one of the biggest stumbling blocks to people working from the cottage in the Muskoka area is lack of good, reliable hi speed internet. The introduction Elon Musk's StarLink is a complete game changer. Finally there is true hi speed internet in…
Lake Vernon | Getting Acquainted
Lake Vernon Morning coffee on the dock, sunny afternoons swimming and boating, evening paddles and bonfires, friends and family gathering all contribute to warm memories of waterfront cottages across Muskoka. Some have been handed down from within families, others more recently established with new experiences ahead. Lake Vernon has played…
Reflections on Kahshe Lake, Muskoka
Kah-she-she-bog-a-mog, more commonly known as Kahshe Lake, lies just a short distance south of the town of Gravenhurst. Its name is said to mean "Lake of Healing Waters". As the 4th largest lake in the Muskoka region it is characterized by a great number of islands, bays and wetlands. In…
Lake Rosseau Real Estate Market | Summer 2022
Lake Rosseau Rosseau is without question one of Ontario's most sought after waterways to cottage on. Its size, at more than 1500 acres, combined with an impressive 151 kilometers of beautiful shoreline make it a boater's paradise. Connected to Lake Muskoka and Lake Joseph you could spend a lifetime exploring…
Lake Joseph Cottage Market | Summer 2022
Lake Joseph Real Estate Market Lake Joe has always been an interesting lake to watch from a real estate perspective. For generations it's been one of Ontario's go-to recreational lakes is still one of the most actively searched for people looking for a cottage. Prices, like with all Muskoka waterways,…
Ahmic Lake Real Estate Market | Summer 2022
Ahmic Lake - Magnetawan's Gem Historically, Ahmic Lake has been one of the regions most sought after lakes. In the mid 1800s would-be cottagers travelled by train to Burk's Falls and then by steamship to Magnetawan. Originally almost all properties were water access but as paths turned into trails and…