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Ontario Waterfront Cottage Market, By the Numbers | Q2 2026 | Finding Your Muskoka

1,314 Ontario waterfront cottages sold in Q2 2026. 5,361 came to market. This is why the numbers look better than the market feels.

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Lake Rosseau cottage, Muskoka Ontario

Muskoka Waterfront Trends: Market Forecaster Now Public

John Fincham RE/MAX Parry Sound Muskoka Realty Ltd. Brokerage  ·  May 5, 2026  ·  5 min read For the past few years, we have been quietly building a tool to help us think more clearly about where the Ontario cottage market is heading. Not where it has been — there…

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Muskoka Real Estate | Q1 2026 Statistics for Homes & Cottages

Muskoka Real Estate · Quarterly Report Q1 2026Market Report A split picture to open the year. Waterfront cottage sales fell again while residential home sales moved higher. Both segments are seeing more cautious buyers and the tariff uncertainty that arrived in late January hasn’t helped. Jan – Mar 2026 Muskoka…

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Waldheim on Lake Cecebe – A Timeless Classic

****** Just Sold ****** Upon arriving at Waldheim, imagine meandering along your private lane amidst an enchanting forest, dappled with ferns and outcrops of Canadian granite. Embrace an invitation to breathe as you make your way towards the idyllic, fully restored home built circa 1905. Surrounded by the privacy of…

Burks Falls cottage for Sale @ 415 Sandwood Drive South

Midlothian Lake Cottage For Sale | 415 Sandwood Drive South Burk’s Falls

Looking for an affordable, turn key retreat on a year round road, situated on the shores of one of cottage country's most sought after waterways? This charming and well loved cottage is located on beautiful Midlothian Lake just a short distance from the town of Burks Falls and the village…

Ahmic Lake narrows to Neighick Lake

Ahmic Lake Lot for Sale | 0 Rocky Reef Road Magnetawan

Come walk this striking point of land situated on scenic Ahmic Lake, within the district of Parry Sound. Measuring 9.67 acres in size, this property has 1148 ft of waterfront with northern, southern and eastern exposure. Accessed by a seasonal road, and only 20 minutes to Magnetawan, the peninsula shows…

Ahmic Lake lot for sale near Magnetawan

Vacant Waterfront Lot on Ahmic Lake | Finding Your Muskoka

Imagine finding an extraordinary building lot on the shores of a pristine lake that offers over 40 miles of classic boating, located just over 30 minutes east of Parry Sound. This stunning 3.93 acre point of land on renowned Ahmic Lake includes 1,000 ft of prime waterfront with south, east…

Burks Falls property for sale-108 Ontario St.

Burk’s Falls Business for Sale | 156 Ontario Street

Embrace this unique opportunity to continue the saga of an acclaimed business in the heart of the town of Burks Falls. Recognized as a destination for customers from all over North America, Circling Hawks has been grounded in the community for over 35 years. Much more than just a store,…

Lake of Bays, Muskoka

Muskoka Cottage Market | 2025 Review & 2026 Forecast

The Muskoka cottage market remained subdued in 2025. Sales edged up to 561 units, a modest 1.4% increase from 2024, but still roughly 25% below historic norms. Even after backing out the pandemic-era distortion, 2025 remains approximately 20% under Muskoka's long-term, normalized sales pace. Luxury waterfront-properties selling above $3,000,000-held essentially…

Lake Joseph, Muskoka

Comparative Long-Term Waterfront Market Trends: Lake Muskoka, Lake Rosseau & Lake Joseph

Market Analysis · Muskoka’s Big Three Lake Muskoka, Lake Rosseau, and Lake Joseph:More Different Than You Think I get asked regularly whether the Big Three lakes are really the same market. After spending time digging into historical MLS data, the honest answer is no. They share the same long-term story…

Fork Lake Trail, Algonquin Park

Fork Lake Trail | Algonquin Park

Exciting news for Algonquin Park and for those who are eager to explore new trails along the hwy 60 corridor! In June of 2025, Algonquin Park celebrated the opening of a brand new hiking trail, thanks to The Friends of Algonquin Park and their donors, along with a host of…

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Muskoka Real Estate | Q3 2025 Report

Muskoka & Area Home Sales - Q3 2025 Non-waterfront residential sales in Muskoka & Area totaled 370 units in the third quarter of 2025, representing a 21.7% increase compared to the same period in 2024. Market balance remained steady, with months of inventory at 6.3 at the end of Q3…

Ontario’s Cottage Market | 2026 Outlook

Market Report Ontario Cottage Market2026 Outlook What the data is telling us, and what it means if you're buying or selling waterfront in 2026. The trends we've been watching for several quarters are still moving in the same direction. Inventory has climbed steadily since bottoming in spring 2022, and sales…

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