Best Places to Buy a Cottage in Ontario 2022
With cottage prices across the province rising over the COVID-19 pandemic, you may be wondering: “Is now a good time to buy a cottage?” Although the answer to this question depends on your circumstance, no matter when and where you do decide to purchase, it's important to love the location and attractions that the area has to offer. This page details 11 of the best places in Ontario to buy a cottage.
Where to Buy a Cottage in Ontario?
Popular Locations Drive From Major Cities Average Prices (non-waterfront) Main Attraction
Muskoka Lakes North of Toronto: 2.5 hours $625,000+ Lake Muskoka & Georgian Bay
Haliburton North of Toronto: 2.5 hours $511,000+ Haliburton Forest, Wildlife
Ottawa: 3 hours 15 min Reserve & Algonquin Park
Parry Sound North of Toronto: 2.5 hours $500,000+ The 30,000 Islands & Georgian Bay
Southern Georgian North of Toronto: 2 hours $825,000 Georgian Bay
Southern Georgian North of Toronto: 2 hours $825,000 Georgian Bay
Bay Region
Niagara Falls Toronto: 1.5 hours $515,000+ Horseshoe Falls & Niagara River
London Ontario: 2 hours
Niagara Falls Toronto: 1.5 hours $515,000+ Horseshoe Falls & Niagara River
London Ontario: 2 hours
Hamilton Ontario: 1 hour
Thunder Bay North of Toronto: 2 hours $289,000+ The Sleeping Giant Rock Formation
(by plane)
Prince Edward East of Toronto: 2 hours 10 min $740,000 Over 35 unique Wineries
Prince Edward East of Toronto: 2 hours 10 min $740,000 Over 35 unique Wineries
County Ottawa: 2 hours 45 min & Lake Ontario Sandy Beaches
Gananoque Region East of Toronto: 3 hours $500,000+ The Thousand Islands
Gananoque Region East of Toronto: 3 hours $500,000+ The Thousand Islands
Ottawa: 1.5 hours
Tobermory Northwest of Toronto: $625,000 Bruce Peninsula &
Tobermory Northwest of Toronto: $625,000 Bruce Peninsula &
3.5 hours Fathom Five National Marine Park
Kawartha Lakes North of Toronto: $630,000 Balsam Lake & Provincial Parks
Kawartha Lakes North of Toronto: $630,000 Balsam Lake & Provincial Parks
1 hour 45 min
Grand Bend West of Toronto: 2.5 hours $600,000+ Lake Huron Sandy Beaches
London Ontario: 1 hour
Article courtesy of wowa.ca