Hunting land bordering public land - pros and cons?

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Originally Posted by rf2

Yes, your input was helpful, thanks.


I've also considered a rental property, but that would be purely an investment, with no joy coming from it. Actually, maintaining rental properties is a PITA.
Land prices where I am looking are nowhere near what you describe. If the prices were like that, obviously I would not be considering buying.

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Around here you are probably going to be stuck heading out into the valley, but I doubt that is too much of a problem.

If you are seriously looking I would go for a rip down the back roads past Lanark, lots of places are not listed, land for sale, small camps, lots near crown, etc. You would have a better chance at a reasonable price on land from someone not listing it through MLS.

We had a camp out there, used it most of the year, would have been easier if we had a sled to get in during the winter but every month from May to Dec we were in there, hunting, hanging out and driving a short trip to little trout lakes and beaches.

Looks like I am going the route of a cottage that is on a small lake and walking or paddling distance to Crown land. Beautiful area only an hour and fifteen minutes from home. Let the adventures begin!

Congrats hope it’s everything you hope for


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Originally Posted by rf2

Looks like I am going the route of a cottage that is on a small lake and walking or paddling distance to Crown land. Beautiful area only an hour and fifteen minutes from home. Let the adventures begin!

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Absolutely perfect, a property that can be used 12 months of the year and not just for a couple months around hunting.

Excellent choice and something the whole family can use and enjoy. Memories will be made!

Any recommendations for a good insurance companies for cottages?

I would first start with asking the company who insures your home. Generally you get discounts for the more stuff you have insured.

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Originally Posted by rf2

Any recommendations for a good insurance companies for cottages?

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Originally Posted by greatwhite

I would first start with asking the company who insures your home. Generally you get discounts for the more stuff you have insured.

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Yes, I've already got a quote from them, but they aren't specialized in cottages. I was wondering if other companies specialized in this thing might be better, plus, I haven't shopped around for insurance in a while - I don't know if I'm getting ripped off right now. Actually, I did shop around when I got my motorcycle last year, and my existing company was very competitive.

I just use my house insurance company. Remember when purchasing, either get the WETT certification or have the owners certify it before closing. I had a bud who went through the whole process of buying a cottage, putting down a lot of money, then he couldn't get insurance dur to the old woodstove. Had to drop more to have it replaced...
PS....Congrats. its definitely a big decision getting a 2nd property....but so worth it. I'm looking at the lake right now as I type....and it's a beauty day:)

There is no actual such thing as WETT Certification. It is a set of guidelines put out by CMHC which you can download from their site. The Insurance company and I spoke about this all it is someone signs off that it is safe. My insurance company asked me to do the measurements but I had them come out and make the measurements themselves. The instructions on your stove can also over ride the guidelines. I found the clearances in the guidelines to be little and increased them by 20%.

Had the Fire Dept out to check mine and they said it was the best installation they had seen.

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Originally Posted by LiveBates

I just use my house insurance company. Remember when purchasing, either get the WETT certification or have the owners certify it before closing. I had a bud who went through the whole process of buying a cottage, putting down a lot of money, then he couldn't get insurance dur to the old woodstove. Had to drop more to have it replaced...
PS....Congrats. its definitely a big decision getting a 2nd property....but so worth it. I'm looking at the lake right now as I type....and it's a beauty day:)

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