Hunting land bordering public land - pros and cons?

[Fox]

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.

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.

[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!

[Saskfly]

Congrats hope it’s everything you hope for


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[Fox]

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!

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

[huntervinni]

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

[rf2]

Any recommendations for a good insurance companies for cottages?

[greatwhite]

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

Any recommendations for a good insurance companies for cottages?

[rf2]

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

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.

[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

[greatwhite]

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.

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