50-Acre Northern Ontario Off-Grid Bush & Hunting Retreat
Near Matheson, Cochrane District, Ontario • GPS: 48.53120, -80.48200
🏕️ Structures & Site Improvements
Existing rustic buildings, campsite setups, and off-grid amenities on this parcel
No solar equipment currently installed.
No heating appliance included.
Buyer to arrange preferred sanitation.
Parcel is in natural, uncut state.
Raw forested terrain without cut paths.
Parcel Specifications & Infrastructure
Property Description
Accessed via a seasonal crown concession trail suitable for trucks in summer/fall and snowmobiles in winter. Unorganized status gives total freedom for building an off-grid hunting lodge, log cabin, or survival compound without municipal permits or inspectors. High and dry cedar/spruce knolls with gravel deposits on-site for building your own pad. Taxes only $110 annually.
Exact Coordinates & Terrain Map
Toggle Satellite Aerial layer to inspect tree density and clearing
Ontario Buyer Due Diligence Checklist
Key items every recreational and off-grid acreage buyer in Ontario should verify prior to closing:
Contact the local health unit or municipality to review test pit requirements, minimum bedrock depths, and setback distances from watercourses for class 4 septic systems.
If the lot contains creeks, wetlands, or steep ravines, check with the local Conservation Authority (e.g. GSCA, Kawartha CA) for development hazard setbacks.
In unorganized townships, no municipal building permits or development charges exist. However, the Ontario Building Code (OBC), Electrical Safety Authority (ESA), and septic permits still apply.
Verify whether the road is township-maintained year-round (with snowplowing), a private road association with annual dues, or a seasonal unmaintained Crown trail.
If hydro is not at the road, obtaining a quote from Hydro One for pole extensions can cost $10,000–$30,000+ per pole. Many buyers opt for high-efficiency 48V LiFePO4 off-grid solar instead.
Review the Parcel Register PIN on OnLand.ca. While corner iron surveyor bars can be found with a metal detector, an official OLS Reference Plan guarantees exact lot acreage.
Note on Ontario accessory structures: Small detached accessory storage sheds up to 15 m² (~161 sq ft) may be permit-exempt under provincial code, but local municipal zoning bylaws, setbacks, and occupancy rules always apply. Confirm local bylaws with the township building department.
Luc Tremblay
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