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Cottages For Sale in Bruce Peninsula & Lake Huron North

Bruce County runs from the sand beaches of Kincardine and Sauble Beach up the Bruce Peninsula to Tobermory, with Lake Huron on one side and Georgian Bay on the other.

Bruce Peninsula & Lake Huron North marketMedian $375K280 for sale+13 new this week~111 days on marketMarket stats
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301 cottages for sale in Bruce Peninsula & Lake Huron North

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Market snapshot

Bruce Peninsula & Lake Huron North cottage market today

Based on 280 homes for sale right now (asking prices). Updated through the day.

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Median asking price$375KRange $109K – $4.5M
Homes for sale280+13 new this week
Typical days on market111Room to negotiate
Median price / sq ft$538From listed size ranges

Homes by price

Under $700K210
$700K–$1M38
$1M–$1.5M16
$1.5M–$2M11
$2M–$3M3
$3M+2

By style

StyleFor saleMedian price
Land187$240K
Waterfront cottage124$712K
Cottage85$800K
Resort condo8$963K
Log home7$950K
Chalet1$569K

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About Bruce Peninsula & Lake Huron North

Buying a cottage in Bruce Peninsula & Lake Huron North

Bruce County takes in the Lake Huron shore from Point Clark north to Southampton, then the whole Bruce Peninsula up to Tobermory. The peninsula separates Georgian Bay from the main body of Lake Huron. Wiarton, Lion's Head and Tobermory are its main villages, with Sauble Beach on the Huron side. Farther south, Port Elgin, Southampton and Kincardine are the larger lakeshore towns. Inland, Arran-Elderslie, Brockton and South Bruce are farm country along the Saugeen River and its branches.

The two shores are very different. The Georgian Bay side follows the Niagara Escarpment, with cliffs, cobble beaches and clear, cold water around Lion's Head, Dyers Bay and Tobermory. The Lake Huron side is low and sandy, with long beaches, shallow water and west-facing sunsets from Oliphant to Point Clark. Between them sit quiet inland lakes such as Berford, Sky, Isaac, Chesley, Miller and Cameron. Properties range from older beach cottages to year-round homes and wooded lots.

Distance is the main trade-off. Wiarton and Sauble Beach are about three hours from Toronto, and Tobermory is closer to four. Most cottages have road access, with a well or lake intake and a septic system. Some cottages near Sauble Beach sit on leased Saugeen First Nation land, which works differently from freehold ownership. Northern Bruce Peninsula and South Bruce Peninsula both regulate short-term rentals, so check the current bylaw. Winter brings heavy lake-effect snow.

Getting there: About 3 to 4 hours from Toronto.

  • Tobermory
  • Sauble Beach
  • Lake Huron sunsets
  • Niagara Escarpment
  • Bruce Trail
  • Clear water

Bruce Peninsula & Lake Huron North questions

How far is the Bruce Peninsula from Toronto?

Wiarton and Sauble Beach are about 3 hours from downtown Toronto in normal traffic. Lion's Head is about 3.5 hours and Tobermory is close to 4 hours, mostly on Highway 10 and Highway 6. Port Elgin, Southampton and Kincardine are about 3 hours. Much of the route is two-lane highway, so allow extra time on summer weekends.

What is the difference between the Georgian Bay side and the Lake Huron side?

The Georgian Bay side follows the Niagara Escarpment, with cliffs, rocky shoreline and clear, cold water. The Lake Huron side is sandy and shallow, with long beaches at Sauble Beach, Southampton, Port Elgin and Kincardine and sunsets over the water. Huron beaches tend to suit young families, while the bay side draws boaters, divers and hikers.

Can I buy a cottage near Bruce Peninsula National Park?

Yes, on private land beside the park. The park itself is protected, but private parcels sit next to it around Tobermory. Cameron Lake has private cottages bordered by park land, while nearby Cyprus Lake is inside the park and is used for camping and day visits. Expect extra development controls close to the park and along the Niagara Escarpment.

Do I own the land with a Sauble Beach cottage?

It depends on the location. Many cottages in South Bruce Peninsula are freehold. Cottages on Saugeen First Nation reserve land, south of the main beach strip, sit on leased land, with an annual fee paid to the First Nation. In 2023 a court also ruled that part of the beach itself belongs to the reserve. Review title and lease terms carefully.

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