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Cottages For Sale in Manitoulin, Killarney & the North Shore

Cottages, camps and waterfront land from the French River and Killarney to Manitoulin Island, the Sudbury lakes and the North Channel shore as far as Sault Ste. Marie.

Manitoulin, Killarney & the North Shore marketMedian $639K51 for sale~115 days on marketMarket stats
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56 cottages for sale in Manitoulin, Killarney & the North Shore
69 C Dumart Private, French River30 photos$799,000Log home3 bed · 1 bath · 1500-2000 sq ft69 C Dumart PrivateFrench RiverGarage · 8 parking · Lot 174 x 174 ftCourtesy of: Narozanski North Realty Inc42 West Ham Lake Road, Killarney40 photos$420,000Waterfront cottage3 bed · 1 bath · 700-1100 sq ft42 West Ham Lake RoadKillarney4 parking · Lot 100 x 200 ftCourtesy of: ICI SOURCE REAL ASSET SERVICES INC.16304A 17 Highway, Huron Shores34 photos$1,695,000Log home3 bed · 1 bath · 700-1100 sq ft16304A 17 HighwayHuron Shores5 parking · Lot 48.8 x 744.1 ftCourtesy of: EASY LIST REALTY LTD.LOT 17 Carter's Bay Road, Central Manitoulin3 photos$24,900Land0 bathLOT 17 Carter's Bay RoadCentral ManitoulinLot 112.1 x 207.5 ftCourtesy of: RE/MAX ESCARPMENT REALTY INC.13476 N Hwy. 542 Highway, Gordon/Barrie Island7 photos$210,000Land0 bath13476 N Hwy. 542 HighwayGordon/Barrie IslandLot 829.7 x 1306.2 ftCourtesy of: COLDWELL BANKER THE REAL ESTATE CENTREDial Road N, Central Manitoulin10 photos$295,000Land0 bath · < 700 sq ftDial Road NCentral ManitoulinLot 1293 x 3126.6 ftCourtesy of: COLDWELL BANKER THE REAL ESTATE CENTREVacant Lot 64 Highway, French River4 photos$68,500Land0 bathVacant Lot 64 HighwayFrench RiverLot 170 x 312 ftCourtesy of: Narozanski North Realty Inc2006 Sixth Line W Ext Line, Sault Ste Marie5 photos$159,000Land0 bath2006 Sixth Line W Ext LineSault Ste MarieLot 1298 x 2625.2 ftCourtesy of: ACCSELL REALTY INC.Part 1 Prevost Road, French River10 photos$169,000Land0 bathPart 1 Prevost RoadFrench RiverLot 666 x 2681 ftCourtesy of: Narozanski North Realty IncPart 2 Prevost Road, French River11 photos$169,000Land0 bathPart 2 Prevost RoadFrench River2 parking · Lot 666 x 2681 ftCourtesy of: Narozanski North Realty IncPart 3 Prevost Road, French River12 photos$189,000Land0 bathPart 3 Prevost RoadFrench RiverLot 666 x 2681 ftCourtesy of: Narozanski North Realty IncPart 4 Prevost Road, French River5 photos$169,000Land0 bathPart 4 Prevost RoadFrench RiverLot 666 x 2681 ftCourtesy of: Narozanski North Realty Inc

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Market snapshot

Manitoulin, Killarney & the North Shore cottage market today

Based on 51 homes for sale right now (asking prices). Updated through the day.

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Median asking price$639KRange $120K – $29.5M
Homes for sale515 new this month
Typical days on market115Room to negotiate
Median price / sq ft$523From listed size ranges

Homes by price

Under $700K33
$700K–$1M7
$1M–$1.5M1
$1.5M–$2M5
$2M–$3M1
$3M+4

By style

StyleFor saleMedian price
Waterfront cottage43$699K
Cottage36$699K
Land15$189K
Log home5$998K
Chalet1$3.5M

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About Manitoulin, Killarney & the North Shore

Buying a cottage in Manitoulin, Killarney & the North Shore

This region covers the top of Lake Huron. It starts at the French River and Killarney on northern Georgian Bay, takes in the lakes inside the City of Greater Sudbury, and follows Highway 17 west along the North Channel through Espanola, Blind River and St. Joseph Island to Sault Ste. Marie. Manitoulin Island sits offshore. It is the largest freshwater island in the world, with more than 100 inland lakes of its own.

Buyers here get more space and more shoreline for the effort of a longer drive. Manitoulin has limestone shores, sand beaches and big, clear inland lakes such as Manitou, Kagawong and Mindemoya. Killarney and the French River are pink granite, white quartzite and pine, with many boat-access camps. Sudbury has hundreds of lakes inside the city limits, so a lake home can be minutes from work. Locally, a cottage is often called a camp.

Access varies a lot. Many properties are on year-round roads, but others are reached only by boat or by private roads that are not plowed. Manitoulin has one bridge, at Little Current, and a seasonal ferry from Tobermory. Most rural properties use a well or lake water and a septic system. Some land lies in unorganized townships, where building rules and services differ, and First Nation lands are not part of the open market.

Getting there: About 3.5 to 8 hours from Toronto, depending on the area.

  • Manitoulin Island
  • North Channel boating
  • Killarney and La Cloche
  • French River
  • Sudbury lakes
  • St. Joseph Island

Manitoulin, Killarney & the North Shore questions

How far is Manitoulin Island from Toronto?

By road through Sudbury and Espanola, Little Current is about 5.5 to 6.5 hours from downtown Toronto. From spring to fall you can also drive about 4 hours to Tobermory and take the Chi-Cheemaun ferry to South Baymouth. The French River is about 3.5 hours away, Sudbury about 4 to 4.5, and Sault Ste. Marie about 7 to 8.

How do you get onto Manitoulin Island?

There are two ways. Highway 6 crosses a one-lane swing bridge at Little Current, which is the only road link and is open all year. In summer the bridge swings open on the hour for boats, so expect short waits. The Chi-Cheemaun car ferry runs between Tobermory and South Baymouth from spring to fall.

Are many cottages in this region boat access only?

Yes, in some areas. Much of Lake Panache, large parts of the French River and many island and outer-shore properties around Killarney and the North Channel are reached only by boat from a marina or landing. Manitoulin, St. Joseph Island and most Sudbury lakes are mainly road access. Always confirm winter access as well.

Can you live on a lake inside the City of Sudbury?

Yes. Greater Sudbury has about 330 lakes larger than 10 hectares within its boundaries. Ramsey Lake and Long Lake have year-round homes close to shopping, schools and the hospital. Lake Wanapitei and the Sudbury end of Lake Panache feel far more remote, with a mix of homes, camps and boat-access lots.

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