5.8-Acre Haliburton Highlands Haven - Year-Round Gravel Road
Near Wilberforce, Haliburton District, Ontario • GPS: 45.03840, -78.22450
🏕️ Structures & Site Improvements
Existing rustic buildings, campsite setups, and off-grid amenities on this parcel
Structure Details: “10x16 insulated sleeping bunkie (<161 sq ft) built in 2023 with wood heat and gravel pad”
Panels, charge controller or battery system on site.
Wood-burning stove or camp heater installed.
Outdoor privy or composting toilet system on site.
Level gravel pad or camp clearing ready for tent or trailer.
Cleared walking paths or recreational ATV trails through the bush.
Parcel Specifications & Infrastructure
Property Description
The land rises gently into a magnificent granite plateau blanketed with mature sugar maples, white birch, and balsam fir. Features a roughed-in driveway leading to a secluded cleared campsite with level footing for a foundation or walkout basement. Hydro power is 3 poles away along the road. Located just 5 minutes from public boat launches on Dark Lake and Esson Lake. Enjoy the tranquility of cottage country without lakefront tax bills. Seller financing considered with 30% down.
Exact Coordinates & Terrain Map
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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.
Elena Rostova
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