5 Ontario Escapes: Waterfront Lots, Resort Condo, and Acreage Homes

Set on almost an acre of level land in Emsdale, this rural home balances everyday comfort with a layout that flexes to fit changing needs. The main level centers on an updated kitchen and dining area, with two bedrooms and a four-piece bathroom close at hand. A living room with laundry keeps daily routines simple, while an upper loft adds an extra layer of space for work, hobbies, or quiet retreat. Downstairs, a walkout lower level is arranged as a one-bedroom in-law suite, complete with its own dining and kitchenette area, living and laundry zone, and a three-piece bathroom. With two distinct living areas and easy outdoor access from the lower level, the home is designed for connected living—together when you want it, comfortably separate when you don’t.

Along the water’s edge in the Bay Of Quinte area, this west-facing waterfront building lot offers a rare chance to shape a future retreat around open sky and evening light. Spanning 0.96 acres, the setting feels expansive and unhurried, with room to plan a home that responds to the shoreline. The waterfront access is notably sandy and shallow, inviting easy, walk-in enjoyment of the water and a gentle connection to the landscape. Whether your vision is quiet mornings at the edge of the lot or long sunsets across the bay, the orientation and natural access create a simple, elemental rhythm that’s hard to replicate. Here, the best days would begin and end outdoors, with the water always close at hand.

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Along the water’s edge at Deerhurst Resort on Peninsula Lake, this 1 bedroom Summit Lodge condo brings easy Muskoka living into crisp focus. Inside, an open-concept living area centers on a gas fireplace—ideal after a day spent out on the resort grounds—while a private balcony extends the space outdoors for a quiet morning coffee or an evening pause. Ownership includes full access to Deerhurst’s resort amenities, with pools, golf, dining, and the beach all part of the everyday rhythm. Condo fees include all utilities, simplifying the details and leaving more time for the things that matter: lakeside afternoons, a swim before dinner, or a leisurely round of golf. Life here feels refreshingly low-maintenance, with recreation always close at hand.

Along the water’s edge on Highway 6 in South Bruce Peninsula, this level building lot offers a rare mix of convenience and quiet. Set on 1 acre, the land backs onto scenic Clavering Creek, where mature trees lend privacy and a natural, calming backdrop. Practical essentials are already in place, with a drilled well and septic, plus hydro and natural gas available at the road—an appealing head start for a custom home, cottage, or retirement retreat. An established garden and a characteristic stone structure add a sense of place, while the property’s highway exposure opens possibilities for a home-based business or rental potential. With Wiarton, Sauble Beach, Owen Sound, and Port Elgin just minutes away, daily life can feel both rural and well-connected.

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Set on a rare corner at Highway 27 and King-Vaughan Road in Kleinburg, this nearly 10-acre parcel in Vaughan is positioned for both present-day use and long-range potential. The land is ready to generate income now, with flexible agricultural use and an existing permitted structure suited to a garage, storage, or greenhouse. Just about one kilometre north of the Highway 413 corridor currently under construction, the setting places you close to an area in motion while still grounded in the everyday utility of working land. It’s a property designed less for quick turnover and more for patient stewardship—earning while you wait, and holding a tangible stake ahead of future growth. Over time, the appeal is in its adaptability and its vantage within a changing region.

Size: 9.88 acres

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