Visit the vicinity when activity will be in full swing
When you’re purchasing a cottage, you are also buying into the neighbourhood and the nearby activity that surrounds the cottage. That’s why it’s important to visit the property (by car or boat) on a weekend during peak season to learn more about the recreational lifestyle and behaviour of your would-be neighbours.
If you own land that borders the shore of a navigable lake you may have certain rights known as riparian rights.
The Lakeland Alliance has created an excellent fact sheet to help you identify who you should call if you’re planning work around your waterfront. The “Best First Call” fact sheet will enable you to determine which regulatory agency you need to contact to acquire a permit for your shoreline project.
