PROPERTY FOR SALE

Wilderness riverfront property for sale
northeast of Orillia / 30 minutes east of Washago, Ontario

The BLACK RIVER PROPERTY

The sparkling Black River flows through the property, winding its way through rocky outcroppings and pristine wetlands. This waterway is great for swimming and canoeing. Altogether, there’s approximately 900 feet of riverfront on this 24-acre parcel of protected land

Located in the Queen Elisabeth II Wild Lands Provincial Park, the land is serviced by the well-maintained Black River Road.

The property is only a three-hour drive from Toronto and is northeast of Orillia, the closest major centre.

Originally inhabited by the Anishinaabe First Nations, the property is a sanctuary for many different plants and wild animals, as well as an astounding array of different bird species

A patch of Carolinian Forest is tucked under the protection of a rock cliff. In the early Spring, trilliums and wild leeks carpet the forest floor. Deer, moose and wolves are a regular part of the landscape. The Great Blue Herons and other large birds nest together by the river in the Spring.

It is a unique area with naturally regenerated forest and extensive wetlands, The park contains several sites of ecological value and habitats that support rare species. Some surprising endangered birds and rare plant species have been spotted on the property.

The driveway off the Black River Road heads up the hill to the site of the original homestead, following the path the early farmers used for their wagons. That stone foundation on top of the hill remains one of three approved building sites. And the existing cabin by the river can be rebuilt without a permit.

21st century uses of the property have included: wilderness retreats, ceremonial events, medicine plant harvesting, canoe trips, birdwatching, family and group camping, photographer expeditions and much more. The Land and the River that runs through it provide a certain peace and silence, casting one back to a time before modern civilization.

 

A detailed survey and further information are available.

Please contact the owner at blackrivergatehouse@gmail.com to make an appointment to view the property.

The price is $369,900.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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