Northeastern Manitoulin and The Islands P0P 1Z0
Canada

Property

Ownership: For Sale
Type: Unknown

Financials

Price:C29,500,000
($21,446,800)
(€18,495,200)
Annual Taxes:C11,161
505 Park Ave, New York, NY 10022

The Crown Jewel of Georgian Bay This is an unprecedented opportunity to acquire a legendary Canadian legacy estate.

Description

The Crown Jewel of Georgian Bay: This is an unprecedented opportunity to acquire a legendary Canadian legacy estate. Situated in the pristine waters of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay within the District of Manitoulin, Fitzwilliam Island offers a magnificent 12,248-acre blank canvas. Located just north of the renowned Fathom Five National Marine Park, the island shares the region's breathtaking aqua-hued waters and dramatic ancient geology. Named after Royal Navy surveyor Captain William Fitzwilliam Owen, the island is steeped in maritime history and was once famously known as "Horse Island" following a historic shipwreck. Spanning an incredible 12,248 gross acres, this sweeping landscape features just over 11,000 acres of lush, untouched forest. The property is entirely uninhabited and offers absolute seclusion, with no year-round residences close. A true yachtsman's paradise, the island boasts spectacular natural harbors and exceptional deep-water access. Rattlesnake Harbor, located at the northeast end, offers excellent protected anchorage. The inner harbor features an impressive 27 feet of depth, easily accommodating vessels with up to a 12-foot draft. The shorelines are equally dramatic; the north shore in Owen Channel offers water depths of 50 feet within just 300 feet of the shoreline, while the south shore on Georgian Bay features 50-foot depths plunging a mere 25 feet from the coast. A heavy-duty rock and gravel road network already connects Hook Harbor on the southwest end to Rattlesnake Harbour, extending northward to Owen Channel and southeast to Whiskey Harbor. The terrain features striking alvars-smoothly scoured limestone shelves marked by ancient glacial striations. The island's surface is composed entirely of premium Amabel Formation dolomite. Whether envisioning an ultra-exclusive private family compound, a world-class eco-resort, or a strategic resource investment, this is an unequaled legacy asset awaiting its next visionary owner.

Amenities

  • Island

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