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Welcome to Bernard Lake. You may have heard of it referred to as Lake Bernard as well. Regardless of what you call it, Bernard Lake is an oddity among Muskoka lakes. Located near Burk’s Falls and on the shores of Sundridge. it is one of the larger freshwater lakes without an island. Large in comparison to the majority of Ontario’s thousands of lakes, it is also surprising that Bernard Lake is not connected to any other lake. 

A large portion of this lake features sandy shores and shallow waters; and the beautifully clear water makes this lake a pleasure to swim in. So grab your swimsuit and jump into the waters of Checkerboard Beach. For the more adventurous sort, grab your snorkel and discover what’s underneath the surface of the water. Or take a…

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Welcome to Three Mile Lake. If you are experiencing a sense of deja-vu, don’t worry. We have mentioned Three Mile Lake before. This time, we are talking about Three Mile Lake - Muskoka Lakes, not to be confused with the other two lakes (one in Armour and the other southeast of Gravenhurst). This Three Mile Lake is nestled between Rosseau, 24 kilometres to the north, and Port Carling, 20 kilometres to the south. It has a surface area of 8.7 square kilometres, and a shoreline perimeter of over 31 kilometres. The lake’s unique shape and its rugged beauty are what keep visitors coming back year after year.

Activities at Three Mile Lake are not hard to come by. For you boat lovers out there, the lake allows motorized vehicles and the public boat launch…

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When you finally make “the decision” to purchase your cottage property, typically the traditional images and thoughts begin to stir your imagination. Thoughts of warm days, hanging out at the dock sipping your favourite beverage.

As you build your buyer list of important features, the typical priorities begin to emerge:

  • Winterized or three season cottage
  • Number of bedrooms
  • Fireplace
  • Road access
  • Shoreline-deep water or shallow entry
  • Docks for boats
  • Decks
  • Septic system
  • Water-lake or well (drilled/dug)

And the list G R O W S

But there are some questions that are not always asked by buyers...and should be.

Let’s explore some of these

1. LARGE LAKE VS SMALLER LAKE

Many buyers automatically default that they…

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