Ontario’s cottage market is ‘more or less paused’ due to tariffs, but prices are still expected to rise

Tariffs and economic uncertainty give some cottage buyers cold feet, says ReMax report

'Sentiment manifest in a quieter-than-normal spring market across recreational and traditional residential properties alike,' Keep reading.

Ontario’s cottage market is ‘more or less paused’ due to tariffs, but prices are still expected to rise

But agents and brokers are expecting a 1.8 per cent increase in average price, according to a new Re/Max report

Families overtake retirees as top buyers in Canada's recreational market, report says

Demographics are shifting when it comes to who’s buying recreation properties. Families are now surpassing retirees as the primary buyers of recreational properties, according to Re/Max Canada’s 2025 Cabin and Cottage Trends report. Families are leading activity in 83 per cent of surveyed regions, compared to retirees at 70 per cent This is in contrast to 2018, when retirees were the dominant force in 91 per cent of markets. The report attribute…

Ontario's cottage market likely to suffer as a result of tariffs, experts say

Amid tariff threats, Canadians are likely to hold off on buying or selling properties, especially in Ontario's cottage market

Why More Canadians Are Turning to Cottages as Full-Time Homes

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Canadian cottage buyers on the sideline for now amidst tariff concerns, according to REMAX Canada's 2025 Canadian Cabin & Cottage Trends Report - PressReach

Recreational property prices expected to rise by 1.8 per cent in 2025 Among Canadians less confident in the housing market than they were in 2024, 19 per cent said due to the tariff threats, they are holding on buying or selling until there is further clarity. If Canadians were to purchase a recreational property, 57 per cent say “affordable purchase price” is a must-have. 34 per cent of Canadians who are considering purchasing a cabin/cottage …