Bayfield - Pine Lake
Campground
Pine Lake Campground is a family campground owned and operated by its
members complete with a recreation hall and an indoor swimming pool 2 km.
east and 2 km. north of Bayfield.
Conservation
Authority - Ausable Bayfield
The Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority covers the watersheds of the
Ausable River and the Bayfield River which empty into Lake Huron and which
include the villages and towns of Bayfield, Clinton, Seaforth, Exeter,
Hensall, Zurich, Dashwood, Grand Bend, Ailsa Craig, Thedford, Arkona and
Parkhill.
Conservation Authority - Maitland Valley
The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority covers the watersheds of the
Maitland River and the Nine Mile River which empty into Lake Huron and
which include the towns of Goderich, Wingham, Listowel, Palmerston and
Harriston.
Cottage Wars
This article by Peter Cheney, which appeared in the Globe and Mail on May
18, 2002, describes the problems that can be encountered by subsequent
generations of families who own and share cottages.
Cottages - Lillico
"Cottages," by the Peterborough, Ontario law firm of Lillico Bazuk Kent
Galloway, provides lots of information about the ownership of your
cottage, including the passing of it to the next generation.
Drinking Water
Information from the Huron County Health Unit on drinking
water safety, including well water testing.
Farm - Purchase and Sale - Ontario
"The Purchase and Sale of Farms in Ontario," by Norman Pickell, deals
with most of the issues that arise in the purchase and sale of a farm in
Ontario, as well as some of the issues pertaining to the purchase and
sale of rural, non-farm land.
Family Farm Transfers
An article by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural
Affairs entitled "Taxation on the Transfer of Farm Business Assets to
Family Members".
Farmer and Neighbour Relations - OMAFRA
"Farmer and Neighbour Relations: A Framework for Avoiding Farm-Related
Conflicts," by Gary McTavish of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and
Food and David Lee of Agriculture Canada, provides some suggestions for
dealing with conflicts between farmers and their non-farm neighbours.
Farmland and Property Taxes
Information for new farmland owners from Ontario's Ministry of
Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs regarding property taxes.
Health Units
List of Public Health Unit locations in Ontario.
Purchase and Sale of Farms - Ontario
"The Purchase and Sale of Farms in Ontario," by Norman Pickell, deals
with most of the issues that arise in the purchase and sale of a farm in
Ontario, as well as some of the issues pertaining to the purchase and
sale of rural, non-farm land.
Recreational Property - Buying
This article entitled "Buying Recreational Property," by the Georgian
Bay law firm of Deacon Taws, lists issues that need to be considered
prior to purchasing recreational property, whether it be a cottage, a
ski chalet or a hunting camp.
Recreational Property - Right for You?
"Is a Recreation Property Right for You?" provides a summary (courtesy
of the Manitoba Real Estate Association) of some of the issues to be
considered before you decide to buy a cottage or other type of
recreational property.
Recreational
Property - Things to Consider
Here is a list of things to think about when buying a cottage or other
type of recreation property.
Septic Systems - Environment Ministry
Information on septic systems and water from Ontario's Ministry of the
Environment.
Septic
System Inspection - CMHC
"Buying a House with a Well and Septic System," by CMHC - Canada
Mortgage and Housing Corporation, provides information on what to
inspect and test if a property has a well and/or septic system,
including checklists for potential buyers.
Septic System Operation - CMHC
"Your Septic System," by CMHC - Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation,
is a primer on the components and proper maintenance of an inground
septic tank and system.
Septic Systems - Septic-Info.com
Septic system information from Septic-Info.com.
Septic Tank System
This article by Ontario's Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, provides
information on how to care for and maintain a septic tank system,
including signs of trouble with a septic tank system.
Sewage Treatment -
Environment Ministry
Information on sewage treatment and water from Ontario's Ministry of the
Environment.
Water - Environment Ministry
Information on drinking water from Ontario's Ministry of the Environment.
Water and Well Information - Agriculture Ministry
Various sources of information on water and wells, compiled by Ontario's
Ministry of Agriculture and Food.
Well Testing - CMHC
"Buying a House with a Well and Septic System," by CMHC - Canada
Mortgage and Housing Corporation, provides information on what to
inspect and test if a property has a well and/or septic system,
including checklists for potential buyers.
Woodlots
Information on woodlots from the Ontario Woodlot Association which is
dedicated to the wise and profitable use of Ontario's private land forest
resources.
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