Fitzwilliam Island
Northeastern Manitoulin and The Islands, ON
- Vacant Land
The Crown Jewel of Georgian Bay: 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 north of the renowned Fathom Five National Marine Park, the island shares the region's breathtaking aqua-hued waters and ancient geology. Steeped in maritime history, it was famously known as "Horse Island" following a historic shipwreck. Across this sweeping scale, the landscape features expanses of untouched forest interspersed with dramatic bare rock outcroppings. The property is uninhabited and offers absolute seclusion, with no year-round residences close. A yachtsman's paradise, the island boasts spectacular natural harbors and exceptional deep-water access. Rattlesnake Harbor offers excellent protected anchorage with an impressive 27 feet of depth, accommodating vessels with up to a 12-foot draft. Shorelines are equally dramatic: the north shore offers 50-foot water depths within 300 feet of the coast, while the south shore features 50-foot depths plunging a mere 25 feet from land. An existing heavy-duty rock and gravel road network connects Hook Harbor to Rattlesnake Harbour, extending to Owen Channel and Whiskey Harbor. The terrain features striking alvars-smoothly scoured limestone shelves marked by ancient glacial striations. The island's surface is composed of premium Amabel Formation dolomite. Furthermore, the property offers excellent off-grid potential, including wind power generation, alongside significant natural resource development opportunities in forestry and mining. Whether envisioning an exclusive private compound, a world-class eco-resort, or a strategic resource investment, this is an unequaled legacy asset.
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Listing Details
- Taxes (2025)
- $11,161
- Listed
- March 24, 2026
Price History
Location & Legal
- Cross Street
- n/a
- Zoning
- RU & ZH
- Possession
- Flexible
- Occupancy
- Owner
Waterfront
- Water Body
- Georgian Bay
- Shoreline
- Natural
- Docking
- Private
Community
Postal area P0P
- Population
- 20,285
- Private dwellings
- 12,782
- Median age
- 50.8
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Median household income
- $64,000
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population, catalogue 98-401-X2021013. Adapted from Statistics Canada. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
Local market
Residential Freehold in Northeastern Manitoulin and The Islands · last 12 months
- Median sold price
- $0
- Homes sold
- 0
- Median days on market
- 0
- Sale-to-list price
- 0.0%
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Listed by
Engel & Volkers Toronto Central
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$5,900,000
Estimated Monthly Payment
$144,925
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Mortgage: $144,925/mo (20% down, 5.5%)
Taxes: $930/mo · Insurance: $7,375/mo
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