This listing encompasses a 358-acre freehold parcel situated on Pie Island (Île Pâté) in Lake Superior. Listed at $599,900, the property offers a significant footprint of buildable land featuring both sandy beaches and rugged topography. The site is located near the western entrance of Thunder Bay, adjacent to the Le Pâté Provincial Nature Reserve, which houses the 438-meter Le Pâté mesa.
Property Details
The land is zoned Seasonal, a classification that permits specific development types including recreational dwellings, modular homes, guest cottages, bed & breakfasts, and boathouses. There are no existing residential structures on the parcel; it is a raw land offering suitable for a private compound, wilderness lodge, or commercial wellness retreat.
Land and Water
The estate features two miles of south-facing Lake Superior frontage, alternating between golden sand beaches and rock outcrops. Additionally, the property includes a half-mile of frontage on the inland Perch Lake. The water quality is described as lab-certified pure and mineral-balanced. The terrain combines coastal flats with inland pine forests and escarpment trails.
Access and Utilities
Logistics are managed via a 20-minute boat transfer from Thunder Bay, Ontario. The location is accessible from Toronto via a two-hour flight to the regional hub. [Verify: Text states utilities can be tailored, implying no current grid connection or installed systems exist].
Lifestyle and Value
This property represents a legacy acquisition with historical ties to the former Pie Island Lighthouse. It offers verified buildability within a protected natural context, suitable for seasonal living or eco-tourism ventures. The zoning flexibility allows for immediate planning of multi-structure developments in a tax-efficient seasonal category.
