Fitzwilliam Island N/A Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands, ON P0P 1Z0
Listing Courtesy of: PropTX - IDX / Listed By: Engel & Volkers Toronto Central

  Fitzwilliam Island N/A Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands, ON P0P 1Z0

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$29,500,000 (CAD)
12,248
ACRES

Description

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.

MLS®:
X12916310
Taxes
$11,161(2025)
Lot Size
12248 acres
Type
Land
County
Manitoulin District

Listed By

Engel & Volkers Toronto Central
Source
PropTX - IDX
Last checked Aug 28 2026 at 11:17 AM EDT
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  • Energy: Energy Certificate: No
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