Building a Cabin on Crown Land

My buddies and I have identified a decent fishing lake on crown land in Northern Ontario. We enjoy camping along this lake, but recently got to thinking how nice it would be to have a permanent structure. We figure we could throw up something for a few thousand dollars and a weekends work. Problem is we would have no permit or other authorization for such an undertaking. Does anyone know the potential legal trouble a person could get into building a small structure on crown land without a permit. We are from Ohio and not Ontario if that matters.

In the land of lakes and regulations I cannot imagine anyone being allowed to build a structure on Crown Land without permission. US citizens can't even camp in the boonies without a daily permit. I would check with the local district officials. There is land on some pretty good lakes for sale. The futher north you go the cheaper it gets.

TGG

[Trailerguy]

[font color=green size=3][b]Unless you are a native american from one of the local reserves you can't put any structure on crown land. A couple of years ago I read about some guys that built a cabin on crown land and bribed a native to say it was his. When the dust settled they were each fined heavily and the cabin was removed at their expense. The MNR enforces the rules zealously.

[hoosiercanadian]

You will be throwing your money away, the structure will be ultimately torn down and removed. You could pool your money together and purchase a cottage on a legal Crown Land Lease Permit in Northwestern Manitoba for just a few thousand more, and have better fishing .

Would it be OK if I build a shack on the beach at Key West this winter? Then I won't have to pay anything to visit your country either. ;)

They have lots of "rules & regulations" in Ontario because of these dumb and dumber ideas that come up from time to time. I'm from Canada but like open water fishing, so I think I'll head down to the Mississippi this winter, find a nice walleye/sauger pool & maybe put up just a wee little shack along the shore....just so I don't have to go too far for the good fishing! I'm still laughing!!

Great Guide: Would you happen to know the website link to take a peek at some of these lots for sale? Thanks!

Thats the dumbest question Ive ever heard.
If you decide to build one, make sure its near my area because I do report every permanent structure (on Crown Land) I encounter to the MNR (License plates too)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.rainylakerealty.com/

Contact Rainy Lake Realty. I believe that they can find property all over Ontario.

TGG

Thanks Guide!