Burnt River Ontario

Burnt River Real Estate

Are you interested in buying or selling a home or cottage on Burnt River? Learn everything there is to know about the river and community to find out if this is the right waterfront for you.

I’d be happy to discuss current listings, future listings and market stats to help guide you in the process. My goal isn’t to hassle you with listings or spam, I will put the work in to help you find the right property in your price range for whatever purpose you are looking to buy, whether it be a seasonal property, your future home or an investment opportunity.

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Geography

Where is Burnt River?

Burnt River is located in Kawartha Lakes that flows from Miskwabi Lake in Halburton and Cameron Lake in Fenelon Falls. It is part of the Trent Severn waterway which connects most of the large lakes in the Kawartha Lakes region. It flows through the towns of Gelert, Kinmount and Burnt River.

Burnt River Geography

The river varies in width and is pretty deep, reaching almost 50 feet in some areas. Shorelines can be steep or sandy with some shorelines requiring a retaining wall or dock.

What's the water like in the Burnt River?

Water levels are managed by Parks Canada and can vary based on the time of year and amount of rain/snowfall. Flooding can be an issue for Burnt River, especially in the spring runoff with the highest possibility in late March to the end of April. During the summer months, the river gets back to normal levels with a very slight flow that is great for boating and swimming.

Density

There are approximately 500 cottages along the east and west sides of Burnt River. Many of the dwellings are seasonal, however this has been increasingly changing to full time residents as the popularity of waterfront property continues to rise. Burnt River is also very close to the Victoria Rail Trail, a major corridor for recreational vehicles and snowmobiles.

Depending where you are on the river, Burnt River is short drive away from towns that offer all the creature comforts including grocery stores, pharmacies, banks, big box stores, small boutique shops, and restaurants. Most properties are easily accessed through year-round serviced roads, hydro and emergency services.

Recreation

Watersports

Burnt River is ideal for pontoon and fishing boats. It is more than wide enough for two boats to pass, however there is a no wake zone through the entire river limiting speeds to under 10km/h. If you are into sightseeing, it is a great way to check out cottages and wave to the owners.

Can you swim in Burnt River?

Burnt River is a great place to swim in the summer months, with many areas to cannonball off the dock into deep, clean weed-free water. Even though it is a river, it has a very slight flow making it almost like swimming in a lake. It is recommended to be aware of high rains that can increase the flow of the river at times.

Burnt River Fishing

Bass, Pike and Muskie are the most popular fish species on Burnt River. With it’s calm waters and nooks in the corners of the rivers, it makes a great place to head out with friends and family in the morning or evening.

Winter sports

Burnt River is an amazing place to snowmobile, with so many trails to choose from including the main Victoria Rail Trail corridor. It is a haven for all who love the outdoors and all that winter has to offer.

Contact me about buying or selling on Burnt River!

As a local REALTOR®, I can help you buy or sell in the Burnt River area. You can connect with me in a number of ways, including phone, text, email, or social media channels.

Call/Text: (705) 879-8200
Email: jasonrichard@royallepage.ca