File Es20- A Rare Northeastern Ontario Retreat – 202 Acres Of Untouched Beauty On Girard Lake $260,000

Nestled in the heart of Northeastern Ontario, this expansive 202-acre parcel offers a rare opportunity to own a private retreat near the tranquil community of Fauquier.

Located just south of Highway 11, in Shackleton Township that is within the municipal boundary of the Municipality of Fauquier-Strickland.

Shackleton Township is an organiezd Township.

The community closest to this property is Fauquier.

The total population of the Township is of 467 inhabitants which include 257 dwellings following the last census of 2016.

Many people dream to get "back to the land" and raise their own crops and animals and raise their families in a quiet rural setting where life can be simpler.

We believe that this property FITS THE DREAM!

BECOME A FULL TIME FARMER

BECOME A HOBBY FARMER

AT THE SAME TIME OWN LAKEFRONT PROPERTY

With easy access via a year round township-maintained gravel road, this property combines convenience with seclusion—ideal for those seeking a natural escape, a private estate, or an investment in pristine northern land.

With an impressive 1,080 meters or 3,540 feet of frontage on the west side of Girard Lake (formerly know as Watersnake Lake), this land provides breathtaking views and direct access to one of the area's hidden gems.

Spanning 254 acres and stretching about 2.42 kilometers or 1.5 miles long, Girard Lake offers a serene setting for fishing, canoeing, and wildlife watching.

The property also boasts 1,300 feet of frontage along Blais Road, ensuring ample access and future potential for development.

Electrical power is right along Blais Road in front of the property.

Approximately 45 acres of the land consist of former or current hay fields, providing a mix of open space and mature wilderness.

Whether you envision building a secluded lakeside retreat, developing a recreational haven, or investing in prime Northern Ontario real estate, this property is a rare find.

Don't miss this chance to own a piece of Ontario’s great outdoors.

WHAT MAKES THIS AREA SO ATTRACTIVE IS THAT CROWDING IS NEVER AN ISSUE!

CLOSEST TOWNS

Fauquier lies midway between the Towns of Kapuskasing and Smooth Rock Falls in beautiful Northern Ontario.

In fact, from Fauquier it is 30 kilometers west to Kapuskasing and 30 kilometers east to Smooth Rock Falls.

This property enjoys almost 45 acres in hay fields with the rest being wooded with a mix of Poplar trees, some Birch trees, some Tamarac Trees and Spruce trees.

YOU can START FARMING on this property right away.

Get yourself some horses, some cows, sheep, goats, pigs, chickens or whatever type of farm animals you want and start living the GREAT COUNTRY STYLE OF LIVING.

Make yourself some really nice gardens and grow your own vegetables…NATURALLY!

Eat what you grow and raise yourself.

Grow enough to sell and make some extra money that way.

THIS IS A GREAT PLACE TO RAISE YOUR KIDS

AND

A GREAT PLACE TO RETIRE TO!

Like to fish?

PREPARE YOURSELF for some wonderful fishing opportunities here.

Fish Gerard Lake for WALLEYE, PERCH and NORTHERN PIKE.

BUILD YOUR CABIN OR COTTAGE and you can fish every day in front of your property.

Very close by is the famous GROUNDHOG RIVER.

The Groundhog River can be utilized for a variety of activities such as: fishing, hunting, kayaking, canoeing, site seeing and pleasure usage.

Like to snowmobile?

Fauquier-Strickland has well maintained OFSC (Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs) trails.

Like to hunt?

Fauquier-Strickland has vast expanse of lands for hunting big and/or small game in autumn.

You will certainly not be disappointed during the hunting season if you plan it right.

Information about Gerard Lake or Watersnake Lake

Surface area 97.9 Ha or 252 acres

Maximum depth 6.4 meters or 21 feet

Average depth 2.8 meters or 9.2 feet

Length of the lake 2.42 kilometers or 1.51 miles

Average width of the lakle 0.55 kilometers or 0.34 miles or 1,820 feet

Fish found in lake; walleye, perch and northern pike

Fisheries Management Zone 8

MNRF District ; Hearst

Contact us today to explore this unique offering!