We are a family who are planning to resettle to Northern Ontario. At the moment we live in Spain. We have already selected a property and plan to build a home off the grid there. We just wanted to introduce ourselves and ask if any one has any information about the permitting process for McCann municipality. We are also interested in water quality, soil preparation and any things to look out for. We are Patrick, Larisa, Nastia and Zach. The children are teenage and would love to make contact with other kids in the area. You can write us at greenshield1@zoho.com .
Hey there, permits are quite difficult as they range depending on the distance to the centre of town, the closeness of water, and other factors. The city planning department is a good place to start, now, to throw a wrench into things, there are also Regional issues and zoning to contend with as well.
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And.. Welcome, I was in Spain a few times with the Military when I was stationed in Germany, what a lovely place. They are really nice once they know your Canadian and not American, not bashing, just being honest. Some of the roads are very very small when your driving a big Army truck, like scraping mirrors on the rock close so you do not go over the cliff tight.
~WildE
Here is a listing of a company that sells remote property, they are based in the Cochrain Area,
http://www.dignam.com/
They have been around for about 100 yrs and should be able to answer most of your questions.
In Ontario, you do not need a permit to build a structure smaller than 100sqft, 10x10
Greenshield of all the places on earth, you pick northern ont, why. omg are you planting a garden?. Did you look for a places in eastern ont, west of Ottawa you can still find some cheep land. just saying. also welcome, thanks for picking Canada any how.
I doubt Greenshields will be back, someone disagreed with them and they left!
My Fav area is the North, why;
people are better there
less dependent on electricity
people do not trust the Gov there
Growing season shorter, but not as short as the Yukon or Alaska - people have gardens there
not encircled by Nuclear Reactors
less chance the Zombie hordes will live long enough to get there
too far away for the Zombie walkers and Bicyclists as well
The North is just Beautiful!
The Women wear real shoes in the country in the North they wear those and Hikers/logger boots/combat boots - my kinda women!
Gardening in the North starts a bit later outside most start it inside and transfer
Permaculture would thrive there if you did it the Sepp Holzer way!
Neighbours are more likely to come to a barn raising - in the South they say invite me to the party only
lots of woods,
still lots of wildlife
lots of Beaver to support the wildlife
some areas are Fly in only so no Zombies will get there
Sunsets, Sunsets, Sunsets
more snow in the Winter (for now?)
more snow, more insulation for the roof, warmer inside
combat clothing is normal wear, so you buy 3 pairs of combat pants for $25 each down here you buy 1 pants at Mark's for $75
- combat clothing lasts for about 10yrs with rugged use, Mark's Clothing about 5yrs tops - So saving Hundreds
better fishing
less restrictions on Building Codes,
more Tolerance for sustainable buildings and alternate buildings.
People are still natural, historical Preppers there!
People like us on the Forum would not stick out, we would blend in
ok, I,m convinced lets all move to northern ont. The Women wear real shoes in the country in the North and around here, or all kick there Steeleletoh's out from under them. lmao