Gravenhurst is north of Toronto, but to Northerners, it's not the north. I have not been back in decades, but you will find people to be more conservative in their outlook.
this post was submitted on 17 Mar 2025
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Fair enough! I have no real sense of the northern 90% of my own country, I'm embarrassed to say. XD
Would you mind elaborating on your remark about them being a bit more conservative? I realize that rural places tend to be more conservative by default, but I'm wondering whether that means center-right mind-your-own-business conservatives, or the kind that are a bit more... upfront.
Full disclosure, I'm trans and so is my wife, so it is indeed something we have to keep in mind.
Hahaha that isn't northern Ontario and it's an incredibly expensive area as it's basically prime cottage country for wealthy Torontonians. If a small town has bougie options you know it is likely part of cottage country. You need to look further north if you want to save money and actually live in the north.
Fair enough! It's north to me, but not truly north, I do realize that. I don't want to go much further than there, though, so that I can still easily come down to visit family back home.
I know the cost is higher, but we have a budget of just under $1 million in cash, so we should be okay.
It’s further south than Ottawa even haha
"I want a log house on a 5+ acre lot". Ok, have you looked at land prices around Gravenhurst? Gotten an estimate from a builder? This area is very much within the Toronto-buyer sphere of influence so prices are going to be higher than you expect.
Yes and yes. I have a budget of around $1 million in cash, but I've been told it can be done in some areas for more like $800,000.
"I would also like access to vinyasa yoga, local kombucha, and a place that can do a killer oat milk matcha latte...and a pony...thank you" /s
I'd just like access to a peaceful quiet forest and a cozy home. I'm a simple girl~ uwu
Just a heads up, Northerners would consider Gravenhurst as Southern Ontario.