Northern Ontario cottage near Chapleau

This newly renovated, 2500 sq.ft. cottage is located on Top Lake within a half hour drive of Chapleau. It features four bedrooms, one and a half bathrooms, huge living - dining great room with a massive fireplace. Big windows give lots of light and a great view of the lake. There is a sunny games room with a day bed for relaxing. The cottage is on 2.5 acres of land and there is plenty of parking area.

There is a wood fired log sauna by the lake and two docks. A canoe, paddle boat and row boat are included and there is a boat launch on the property if you want to bring your own boat.

Top Lake is surrounded by many lakes, rivers and logging roads for exploring by ATV or hiking. This area is well known for excellent fishing (walleye, pike, whitefish, bass, trout) and hunting (moose, bear, grouse). Blueberry and raspberry picking varies from year to year, but it is usually very good. The Chapleau Crown Game Reserve (world's largest) is just north of Chapleau for day excursions and access to Missinabi Provincial Park.

Cell phone service in the area is weak and only available for Rogers (and their affiliates) customers. The cottage has a cell phone booster and Rogers type phones will work. There is no land line to the cottage. A television with DVD player is in the living room. This remote location does not have any over-the-air reception. The small stereo player can be used to play your music from a variety of sources. Radio reception is poor.

The kitchen is well equipped with electric range, microwave and refrigerator. An outdoor BBQ grill is also provided. Cook ware, dishes and cutlery are provided. Basic spices are stocked, but you must bring your own food and drink. The nearest stores are in Chapleau. The tap water is from the lake at this time and should not be used for drinking.

Summer Activities (nearby)	All-terrain vehicles Canoeing Fishing Golf Hiking Hunting Mountain biking Pedal-boating

This a summer cottage only. Closed for the winter at end of September.