Squid Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 If you had a choice of retirement waterfront locations in Ontario, where would you settle south of North Bay? Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 I'm not telling cause I do not get along well with others. Ps I'd be looking north west of NB anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky or Specks Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 The French for the diversity and the ability to get away from the crowds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 You know me Pete, I would have settled on the West Arm of Nipissing but Diane wanted the K-Lakes region and a happy wife makes a happy life. But it's not too bad here either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimaster Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 Something a bit secluded but on a decent sized lake. Maybe Limerick lake, or Weslemkoon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 I'm not telling cause I do not get along well with others. Ps I'd be looking north west of NB anyway. Me too, North West actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopheraaron Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 (edited) French, lots of species, very diverse, away from any urban setting. Of course I'd really like to look at some thing like dryden, north eastern quebec or maybe christmas island. Edited May 22, 2012 by Richmond Hill fisher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigdritchie Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 My waterfront retirement location is south of North Bay, but it isn't in Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 My waterfront retirement location is south of North Bay, but it isn't in Canada. My winter location is South West of North Bay. My summer location is West of North Bay................WAAAAY West. One is in Canada the other...................not so much!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 IMO, any one of those places is great. But Lew's is best because he's 'in the middle of everywhere'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 (edited) Pete, I am aiming for Prince Edward county area myself. Bay of Quinte, Wellington and other waters within a short jaunt for both hunting and fishing. Hospitals and for some reason the 401 just seems faster for getting to the big smoke if need be. Edited May 22, 2012 by Harrison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbouck Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 I'm destined for a Long Point Bay retirement but out of the above I would pick the French Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishindevil Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 none of the above,they just dont compare to the ottawa river !!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishindevil Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 and yes i live on a kawartha lake,second choice would be the st lawrence river !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acountdeleted Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 French, lots of species, very diverse, away from any urban setting. Of course I'd really like to look at some thing like dryden, north eastern quebec or maybe christmas island. Same here. Dryden was one of the most beautiful places I've ever been, local hospitality was amazing and the fishing was out of this world. Thunder Bay would be a close second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 I picked KL area it's central with lots of great fishing. Your not far from the north or SW. I am starting to like these easy winters here around LSC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimace Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 Niagara Region. 1 hour or less to a pile of trophy fisheries. Smallmouth, Perch, Walleye, Steelhead on Erie. You have the upper and lower Niagara River. The Salmon fix can be treated on Lake Ontario. The real estate on the North shore of Lake Erie is still reasonable as well. I would actually like to retire on Lake of the Woods but it would be too far away. Ultimately my decision will be made by my 3 year old son when he grows up. Wherever he settles down and raises a family I will want to be close by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 It's really nice to dream and yes, most of the above places would be nice but often, especially if you have a spouse, you're never going to want to be very far from medical services. That's the reality for most folks of retirement age. There's also, as Grimace said, the fact that your children shouldn't be too far away unless you don't mind only seeing them once or twice a year. If you're both healthy and you can retire at a young enough age, these 'realities' are less important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 It's really nice to dream and yes, most of the above places would be nice but often, especially if you have a spouse, you're never going to want to be very far from medical services. That's the reality for most folks of retirement age. There's also, as Grimace said, the fact that your children shouldn't be too far away unless you don't mind only seeing them once or twice a year. If you're both healthy and you can retire at a young enough age, these 'realities' are less important. No spouse and no kids (as far as I know ) so here I come Bulkley valley in BC during the summer and probably Costa Rica in the winter. :thumbsup_anim: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 I think you hit the nail on the head Roy. I chose were I live now because of the excellent medical care available. There is lots of water near by and the services and places needed to get things done. A place to escape is nice and a camp or cottage is a luxury that we all would like and with planning it can be part of the retirement package we all seek. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 HAMILTON,VIRGINA, right next door to Art,and far enough away from BillyBob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Lk Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 If you had a choice of retirement waterfront locations in Ontario, where would you settle south of North Bay? Why? "been there,done that" I am a "tad" north of North Bay though. Lots of lakes,great hunting,4 1/2 hrs from ThBay,3 hrs to Winnipeg & realestate prices that won't break the bank. OK have to admit,not fully retired,started working 3 days a week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 I thought maybe the french river,but probably wouldn't understand the fish.LOL.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skipper D Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 No where in Ontario for me . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 But Lew's is best because he's 'in the middle of everywhere'! Your absolutely right Gerry. I'm smack dab in the middle of a whole bunch of fantastic lakes here, yet I like to travel to big fish waters regularily and it's only about 4 hours east to the Ottawa and St. Lawrence Rivers, west to LSC and north to my favorite place in the world, the West Arm of Nip Life is good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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