Haliburton County Commercial Real Estate Statistics
| Average Home Price | $929K |
|---|---|
| Lowest Listing Price | $1 |
| Highest Listing Price | $75M |
| Total Property Listings | 13,886 |
| Avg. Price/SQFT | $41.1K |
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Haliburton Area Information
Located in central Ontario, Haliburton County is a spectacularly scenic area known for its beautiful lakes with rocky coastlines and forests. The region is also known as the Haliburton Highlands because it enjoys a relatively high elevation on the Canadian Shield.
Haliburton County is bordered by Algonquin Park to the north and Muskoka (aka Ontario cottage country) to the east. The administrative region includes a number of townships including the county seat of Minden and Haliburton village. Other communities in Haliburton County include:
- Dorset
- Cardiff
- Gooderham
- Wilberforce
- Irondale
- Fort Irwin
- West Guilford
- Eagle Lake
Haliburton ON Economy
At one time Haliburton County’s economy was entirely dependent on logging. However, today tourism is the main driver in the area. The majority of businesses in the region cater to tourists and seasonal residents. However, some also stay open year-round to serve permanent residents.
Haliburton County is about a three-hour drive from Toronto, which makes it very popular with urban dwellers who want to escape the crowded city. Therefore, the economy revolves around accommodation, recreational activities, services, and retail shops.
As a result of the thriving tourism industry in Haliburton, other sectors have seen significant growth over the years. These include natural resources, arts and culture, construction, transportation, and agriculture.
In 2009, the Haliburton County Development Corporation (HCDC) created a creative economy committee to help support new and existing businesses. Now called the Economic Innovations Committee, the group aims to encourage and facilitate economic development in the region.
Haliburton County Commercial Properties
There is a wide range of Haliburton County commercial real estate to choose from. This includes everything from hotels and resorts to retail spaces, restaurants, agricultural facilities, and undeveloped land.
There is a great opportunity to invest in Haliburton County real estate because the towns in Haliburton County have active commercial centres that operate year-round. The rural areas have wide open spaces, beautiful lakes, and farmlands.
The entire region has excellent infrastructure including transportation routes and access to utilities.
With strong local government support for business and a tourism industry that continues to grow year after year, Haliburton County is a great place to invest in a new or existing business.
Why Choose Haliburton County?
There are many reasons why people choose to buy commercial properties in Haliburton County. First, the region is within close proximity to a number of urban centres in Ontario, which makes it easy for day trippers, tourists, and seasonal residents to visit the area. It also has excellent infrastructure, welcoming communities, and few barriers to starting a business. Plus, the region is an incredibly scenic spot to live and work.
FAQs About Haliburton County, Ontario
Q: What is Haliburton Ontario known for?
A: Haliburton Ontario is known for its vibrant arts and culture scene, including a number of galleries, events, and workshops. For example, there is the Haliburton Sculpture Forest and the Haliburton School of Art & Design.
Q: Where is the Haliburton area located in Ontario, Canada?
A: The area of Haliburton County in Ontario is located approximately 2 hours northeast of Toronto, immediately south of Algonquin Provincial Park, and just east of the Muskoka District Municipality.
Q: Is Haliburton considered Northern Ontario?
A: Haliburton is considered part of the Central-East region of Ontario.
Q: Is Haliburton considered Muskoka?
A: Haliburton is part of Haliburton County, which is separate from the District Municipality of Muskoka, as such it is not part of the Muskoka region of Ontario.
Q: Why is it called Haliburton Highlands?
A: The Haliburton area is also known as the Haliburton Highlands because of its elevated position on one of the highest parts of the Canadian Shield geological area.
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