Bids and Tenders
Surplus Lands Offered for Residential Development
Closing Date: September 24, 2025
Overview:
As part of our Local Housing Strategy, the Municipality of Huron Shores is releasing surplus municipal lands for residential development by public tender. This offering focuses on sites zoned primarily for single-detached, semi-detached, and duplex-style dwellings, providing opportunities for modest-scale housing that fits the character of our villages and rural areas.
Available Sites:
Multiple parcels in the Iron Bridge and Highway 129 areas are available, ranging from approximately 0.34 acres to over 2 acres. These properties are unserviced and sold as-is, where-is, with buyers responsible for confirming servicing options and development potential. Most are zoned R1 – Residential Low Density, supporting single and duplex homes, while one rural-zoned parcel allows residential, agricultural, and limited commercial uses.
Location Advantage:
Huron Shores offers a welcoming, close-knit environment where everyday living comes with a traffic‑free commute, essential amenities close at hand, and year‑round access to Northern Ontario’s North Shore of Lake Huron. From hiking the Trans Canada and Voyageur Trails to kayaking the Mississagi River and exploring quiet country roads, life here blends natural beauty, recreation, and community spirit at a comfortable pace.
Planning Considerations:
Most parcels are suited to single or duplex dwellings as-of-right. However, there may be additional opportunities for creative development—such as merging adjacent parcels through a deeming by-law or exploring zoning changes—subject to municipal approval, service capacity, and Planning Act requirements. Many zones also permit certain home-based businesses under Section 4.14.1 of the Zoning By-law, allowing residents to integrate small-scale professional, instructional, craft, and other uses within their homes. We welcome conversations with potential proponents about their ideas and how they might align with local planning policies.
Learn More & Access Tender Documents:
Full site details, zoning information, and tender requirements are available in the tender package. Please visit the following link to review the documents and submission instructions.
Surplus Land Tender, August 14, 2025
Closing Date: September 24, 2025, 4:00 p.m.
Contact for More Information: Amber Shannon, Deputy Clerk | amber@huronshores.ca | (705) 843-2033
Accessibility: Materials are available in alternate formats upon request.
Procurements Conducted by LAS – Local Authority Services
The Municipality of Huron Shores intends to participate in one or more procurements conducted by Local Authority Services (LAS) and Canoe Procurement Group of Canada between January 2024 to December 2025. For further information and access to LAS request for proposal (RFP) notices, please review the LAS website at Local Authority Services (LAS) or Canoe Procurement Group of Canada.
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