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Press Release: Champlain Shores
July 29, 2005
HALIBURTON, ON -- Spruce Tree Resorts of Toronto and Honey Harbour is close to completing the first phase of sales
of the first of its kind Private Residence Club on the Shores of Lake Kashagawigamog in Haliburton County, anticipating
site servicing to begin late fall.
The addition of the new sales centre and property enhancements have contributed to an increased interest by both
traditional Haliburton Cottage Owners, and new potential seasonal residents. “We have had enquiries now from as
far away as Europe, and we have purchasers from the U.K., and Barbados.” Several United States residents from the
border states familiar with the pristine nature of Ontario have also purchased, states Will Fischtein, Developer
for Spruce Tree Resorts.
The Cottage Country Residences™ at Champlain Shores are steeped in early Ontario history. The development is named
after Canada's premier mapmaker and explorer, Samuel De Champlain.
Symbolic of canoe transportation beginning in the early 1600's, the collection of four Cottage Residences is aptly
inspired by the great canoe manufacturers of centuries past, The Chestnut, The Langford, The Peterborough, and
The Algonquin. A variety of canoes are provided with each Residence for the use of the owners.
Each of the six luxury styled suites located in the Residences has been architecturally defined by the woods and
lake that surround it. The Maples, The Cedars, The Birches, The Balsams, The Cedars, and The Spruces are traditional
materials used in fine canoe crafting. All of the suites are comprised of three bedroom layouts with private screened
porches and open balcony decks to soak in the spectacular views.
The Champlain Shores property comprises 107 acres of recreational forest, and 1600 feet of waterfront. The sunny
southern exposure captures exceptional views of the Haliburton Highlands rising behind the pristine waters of Lake
Kashagawigamog. Two beach areas, outdoor lap pool, hiking, and cross-country ski trails, along with the 7000 sq.
ft. Champlain Lodge clubhouse, complete with health and fitness centre, Great Room and hot tubs, offer the best
of indoor and outdoor relaxation and recreation.
Each of the cottage suites will be "Presidential. The emphasis is on views, balconies, and screened in outdoor
porches along with all of the luxuries normally associated with leading hotels of the world."
Each cottage suite has been optimized to provide privacy and the best waterfront views. All of the cottage residences
sit on a natural peninsula, surrounded by water on three sides.
The concept of fractional ownership, although relatively new to Ontario, has been providing alternative vacation
ownership opportunities in the United States and Europe for more than 15 years. Each owner has the option of purchasing
5 or 10-week fractions, providing summer fixed weeks, and additional rotating weeks throughout the year.
Cottaging without the drudgery of maintenance is becoming more appealing to busy working couples and to active
families who want to spend more quality time together.
Fischtein says, "Fractional ownership comes with lower out-of-pocket costs than buying a traditional cottage,
without maintenance, security and housekeeping worries of a second home."
The limited collection of 51 cottage suites will be made available through private reservation requests on the
web site www.champlainshores.com or by calling 1-888-849-3334.
The $35,000,000 development will be the largest private sector project in Haliburton's history and will have a
significant economic impact on the Haliburton Community. It is estimated that visitors staying in vacation residences
contribute up to $500. per day on the purchase of goods and services including, groceries, beer, wine, and alcohol,
restaurants, gasoline, boat rental, souvenirs, art work, crafts and expenditures at local area attractions.
The on-site Sales Centre is open 7 days a week until Labour Day weekend and then weekends throughout the fall.
Source: Champlain Shores