Change in MLS Home Price Index, Jan. 2005 to May 2014.
Victoria, B.C.: Up 40.7%
Fraser Valley, B.C.: up 45.1%
Vancouver Island: up 48.3%
Ottawa: up 49.2%
Montreal: up 56.9%
Lower Mainland, B.C.: up 57.7%
Greater Vancouver: up 63.6%
Greater Toronto: up 66.3%
Calgary: up 109%
Saskatoon: up 133.6%
LARGEST: Regina – up 180.8%
The most expensive cottage countries in Canada
Upper end of a “typical” price range for a waterfront cottage.
Source: Royal LePage, 2014
Eastern Townships, Quebec: $525,000
Pigeon Lake, Alberta: $575,000
Muskoka, Ontario: $650,000
Sunshine Coast, B.C.: $650,000
Kelowna area, B.C.: $700,000
Vernon area, B.C.: $900,000
Gulf Islands, B.C.: $1 million
Mont-Tremblant, Quebec: $1.5 million
Southwestern Ontario: $2.45 million