L'Isle-aux-Allumettes
Property description
Eighty-nine acres of wide-open possibility just hit the market in Chapeau, Quebec. This undeveloped parcel features 25 acres of useable farmland, agricultural zoning, and over 900 feet of sandy Ottawa River waterfront that'll make your heart skip. Nestled in the Municipality of L'Isle-aux-Allumettes, you're minutes from Pembroke and Petawawa, yet blissfully secluded. Perfect for homesteading, hobby farming, or building that dream retirement retreat you keep sketching on napkins. Ottawa's only 90 minutes away when you need a city fix. Come see it before someone else does.
Details
Located near
Alpine skiing, ATV trail, Bicycle path, Cross-country skiing, Daycare centre, Elementary school, Golf, High school, Highway, Hospital, Snowmobile trail
Taxes and expenses
| Municipal | $649 |
| School | $12 |
Building and interior of the property
| Expected delay of occupancy | 30 |
| Land area | 36.1 |
| Dimension of the front of the land | 282.47 |
| Dimension of the depth of the land | 1343.6 |
| Municipal assessment (land) | $52,500 |
| Municipal assessment (total) | $52,500 |
| Assessment year | 2026 |
| Distinctive features | Navigable, Waterfront |
| Sewage system | None |
| Topography | Flat |
| View | Panoramic, View of the water |
| Water supply | None |
| Waterfront | River |
Addendum
| Ever daydream about owning a massive chunk of land where nobody's going to build a strip mall next door? Where you can walk outside in the morning, coffee in hand, and hear absolutely nothing but birds and the gentle lapping of river water? Well, stop daydreaming and start paying attention, because this 89-acre parcel on the Ottawa River just hit the market, and it's the kind of opportunity that doesn't come around twice. Welcome to 133 Cottage Road in Chapeau, Quebec -- a sprawling, undeveloped stretch of land that's equal parts farmable countryside and riverfront paradise. Situated within the charming Municipality of L'Isle-aux-Allumettes at the western tip of the Pontiac region, this property offers something that's becoming increasingly rare in today's real estate landscape: genuine seclusion paired with genuine potential. Whether you're a hobby farmer, a homesteader, a retiree looking for the perfect escape, or just someone who's tired of hearing their neighbor's leaf blower at seven in the morning, this land is calling your name. Let's talk about the basics first. You're looking at 89 acres of undeveloped land. That's not a typo. Eighty-nine acres. To put that in perspective, that's roughly 67 football fields. You could get lost on your own property -- in the best possible way. The land carries agricultural zoning, which means it's perfectly set up for anyone with farming ambitions, self-sufficiency goals, or simply a desire to live somewhere that respects the rural character of the region. ## The Farmland Of those 89 acres, approximately 25 acres are useable, arable land perfectly suited for market garden-type agriculture and pasture. If you've ever thought about growing your own vegetables, raising crops for local markets, or building a small agricultural operation, this is literally the canvas you've been waiting for. The soil in the L'Isle-aux-Allumettes municipality has long been recognized for its fertility, and farming has been part of the local identity for generations. Farms dot the landscape here like punctuation marks in a love letter to the countryside. Imagine rows of tomatoes, peppers, squash, and herbs stretching out under the Quebec sun. Picture a small orchard taking root in the rich earth. Envision greenhouses, raised beds, and perhaps even a roadside stand where you sell the freshest produce anyone's ever tasted. With 35 acres of cleared land ready to work, you've got more than enough room to start small and grow big -- or just grow enough to feed your family and share with the neighbors. Either way, you're winning. The remaining acreage offers a mix of natural terrain that adds privacy, beauty, and potential for future development or conservation. Whether you want to leave it wild as a buffer between you and the rest of the world, use it for managed forestry, or eventually clear more for expanded agricultural use. |





