FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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GENERAL RESORT
What type of development is this? Do I own title?
Northshore Resort is a luxury campground development located on the north shores of Buffalo Pound Lake. It consists of over 25 lakefront lots remaining for sale and 100+ RV Lots for Sale or Lease.
Northshore Resort is legally described as a “Bare Land Condominium”. If you choose to purchase a lakefront lot, or a Lakeview RV lot – you hold individual title to your bare land condo unit, which provides you with individual titled ownership.
That bare-land condo unit ownership provides you access to 100% of the resort amenities and is subject to a monthly condo fee payable to the condo association and taxes payable to the RM of Dufferin 190.
What amenities are currently installed, as of January 1st, 2025?
- Dual-loading Boat Launch
- Heated 20×40 Swimming Pool
- Sandy public beach capacity for about 75 people
- 2 Washroom Buildings
- Frisbee Golf
- Adventure Playground with Zip Line
- Internet through 3rd part provider
- Horseshoe’s
- Boccie Ball
- Community fire pit area
- Kids’ pump track for BMX bikes
- Kids’ entry-level dirt bike track on top of the valley (1/2 mile long)
- 10+ km of walking paths
- Beach Volleyball Court
- Berry Picking
- Tremendous Birding & Stargazing
- Canada Day Celebrations & Fireworks show!
- Lot’s of events and exploring for the family!
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What are the Resort Services?
Power: All sites (Lakefront and Lakeview RV Sites) are serviced with 200 Amp Power and are individually metered.
To set up your account, please call Sask Power at 1-888-757-6937 with your lot address (example – 17 Northshore Resort) and the Sask Power Meter Number, that is posted on the meter panel.
Water: Like all other developments on Buffalo Pound Lake, we haul water into each site.
Sewer: Like all other developments on Buffalo Pound Lake, we haul our sewer to a disposal facility.
Olson & Son’s Services is contracted to provide water & sewer.
Olson’s can be reached at 306-630-4773
Gas: No natural gas available.
Telephone: We have 4G LTE coverage on our entire development.
Internet: Available through Wood River Controls or Starlink
Dock: We have a blanket approval in place for the entire resort to install docks on all Lakefront sites.
Marina: Individual Lot Owners purchase add-on slips that can be attached to the existing Marina slips installed by the slip owners near the boat launch. All slip owners are required to install and remove their slips each season
Shoreline: We have approval from Sask. Water & RM of Dufferin for PERMITTED shoreline alterations. All alterations REQUIRE a valid permit from the RM of Dufferin. Prior to sending the application to the RM, you must first obtain permits from the condo association.
Are golf carts, ATV’s and Side by Sides allowed on the campground?
Golf Carts & Pedal Bikes, Electric Bikes, ATV’s and UTV’s are allowed on all resort paths. Operators of ATV’s & UTV’s must be 16 years of Age.
ATV’s & UTV’s operated by drivers over 16 years of age or older are permitted on all condo corporation roads within the posted speed limits and can be operated from 9 am to Dusk.
Dirt Bikes operated by anyone under 16 are ONLY allowed on specific identified paths & the track on top of the valley. NO PUBLIC ROADS, and can only be operated between 9 am and Dusk.
Use of Golf Carts past dusk must have drivers OVER 16 years of age and be well-lit with headlamps to avoid any risks while driving in the dark.
Are there laundry facilities and public washroom with showers?
Yes, there are 2 public washrooms with showers.
Coin-operated laundry facilities are available in the Phase III Washroom.
Can we make site improvements?
Absolutely. Site improvements can be made at the Owner’s expense. Things such as fences, decks, trees, grass,and rock are allowed, but natural landscaping must make up greater than 60% of your total site area. The combination of your camper, deck and shed cannot be greater than 40% of your total site area.
Is there tax on top of the purchase price?
Yes, there will be GST on top of the purchase price.
Are there condo fees?
Yes, condo fees go towards maintaining the roads, washroom facilities, public beach, boat launch and any other amenities within the property. Condo fees are not included on leased lots.
For Lakeview RV Lots, the condo fees are $50 / month or $600 / year.
For Lakefront Lots, the condo fees are $100 / month or $1,200 / year.
Are there property taxes?
Yes, taxes on all lots are paid directly to the RM of Dufferin 190.
If you are leasing, you do not pay property taxes.
Are dogs allowed?
Dogs are allowed on site but must be on leash at all times. They are not allowed in public structures or buildings, on beaches on in swimming areas. Clean up promptly after your dog.
Are there any trees?
Yes! We have lots with trees and lots without trees. In addition, you are welcome to plant additional trees on your lot and make it your oasis!
What is the road like coming into the property?
We are located on the north side of the lake, approximately 8 km from the K+S turn off on Highway #2 (739 Grid). Northshore Resort signs are up along Highway #2 and along the grid roads directing you right into Northshore Resort.
The road into our resort is all gravel and maintained long-term by the RM of Dufferin 190.
Is there more than one exit and where is the nearest fire response coming from?
Yes, we have multiple exit’s from the property. In an emergency, we can exit west into Northgrove, or north out of Northshore Resort (the main entrance). Alternatively, we have 600 acres of land on a mile and a half of lakefront, which, in an emergency, could be accessed through the fields.
Is the water potable for RV’s?
Yes, all water hauled by Olson’s & Sons is potable.
Can we have other buildings on our lot?
Yes. Outbuildings must be within your site boundaries & setbacks and must be kept in good repair so as not to become unsightly.
All sheds to be 8×12 and must have natural earth colours (minimum quality if vinyl siding, no tin walls or fabric buildings).
All building on our bare land condominium unit regulations must also fall within the zoning and bylaws of the RM of Dufferin 190. Development & Building Permits must be submitted directly to the RM.
LAKEFRONT LOTS – SALE ONLY
What are the permitted uses?
On lakefront lots, you can build permanent buildings (cabins, garages, sheds, etc) up to allowable size as outlined by the RM.
What do we require to build?
All construction requires a development and building permit with engineered plans and a professionally drawn site plan which shows:
- Front, Side and Rear Set Backs
- High Water Level Line
- All permanent structures are plotted on the site plan
- Location of sewer/water tanks
For information on the setback requirements please see the zoning bylaw here – ZONING BYLAWS
What are the Lot Sizes?
Our lakefront lots vary in size, with the smallest being 75 ft wide by 150 ft deep or 7500 SF. The lots all abut (side of lots) up to an adjoining lot and have an environmental reserve between the lots and the water front.
What size of Power and when will it be installed?
200 Amp Power rant directly to a Power Pedestal OR your cabin – NOT BOTH – paid by Northshore Lands Ltd
Can you have your camper on your lot?
Only if you are currently constructing a permanent building/cabin or have already constructed one. You are required to build 1 permanent cabin.
How large of a bunkhouse can you build?
Lakefront Lots: This is up to the District RM. The condo association does not regulate the size of bunkhouse; please refer to the RM of Dufferin 190 zoning bylaws. An extra tax applies for structures over 100 SF.
Lakeview RV Lots: You can have a bunkhouse on your property, but it has to meet code and is size restricted to 200 SF or 2% of your lot size, whichever is smaller. No kitchen or water connections allowed in the bunkhouse.
Is plumbing allowed in the bunkhouse?
Yes. You pay for your own sewer disposal, so we permit plumbing and electrical in your bunkhouses on lakefront lots.
LAKEVIEW RV LOTS – SALE OR LEASE
What are the permitted uses for Lakeview Units?
Non-permanent (RV’s, Travel Trailers, 5th Wheels, Park Models, Motorhomes etc.) units Decks, 8×12 Sheds (or smaller) & Fences
What are your prices?
Leases: Range from $2,750 to $3,750 depending on size, location, topography, views, etc.
Purchase: Lots start at $49,997 and go up to $89,997
Want an updated price list? Please contact us using the form below.
Is there water piped to each site or do you haul your own water?
It is your responsibility to haul water to your site.
Is there sewer hook-up?
Lease: Yes, a sewer tank is included in your lease.
Purchase: This is not included in the purchase price. You can purchase an installed sewer tank from Northshore Resort for $2,750 + taxes.
Can we have more than one camper on our lakefront site?
For a maximum of 14 days per year for visitors only.
Past 14 days, only one camping unit per site, except for a tent for use by minor children. There is nightly camping available as well as our glamping structures for rent if anyone requires lodging for friends and/or family.
Can you park your trailer there all year?
Yes, you can park your trailer on your site year-round at owners’ own risk.