Real Estate Can cottage lots rented from Parks Canada be purchased? By Cottage Life Published: May 2, 2011 Updated: April 3, 2025 share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Copy Link Cancel Photo by Kirk Fisher/Shutterstock Can cottage lots rented from Parks Canada be purchased? It’s possible—but not likely. Parks Canada offers land for sale at market value if it has no use for it, but lots near lock stations are usually not sold. Parks Canada wants to maintain control over how they are developed to ensure that whatever is built fits the overall ambience of the canal system, which is mostly rural and quaint. Related Story Parks Canada launches new camping reservation system Related Story Parks Canada offering free admission and lockage on Canada Day Related Story Parks Canada to partially reopen locks along Trent-Severn Waterway Sign up for our newsletters By submitting your information via this form, you agree to receive electronic communications from Cottage Life Media, a division of Blue Ant Media Solutions Inc., containing news, updates and promotions regarding cottage living and Cottage Life's products. You may withdraw your consent at any time. Dockside Weekly The latest cottage-country news, trending stories, and how-to advice Dockside DIY Bi-weekly Fix-it info, project ideas, and maintenance tips from our DIY experts The Great Outdoors Monthly Nature and environment news and inspiration for people who love to get outside The Key Weekly Need-to-know info about buying, selling, and renting cottage real estate Family Matters Five-part series Untangle the thorny process of cottage succession with expert advice from lawyer, Peter Lillico