Global News ~ May 19th, 2026
Young Canadians are turning to recreational properties in a bid to build wealth and break into the property market, a new survey shows.
Nearly half (45 per cent) of prospective buyers say they plan to buy a recreational property as an entry point into the broader housing market, a Leger survey conducted for Re/Max Canada published on Tuesday found.
Younger Canadians, who are typically priced out of expensive housing markets, are pinning their hopes on recreational properties. More than half (54 per cent) of 18 to 34-year-olds say recreational properties are part of their long-term financial planning goals.
This figure was notably lower (30 per cent) for Canadians aged 35 and older.
Younger Canadians are drawn to recreational properties as traditional, urban housing markets in big cities feel out of reach and unaffordable for many, Re/Max said.
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