The Township of Champlain is advising residents and interested purchasers that a property located at 1587 Bay Road, L'Orignal is being offered for sale through a public tax sale process. Tenders will be accepted until 3:00 p.m. on October 1, 2026, in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules. Interested parties are encouraged to carefully review the notice below and conduct their own due diligence before submitting a tender.
Sale of Land by Public Tender by the Township of Champlain
Property Information
PIN: 54141-0656 LT
Legal Description: Part of Lot 230, Plan M100, Township of Champlain, County of Prescott, designated as Part 1 on Plan 46R-7356
Roll Number: 0209-007-00125225.0000
Minimum tender amount (represents the cancellation price as of the first day of advertising by the Municipality): $32,000.00.
According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $244,000.
Tender Requirements
Tenders are invited for the purchase of the land(s) described above and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on October 1, 2026, at Town Hall, 948 Pleasant Corner Road East, Vankleek Hill, ON, K0B 1R0. The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day at 3:00 p.m. local time at 948 Pleasant Corner Road East, Vankleek Hill, ON.
Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit of at least 20% of the tender amount, which deposit shall be made by way of a certified cheque/bank draft/money order payable to the Municipality.
Important Information for Buyers
Except as follows, the Municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers, including environmental matters; permitted uses/zoning; by-law infractions; Crown liens; etc. *
The land does not include mobile homes situate thereon, if any.
This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and any taxes that may be applicable, such as a land transfer tax (LTT). Purchasers must retain legal counsel to complete LTT Affidavit prior to registration of the Transfer.
The Municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser. The sale is subject to cancellation by the Municipality before or after tenders are opened.
* Pursuant to the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act, S.C. 2022, c. 10, s. 235 (the "Act"), effective January 1, 2023, it is prohibited for a non-Canadian to purchase, directly or indirectly, any residential property, as those terms are defined in the Act. Contraventions of the Act are punishable by a fine and offending purchasers may be ordered to sell the residential property. The Municipality assumes no responsibility whatsoever for ensuring bidders/tenderers comply with the Act and makes no representations regarding same. Prospective bidders/tenderers are solely responsible for ensuring compliance with the Act and are advised to seek legal advice before participating in this sale.
Additional Information
A copy of the prescribed form of tender is available on the website of the Government of Ontario Central Forms Repository under the listing for the Ministry of Municipal Affairs.
For further information regarding this sale you may contact France Thauvette, Treasurer of The Corporation of the Township of Champlain, 948 Pleasant Corner Road East, Vankleek Hill, ON, K0B 1R0, Tel. (613) 678-3003 or France.Thauvette@champlain.ca.