Lake St. Peter Waterfront Real Estate Guide
A sandy-shore lake in Hastings Highlands with a provincial park, beaches and a boat launch — about 30 minutes north of Bancroft.
About Lake St. Peter
Lake St. Peter sits in McClure, Hastings Highlands, about 34 km north of Bancroft — a roughly 231-hectare lake with a mostly sandy, gently sloping shoreline. The community of Lake St. Peter sits at its shore, reached from Highway 62 at Maynooth, then Highway 127 to Lake St. Peter Road.
Lake St. Peter Provincial Park sits on the lake's shore, with 65 campsites, two sandy beaches, a boat launch and canoe and kayak rentals. The park's camping season runs roughly May through October, and the 156-km Hastings Heritage Trail ends at Lake St. Peter.
Fishing
Lake St. Peter holds lake trout, rainbow trout, brook trout and bass. Motorboats are permitted on the lake, and the park's boat launch sits at the eastern end of the lake.
Fish Species
Access & Amenities
Public access is through Lake St. Peter Provincial Park, which has the boat launch, beaches and a park office with rentals. Ontario Parks lists the park's facilities, including a comfort station, drinking water and a dump station.
Nearby
Maynooth is the closest community for basic supplies. Bancroft, about 30 minutes south, covers groceries, fuel and services, and Algonquin Park's East Gate is roughly 25 minutes away.
Lake St. Peter FAQs
Is Lake St. Peter good for lake trout?
Yes. Lake trout are here alongside rainbow trout, brook trout and bass — a four-species fishery in a quiet Hastings Highlands setting.
Can you swim at Lake St. Peter?
Yes. The lake has a mostly sandy, gently sloping shoreline, and Lake St. Peter Provincial Park has two sandy beaches with a large picnic area.
Can you buy waterfront property on Lake St. Peter?
Yes — waterfront cottages and homes do come up on Lake St. Peter. When listings come up, they move — get in touch and I can keep an eye out for you. Wade Kovacic, Sales Representative, CENTURY 21 Granite Realty Group Inc., Brokerage.
Is there a public boat launch on Lake St. Peter?
Yes. Lake St. Peter Provincial Park has a boat launch at the eastern end of the lake, and motorboats are permitted. Canoes and kayaks are available to rent at the park office.
How far is Lake St. Peter from Bancroft?
About 30 minutes north — roughly 34 km up Highway 62 to Maynooth, then Highway 127 to Lake St. Peter Road. Maynooth is the closest community for basic supplies, and Bancroft covers groceries, fuel and services.
Selling Your Cottage on Lake St. Peter
Thinking of selling your cottage on Lake St. Peter? It’s a sandy-shore lake in Hastings Highlands with a provincial park on its shore — the kind of quiet, park-backed setting buyers look for. Here’s what sellers on Lake St. Peter usually ask.
How do I sell my cottage on Lake St. Peter?
Call or text me at 905-809-3608. I’ll walk the property, give you a straight, no-obligation opinion of value, and handle the photos, MLS listing and marketing.
What is my cottage on Lake St. Peter worth?
It depends on frontage, road access vs water access, condition and season. I’ll give you a free opinion of value based on what’s actually sold on the lake — not a guess.
When is the best time to sell a cottage on Lake St. Peter?
Spring brings the most buyers. But four-season cottages sell all winter, with less competition — and winter buyers tend to be serious buyers.
Can I sell my cottage on Lake St. Peter in the winter?
Yes, if it’s four-season. I don’t hibernate or close either. Water-access cottages are the exception — those sell best once the water’s open.
What does it cost to sell my cottage on Lake St. Peter?
Nothing upfront. Commission and services are agreed when we list.
Thinking About Lake St. Peter Real Estate?
Wade Kovacic has deep local knowledge of Hastings Highlands and the surrounding cottage country. Reach out for current listings, a free property valuation, or help finding the right waterfront fit.
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