Missed the Cottage Boom? Why 2026 Is a Smart Time to Buy in Canada

May 21, 2026

The 2026 Canadian recreational real estate market has shifted from pandemic-driven urgency to balanced conditions, offering buyers more time, choice, and negotiation power. Prices in key regions have softened and stabilized, reflecting market recalibration rather than decline. Buyers now prioritize long-term use and lifestyle over quick gains, with local factors playing a crucial role. This calmer market allows thoughtful decisions without bidding wars or rush.

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Del Touet

+1-604-854-4781

Macdonald Realty

Mission, British Columbia

I am a dedicated, loyal and hardworking individual happily married to my wife for 33 years. Together we have raised 2 strong independent kids. My passions are meeting new people and learning about them and their experiences. Outside that I love riding my Indian motorcycle, driving, boating, watersports, and traveling to warm sunny destinations. I also enjoy tinkering mechanically, working on house renovations, wood working and occasionally cooking. I began working at 12 years old at my father’s John Deere shop in Saskatchewan. After graduating I bought into the party/tool rental business for 21 years in West and North Vancouver before getting my real estate license in 2002. I started my own Real Estate Brokerage (Landmark Realty Mission) in 2008, obtained my Managing Brokers License shortly after that. Working in the real estate industry keeps me sharp, and allows me to meet and learn from all kinds of new people.

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