Aggregate Pit Development Opportunity

Bridge Included*. Licensed Class A pit (unopened, up to 500,000 t/yr), a 3,200 sq. ft. shop, a duplex with separate access, and an authentic ~70-ft ONR steel span ready for a qualified installation—±150 acres minutes from North Bay. A practical, industrial canvas with river frontage, infrastructure, and room to plan the long game. Illustrative only; see Data Room for details.

Listing Brokerage: Bradley Carriere, REALTOR®, Century 21 Blue Sky Region Realty Inc., Brokerage · 705-845-6021 · MLS® Listing

Own a licensed Class A aggregate pit with a permitted extraction rate of 500,000 tonnes/year—a substantial holding that combines industrial capability, income potential, and long-term versatility just minutes from Hwy 11 and North Bay.

A steel-clad industrial grade 80′ × 40′ Mennonite-built pole barn style shop (~3,200 sq. ft. with 20' ceilings) offers two ground-level bay doors (~12′ and ~14′), 400-amp electrical service (buyer to verify phase/voltage), and a large maneuvering yard for trucks, equipment, and parking.

Included on site is a ~70-ft rail-grade steel bridge superstructure (Ontario Northland Railway origin), purchased with the intent of spanning the Wasi River to access the licensed extraction area. Installation would require engineering evaluation, design, and applicable approvals before any use.

A duplex residence—set back with a vegetative buffer and its own private driveway—provides immediate income potential. The upper unit is 3-bed, the lower is 2-bed, each with separate hydro meters and generous parking.

Heating & Services (per seller): The shop is heated by a wood-fired boiler feeding in-floor radiant heat (zoned) with an air-handler. The duplex main floor is forced-air propane (2017); lower level has hot water radiant.

Zoning: EP (north of the Wasi River) and MP – Extractive Industrial Pit (south). Buyers should consult the Municipality of Callander for permitted shop/land uses. Seller notes the pit license could be surrendered if desired, which may allow a zoning change to Rural (buyer to verify). An unopened road allowance at the south end may offer future access options (verify with the municipality).

History (per seller): Home built 1965, moved to 179 Lake Nosbonsing Rd in 1992 and converted to a duplex. Shop built 2000; total loss due to fire in 2012; rebuilt 2014 on the original foundation. The Site Plan Control Agreement is believed to be eligible for a housekeeping amendment in accordance with recent Planning Act changes (buyer to review).

Buyer to verify all measurements, services, intended uses, and approvals.

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*Installation is up to you

Pit Gallery

Aerial view of a rural landscape with a winding river, scattered buildings, and autumn trees.

Technical Summary

Class A licensed pit, unopened, located south of the Wasi River. Annual tonnage limit: 500,000 tonnes (as per license). Site Plan Control Agreement in place. Coordinates and license/permit details available in Data Room.

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Map showing a highlighted blue area near Callander Bay Drive and Route 11.

Strategic Value

Technical Summary

Proximity to Highway 11 / regional projects. Anticipated access improvements (interchange/underpass) strengthen future logistics. “Buy the before” thesis: position ahead of infrastructure upgrades.

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Construction site sign warning unauthorized entry is prohibited at open excavation area.

Regulatory Docs

Technical Summary

Regulatory Docs

Primary-source pit documents and related land-use materials can be found in the Data Room. These are the same documents an operator or buyer would request at the outset.

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Scenery

Northern Ontario, but workable.

The combined holding spans open yards, mixed forest, and work areas, with long sightlines and four-season access to the improved north parcel. The galleries here are meant to help you “feel” the site: approaches, buffers, and the way the yard, duplex, and shop relate. (Utilities and access for the improved parcel: well, septic, hydro available, separate driveway, year-round road.)

Why this matters

Read the land quickly: where trucks turn, where snow drifts, where you’d stage.
See buffers that make live-near-work feasible.
Sense the expansion options—additional pads, containers, or covered storage.

Shop

Aerial view of a rural area with buildings and machinery surrounded by trees.

A real working shop, not a staged prop.

Steel-clad service garage of about 3,200 sq ft with metal roof and sectional overhead doors—purpose-built for equipment, storage, and year-round work. The north parcel is on year-round road access with a separate driveway, private well and septic supporting onsite uses.

Why this matters

Big, simple volume that takes machines, pallets, and projects without drama.
Obvious “hub” for pit support, contractor yard, or light industrial workflows.
Pairs naturally with the duplex for live-near-work or staff accommodation.

Notes for operators & investors

A 2014 Site Plan Control Agreement (SPCA) applies; buyers to verify current effect and scope. We’ll place primary documents in the Data Room for diligence.

Duplex

Small beige house with green roof and wooden steps, surrounded by trees and a dirt driveway.

Two self-contained apartments buffered from the shop.

Practical, modest housing on private well and septic, set on a separate driveway off a year-round road—ideal for owner-operators, staff, or an income stream alongside industrial use.

Why this matters

Housing on-site reduces commute friction and improves winter reliability.
Flexibility: live-near-work, staff unit + rental, or both units as rentals.
Vegetation and driveway separation help keep “home” and “work” distinct.

Notes

Room sizes, floor plan snapshots, and utility notes are in the Data Room package for quick underwriting.

Grow

Ready-to-grow spaces beside the duplex and west of the shop.

Two tilled areas are already in place, giving you a head start on a kitchen garden, staff wellness plot, or small market garden. The locations are practical: close to parking and hose access, yet visually buffered from the yard. Think raised beds, berries, herbs, and a couple of low-profile hoop houses for shoulder-season greens.

Why this matters

On-site food and a feel-good amenity for crews, tenants, or owner-operators.
Low-capex improvement with tangible lifestyle value (and great photos).
Obvious spots for pollinator strips, compost, and rain-harvesting barrels.
Easy equipment access for soil top-up, mulch, or fencing.

Practical notes (illustrative)

Water is by private well; buyers to verify well capacity for irrigation and any local restrictions.
Respect setbacks from the well and septic area; confirm details during diligence.
Expect deer pressure—simple perimeter fencing or netting is recommended.
Winter: keep garden zones clear of plow windrows; plan a compost spot that won’t drift.

Potential South Road Allowance Access

A second, municipal approach to the south lands—concept only.

An unopened township road allowance runs toward the south portion of the holding (the side with the licensed Class A pit). If the allowance were opened and improved, it could create a separate, municipal access to the south lands—decoupling pit operations from the north yard and improving haul routing. This is an illustrative concept only; all steps are subject to municipal and provincial approvals.

Why this matters

Creates a clear, legal approach to the pit side, independent of the shop/duplex.
Improves safety and routing for trucks; reduces conflict with residential traffic.
Could unlock staging options (stockpile pads, scales, laydown) on the south lands.
Strategic upside alongside anticipated regional access improvements.

What would need to happen (typical path)

Pre-consultation with the Township on opening the allowance and entrance location(s).
Survey & legal confirmation of allowance alignment and any encumbrances.
Engineering: entrance geometry, sightlines, drainage, culvert/structure needs, geotech.
Permits/approvals: municipal road works; any conservation or provincial requirements.
Construction: entrance, base, drainage structures, signage; commissioning and as-builts.

Status & diligence

This page provides the high-level concept for investor/operator planning. Detailed notes, sketches, and supporting reports are available in the Data Room. Buyers to verify feasibility, costs, and timing with the Township and their engineers.

Budget 2025: What It Means for Ontario's Aggregate Industry

Aerial view of a demolition site with excavators and rubble.

Source: Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (OSSGA)

https://ossga.com/news/budget_2025_what_it_means_for_ontarios_aggregate_industry/

(Posted 2025-11-05)

The Liberal government’s Budget 2025, released yesterday, has major implications for Ontario’s aggregate industry. It commits $280 billion over five years to capital investments. That includes $115 billion for infrastructure, $110 billion for productivity and competitiveness, $30 billion for defence and $25 billion for housing.

The infrastructure portion of the spending is especially notable for the aggregate industry. The infrastructure funding targets core public works such as water and wastewater systems, transportation infrastructure and municipal infrastructure—all of which are aggregate-intensive. The plan also includes upgrades to airports, schools and hospitals, further boosting demand for stone, sand and gravel.

A key structural change in this budget is the federal government’s decision to table future budgets in the fall, aligning with the construction season. This shift is intended to ensure funding decisions and approvals are in place before tenders and procurement ramp up in the spring, enabling faster project delivery and a steadier pipeline of work for suppliers and skilled trades.

This streamlining, combined with the federal "Buy Canadian" policy, will benefit close-to-market suppliers and reinforce Ontario’s aggregate advantage. The $115-billion commitment supports the "Canada Strong" focus on roads, bridges, ports and housing-enabling infrastructure, offering multi-year stability for quarry operators, haulers and contractors.

For members of the Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (OSSGA), the message is clear: demand for stone, sand and gravel will rise as federal and provincial infrastructure programs accelerate. OSSGA will continue to advocate for consistent permitting, sustainable rehabilitation and streamlined approvals to ensure the sector can meet Canada’s nation-building ambitions.

On the tax side, the new Productivity Super-Deduction allows companies to immediately write off a larger share of new capital investments—including machinery, equipment and technology. Furthermore, two other notable spending commitments are the $30 billion allocated to defence and $25 billion for housing. These should both help drive demand for aggregate as more foundations are poured and runways are upgraded.

What happens next will depend on whether opposition parties support the government’s budget. As with any minority Parliament, the plan’s implementation hinges on political alignment in the House of Commons. If passed, the measures outlined in the 2025 budget could set the stage for a wave of infrastructure investment and construction activity across Canada—creating opportunities and responsibilities for the aggregate sector to help build a stronger nation.