Ancillary structures include structures like decks, sheds (including dry-land boathouses), gazebos, patios, and saunas. Basically structures other than cottages, sleep cabins, docks, in-water boathouses and sewage systems.
All ancillary structures, regardless of whether they are noted as being unauthorized, will be permitted to remain provided they are located on the cottage lot, the total combined footprint of all on-lot ancillary structures does not exceed the maximum provided for in the Algonquin Provincial Park Management Plan Amendment, and that the ancillary structure complies with all other limits, terms and conditions in the management plan (e.g., no camper trailers or other prohibited structures on the lot, ancillary structures do not have kitchen or bathroom facilities, etc.). In situations where the total combined footprint of the ancillary structures on a cottage lot exceeds the maximum allowable ancillary footprint, the cottager has the choice as to which ancillary structures or parts of structures they remove to meet the cap, which may include keeping unauthorized ancillary structures.
Any ancillary structures that are located off-lot will have to be removed or relocated onto the final cottage lot, provided the relocated ancillary structures still comply with the applicable limits and conditions in the management plan. Please note: The Ministry will consider adjustments to the cottage lot boundaries during your survey to try and include as many structures as possible within the final cottage lot boundary (within the maximum ancillary footprint limit).