Jamboree Capital

Havelock Real Estate

Canada's biggest outdoor country music weekend — then 51 weeks of genuine Trent Hills quiet

~4,500

Population

~$490K

Avg Home Price

Village

Municipality Type

Trent Hills

Region

Havelock is a study in contrast: 51 weeks a year, it's a quiet Trent Hills village where the Trent-Severn Waterway passes through, the railway still runs, and life proceeds at the unhurried pace that defines this part of Northumberland County. Then, for one weekend in August, the Havelock Country Jamboree arrives — Canada's largest outdoor country music festival — and upwards of 50,000 people set up in the festival grounds that surround the village, making Havelock's name known from Halifax to Haida Gwaii among country music fans who mark the Jamboree as an annual pilgrimage. The village absorbs this with the equanimity of a place that has been doing it since 1979.

The Trent-Severn Waterway passes directly through Havelock, with Lock 19 (Havelock Lock) providing boating access to the full system. Crowe River and Belmont Lake are nearby for fishing and water recreation. Campbellford, with its full services and the famous Ranney Gorge Suspension Bridge, is 20 km west. Peterborough is 50 km north. For buyers seeking Trent Hills character at prices below the more touristed Campbellford or Hastings markets, Havelock offers the same quality of countryside with the Jamboree as an annual bonus.

Village Homes

Solid family homes on Havelock's residential streets — larger lots than comparable GTA communities at prices that still make homeownership genuinely achievable. Rail and waterway access from the village core.

~$400K–$620K

Trent-Severn Waterfront

Lock 19 proximity and Crowe River access bring genuine boating and fishing lifestyle to Havelock. Waterfront properties on Trent system waters remain affordable relative to the Kawartha Lakes premium.

~$520K–$850K

Rural Trent Hills

Farmland and rural properties across Trent Hills Township — rolling Northumberland countryside with the Shield fringe beginning nearby. Accessible prices for buyers wanting agricultural or retreat land.

~$480K–$780K

Havelock Real Estate — FAQ

What is the average home price in Havelock?

Homes in Havelock average around $490,000, offering good value within Trent Hills and Northumberland County. Prices remain accessible compared to more touristed Trent-Severn communities.

What is the Havelock Country Jamboree?

The Havelock Country Jamboree, held annually in August since 1979, is Canada's largest outdoor country music festival. Over 50,000 attendees camp on the festival grounds surrounding Havelock over a multi-day weekend featuring major country artists on multiple stages. It is a significant economic event for the entire Trent Hills region.

Is Havelock on the Trent-Severn Waterway?

Yes. Lock 19 (Havelock Lock) is in the village, providing direct access to the Trent-Severn Waterway system. Boaters heading to or from the Kawartha Lakes system pass through Havelock, and the lock area is a gathering place for recreational boaters in summer.

What outdoor activities are near Havelock?

Trent-Severn boating, Crowe River and Belmont Lake fishing, snowmobiling on Northumberland County trails, hunting in the surrounding townships, and access to the full Kawartha Lakes region recreation network. Campbellford's Ranney Gorge Suspension Bridge is 20 km west.

How far is Havelock from Peterborough and Toronto?

Havelock is about 50 km southeast of Peterborough (40 minutes) and approximately 150 km northeast of Toronto (about 2 hours via Highway 115 and 7). It is within driving distance of the GTA but functions as a rural community rather than a commuter town.

Does Ontario's Land Transfer Tax apply in Havelock?

Yes. Ontario's provincial LTT: 0.5% on the first $55,000; 1.0% on $55,001–$250,000; 1.5% on $250,001–$400,000; 2.0% on $400,001–$2,000,000. On a $490,000 purchase that's approximately $5,725. No municipal LTT outside Toronto. First-time buyers may claim the FTHB rebate up to $4,000.

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