Marmora's iron ore story runs deeper than most Ontario villages realise. The Marmora Iron Works, established in 1820, was one of the earliest industrial iron operations in Upper Canada — iron smelted here helped build a pre-Confederation province. The Marmora Mine, a massive open-pit iron mine operated from the 1950s until 1979, left a crater so large that it was eventually flooded and turned into the Marmora Mine Pit attraction — a surreal, accidental lake in an industrial wound that now draws kayakers and sightseers. The geological past is literally visible from the main street.
The Crowe River runs through Marmora and feeds Crowe Lake just north of town — one of Trent Hills Township's premier fishing lakes for walleye, bass, and pike. Crowe Lake Provincial Waterway Park adds a conservation dimension. Campbellford with its full services is 10 minutes west; Belleville is an hour south; the broader Kawartha country is accessible north. Housing here splits between affordable in-village homes and Crowe Lake waterfront that still trades below comparable Kawartha Lakes prices — a genuine value proposition for buyers who know the area.
Village Homes
Solid detached homes in Marmora village — affordable by any Ontario measure, with Crowe River proximity and quick access to Campbellford services. Good starter and retirement market.
~$340K–$540K
Crowe Lake Waterfront
Crowe Lake cottages and waterfront homes north of the village — walleye fishing, bass, pike, boating, and Crowe Lake Provincial Waterway Park. Priced below comparable Kawartha Lakes water.
~$480K–$850K
Rural Trent Hills
Agricultural and rural properties in Trent Hills Township — mixed farms, country homes, and acreages in the rolling Northumberland-Hastings landscape. Affordable and practical.
~$420K–$720K
Marmora Real Estate — FAQ
What is the average home price in Marmora?
Homes in Marmora average around $440,000. Village properties are accessible in the $340,000–$540,000 range; Crowe Lake waterfront trades higher but remains below comparable Kawartha Lakes prices.
What is the Marmora Mine Pit?
The Marmora Mine Pit is the flooded remnant of a massive open-pit iron ore mine that operated from the 1950s until 1979. The pit — over 200 metres deep and 1 km long — gradually filled with groundwater after closure, creating a dramatic accidental lake. It's now a local attraction accessible for kayaking and viewing, a genuinely strange and striking piece of industrial heritage.
What is Crowe Lake?
Crowe Lake is a significant lake north of Marmora fed by the Crowe River, part of the Crowe Lake Provincial Waterway Park system. It has a strong reputation for walleye, largemouth bass, and northern pike fishing, and provides recreational boating and swimming opportunities. Waterfront properties on Crowe Lake are among Trent Hills' most sought-after real estate.
How far is Marmora from Campbellford and Belleville?
Marmora is about 10 km east of Campbellford (10 minutes) and approximately 60 km northwest of Belleville (45 minutes via Highway 7). Campbellford provides hospital, grocery, and most services. Belleville provides city-level shopping and healthcare.
What outdoor activities are near Marmora?
Crowe Lake fishing and boating, Crowe River paddling, Ranney Gorge Suspension Bridge (Campbellford), snowmobiling on Northumberland County trails, hunting, and access to Hastings County wilderness north via Highway 7.
Does Ontario's Land Transfer Tax apply in Marmora?
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 $440,000 purchase that's approximately $5,075. No municipal LTT outside Toronto. First-time buyers may claim the FTHB rebate up to $4,000.
