Ontario resident with Quebec cottage?

[david]

I searched online but I can't seem to find the answers. I will call around if I can't find the answers here.

I am an Ontario resident. If I buy a cottage in Quebec, do I still need to pay the non-resident rate for the fishing license?

I also just found out that there is a powerboat fees for fishing around Vals-Des-Monts. The cost depends on the boat motor size. For example, with a 75 HP motor, it costs $40/season for a resident, or $80/day for a non-resident! Again, if I buy a cottage in Quebec (say in Vals-Des-Monts), am I considered "resident" as I will be paying property tax?

Thanks.
/David.

[Walker]

Dave, if you use the address for your cottage when you apply for your permit / fishing license then you would be a resident to them.

[Corvus Lacus]

For what it's worth...the Quebec reg's state that you need to reside in Quebec for a minimum of 183 days a year to be considered a resident. If you're ever called on it ...whatever is on your Driver's Licence and which Health Card (Provincial ID) you have will ultimately determine residency.

I have several friends on my lake that live in the US, but have cottages up here in Canada...yes, they pay property taxes, however they still can only obtain non-resident licences.

[david]

Yes, the fishing licensing reg mentioned the 183 days residency requirement.

As for the powerboat fees, according to Val-Des-Mont's boating guide (http://www.val-des-monts.net/upload/new ... -guide.pdf), a municipal tax bill can be used as proof of residence.

I guess I need to confirm with the municipal office just to be sure.

Thank you all.

[Dnbmike]

When C O's ask for your fishing license they also ask for a driver's license or picture ID ..When and if they don't match your up the creek with out a paddle

[david]

When C O's ask for your fishing license they also ask for a driver's license or picture ID ..When and if they don't match your up the creek with out a paddle

Thanks for the information.
I don't mind and I have been paying the Quebec non-resident rate for years.

It is the powerboat fees that I am concerned with. If I have to pay the $80 per DAY to keep the 75HP boat in the water, I will not consider buying a cottage there.

[david]

As for the powerboat fees, according to Val-Des-Mont's boating guide (http://www.val-des-monts.net/upload/new ... -guide.pdf), a municipal tax bill can be used as proof of residence.

I guess I need to confirm with the municipal office just to be sure.

The municipal official at Val-Des-Monts confirmed a cottage owner is considered as "resident" for the powerboat fees.