Quebec is relatively more accessible for foreign island buyers, as it currently has no provincial-level foreign buyer tax similar to BC or Ontario. Ho... Read Morewever, the federal ban still applies to islands located within the CMAs of Montreal, Quebec City, or Gatineau. Most "wilderness" islands in the Laurentians or the St. Lawrence River are exempt. Notaries handle all property transfers, and buyers pay a "Welcome Tax" (Land Transfer Tax) based on a sliding scale. Ensure the title includes a "right of way" for mainland boat launching or parking. Read Less