German seller lists Haribo prize island in Canada for C$348,000
IN SHORT
A German man who won a private island in Nova Scotia, Canada, in a 2005 Haribo promotion is selling the property for C$348,000. The island features a log cabin and requires significant upkeep.
Key Numbers
C$348,000Asking price for the island
220,000Asking price in euros
6.5Hectares of property size
2005Year the island was won
2,500Annual property tax in euros
Who's Involved
Matthias R.
German man who won and is selling a private island in Canada
Haribo
Confectionery company that ran the prize promotion in 2005
Thomas Gottschalk
German television presenter involved in the Haribo promotion
↳ Why This Matters
The sale of a unique prize island highlights the long-term realities of property ownership, even for unusual acquisitions, and offers a rare opportunity to purchase a Canadian island retreat.