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388 South Big Island Road, Demorestville (Prince Edward County), Ont. Bedrooms: 1 + 2 Bathrooms: 3 Lot size: 514.4 ft. by 1609.6 ft. List price: $965,000 Date listed: July 8, 2026 Realtor: … Continued

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857 West Kosh Rd, Havelock-Belmont-Methuen Twp, Ont. Lake: Lake Kasshabog Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Lot size: 1.03-acre property and 1,567 sq. ft. above grade cottage and 725 sq. ft. downstairs … Continued

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The only thing better than a weekend at your own cottage is a weekend at someone else’s, am I right? You get all the relaxation and enjoyment of a couple … Continued

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In the spring of 2022, my husband began building our cottage on some land we bought 90 km outside of Montreal. Gray is a professor, and he had that one … Continued

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Joseph Nimens, the owner of the controversial floating home company Live On The Bay (LOTB), was recently charged $19,000 after being found guilty of unlawfully placing four floating accommodations on … Continued

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The shore lunch is a northern favourite for dedicated anglers and the lodges that host them. After a morning of solid fishing, guests and their guides pull boats up to … Continued

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We ditch work early on Fridays, pack the car the night before, and eat while we drive—anything to beat the traffic. The less time spent driving to the cottage, the … Continued

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Like clockwork, Highway 400 clogs with motorists every summer weekend—most of them cottagers ditching the city for a peaceful, quiet weekend by the lake. But a recent announcement from the … Continued

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For the first time in more than a century, parts of Northwestern Ontario will not fall back one hour on November 1, while the rest of the province returns to … Continued

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3919 Treeline Drive, Severn, Ont. Bedrooms: 3 + 2 Bathrooms: 3 Lot size: 102.2 ft. by 168.2 ft. List price: $1,199,990 Date listed: September 21, 2026 Realtor: Jason Schlegel  This five-bedroom cottage … Continued

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Zero proof, ready-to-serve cocktails have come a long way over the past few years and we’re not mad about that. Here are three to try: The Cipriani Peach Bellini is … Continued

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Guests, don’t forget to bring a gift. The best cottage gifts are small and non-perishable, and never add extra work to the host’s weekend. The Bird Watching Bucket List is … Continued

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