Over the past few decades, it has become increasingly difficult for Canadians to imagine buying their first home—let alone a cottage. But perhaps the financial key is simply to… combine … Continued
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119 Campbell Beach Road, Kawartha Lakes, Ont. Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Lot size: 73.6 by 84 feet List price: $799,999 Date listed: February 26, 2026 Realtor: Holly Carroll Step inside … Continued
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A small hole or tear in your windsurfer or dinghy sail can often be temporarily repaired with a peel-and-stick patch—no need for a heavy-duty sewing machine. It’s a quick fix … Continued
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Go Home Lake, near Port Severn, Ont., is very active year round, says Simon Edwards. As a resident of 40 years, he helps his neighbours by monitoring the “ice bridge,” … Continued
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Joan Hamilton (seated at left) tackles many volunteer projects on Big Hawk Lake, Ont. She organizes the annual Float the River in Style water parade; she co-authored a book on … Continued
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With captions by Conor Mihell As a child, I often broke open rocks, looking for fossils. Touching and smelling the newly exposed stone, I’d marvel at the fact that this … Continued
T’is the season to start your spring tree care! Maintaining your trees is no easy feat. Property owners need to prune, cut, water, fertilize, and stave away disease. Unfortunately, due … Continued
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With the first public consultation period for Alto wrapped up, many property owners are still left wondering if and when Canada’s proposed high-speed rail network might displace them. Alto recently … Continued
Hantavirus, a serious airborne illness carried by certain rodents, has been making headlines for weeks following an outbreak on a cruise ship travelling from Argentina to Spain. The outbreak led … Continued
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There’s a wonderful British movie from the ’80s called Withnail and I about two extremely urban young fellows who go off cottaging for a week to escape the misery of … Continued
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1032 Lakeshore Drive South, Bracebridge, Ont. Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Lot size: 119.9 by 180 feet List price: $899, 000 Date listed: April 3, 2026 Realtor: Holly Carroll Tucked away … Continued
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By the Cottage Coach Here’s something I tell people all the time: you don’t need a full renovation to make your cottage look like a million bucks. When a big … Continued
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