Trekking through high grass at the cottage could come with a cost this summer. Tick bites are on the rise, and the microscopic menace is moving north, says the Public … Continued
The post Lyme disease cases are on the rise in Canada as ticks spread north appeared first on Cottage Life.
12 Playfair Island #3, Lake Joseph, Ont. Lake: Lake Joseph Bedrooms: 6 Bathrooms: 5 Lot size: 412 ft frontage, 3 acres (2,500+ sq. ft. combined) Frontage: 412 ft Asking price: … Continued
The post This $4.2M Lake Joseph family compound offers 412 ft of waterfront and unmatched privacy appeared first on Cottage Life.
Sixteen years ago, Nancy Vidler had a problem. No, she had a challenge. The cottage community where Nancy has a property overlooking Sunfish Bay in Port Franks, Ont., on the … Continued
The post How do you get community buy-in on environmental issues at the lake? appeared first on Cottage Life.
Cassie Shelley is a Cambridge, Ont.-based author who wrote the series Going to the Cottage wherein she introduces young readers to cottaging. With two editions of the book currently available … Continued
The post What inspired author Cassie Shelley to write books for young cottagers appeared first on Cottage Life.
Bryn Turnbull’s memory of her family’s 1920s-era cottage on Georgian Bay, Ont., clad in rugged stone and charming blue panelling, actually predates their ownership of it. “It was stiflingly hot, … Continued
The post Bestselling author Bryn Turnbull’s family cottage used to be covered in frog tchothkes. Now, it’s a Georgian Bay gem appeared first on Cottage Life.
Looking back at all the repairs and rebuilds our old family cottage has needed, many of the bigger jobs could’ve been done faster (and with a lot less backache) if … Continued
The post ATV vs. UTV: Here’s how to choose appeared first on Cottage Life.
365 Cedar Avenue, Meaford, Ont. Lake: Georgian Bay Bedrooms: 2 +1 Bathrooms: 2 Lot size: 59.5 feet by 120 feet List price: $1,099,000 Date listed: May 17, 2025 Realtor: Eva … Continued
The post This Georgian Bay cottage with panoramic lake views and a backyard bunkie is listed for $1 million appeared first on Cottage Life.
Location: Echo Lake, Huntsville Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Guests: 6 Minimum stay: 7 nights Rate: $451 per night About the property This three-bedroom, two-bathroom cottage on tranquil Echo Lake in … Continued
The post Rental of the week: An Echo Lake cottage with a billiards table and a walk-out porch appeared first on Cottage Life.
What if I told you that the study of cabins is actually an official subject of study—an “ology”? Cabinology is “the art and science of designing, building, and living in … Continued
The post Did you know the study of cabins is an official subject? Q&A with cabinologist Dale Mulfinger appeared first on Cottage Life.
My family is considering renting out our cottage when we aren’t using it. We will be using a rental agency. The cottage is insured for liability and fire for family … Continued
The post Cottage Q&A: Is the insurance from a rental agency enough? appeared first on Cottage Life.
Many cottagers head to rural areas in search of peace, solitude, or to enjoy the beauty of the natural world. Unfortunately, light pollution on nearby properties can shatter the illusion … Continued
The post How to reduce light pollution around your property appeared first on Cottage Life.
76 Serendipity Lane, Kagawong, Manitoulin Island, Ontario Lake: Lake Huron (Mudge Bay) Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Lot Size: 0.84 acre (1530 sq. ft.) Frontage: 200 ft of sandy beach Asking … Continued
The post This $999K Manitoulin Island beach house comes with Caribbean-style shoreline and incredible privacy appeared first on Cottage Life.
