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In the late 1930s, Ontario field naturalist clubs began calling for a halt to the slope erosion and deforestation that was ravaging the Oak Ridges Moraine and other sandy areas … Continued

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The largest water body surrounding the town of Huntsville, Ont., Lake Vernon, has several areas: the north end (quieter bays, with some denser development, and Camp Tawingo), Big Island (water-access … Continued

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For those who long fantasized of owning an island, this may be an interesting proposition for you. Fitzwilliam Island, located on Lake Huron and Georgian Bay near Manitoulin Island, is … Continued

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On an otherwise pleasant June evening in 2013, a boat with four people on board crashed into an island on Lake Wanapitei, near Sudbury, Ont. Three died. The lone survivor … Continued

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Over the last few weeks more than 12 communities across Ontario’s cottage country have been swamped by intense flooding following heavy rains and rapid snowmelt. This has led Minden to … Continued

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By the Cottage Coach Every spring, there’s a scary moment. You walk out to the cottage deck for the first time after a long winter, coffee in hand, ready to … Continued

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Nowadays, we’re only a few clicks away from live wildfire maps and news coverage. Easy access to information is important when fires move fast, but how were wildfires tracked before … Continued

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The upshot? “Archery is a great cottage activity,” says Zoe Meil, the communications and safe sport coordinator for Archery Canada. She offers the following “pointers” for setting up a safe … Continued

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58 Luloff Lane, Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan, Ont. Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Lot size: 409 by 547 feet List price: $729,900 Date listed: February 20, 2026 Realtor: John Borysiak / … Continued

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What animal could have left poop—part of a scat “latrine”—in my cottage basement this spring? It appeared that the area had been used several times or by more than one … Continued

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