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To swim or not to swim, that was the question. I stand in front of the clothesline, listening to the lulling sound of laughter floating out from inside the cottage … Continued

Wherever I am, I’m a morning person. I love to get going early, love to watch dawn bring the world to life. Some people, most notably my spouse, Steve, consider … Continued

76B Johnston Road, Mindemoya, Ont. Lake: Lake Manitou Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2.5 Lot size: 5.22 acres, 3,400 sq. ft. total Frontage: 291 ft Asking price: $3,250,000 Taxes: $13,728 (2024) Date … Continued

As the leaves drop and temperatures plummet, closing up your cottage can feel like a race against time. It’s more than just a few chores; it’s a full-on seasonal shift … Continued

Insects make up more than half of all living things on the planet, which means that entomologists are constantly discovering new species. And then…naming them after famous people. Apparently. Here … Continued

If you’re a cottage tinkerer, a strong, heavy anvil is unmatched when you’re pounding metal into shape with a ball-peen hammer. Nothing else gives such solid support, whether you’re bending … Continued

Garden River First Nation member and Trent University student Jessica Pauze is looking to improve Ontario’s fish consumption guidelines within her community through her Master’s thesis in environmental and life … Continued

This three bedroom cottage in Wollaston, Ont. is just minutes from a semi-private lake and features four dwellings.

This three-bedroom cottage on the Black River features two bunkies, a Muskoka room and an open-concept design.

his article was originally published in the Summer 2017 issue of Cottage Life. Gah, leeches! These guys mess with your enjoyment of the lake. Back in the cigarette heyday, folks … Continued

ouglas Warner has mostly fond memories of the weeks he spent living aboard a sailboat, searching for northern map turtles on some of Ontario’s most scenic cottage lakes. It was … Continued

We found this jelly-like blob at the bottom of the lake, beside our dock, attached to a tree branch. In all my 69 years of cottaging, this is a first … Continued