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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When you think about a Canadian hero, who comes to mind? Chances are, no matter who you imagine, it’s not Mary MacLeod. A new petition aims to change that. You … Continued
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As a kid, I spent quite a bit of time at my cousins’ cottage, directly adjacent to Upper Brewers Locks, along the Rideau. One evening, five of us, all under … Continued
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I take the water out every fall, drain the lines for the winter, and then do the reverse in the spring. This spring, when I turned the pump on and … Continued
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There’s a chunky dinner bell hanging by the door of a small cabin on Sproat Lake, B.C., that reminds Victoria Huntley of her childhood in Ontario. It looks like a … Continued
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Because the best gifts are the ones that are still there next summer. There’s an art to the cottage host gift. It should feel considerate without being fussy, useful without … Continued
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3000 Whelan Way, Ramara, Ont. Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Lot size: 189.8 by 365 feet List price: $950, 000 Date listed: March 13, 2026 Realtor: Hailey Ward Just a five-minute … Continued
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Rideshare services, such as Uber, could soon be headed for parts of cottage country. The province’s Ministry of Transportation has tabled a “Northern Rideshare Pilot” that will make it easier … Continued
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21 Lakeview Crescent, Seguin, Ont. Lake: Sucker Lake Bedrooms: 6 Bathrooms: 3 Lot size: 0.99 acres Frontage: 226 ft. Asking price: $1,518,000 Taxes: $4,095 per year Date listed: March 25, … Continued
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