There’s a river just across the street from my house. When I go outside in the morning, it smells and feels like I’m at the cottage. I love that. The … Continued
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The best way to play cottage hockey indoors is on an easy-to-build “crockey” rink. This all-ages game, a cross between crokinole and table hockey, is adaptable to different skill levels, … Continued
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During the shoulder season between winter and spring, ice conditions on lakes can become extremely precarious, as one ice fishing group discovered last week. Following an airlift rescue on Georgian … Continued
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Four years ago, Sue Federico and her spouse bought a 53-acre farm property near Elgin, Ont., and the Frontenac Arch Biosphere. Feeling a strong sense of stewardship, they’ve carefully considered … Continued
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Ductless mini-split systems offer a compact heating and cooling technology that’s ideal for cottages in several ways. Besides making your cottage comfortable during cold and hot seasons with just the … Continued
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In Canada, you have to be 16 to legally operate a personal watercraft (PWC). But kids of any age can drive a motorized boat of some kind, even unsupervised. That … Continued
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AI can be a powerful tool for research, analysis, and task automation. It’s now the first thing many people turn to when stumped with a question or in need of … Continued
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No one is more vulnerable to fleas and ticks than our furry little friends. Their warm, fuzzy bodies make ideal hosts for the parasites, and they tend to spend time … Continued
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Depending on where you are in the country, you can find many of these varieties at farmers’ markets as well as at some grocery chains. These apples made their mark … Continued
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The guttural thrum of a boat engine may be a prelude to a thrill-packed day on the water, but it’s not music to everyone’s ears. Excessive boat noise is such … Continued
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Hope Swinimer’s springtime to-do list is one that any cottager will be familiar with. She’s getting quotes for fencing, finalizing drawings, and securing permits. Her first guests should arrive by … Continued
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If there’s a word that’s been on every Heated Rivalry fan’s lips since the show’s lakeside conclusion, it’s “cottage.” The series—based on a book by Nova Scotia author Rachel Reid—was … Continued
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