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12 Activities For A Rainy Day In Cottage Country

Your cottage rental is booked! All those months and weeks of planning will pay off and you’ll finally get away on holiday. But, as we all know, vacationing in Ontario doesn’t always mean all-day sun, all-week long. So, planning a... Read more

Brake for Turtles

Everyone wants to see wildlife in cottage country, whether it’s a moose among trees, deer grazing at the side of the road or the cute chipmunks that run across the deck.  Sadly, we often see the remains of creatures that... Read more

10 Fun Summer Snacks

So, you’ve booked your Ontario cottage rental! Vacation schedules are planned, sleeping arrangements configured and even the meals are coordinated for the week! Coming up with new ideas to stay entertained at the cottage can feel like a lot of... Read more

Summer Bucket List

Summer in Canada is short.  So short, in fact, that it can feel like you’re trying to squeeze every last drop of summer into two months! To help get the most out of the season, we’ve created a Summer Bucket... Read more

Bugs and Critters in Cottage Country

Every spring, new life is born into the world.  Trees bud, flowers blossom, and baby animals are abundant (almost like when a Disney princess starts singing in the classic films). But, with this new life, comes our least favourite part... Read more

Bingo – Cottage Country at Home

Spring is here! I’m sure we’re missing you just as much as you’re missing your spring trip to cottage country! To help bring a little sunshine to the Stay at Home Order currently in place in Ontario, we’ve created a... Read more

10 Activities to Plan Ahead for your Trip to Cottage Country

While you’re planning your summer holidays, it’s always good to think about the activities you want to do while you’re away. Maybe you just want one or two dinners out? Or, maybe you’re hoping to play a few rounds of golf? ... Read more

Get Your Cottage Ready for the Season

The ice is off and it’s spring clean time! In the past, guests were more tolerant of less than pristine cottages.  They wouldn’t care too much about the odd dust bunny under a bed, or a mouse dropping discovered in... Read more

5 Of The Best Provincial Parks In Cottage Country

We’ve all heard of Algonquin Provincial Park and with good reason.  Covering over seven thousand square kilometres and less than 3 hours from the city, it’s a magnet for back country canoeists and campers as well as those who want... Read more

12 Fun Activities for a Spring Trip to Cottage Country

Cottage Country is a beautiful spot to visit any time of year. But, by April, the romance of winter is gone and the excitement of summer hasn’t quite yet arrived. So, what is there to do in cottage country in... Read more