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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

9 Key Decisions Every Rental Owner Needs To Make

Renting out your cottage can be a thoroughly rewarding experience or it can be one you wish you’d never started.  It’s certainly not something you should go into without understanding the responsibilities and commitment that make it successful. Bear in... Read more

How much does it cost to rent a cottage in Ontario?

Ontario cottage rentals have been around for decades. Many families have returned to the same cottage year after year, and with each new summer, more people are experiencing this type of vacation for the first time. Higher Demand While there’s... Read more

Standing Your Cottage Out From the Crowd

The Ontario cottage rental market is highly competitive.  Over the past few years, an abundance of new properties have been listed on the major rental platforms as well as with cottage rental agencies, and most owners go above and beyond... Read more

Where To Find The Best Maple Syrup In Ontario

What’s Canada most known for? Maple Syrup, of course! Since Canada produces approximately 85% of the world’s maple syrup, we ought to know a thing or two about it! What better place to learn all about maple syrup, than from... Read more

5 Small Appliances That Will Wow Your Guests

Do you remember the old days when a cottage rental kitchen was the final resting place for old pots and pans, blunt knives and rusty can openers? Nowadays, guests have loftier expectations and look for well-equipped gourmet kitchens where they... Read more

Algonquin Fine Foods

The village of Magnetawan sits on the Magnetawan River and boasts over 40 miles of boating in a stunning area of waterways, forests and winding roads. Historic locks separate beautiful Lake Cecebe and Ahmic Lake where you’ll find spectacular views... Read more

13 Things you should never have in your cottage when you rent it out

Setting a cottage up for rental can be challenging particularly it you use it for your family and have a lot of your own things there. If you use it regularly and go there between guests it’s tough to know... Read more

The Best General Stores in Cottage Country

No trip to cottage country is complete without a visit to a country store. These unique shops where you can buy anything from fresh fiddleheads (in season) to cosy cashmere sweaters and moccasins; smoked fish and maple syrup to geocaching... Read more