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A Beginner’s Guide to Snowshoeing

If you are planning on a trip out to cottage country this winter, you’ll no doubt want to get out into the white stuff to do some exploring – perhaps on a local trail or across a frozen lake.  Regular... Read more

Let’s Go To Cottage Country School!

Cottage country is full of great geology, rich history, and stunning geography so with so many kids (and their parents) working and learning at home, it makes perfect sense to take a break from the kitchen-table routine and head out... Read more
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Why Guest Safety Should Be Top Priority

It’s easy to overlook safety when you are preparing a place for rental. There’s plenty of  HGTV shows, blog posts and articles that focus on décor and furniture, rugs and cushions, bed linens and bathroom extras.  They tell you to... Read more
Dyer memorial in Huntsville

Muskoka’s Hidden Gems – Dyer Memorial, Huntsville

We came across Dyer Memorial on a beautiful fall day of geocaching.  There were a couple of caches located at this spot and having been up Williamsport Road to launch kayaks for the paddle through Arrowhead Provincial Park a few... Read more

Haliburton Forest – Canopy Tour

Cathy is one of our cottage country experts and having lived in Haliburton for many years she loves the opportunity to go back and revisit favourite places. She recently stayed at one of our amazing cottages and finally got to... Read more

Provincial Parks of Parry Sound

Ontario Parks manages 340 provincial parks across the province, each one of which has its own unique features and landmarks. From vast stretches of wilderness, backcountry camping, and lake access trails, to smaller parks close to towns and villages, there’s something for everyone... Read more
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Screaming Heads – A Midlothian Fantasy

Fascinating…spooky…unique…. Impressive… are just some of the words to describe what you’ll see as you wander the trails of Peter Camani’s property just west of Burks Falls. Camani is a retired art teacher, Canadian artist and sculptor and has spent... Read more

5 Rivers to Paddle in Ontario

Most Ontario cottage rentals come with non-powered watercraft – kayaks, a canoe, rowboat or pedalboat or stand-up paddleboard. Some have multiple boats so you can have a whole family experience. Whatever is provided, make sure you don’t go out on... Read more

Muskoka Craft Breweries

There’s much more to Muskoka than lakes and having fun on the water – there’s a thriving craft brewing industry that’s hitting the ball out of the park. Enjoy a brewery tour; try a beer or two in one of... Read more

Floating the Big East

What could be more fun on a hot summer’s day than a float down a lazy river, armed with only a paddle to steer the unicorn, or swan or whatever floating device you may have…and maybe a beer or two.... Read more