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Driving Safely

Picking up your rental vehicle The majority of hire vehicles have automatic transmission and it is recommended that you familiarise yourself with the car’s controls, switches, etc, and adjust your seat and mirror positions. This is because about a minute... Read more

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Shopping

Currency There is little need to take a lot of traveller’s cheques as there are cash points at almost all banks, supermarkets and Malls that are accessible 24-hours a day and accept most cash cards. Major credit cards (MasterCard, VISA,... Read more

Walking on Water – Ice Safety

It’s a bucket list thing. Walking across a frozen lake on a moonlit night under a billion stars. Then back to the cozy cottage with the wood stove and a mug of hot chocolate and a soft blanket to wrap... Read more

Winter Driving in Cottage Country

When you are used to city roads that are ploughed and cleared regularly with a moderate amount of snow, it can be a shock to arrive in Ontario Cottage Country and see the vast amount of white stuff piled to... Read more

Winter Cottage Rentals – What to Expect

This is a wonderful time of year to rent an Ontario cottage. There’s little more romantic than wrapping up warm for a moonlit walk on a frozen lake, with the smell of wood smoke in the air, and the canopy... Read more

What’s Included

The days of having to take everything with you but the kitchen sink are all but gone. Most cottages today are really well-equipped and the only things you need to bring are your food, drink and personal items. Here’s what... Read more

What If I Break Something?

The occasional accident is bound to happen and any losses or damages during your holiday must be paid for. However, minor spills and stains can often be dealt with quickly without leaving lasting damage and incurring a cost. Please follow... Read more

What Maximum Occupancy Means

Renting a cottage is a great opportunity to get a family or group of friends together in one private space where you can make all your meals, play games and socialise in your own bubble. There’s no worries about bumping... Read more

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Haliburton in a Nutshell

The Haliburton Highlands stretch from Minden in the west to Bancroft in the east and north to Algonquin Park. This area of outstanding natural beauty is home to hundreds of lakes, and many kilometres of meandering rivers. It’s an outdoor... Read more

Travel Insurance

Life happens – we know that. You may have planned the perfect cottage vacation with friends and loved ones but sometimes things don’t go according to plan. When life’s unpredictability happens and your vacation is at risk of cancellation or... Read more