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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
Renting Out Your Cottage – Tips For Success
We’re often asked by new cottage rental owners what they have to do to maximise occupancy, build a good repeat market and create good income. So, we looked at our most successful rentals and – the ones that are solidly... Read more
The Insider’s Guide to Finding An Ontario Cottage Rental this Summer
Are you thinking of an Ontario cottage rental for your vacation this summer? If so, you probably dream of fun and games on the water, lazing on the dock with that book you’ve been dying to read, balmy evenings spent... Read more
7 Reasons Why You Should Book Your Cottage Rental Direct
Taking a cottage rental vacation in Ontario is something thousands of groups do every year, but it’s not the easiest task to find just the right one for your family. Just figuring out which location is best is a challenge. ... Read more
The Best Skunk Spray Remedy For Your Dog
There’s a good chance your dog will encounter some wildlife on your cottage vacation and a fair likelihood that one of those critters may be a skunk. When your dog is sprayed by a skunk, the smell is foul and... Read more
The Ultimate Packing Checklist for Your Pet-Friendly Cottage Vacation
So you’ve found your pet-friendly cottage rental and you are going to have such a great time relaxing with all the family…and the dog. In all the preparation for heading off to the cottage, take a little time and make... Read more
10 Winter Exercises to Burn Calories
Did you know that walking in packed snow increases the calories you’ll burn by 60 percent, compared to walking on a paved road? According to Bill McCardle of Weight Watchers – “Walking in soft snow triples the calories burned because... Read more
The Best Ontario Cottage Locations
Ontario’s Cottage Country is made up of several regions, each one with distinct features that make it special among cottage enthusiasts. You’ve probably heard of Muskoka in Ontario as that is the cottage area most people first think of when... Read more
