Winter Activities

Snowmobiling on the Trails this Winter

Want to try something new this winter? Find out where the Ontario trails are and give snowmobiling a try! While Ontario Cottage Rentals with a 2-night minimum may not be ideal for avid snowmobilers, families looking to bring their kids... Read more

Get Outside this Family Day Weekend

It’s only the beginning of the new year and we’re already looking forward to the first long weekend! It’s time to start planning for the holiday and create memories with your family, so get outside this Family Day long weekend!... Read more

The Beauty of White Snow Grey… dirty snow… slush….slippery pavements. Winter in the city. Things even smell as bad as they look. Just after Christmas every year as a child, we went to my Aunt’s in the country for the... Read more

Romantic Winter Activities for Couples

Sometimes it’s nice to get away with your sweetheart to reconnect and take a moment to appreciate the love you share for one another. There’s so much romance in cottage country, especially in winter! We’ve narrowed down our top romantic... Read more

Head Up North & Have a Relaxing New Years’!

A few years ago now, my husband and I took a trip up North to ring in the New Year. It was idyllic. After the Christmas rush ended, our family & friends were deep in hibernation mode. We decided to... Read more

Sounds of Silence

One of the most amazing Cottage Country experiences is the overwhelming sounds of silence in winter, as odd as that may sound (pun intended). Warm summer days, swimming, campfires and all the other wonderful summer things are great cottage times... Read more

Ice Out – Docks In – A Tale of a Long Winter and Late Spring

Winter is over, the temperature is in double digits, and the idea of a trip to cottage country before the summer crowds descend is enticing. You imagine taking a kayak or canoe out onto sparkling water or fishing off the... Read more

Ice Safety

Do you dream of ice skating on a frozen lake? Grabbing your hockey stick and pucks for a game of pickup? Or, teaching your children to skate for the first time in the great outdoors? Of course, you do! The... Read more

Snow Tubing – A Fun, Family Friendly Winter Activity

Looking for a new activity to try this winter? Not sure what all the kids, parents and grandparents will be able to do? Give Snow Tubing a try! It’s a fun, inexpensive way to get outdoors and doesn’t require any... Read more

Winter Safety in Cottage Country

As you can imagine, winter in Ontario Cottage Country is a beautiful wintery escape to enjoy with friends and family. While you won’t be canoeing or swimming, there are lots of cottage activities to safely enjoy. During your arrival and... Read more