It started like any other summer evening on Skeleton Lake: a family meal, the hum of cottage chatter, and Glen Gregory at the sink, tidying up before bed. Then everything … Continued
While you can laugh at a warped sense of humour, nobody enjoys cooking in a warped pan, especially if you’re trying to make crepes for breakfast. Overheating metal, or cooling … Continued
I blame my children. The 3 a.m. diaper changes. The Ferberizing. The teenage years. Tuition. Driving lessons. Their taste in “music.” By the time my kids were through with me, … Continued
When you’re singing to yourself, “I’ll have a little piece of toast,” but the toaster handle won’t stay latched, do you trash the toaster and butter some raw bread? No, … Continued
To swim or not to swim, that was the question. I stand in front of the clothesline, listening to the lulling sound of laughter floating out from inside the cottage … Continued
Wherever I am, I’m a morning person. I love to get going early, love to watch dawn bring the world to life. Some people, most notably my spouse, Steve, consider … Continued
76B Johnston Road, Mindemoya, Ont. Lake: Lake Manitou Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2.5 Lot size: 5.22 acres, 3,400 sq. ft. total Frontage: 291 ft Asking price: $3,250,000 Taxes: $13,728 (2024) Date … Continued
As the leaves drop and temperatures plummet, closing up your cottage can feel like a race against time. It’s more than just a few chores; it’s a full-on seasonal shift … Continued
Insects make up more than half of all living things on the planet, which means that entomologists are constantly discovering new species. And then…naming them after famous people. Apparently. Here … Continued
If you’re a cottage tinkerer, a strong, heavy anvil is unmatched when you’re pounding metal into shape with a ball-peen hammer. Nothing else gives such solid support, whether you’re bending … Continued
Garden River First Nation member and Trent University student Jessica Pauze is looking to improve Ontario’s fish consumption guidelines within her community through her Master’s thesis in environmental and life … Continued
This three bedroom cottage in Wollaston, Ont. is just minutes from a semi-private lake and features four dwellings.