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Trekking through high grass at the cottage could come with a cost this summer. Tick bites are on the rise, and the microscopic menace is moving north, says the Public … Continued

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12 Playfair Island #3, Lake Joseph, Ont. Lake: Lake Joseph Bedrooms: 6 Bathrooms: 5 Lot size: 412 ft frontage, 3 acres (2,500+ sq. ft. combined) Frontage: 412 ft Asking price: … Continued

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Sixteen years ago, Nancy Vidler had a problem. No, she had a challenge. The cottage community where Nancy has a property overlooking Sunfish Bay in Port Franks, Ont., on the … Continued

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Bryn Turnbull’s memory of her family’s 1920s-era cottage on Georgian Bay, Ont., clad in rugged stone and charming blue panelling, actually predates their ownership of it. “It was stiflingly hot, … Continued

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Looking back at all the repairs and rebuilds our old family cottage has needed, many of the bigger jobs could’ve been done faster (and with a lot less backache) if … Continued

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365 Cedar Avenue, Meaford, Ont. Lake: Georgian Bay Bedrooms: 2 +1 Bathrooms: 2 Lot size: 59.5 feet by 120 feet  List price: $1,099,000 Date listed: May 17, 2025 Realtor: Eva … Continued

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Location: Echo Lake, Huntsville  Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Guests: 6  Minimum stay: 7 nights  Rate: $451 per night  About the property This three-bedroom, two-bathroom cottage on tranquil Echo Lake in … Continued

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What if I told you that the study of cabins is actually an official subject of study—an “ology”? Cabinology is “the art and science of designing, building, and living in … Continued

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My family is considering renting out our cottage when we aren’t using it.  We will be using a rental agency. The cottage is insured for liability and fire for family … Continued

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Many cottagers head to rural areas in search of peace, solitude, or to enjoy the beauty of the natural world. Unfortunately, light pollution on nearby properties can shatter the illusion … Continued

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76 Serendipity Lane, Kagawong, Manitoulin Island, Ontario Lake: Lake Huron (Mudge Bay) Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Lot Size: 0.84 acre (1530 sq. ft.) Frontage: 200 ft of sandy beach Asking … Continued

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473 Sherbrooke Drive, Maberly, Ont. Lake: Bobs Lake Bedrooms: 3 + bunkie Bathrooms: 1 Lot size: 120′ x 165′ Frontage: 120′, southern exposure Asking price: $799,900 Previous asking price: $829,900 … Continued

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