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1837 Port Cunnington Road, Lake of Bays, Ont. Lake: Lake of Bays Bedrooms: 3 + 2 (guest cottage) Bathrooms: 3 Lot size: 9 acres total, 2,332 sq. ft. interior Frontage: … Continued

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It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, wait, it’s another bird. The southern tip of Vancouver Island and nearby Gulf Islands, officially the Capital Regional District of B.C., recently claimed … Continued

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A group in eastern Ontario has an ambitious plan to designate a large swath of land as a dark sky preserve—an area that actively protects against light pollution and preserves … Continued

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I’ve been on a lake in the Kawarthas for more than 60 years. Last summer, there seemed to be an abundance of watersnakes descending on my waterfront. Frogs too, seemed … Continued

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118 Griffin Drive,  Kawartha Lakes, Ont. Lake: Four Mile Lake Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Lot size: 10 ft. x 225 ft. List price: $1,050,000 Date listed: May 9, 2025 Realtors: Jennifer Bacon … Continued

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1492 North Shore Rd #2, Muskoka Lakes (Watt), Ont. Lake: Three Mile Lake Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2.5 Lot size: 1/2 – 1.99 acres List price: $1,699,000 Date listed: May 9, … Continued

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By the Cottage Coach Now that I have two young kids at the lake with me, I’m all about making the cottage safer, without overcomplicating things. So when I set … Continued

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On May 14, a man walking his dog along the shores of Port McNeill Bay on Vancouver Island, B.C., stumbled across the washed-up body of a Bryde’s whale—possibly the first-ever … Continued

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Cottage owners on the Great Lakes may notice a change in the waterbodies this spring. A report from Environment Canada says that all the Great Lakes’ water levels, except Erie, … Continued

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A series of severe wildfires in Manitoba are forcing both seasonal and permanent residents to abandon their properties. As of May 15, eight provincial parks, three local authorities, three Northern … Continued

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Green bus in sight, beach-goer’s delight! As of May 15, FlixBus has expanded its service to three Ontario beach towns: Sauble Beach, Southampton, and Port Elgin. The new destinations are … Continued

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A great cottage deck goes so much deeper than how it looks—it’s about how it lasts. From weather resistance to long-term savings, Trex composite decking is designed to perform for … Continued

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