Could a harrowing trip down a windy, dirt road be a dealbreaker for buyers? Senior editor Alysha Vandertogt breaks down what our experts advise when it comes to selling a … Continued
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Want to add a pickleball court to your cottage property? Richard Phelan, the president of Court Contractors, an outdoor sport court builder based in Mississauga, Ont., says feasibility ultimately boils … Continued
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At first, I wonder how the Helliwell cottage on Balsam Lake, in central Ontario’s Kawarthas, could even have a pickleball court at all. The property is by no means a … Continued
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Travelling to and from Prince Edward Island is about to become a lot more affordable. On July 28, Prime Minister Mark Carney and his team visited the East Coast province … Continued
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Chances of a bear encounter while hiking near the cottage are slim, and chances of a bear attack are even slimmer (you’re more likely to get murdered, or attacked by … Continued
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You’re out in your boat and come upon a swimmer in distress far from shore. What’s a hero to do? “Terrified people have superhuman strength and might pull you under … Continued
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On July 21, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) fined a kayaker $240 for not having a lifejacket. Officers from the OPP’s Central Hastings Detachment were patrolling Crowe Lake in the … Continued
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At the cottage, dogs live their best lives, exploring trails, swimming in the lake, and embracing every adventure. But a lifestyle this active requires the right fuel, and not all … Continued
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This article was originally published in the Summer 2017 issue of Cottage Life. We love a good waterskiing or tubing session. Heck, yeah. But towboats can get unintentionally destructive—to the … Continued
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445 Lorimer Lake Road, McDougall, Ont. Lake: Lorimer Lake Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Lot size: 150 by 296 feet List price: $829,000 Date listed: May 29, 2025 Realtor: Vicki Janes … Continued
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Over the last several years, a plant-killing pathogen has crept into a handful of Nova Scotia Christmas tree farms. Phytophthora, otherwise known as root rot, is a species of microorganism … Continued
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Despite promises of campsites, recreational trails, and a visitor hub, Ontario’s Bigwind Lake Provincial Park remains an untouched sliver of wilderness. In June 2023, the province’s Ministry of Environment, Conservation, … Continued
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