Author: Cottage Life
Cottage country municipalities are cracking down on short-term rentals. But are the bylaws working?
It’s no secret that cottage country populations have boomed over the last decade. Between 2016 and 2021, four of Canada’s fastest-growing populations were in rural areas such as Wasaga Beach, … Continued
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Gravenhurst grocery store owner hands out food and drinks to stranded drivers in historic snowfall
Jesse Grimes’ usual 10-minute commute to work turned into a two-hour ordeal on Sunday morning as he inched through a blizzard that blanketed Gravenhurst, Ont., in 140 centimetres of snow. … Continued
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Listing of the week: A stunning log home with endless space and private trails
944 Steenburg Lake Road Lake: Steenburg Lake Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Lot size: 85 acres Frontage: 400 ft. Asking price: $1,849,000 Taxes: $4,278.82 Date listed: November 13, 2024 Listing agent: … Continued
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B.C. deer spotted wearing hi-vis jacket makes international news
It’s not uncommon to see deer crossing the highway in McBride, B.C., but a deer dressed in hi-vis clothing? Not so much. Andrea Arnold didn’t think anything of it when … Continued
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Gift Guide: Holiday shopping for a DIYer? Try this mix of 9 affordable and luxury gift ideas
If you like giving inexpensive gifts, it’s easy to shop for a DIYer. Even though cheap and cheerful may not be exciting and glamorous, these gifts are always useful and … Continued
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Gift Guide for the bird lover on your list: These 5 gifts will set their hearts aflutter
Looking for the perfect gift for the avian enthusiast in your life? Look no further than our Holiday gift guide for bird lovers, a collection of five great ideas that … Continued
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This cottage on Bobs Lake with vaulted ceilings is part of a community co-op
224 Island Drive Lane, South Frontenac, Ont. Lake: Bobs Lake Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 Lot size: 1108 by 272.25 feet | 2 – 4.99 acres List price: $799,000 Date listed: … Continued
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$799K for this Bobs Lake cottage that’s part of a community co-op
224 Island Drive Lane, South Frontenac, Ont. Lake: Bobs Lake Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 Lot size: 4.7 acres (shared) List price: $799,000 Date listed: November 12, 2024 Realtor: Tammy Gurr … Continued
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iPhone’s satellite SOS feature offers remote cottagers a lifeline for emergencies
There’s a certain feeling of freedom when your cell phone searches futilely for a signal on the drive to the cottage. You can’t help but treasure time spent in the … Continued
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Historic train station to be revitalized into a healthcare hub for northern Kawartha Lakes residents
The town of Coboconk, Ont., is months away from opening its new healthcare hub, but getting there has been a long journey. Around the end of 2016, the town discovered … Continued
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