Category: Cottage Life
Tried-and-true fire-starting tools recommended by you, our readers
About a year ago, I wrote in our Dockside newsletter about an embarrassing situation regarding my inability to get a fire going at a friend’s cottage. I’ve always considered fire-building … Continued
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This cottage country brewery is all about community—just look at their name
At Focal Brewing in Hastings, Ont., the goal is simple: brew good beer and support the community. “Our name, Focal, is sort of a play on the phrase, ‘Focus on … Continued
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Wildlife associations are concerned about Alberta’s decision to lift limits on wolverine trapping
On October 28, Todd Loewen, Alberta’s Minister of Forestry and Parks, lifted the limits on the number of wolverines trappers are allowed to harvest. Loewen made the regulation change quietly, … Continued
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The most Canadian creature on earth is…a turtle?
Canada might want to look into swapping the image of a beaver on the quarter for a turtle. In a first-of-its kind study, researchers have determined that the spiny softshell … Continued
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Compromise and family ties are at the heart of this dreamy cottage build in Quebec
Georgeville and Georgeville. Those are the answers to the where and why of the story behind this cottage. Georgeville—a charming village on the shores of Lake Memphremagog in Quebec’s Eastern … Continued
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A Prince Edward County family has turned 59 acres of land into a protected habitat
A generous donation in Prince Edward County, Ont., has taken another swath of land out of the hands of developers. Ann and Alan Dacombe recently donated 59 acres of undeveloped … Continued
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Buh-bye, asphalt! ‘Biological glue’ could help build cheaper and longer-lasting rural roads
Last winter, the CBC ran a story about a damaged road outside of Ottawa that had reached a dead end with repairs. It caught the eye of Tyler Whale, the … Continued
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Vancouver Island couple encounter surprise bylaw dispute over cottage rentals on their property
On May 2, 2024, a bylaw officer from the Cowichan Valley Regional District on Vancouver Island knocked on the front door of Lori Acheson Hamilton and her husband, Gord’s, Cobble … Continued
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Manitoulin Island gets an upgrade as fibre optic internet becomes available in more rural areas
Cottagers in Manitoulin Island, Ont., will soon have the chance to upgrade their internet as construction on a new high-speed network for the region is now underway. ROCK Networks started … Continued
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$649K for this rustic log cabin on 198 acres of land near a dark sky preserve
1084C Swaugers Lake Road, Plevna, Ont. Lake: Swaugers Lake Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 (outhouse) Lot size: 198.82 acres List price: $649,000 Date listed: October 9, 2024 Realtor: Stephanie Mols This cabin in … Continued
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