Tag: cottaging
Cottage Q&A: Can I get cottage insurance if I live in a different province?
I inherited a Lake Muskoka island cottage, but as a resident of Alberta, I cannot find insurance. My parents lived in Toronto and always insured our family cottage as part … Continued
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Rental of the week: A charming family cottage close to the ski hills
Location: Huntsville, Ont. Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Guests: 6 Minimum stay: 7 nights Rate: From $406/night About the property This three-bedroom, one-bathroom cottage in Huntsville, Ont., is ideal for families looking to experience … Continued
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Scientist determines best glass shape to keep beer cold
Finally! Science has solved a classic beer drinker—and, we assume, cottager—problem: what’s the best way to keep your beer cold once poured, without using foam can holders or insulated mugs? … Continued
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Border businesses concerned after federal government pauses its RABC program
October was when Donny Sorlie first realized his business might be in trouble. An American guest staying at the Chippewa Inn, co-owned by Donny and his wife, Lisa, mentioned that … Continued
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Selling a cottage? Make sure you’re aware of Canada’s anti-flipping tax
Cottagers who sell their property a little too hastily could be hit with a nasty tax. In its 2022 budget, the federal government introduced an anti-flipping tax law that targets … Continued
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Rare cloud formation graces the skies in these two Canadian cities
This fall, residents of Vancouver, B.C., and Ottawa, Ont., were lucky enough to witness an unusual, picturesque phenomena known as asperitas clouds. Resembling a churning sea on a stormy day, … Continued
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Community questions wildlife safety in Algonquin Provincial Park after bear cubs’ death
Issues of overcrowding and wildlife safety are being discussed in Ontario’s Algonquin Provincial Park after two black bear cubs were struck and killed by a vehicle along Highway 60 over … Continued
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OPP credit man’s PFD for saving his life after he went overboard on Georgian Bay
A recent boating event on Georgian Bay is reminding us of the importance of putting on your lifejacket or personal flotation device (PFD) before heading out on the water. On … Continued
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$659K for this cottage on Buck Lake with a bunkie and 183 feet of frontage
6868 Smith Lane, South Frontenac, Ont. Lake: Buck Lake Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Lot size: 183 x 79.4 feet | under 1/2 acre List price: $659,000 Date listed: November 12, 2024 … Continued
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Listing of the week: A hilltop retreat with an indoor spa on the St. Lawrence River
Body of water: St. Lawrence River Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 Lot size: 2 acres with a 3,500 sq. ft. home Frontage: 117.35 ft. of direct waterfront Asking price: $1,500,000 Taxes: … Continued
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