Tag: cottaging
Telegraph Cove is a paradise for nature-loving cottagers. All thanks to a guy named Marmaduke
We had only been fishing for a few minutes when the rod on Conrad Porth’s side of the boat jumped: a salmon had struck the lure. Conrad is well past … Continued
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Rental of the week: A family-friendly Muskoka cottage with a hot tub and an outdoor fire pit
Location: Baysville, Ont. Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 4 Guests: 10 Minimum stay: 2-7 nights Rate: From $786/night About the property This Scandi-style cottage on Ril Lake featuring five bedrooms and four bathrooms is ideal for … Continued
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A new dog breed has been officially recognized! Meet the Danish-Swedish Farmdog
In an exciting kick off to 2025 for canine lovers everywhere, the American Kennel Club has announced the world’s newest recognized dog breed: the Danish-Swedish Farmdog (DSF). Reportedly cheerful, friendly, … Continued
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Renowned B.C. whale museum looking to rebuild after devastating New Year’s Eve fire
On New Year’s Eve, the sky above Telegraph Cove, B.C., burned a feverish orange. The community’s boardwalk had caught fire, quickly consuming the wooden buildings of businesses along the pier: … Continued
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These are the new rules and regulations for drivers in Ontario in 2025
Ontario is introducing new rules and regulations for motorists in 2025, including changes to the collision reporting threshold, stricter penalties for impaired driving, and switchovers to the new DriveON program. … Continued
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The Ontario government is investing $75 million in rehabilitating aging dams across the province
On December 18, Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) announced that it’s investing $75 million to rehabilitate 10 dams across the province over the next four years. The … Continued
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Scientists discover why this tiny frog seems to walk on water
It’s a question that’s puzzled amphibian enthusiasts for some time: why can certain species of frog appear to walk on water, or even leap from its surface as if jumping … Continued
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Ontario cottagers can take advantage of the province’s new sustainable renovation rebate
The Ontario government has announced a new rebate program that could save property owners up to 30 per cent on energy-efficient renovations—and it includes cottage owners. The home renovations savings … Continued
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City of Pickering designates funds to complete purchase of section of Lake Ontario
Residents in Pickering and beyond watched closely when a unique opportunity to own a chunk of nearby Lake Ontario first appeared in 2023—and now, the City has gone public with … Continued
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The Cottage Coach’s top 5 ice fishing tips
Where is the Cottage Coach’s Happy Place when the cold season hits? On the ice, in a soft-sided hut, fishing for whatever is biting. “I’m a big morning person, and … Continued
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