Tag: cottaging
Get a perfect score on your shoreline assessment in Dysart et al
Is your cottage shoreline up to par? In Dysart et al., it’s easier than ever to find out. This past spring, the Haliburton municipality developed a shoreline lake health assessment … Continued
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Short-term rental bylaws forcing some long-time cottagers to sell
Nowadays, short-term rental (STR) bylaws are a staple across cottage country. From Kawartha Lakes to Tiny Township, you can scarcely find a cottage municipality in Ontario that doesn’t have, or … Continued
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Listing of the week: A newly built country home with more than 45K in recent upgrades
114 Shelter Cove Drive, Westport, Ont. Lake: Near Upper Rideau Lake Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3 Lot size: 50 feet Asking price: $919,000 Taxes: $0/year Date listed: July 11, 2024 Listing … Continued
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Ontario beach town under fire for claims of indecent activity on public beaches
The Town of Wasaga Beach is asking the Ontario government for assistance after it landed in hot water earlier this summer following claims that beach-goers are defecating in the sand. … Continued
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This Haliburton cottage comes two outbuildings and more than 100 feet of waterfront
1092 Long Lake Road, Haliburton, Ont. Lake: Long Lake Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Lot size: 0.81 acres Living area: 950 sq. ft. List price: $725,000 Date listed: June 22, 2024 Realtor: Karen Nimigon This … Continued
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‘It’s very frustrating and dangerous’: Lake of Bays cottagers say government agencies refuse to clean up debris months after washout
In early March, a section of Highway 35 between Birkendale Road and Ten Mile Bay Road near Dwight, Ont. was washed out. It forced Lake of Bays cottagers and residents … Continued
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Haliburton lake associations partner with local research group to fill a gap in water quality testing
Haliburton: a county made up of four municipalities, two billion cubic metres of water, and zero regional conservation authority. Stepping in to fill this gap is a community-based research organization … Continued
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Rosseau General Store celebrates its 150th birthday this weekend
The iconic Rosseau General Store is celebrating a major milestone this weekend. Known for its delectable foods and cottage essentials, Rosseau General Store, which opened in 1874, is a regular … Continued
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$699K for this one-of-a-kind spherical cottage with 440 feet of waterfront
851 Rideauwood Lane, Lyndhurst, Ont. Lake: Whitefish Lake Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Lot size: 1/2 – 1.99 acres Living area: 1,287 sq. ft. List price: $699,900 Date listed: June 3, 2024 Realtor: Krishan Nathan … Continued
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Small Pleasures: The back deck isn’t the most desired spot at the cottage, but it’s still my favourite
Forty-two years ago, I landed on the island as a visitor and passed the pre-spousal cottage test. That meant simply to survive a weekend off-grid and show boundless enthusiasm. Mary … Continued
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