Cottage Life

31/12/2024

Get chopping with these wood-splitting hacks.

Splitting wood is a big chore. But with these five tips from a veteran, you can get the work done more efficiently

30/12/2024

Caught in a blizzard? Keep calm and slow down.

Here's what you should do as a driver if you’re on the road, especially on a highway, when winter conditions deteriorate.

30/12/2024

Tune in at 7 PM ET/PT for Secrets In The Ice and explore the secrets frozen in time! ❄️

30/12/2024

Parking on the Rideau Canal may soon be going cashless.

Coins won’t cut it if you’re planning to park in certain lots along Ontario’s Rideau Canal. Parks Canada, the government agency responsible for the Parks Canada has made the switch to a cashless paid parking system run by Indigo at several lots along the Rideau Canal. Here's why.

30/12/2024

ICYMI: Here are the funniest outtakes from the 2024 Cottage Life Photo Contest!

After sorting through thousands of submissions to our annual photo contest, we picked our favourite funny shots and captioned them for your chuckling

30/12/2024

It's almost time to say goodbye to 2024 and hello to 2025!

‘Tis the season for reflecting on the year that was. But along with the typical resolutions to eat better and get to the gym more, we’d like you to think

30/12/2024

Ever wonder how biologists count moose?

How do biologists count moose in the wild? The answer might surprise you.

29/12/2024

These movies set in or about cottage country are perfect for your next cozy night in!

We've compiled 12 different cottage movies for you to enjoy out at the lake this summer regardless of your mood!

29/12/2024

What's your go-to fire-starting tool?

As the cold months approach, we asked our readers what they use to start a fire. Here are their recommendations.

29/12/2024

Port Carling will be getting a new pavilion and docks in 2025!

Construction has officially begun on the new pavilion and docks in Port Carling. The District of Muskoka announced in October that it will begin Construction has officially begun on the new pavilion and docks in Port Carling with the goal of improving safety and accessibility.

29/12/2024

Pickles on pizza? Sign us up!

You won't find these special pizza toppings south of the border—these eight are uniquely Canadian in origin.

29/12/2024

Weird science news you can use!

In the name of science, researchers have used an ingredient in Doritos to make mice's skin invisible. Because...it's for science

28/12/2024

Can you name all nine species of hawk in Canada?

Canada's has nine hawk species native to the country. How much to you know about these hook-beaked predators?

28/12/2024

Your woodstove will thank you for this.

If your woodstove is heating inefficiently, good news: there could be a simple and inexpensive DIY fix. No need for a new stove!

28/12/2024

The answer may surprise you.

Cigarette butts are the most common piece of litter found during beach cleanups. What you may not know is that they are made out of plastic.

28/12/2024

Fun fact: Canada's own Loch Ness monster is rumoured to live in this Ontario lake.

Monster creature or monster fish? Here, we take a deep dive into the mysterious legacy of the Mazinaw Lake monster.

28/12/2024

Wildlife collisions have been on the rise in Ontario since 2021.

The OPP have reported an increase in wildlife collisions over the past three years. An expert weighs in on why this might be happening.

27/12/2024

Have you ever heard of skijoring?

Want to try something new this winter? Try skijoring, a sport that combines high-adrenaline activity and plenty of exercise for your dog.