Does the colour of your winter coat affect how warm it will keep you? We asked physics experts to weigh in.

This rental cottage is conveniently located close to the ski hills, plus, it comes with a garage-turned-games room, a firepit, and more.

Learn about Canada's chip truck history, and discover the best fry stops around cottage country—as voted by you, cottagers!

Jon Funston encountered a unique sight while snowmobiling to work from Sturgeon Bay to Honey Harbour one morning.

Going for a winter sleigh ride is both family friendly and romantic. Why not go for a jaunt at one of these 7 farms.

Canada’s meteorologists are logging their long-range forecasts and if the right systems align, the country could experience a warmer-than-average spring, A weak La Niña could lead to warm weather in…

Skating isn't the only winter activity to do at the lake. Here our 12 of our favourite winter activities to try.

Tired of skating on the lake? Check out these five skating trails in some of Ontario's most beautiful provincial parks.

Hastings County Council is fed up with the lack of support offered to rural Ontario municipalities by Premier Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservative On January 28, Hastings County Council decided to…

On January 19, The Beer Store in Westport, Ont., closed for good. The town, which is about 45 minutes north of Kingston, is one of many locations, Beer Stores across the province are closing as…

Electricity is expensive, so this cottager got around that problem by building his own heating system. Now, he saves cash

You needn't go to the Middle East if you want to experience a salt water lake akin to the Dead Sea---look no further than the heartland of the Canadian Canada's "Dead Sea" is a salt water lake…

Four families on Blackstone Lake—who have been cottaging together for more than 40 years—teamed up to create this cool ice bar.

This two-bedroom cottage in Northumberland County, Ont., comes fully furnished with two additional bunkies, two docks, and more.

Canada and the U.S. may have chosen to delay tariffs by another 30 days, but the threat still looms. Here's how they could affect cottagers.

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is representing an Ontario resident in court against the CRA's capital gains hike. Here's what it means.

During a January 16 meeting, Town of Wasaga Beach councillors agreed to sell five acres of beachfront property to developer Stonebridge Building Group for The Town of Wasaga Beach is selling a…

Solar power is supposed to work better in the cold weather, so why would it get fussy in the winter? Our expert weighs in

Starting in May, the District of Muskoka will ditch waste bins on Go Home Lake in favour of new lakeside waste collection. But residents are concerned The District of Muskoka is scraping waste bins…

On January 27, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced that it would be discontinuing its Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) permits. The PCT, Canada Border Services Agency has discontinued its…

Meet Jessie the bobcat, the star attraction at Cafe Catio in Nova Scotia. Have a coffee, relax, and learn about wild cats and other wildlife.

Thousands of positions are available for secondary and post-secondary students through the Parks Canada and Ontario Parks job portals.

I own a cottage on Lake Nipissing and would prefer one closer to Ottawa, where I live. I would like to know if there are cottage owners in the Ottawa area

British Columbia is introducing new short-term rental regulations in an effort to further crack down on absentee operators.

2485 Fire Route 51, Peterborough, Ont. Lake: Jack Lake Bedrooms: 2 + 2 Bathrooms: 4 Lot size: 200 ft x 248.19 ft (3681 sq. ft.) Frontage: 200 ft Asking Discover year-round luxury at 2485 Fire Route…

This modern two-bedroom cottage sits on over two acres, and comes with trails and boating access into downtown Huntsville.

The local community in Peterborough, Ont. is rallying to encourage the city to bring back ice maintenance on the Lift Loft.

The cottagers on Lake St. Peter are restoring its fish population, one bundle of sticks at a time (sort of)

After severe weather events ravaged parts of the country in 2024, Canadian property owners should be prepared for a jump in their home insurance premiums. 2024 was the most expensive year for…

Four years of recordings show that Belinda, a sea sponge, leads a surprisingly active underwater life on the B.C. sea floor

Conservationists in B.C. are building artificial beaver dams in an effort to restore wetlands and watersheds in the province

Calling all drone pilots! The Government of Canada is poised to roll out some new rules and regulations for drone operators in 2025, with some lifted

As more wildfires and floods hit cottage country, it's more important than ever to have a plan in case of an emergency.

Earlier this month, the historic Silver Bridge in Bracebridge, Ont., was closed indefinitely after a “shift” was discovered during a review of the

Denise Roy and Rahim Jaffer had been pondering an investment property in their hometown of Toronto, Ont., since 2022. But when their daughter was born in

A 14-year-old boy was rescued from the Rideau River in Smiths Falls, Ont. after falling through unstable ice.

This three-bedroom log cottage on Oxtongue Lake features easy access to snowmobile and hiking trails, a ski resort, and two parks.

Frozen plumbing pipes is a real problem for even four-season cottages. Here are four strategies to keep the water flowing

Oysters are actually in season in the winter, and they're surprisingly easy to eat outside. Here's some tips and some topping ideas.

Can a person smell like cold air? Does cold air even have a scent? We asked experts, and the answer might surprise you

Feeling depressed, stressed, anxious, or a long list of other maladies? Ontario’s Halton region physicians can now prescribe time in nature as an Conservation Halton has partnered with PaRx, allowing…

Quonset structures are mighty-strong, energy-efficient, and are changing the way we think about building homes and cottages.

The large five-bedroom, four-bathroom cottage comes with a hot tub, an outdoor firepit, a serene Muskoka room, and more.

The American Kennel Club has announced the world's newest dog breed, which makes 202 officially recognized by the AKC.

After expressing interest in the 100-plus acre parcel of land in 2023, the City of Pickering has earmarked the funds in their 2025 budget.

Ontario is introducing new rules and regulations for motorists in 2025, including changes to the collision reporting threshold, stricter penalties for

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 In mid-December the Ontario government…

The tiny cricket frog seems able to walk on water, and even jump off its surface. But how? New research has the answers

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 The Ontario government has announced a new rebate…

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 On New Year's Eve, a fire tore through B.C.'s…