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The Storm That Rocked Cottage Country
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It was the result of a rare set of meteorological conditions, the likes of which hadn't been seen in decades. Here are photos and first-hand accounts from the devastating weekend. By Laura Pratt and CL staff.

Canoe for Sail
By Jo Currie

Down goes the paddle, up goes the mast. How to build a sailing rig for your canoe.

Riverfronters
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Fort William, Quebec, on the Ottawa River was founded as a trading post in 1823. When the Hudson's Bay Company moved out the cottagers moved in.

Builder Beware
By Chris Knowles

He's been criticized, cursed, and chased by dogs. But building inspector Doug Head is only trying to protect us from out own incompetence.

Also in this issue

Chimney-cleaning tips
Shade at the cottage
Speedy curry recipes
Moose mating
Cottage detective: reconciling mismatched tastes
Cottaging with baby