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Go rock climbing on the Niagara Escarpment

Defying gravity is the name of the game when you set out to tackle the jagged limestone cliffs of the Niagara Escarpment. Stretching 725 kilometres from Tobermory to Niagara, the Escarpment’s sedimentary rock faces are a...

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Zipline over the Elora Gorge

Superman’s got nothing on this high-flying adventure. Just 25 kilometres from Guelph, the Grand River cuts a jagged swath through dramatic limestone cliffs to form the Elora Gorge—and that’s where you’ll clip in and zip...

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Tour the tree canaopy in the Haliburton Forest

Anyone can wander along the forest floor—but you get a whole new perspective when you can see the treetops up close. Haliburton Forest offers an up-in-the-air alternative to traditional trekking with its 500-metre boardwalk...

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Ride horses in Muskoka

You don’t have to travel all the way to the badlands of Alberta to get high on a horse. Saddle up and untether your inner cowboy on 20 kilometres of Muskoka trails with majestic, well-mannered horses who are always up for a...

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Scuba dive in Tobermory

Tropical fish and fine white sand are all fine and good—but scuba diving in Tobermory is all about shipwrecks. Home to Fathom Five National Marine Park—Canada’s first marine conservation area—the waters off of the very...

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What’s new online with the June issue of Cottage Life

The June issue is mailed to subscribers May 23, and is on newsstands June 3. In the June issue of Cottage Life: Mmm! Our grill guide to smoked meat Rental agreements done right On Lake Winnipeg with director Guy Maddin Hard...

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Tips for feeding a crowd at the cottage

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Essential ingredients for cottage cooking

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Cottage building plan: Plan 1761

Created to simulate a traditional barn reno, this design features an open concept plan that soars to the upper floor. This plan is also designed using a new building method, insulated concrete forms (ICF) providing a fire/sound...

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Cottage building plan: The Millwood

The Millwood has a magnificent presence. The spacious kitchen, dining room and living room have an open concept ideal for entertaining. The home also features a sunroom, office, walk-in pantry, laundry room and convenient mudroom...

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