15 reasons to look forward to spring at the cottage

The forest floor becomes ablaze with Ontario's official flower.

The loon's plaintive song is the soundtrack to cottage country's warmer months.

Everyday throughout the spring, we add hours of sunshine to our day.

After a winter away, get the latest gossip from your northern pals.

Shed your city-slicker suit and put on your comfortable cottage outfit.

Break out the steaks or veggie burgers and fire up the grill.

After a winter of skinny trees, the forest is reborn.

The melting snow, caused by the spring sunshine, cascades down the rocks and hillsides.

After months of solid ice, watch it creak, groan, and then silently slip away.

Whether you own just a kayak or a full-fledged cabin cruiser, it's time to get the boats back on the water.

Real anglers can't wait to reel in the big Kahuna.

Birds, squirrels, raccoons, deer, moose, and bears re-emerge.

It may feel like a chore, but isn't there something cathartic about that first trip to the dump.

The nights may still be cool, but it's never too early to breakout the marshmallows.

Wander around your property, surveying your tiny, perfect kingdom, breathing in the newness of the spring season.