General These cool cottages from the photo contest will inspire your next vacation By Aleeshia Carman Published: June 28, 2022 Updated: March 26, 2024 share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Copy Link Cancel View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Photo by Matthew Perkins The Tin Hat Mountain, B.C. cottage sits on top of the Sunshine Coast Trail, embraced by 180 kilometres of rugged coastal and inland trails. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Photo by Natasha Poley This little house on the lake is surrounded by gorgeous scenic views. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Photo by Dave Merchant This cottage, pictured in the fall on a very still day, is located on a family-owned island on Departure Lake, Ont. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Photo by Maria Powell This quaint cottage pairs beautifully with Canadian mountain scapes in Jasper, Alta. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Photo by Kayla Cuddy View the bright fall colours at this cottage on Big Gull Lake, Ont. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Photo by Jeffery O'Brien A beautiful lake side cottage and boat house can be spotted in the Muskokas. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Photo by Ryan Baker This Muskoka Lake cottage is an original build. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Photo by Shelley Fine Cottage reflections are seen on Lower Buckhorn Lake, Ont. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Photo submitted to the 2019 Cottage Life Photo Contest Families are enjoying a friendly game of ice hockey on Loon Lake, Ont. View in Fullscreen Related galleries At the Helliwell cottage—and all over cottage country—pickleball is serving up hours of fun It’s huge! 5 giant facts about Canada 8 expert-approved Canadian cheeses to serve to your cottage guests 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 These cool cottages from the photo contest will inspire your next vacation The 2023 Photo Contest is open now. Submit your entries here. Inspire your next vacation by checking out our reader’s home-away-from-homes. They feature everything from peaceful cottage escape and sparkling lake views to breathtaking Canadian mountain landscapes and vibrant cottage country colours. These photos were submitted through the Cottage Life Photo Contest. Want to share your favourite cottage vacation memories? Enter the photo contest today! Related Story Winning wildlife shots from the Cottage Life photo contest Related Story Here are the winners of the 2021 Cottage Life photo contest Related Story Try not to smile: Kids enjoying life at the lake