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These cool cottages from the photo contest will inspire your next vacation

Published: June 28, 2022 Updated: June 20, 2023
Photo contest entry of 180 kms of rugged coastal and inland trails linked together by 14 huts and shelters.
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.

Photo contest entry of a wide angle shot of cottage sitting on bedrock next to a lake.
Photo by Natasha Poley
This little house on the lake is surrounded by gorgeous scenic views.

Photo contest entry of cottage tucked away on an island in the fall.
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.

Photo contest entry of a lakeside cottage in front of mountains.
Photo by Maria Powell
This quaint cottage pairs beautifully with Canadian mountain scapes in Jasper, Alta.

Photo contest entry of a red cottage surrounded by fall colours.
Photo by Kayla Cuddy
View the bright fall colours at this cottage on Big Gull Lake, Ont.

Photo contest entry of a boathouse on a Muskoka lake
Photo by Jeffery O'Brien
A beautiful lake side cottage and boat house can be spotted in the Muskokas.

Photo contest entry of an original cottage on an island covered by trees.
Photo by Ryan Baker
This Muskoka Lake cottage is an original build.

Photo contest entry of a private cottage tucked away in a forest on the bay.
Photo by Shelley Fine
Cottage reflections are seen on Lower Buckhorn Lake, Ont.

Photo contest entry of multiple families playing hockey on a frozen lake.
Photo submitted to the 2019 Cottage Life Photo Contest
Families are enjoying a friendly game of ice hockey on Loon Lake, Ont.

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!

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