Escape out west with Sarah Richardson in her newest HGTV Canada series, Sarah’s Mountain Escape, premiering October 12 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. By Brooke Madden Have you ever dreamed about escaping to the mountains? Grabbing your little ones, curating the perfect playlist, and venturing out on a cross-country road trip? While the feasibility of that kind of spontaneity may seem like it only exists … [Read more...] about A Mountainous Pursuit: Sarah’s Mountain Escape
The Best of Fall Eatertainment
Sebastien & Sheila Centner share their top recipes, tips, and tricks from their upcoming cookbook and entertaining guide. As the summer winds down and the evenings turn brisk, we realize that we only have a limited number of opportunities left to entertain outdoors with the backdrop of fall colors, so we like to take full advantage. And celebrating all that is fall with a harvest … [Read more...] about The Best of Fall Eatertainment
Great Rooms with Cassis Design Studio
By Martha Uniacke Breen For many cottagers, their favourite room in the house is the great room. Looking out those big windows at the sun glinting off the water, hanging out with the family in the evening, or just stretching out for an afternoon nap – it’s the place we all tend to gravitate to. Tary Roossien and Meredith Parsons, principals with Cassis Design Studio, offer the following … [Read more...] about Great Rooms with Cassis Design Studio
Muskoka Fall & Winter Getaways
Come to savour Muskoka’s fall colour and winter playgrounds, and you’ll quickly discover there’s a lot more to see and do here this time of year! By Bill & Laura Hollingshead It’s no secret that Muskoka is Ontario’s summer playground. We welcome over 3.2 million visitors annually, with over 80% visiting in the spring and summer. But with so much to see and do in the fall and winter, why … [Read more...] about Muskoka Fall & Winter Getaways
Bahamas Emerald Club Exuma
Choosing a vacation spot is often overwhelming. The world is filled with picturesque beaches and tropical paradises, all eager to attract snowbirds looking to escape the dark chill of Canadian winters. That sense of burden can infect a vacation before it even begins, and complications can increase exponentially when we look to vacation with other families—taking our communities away with us. The … [Read more...] about Bahamas Emerald Club Exuma
Is Muskoka Undervalued?
I’ve heard the following phrase used more and more often lately to describe Muskoka: “The Hamptons of the North.” Generally speaking, I consider the comparison as a compliment (although, for those of us who call this region home, we think the Hamptons could just as accurately be called the “Muskoka of New York”). But I started thinking about this the other day, and decided it might be … [Read more...] about Is Muskoka Undervalued?