By Sarah Pountney I’ve spent a lot of time in Muskoka – as a resident, a realtor, and as a witness to its splendor – and I tend to hear about the same lakes and hotspots for buying, for visiting, and for admiring that you do. It’s impossible to deny the pull of the Big Three: Lakes Muskoka, Rosseau and Joseph. They are undeniably majestic, and a dream spot for any prospective … [Read more...] about The Joy Beyond the Big Three Lakes
8 Locations to Ski Away Your Winter
Fresh Snow By Mike Spry You can feel it in the air. The chill. The still settled frost on autumn's fading gardens. Some hibernate when winter approaches. Some retreat into warmth, and wait for spring. And then there are Canadians. Winter marks the beginning of our season, where we grace the hilltops, snow caps, and flurried trails like live-action postcards. Skiers and snowboarders … [Read more...] about 8 Locations to Ski Away Your Winter
A Mountainous Pursuit: Sarah’s Mountain Escape
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
Curating Community: The Art Gallery of Burlington
By DC Rutherford When we think of community centres, we’re drawn to images of indoor pools, basketball courts, parkettes, and town hall meetings. When I was growing up in Ottawa, the Cole Park Community Centre was where I learned to swim, attended nursery school, and made friends I’m still in touch with today. It’s where my parents made connections that would nurture and foster their young … [Read more...] about Curating Community: The Art Gallery of Burlington
HGTV’s Styled with Nicole Babb & Caffery Vanhorne
How two best friends are enlivening HGTV Canada with their fresh, thoughtful designs By Brooke Madden HGTV Canada has been a welcome presence in many Canadian homes since its inception. There’s something about watching spaces transform from shabby to chic that can often help you unwind at the end of the day. (Or wake you up early on a Sunday morning!) However, the network is not … [Read more...] about HGTV’s Styled with Nicole Babb & Caffery Vanhorne
A Guide to Al Fresco Dining with Sebastien & Sheila Centner
As the weather begins to improve and the idea of dining outdoors begins to emerge, we thought the timing was perfect to share some quick tips and tricks for easy outdoor dining. There’s nothing Sheila and I like more than to move the dining experience outside. But for many people, the prospect of entertaining outdoors brings with it the impression that you need to do more work. Well first, when … [Read more...] about A Guide to Al Fresco Dining with Sebastien & Sheila Centner
