Paddling After Tom: A Canoe Lake Adventure
As the anniversary of Tom Thomson's passing approaches, writer Bill Farnsworth heads out to paddle in the legend's wake.…
Parry Sound: Thriving Arts Scene in a Hockey Town
The hockey town on the shores of Georigan Bay is also a hotbed for the arts. Mention…
Family Paddling on the Pickerel River with Kevin Callan
The 'Happy Camper' himself heads to the Pickerel River and Noganosh Lake where he re-discovers a lesser known paddler's paradise…
Muskoka Autumn Studio Tour: A Window Into Sacred Spaces
Of course exceptional art is what makes this tour so great, but checking out the artists' inner sanctums gives visitors…
Cottage Country Family Fun: There’s Plenty of Summer Left!
Summer in Ontario's cottage country was made for families! From splish-splash fun on our waterways to off the…
The Kee to Bala: Dance Hall Nostalgia in Ontario’s Cottage Country
Muskoka's iconic music hall has a long-standing and treasured place in the region's great summer traditions. In 1929,…
12 Ways to Experience Grundy Lake Provincial Park
Outdoor adventurer and photographer Martin Lortz takes time for some R&R at Grundy Lake Provincial Park and shares the…
Artisan Bakeries Make Summer In Ontario’s Cottage Country Even Sweeter
A visit to an artisan bakery in Ontario's cottage country is as much a summer tradition as lazing…
A View To The Bay: New Artisan Stations in Parry Sound, Ontario
When people think of the renowned Canadian Group of Seven painters - and in particular Tom Thomson - they…
New Spring Beer Festival in Muskoka, Ontario
Over the years, Huntsville, Muskoka has become known for hosting fantastic events in its historic downtown. Perennial favourites such…
Epic Fun with the Algonquin West ATV Club
Writer and motorsports fan Martin Lortz reports back on his recent adventure on the rugged trails in the Almaguin…
Muskoka’s Spin The Lakes Cycle Tour
The 12th annual one-day cycling tour with multiple distances is Ontario's favourite spring ride. Spin the Lakes…
The Snowmobile Poker Run: Winter Fun in Ontario’s Cottage Country
In winter 2015, writer and photographer Martin Lortz headed to Muskoka, Ontario to find out more about one of…
Trail Running at Hardy Lake Provincial Park in Muskoka, Ontario
Writer Carmen Kuntz heads to Hardy Lake Provincial Park between Bala and Gravenhurst, Muskoka, to give trail running…
Anything But Turkey: Switch It Up This Holiday Season With Tips From Cottage Country Chefs
Spatchcock chicken in the woods? Shepherd's pie with South-East Asian fusion? If you're dreading the annual turkey feast…