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If you own a cabin, cottage, or chalet in Western Canada, you’ll love Cottage Life West’s award-winning profiles, nature articles, DIY tips, recipes, essays, and design and lifestyle stories, focussing on the people, issues, and ideas that are important in B.C., Alberta, and Saskatchewan.

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Is this the new Monday?

Whether you're ready to retire or working remotely, here’s how to live full-time at the lake

The Sway by the Bay

The best of both worlds—a cottage with a modern aesthetic that looks good and is kind to turtles.

The Ultimate Fall Feast

From our family tables to yours, here are our favourite Thanksgiving recipes. Oh, and some tips on making your meal easier than ever

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