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The go-to source for cottagers, the award-winning Cottage Life offers valuable advice as well as profiles, how-to articles, recipes, essays, issues pieces, and lifestyle stories that help readers look after their cottages, entertain guests and, of course, kick back and have fun.

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Cottage Life West Magazine

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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Closing-Up Guide

Smarter ways to make closing your cottage faster, easier, cheaper, and less stressful.

More than S’mores

Delicious and fun, these campfire desserts are sure to please a crowd.

Water Filters

Drink from your lake? You just need a water-filtration system. Here are your options.

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