Spring 2026 Issue
Cottage Life will help you enjoy life at the lake even more with fun and informative articles on everything from how-to projects to inspirational design ideas.
PLUS you’ll get...
An American family seeking refuge could find it anywhere in the world; why choose La Malbaie?
We asked the pros for their top tips ahead of the 2026 boating season.
Are digital wayfinding tools really better than the paper maps that used to occupy your glove compartment?
This design expert is here to convince you why it’s time to go bold with your exterior paint.
Rural pet clinics don’t have the staff to treat all emergencies. Could tele-triage services be a solution?
New research shows that bat boxes can turn deadly if you stick them in the wrong spot.
Kashagawigawog Lake, Ont., is for history buffs and...hockey players?
These six items will soften the blow of a long cottage commute.
Why citizen science plays a key role in protecting the environment.
This bunkie build was a family affair (even the baby participated).
The scrench has a funny name, but it’s indispensable at the cottage.
Battling invasives; what kind of creature is this?; why your septic tank overflows; sealing the deck of a crib dock; right-of-way dilemma
How do you solve a problem like dock-foam pollution? With teamwork.
A new high-speed train could be roaring through cottage towns in the future. Should you be worried?
We have Canada's railways to thank for the cottage; the allure of the forbidden lawn dart; games-themed puzzles; Chef Spencer Watts has comfort food cookery advice; meet Canada's stinky flowers