Winter 2025 Issue
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What's Inside Winter 2025
Features
In Cold Pursuit
No matter the weather, every February, these snowmobilers suit up in service of their community.
What Lies Beneath?
You might not think about the lake after it freezes over. But under the ice, there’s much more going on than you’d expect.
Honour Roll
Presenting the winners of our annual photo contest. Plus, the entries that made us laugh the most.
Departments
Waterfront
Reporter; off-season cottage-buying tips; clever gift ideas; festive drink decider; fondue how-to; winter true/ false quiz; blue-green algae’s enemy
Workshop
Bentwood boxes are literally seamless; rip a bevel on a table saw; upcycled portable saunas; tools to rent; plow mounts for your vehicle
Cottage Q&A
Mystery prints; Lyme vaccine; mouse-proof appliances; winter driving advice; a mosquito in January?
Cottage Watch
The U.S. is slashing funding that protects our water. Who’s looking out for our lakes?
Style Ideas
This family’s new build is a smorgasbord of sustainable choices.
Nature Scrapbook
The iconic balsam fir plays an important role in the forest.
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