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Cottages are not just for the summer!

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Cottages are not just for the summer!

Closing down the cottage for the year? You may want to reconsider. "A survey of 1,100 owners by Cottage Life and the Ontario Real Estate Association found 64 per cent of cottages were used year-round with plans for many more to be converted." A cottage can be a cosy retreat any time of the year! Stock up on firewood and blankets and grab a few good books. Even fall is becoming more popular for cottages - and with all these gorgeous fall colors around we can see why! Do you still use your cottage once summer is over?

One-Tank Trips: Show proves cottage life can be cool

Cottage living isn’t just a warm-weather pursuit any longer. Those lakeside retreats known as cottages, cabins and vacation homes are increasingly becoming year-round abodes. Many have been outfitted with all the comforts of home, including central heating and air-­conditioning, for all-year living and as retirement properties. A survey of 1,100 owners by Cottage Life and the Ontario Real Estate Association found 64 per cent of cottages were used year-round with plans for many more to be converted.

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