Welcome to the FALL Issue
“And the sun took a step back, the leaves lulled themselves to sleep and autumn was awakened.”
— Raquel Franco
School’s back in session! Those summer days we covet – the ones we try to wring every last drop out of, are slowly veering back to routine; and full length pants. Cottage Country is slowly awakening to Autumn; crisp mornings, warm sunny afternoons and chilly nights lead us through Thanksgiving and into the excitement of All Hallows’ Eve – and dare I say – winter? No. Not yet. There is too much of fall to enjoy before we think of snow.
In this issue we have articles that encourage you to get out and travel the vibrant countryside of Cottage Country. We focus on a fall favourite – apples! Algoma Orchard invites you to experience everything apple, and Weekend at the Cottage offers up the perfect apple recipes for the Thanksgiving table, find the perfect candy apple recipe to get the kids excited – perfect for Halloween parties! Both The Kawarthas, and Haliburton County Tourism invite you to explore with amazing day trips this season.
Fall is the ideal time to plan your renovations for 2026, and we have so many amazing trades and services compiled in this issue, ready to make your renovation dreams come true. If a new build is in your future, we encourage you to read on, and discover several amazing local builders who are ready to take your plans from paper to completion. From design to landscaping and excavating, to electrical and straight through to full service builders – we encourage you to get inspired and create spaces that your family will enjoy for years to come. Many are booking now for 2026.
For those of you itching to get your sled out of storage and hit the snowy trails, Craig Nicholson – The Intrepid Snowmobiler, and The Buckhorn Snowmobile Club have updates about getting our trail systems ready for winter riding. Kawartha ATV invites you to plan a fall trip with a multitude of hospitality businesses waiting to welcome you for overnight stays, unique restaurants and experiences while you enjoy getting outdoors on their multi-use trails.
Get out and explore Cottage Country this fall, summer may be fleeting – but autumn is offering up cozy overnight stays, epic day trips, spectacular views and hearty cuisine.
