Welcome to the Spring into Summer issue
Emily Bronte said, ‘May is the month of expectation, the month of wishes, the month of hope’ and since reading it, I can’t keep the idea out of my head that Spring really does feel like the edge of something wonderful. Like a child waiting for their birthday party, the breath of Spring has us dreaming of days spent in the open air, near water and exploring with our family and friends – a freedom many of us don’t exercise in winter quite the same way. I am dreaming of floating on my back while the sun shines on me, the cool water of the lake refreshing both my mind and spirit; there isn’t anything quite like it, and Cottage Country is rich in moments like these.
Sunny days, starry nights, campfires, swimming, long hikes and bugs are all back! As a year ‘round resident of Cottage Country, I welcome them back with open arms (even the bugs…would it even be summer without them?). As you might have noticed by the cover, we have a new look! Let us know what you think! We love hearing from our readers.
We lovingly call this issue the Spring into Summer edition, where we dip our toes in the idea of summer while celebrating the opening of the bustling season of visitors here in Cottage Country. In this issue we share an invitation from The Kawarthas to immerse yourself in the history and rich scenery that the Trent Severn Waterway offers. We have advice on how to bring the feeling of Spring into your home with design tips from Birchview Design. Get out on the water for some angling with tips and guidance from Mike Williams of Williams Outfitters and Mike Quesnelle of GOAT Angling Adventures – both great resources for guided tours if you are in the market for a day fishing with the best!
Jump into history with trips to our local faves Lang Pioneer Village, and Kawartha Settlers Village, and be sure to check out their long list of events happening all summer long! A big Thanks goes out to KATVA volunteers who, after the recent ice storm rallied to ensure trails could open for the season. Copy down recipes from our friend Nik of Weekend at the Cottage, his creative combinations of flavour are never disappointing.
We always aim to bring content to our pages that is both educational, and interesting to read – do you have a story that you think we should feature? Send us an email!
cottagecountryemily@gmail.com
From May flowers to cool June evenings to summer heat, it’s all just around the corner Cottage Country for after all, ‘June is the gateway to summer.’ – Jean Hersey
