Welcome to the Spring issue
“It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade.” – Great Expectations by Charles Dickens
March and April here in Cottage Country can make it feel like you are a little kid awaiting your big birthday party, the air is warming and the sun is shining. Coats are shed and sunglasses are donned as the suns rays make enjoying the outdoors a little more comfortable than say – January. March break on the lake is like the pre-game for summer fun!
Now is the time to start planning your fair-weather adventures, bookings go quickly and pre-planning helps you get the most out of days spent road-tripping, looking for those quintessential summer bucket list activities. We all try and pack as much adventure and fun into the months spanning from June to September, we invite you to jump into some of the most immersive and authentic experiences Cottage Country has to offer.
Cottage Country is abundant in curated attractions that span arts, culture, heritage and flourishing farmlands. Provincial parks welcome visitors from near and far, while culinary-led food-centric journeys await. The communities of Cottage Country buzz this time of year with news of upcoming community oriented events – no matter what, you will find something that transforms your soul while you are here in Cottage Country.
Welcome to the Spring Issue. In this March/April issue we focus on the coming melt of spring with Maple! Flip through the pages of this issue and save the recipes from Weekend at the Cottage, which are sure to be crowd pleasers this summer. Staples Maple Syrup brings you a sponsored editorial on the history and health of maple syrup in time for sugarbush season.
On the cover we have Fisher Excavating, a local contractor who is ready to transform your outdoor spaces into your personal oasis.
Fishing is a focus in this issue with the coming CANCAST fishing Show – which we are happy to be sponsoring again for 2026. Fishing guides Williams Outfitters and GOAT Angling Adventures share their know-how, and Keep Canada Fishing invites you to get your kid (and you) casting a line. The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) invite you to participate in their annual Under the Lock fishing derby to try your hand at catching ‘Walter’ the elusive top prize fish.
We’re always getting involved with our communities! Again this year we are proud to sponsor the Kawartha Lakes Country Living Show, located in Fenelon Falls, as well as the 1st annual Apsley Lions Home and Cottage Show happening this May at the North Kawartha Community Centre. (Have a sponsorship request? Email us! cottagecountryemily@gmail.com)
