Welcome to the Winter Issue

Fresh. That is the word I choose for January. A fresh year, a new start. The opening to a story poised to cover all the fun and adventure you – the author – can fit in. Sometimes the new year is met with resolutions for change, perhaps you plan to travel more in 2024; we encourage you to do a little traveling in our own Cottage Country, too. With experience-based destinations, plenty right here in our region, a weekend away can be as easy as ‘click to book’. 

Haliburton Highlands offers a warm welcome to their area for those who love to hike. Read about their winter Hike Haliburton Festival in this issue and plan to strap on your snowshoes, cross country skis or a warm pair of boots and head to the trails. With plenty of overnight accommodations as well as one-of-a-kind restaurants your hike into Haliburton can become an easy unique vacation.

Welcome to the Winter 2024 issue of Cottage Country Lifestyle Magazine. In this issue we have included some fun and interesting reads for all ages. Check out the kids section for fun ideas on feeding birds with Jacob Rodenburg. Have a laugh with Craig Nicholsons comedic tale of ‘getting winterized’. We have Wedding Retreat inspiration from Whispering Springs Glamping and dreamy treehouse vacations with Fort Treehouse Co.

Don’t forget design inspiration with the team at Birchview Design. We also had the chance to travel to the Royal Winter Fair and chat with Team Irwin and lots of animal info with writers like: The Peterborough Zoo, Kawartha Wildlife Centre, Bird Friendly Peterborough and Trainer Ineke of Turner and Pooch. 

We have Recipes from our faves Weekend at The Cottage to fill your belly and warm your soul. “Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: It is the time for home.” – Edith Sitwell

So, get out and explore our very own winter wonderland Cottage Country! There is so much to explore.

After all, “What good is the warmth of summer without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.” – John Steinbeck

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