Cottage Country Lifestyle Magazine

08/21/2026

Winter, spring, summer or fall… we love where we live. 🩷

08/14/2026

feeling chic 💅 - might swim 👙

08/14/2026

This lovely book is co-written by one of our regular contributors Jacob Rodenburg - a fantastic read from a local author. 🩷

🎉 August Giveaway: The Wild Path Home

New Society Publishers is giving away one copy of The Wild Path Home: A Guide to Raising the Earth Stewards of Tomorrow by Jacob Rodenburg and Cathy Dueck, our August pick.

To enter:
1️⃣ Like our page
2️⃣ Comment below: what's your favourite outdoor activity with kids?
3️⃣ Tag a friend who'd love this book for a bonus entry

One winner announced Thursday, August 20.

More about the book:
The Wild Path Home just won Silver in the Education category at the 2026 IPPY Awards. It’s a practical guide to raising kids who feel at home outdoors, with age-appropriate activities from toddlerhood through the teen years, drawing on research, lived experience, and Indigenous knowledge.

As summer winds down, there’s still time to get outside before routines take over again, and that’s exactly what this book is here to encourage.

*This promotion is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Meta or Facebook.

Camp Kawartha

08/12/2026

Interested in a career in winter operations? Come meet our team! 🚚👷

Peterborough County is hosting a Winter Maintenance Operator Job Fair and inviting job seekers to learn more about opportunities with our winter operations team.

Whether you're an experienced operator or exploring a new career path, this is your opportunity to:

✅ Learn about Seasonal Winter Maintenance Operator positions
✅ Discuss training and licensing requirements
✅ Meet current employees and hiring representatives
✅ Learn about compensation, schedules, and position expectations
✅ Get insight into the application process

📅 Saturday, August 22, 2026
⏰ 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
📍 Best Western Hotel, Otonabee Meeting Room, 84 Lansdowne Street East, Peterborough

We're currently hiring for the upcoming winter season and look forward to meeting you.

👀 View the full job posting 🔗 https://peterboroughcounty.applytojob.com/apply/KjCfZXi8bB/Winter-Maintenance-Operator-13062615]



Township of Asphodel-Norwood Township of Cavan Monaghan Township of Douro-Dummer Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen North Kawartha Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan Municipality of Trent Lakes Selwyn Township

08/11/2026

⛳️ Get your gang and get registered for the RWH Construction Golf Tournament!

It’s going to be a fantastic day in support of Kawartha Lakes Food Source!

Join us September 18th for our 3rd Annual charity Golf Tournament! All proceeds go to the Kawartha Lakes Food Source and we only have space for 9 more teams! 💥

Your registration fee includes: use of the driving range, 18 holes of golf, golf cart, gift with entry, chance at raffle prizes, charitable donation and dinner. Giving back to your community has never been more fun!

All are welcome! Email [email protected] to reserve your spot!

08/11/2026

There’s something about lake water…