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Ten Things Not To Miss at the 2008 Fall Cottage Life Show

 

 

Taste Testing - Pilsner Urquell and the Opimian Society

Everyone’s heard of wine tasting, some people have heard of beer tasting, but who has heard of chocolate tasting? Cottage Life has, that’s who! This year the 2008 Fall Cottage Life Show guests can look forward to all of the above! Guests over the age of 19 can enjoy wine tasting by Opimian, The Wine Society of Canada, beer sampling by Pilsner Urquell, and kids of all ages can enjoy chocolate tasting by Christy’s Crunch.

 

 

Games Room – Crokinole and Ladder Toss

There is no better opponent than a member of your own family! The 2008 Fall Cottage Life Show provides families with the perfect venue to settle the score from the summer. Board games and leisure sports are two of the ways that families and friends connect at the cottage, and both are in the Cottage Games Room. Crokinole, ladder toss, Scrabble, bocce ball, cribbage, and much more. And don’t miss a chance to try Cottage Life Wacky Winter Games on our faux ice surface!

 

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Go Snowmobiling! Give it a try! Family Snowmobile Centre

The Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) and the 2008 Fall Cottage Life Show have partnered to introduce families to snowmobiling. Not only will snowmobiling experts be on hand to answer questions and give helpful advice, but cottagers can sign up for a free Give It a Try! experience this winter, with sleds and all necessary gear also provided at no cost. This is a great opportunity to learn about snowmobiling, so check out the OFSC Go Snowmobiling! Give It A Try! Family Snowmobile Centre.

 

Wilderness Pleasures with Kevin Callan

Check out Kevin Callan talking about Wilderness Pleasures: A Practical Guide to Camping Bliss in the Wildlife Centre. Kevin is the recipient of three National Magazine awards and is a featured speaker at many of North America's largest paddling events. Go to Cottage Life’s sister magazine www.explore-mag.com to read Kevin’s blog about his trips, (mis-) adventures and his favourite gear. Kevin will be autographing his book in the Cottage Life booth. Check show schedule for signing dates and time.

 

Cottage Life Subscription Bonus for Show Attendees Only!

Visit the Cottage Life booth to subscribe, renew or give a gift subscription to Cottage Life. Why not get your holiday shipping done early this year? For as little as $25 you can give Cottage Life magazine to friends and family. Be sure to ask about our special subscription bonus for show attendees only!

 

Green is the colour of this Fall Show with Leslie Garrett

Join our experts in the Green Cottage Building Centre for invaluable insight on environmentally responsible building products and services. Whether you are planning to build or retrofit your cottage, these seminars will help clarify and give suggestions to begin the greening process by building and renovating with environmentally sound products.

 

Tastes of Cottage Country

The Tastes of Cottage Country has been a Fall Cottage Life Show highlight for the past three years and it’s only getting bigger and better. A food-lover’s paradise, Tastes of Cottage Country invites you to stroll through and sample delicious Ontario cottage country preserves, cheeses, meats, and baked goods. Local Ontario chefs will be hosting cooking demonstrations including Cottage Life magazine’s own Jane Rodmell.

 

 
Cottage Life is expanding its services and launching CottageLifeRentals.com

Coming online in November 2008, this beautifully designed website will bring together cottage owners and renters using interactive web tools like map integration, send-to-a-friend, favourites lists, and an availability calendar. Visit us at the Show and find out how the first 250 people to list their cottage rental can get their ad online free for one year (a $100 value)! www.cottageliferentals.com

 

Cottage Life Merchandise

See what’s new in Cottage Life merchandise for you and those on your holiday shopping list. We’ve got two great new sweatshirts, and we’ve brought back our ever-popular dock spider sweatshirt. Buy the kids a T-shirt and the new cottage owner our Cottage Ownership Guide. Choose an ornament from our tree to decorate your own, talk about the latest issue with the editors, and check the winners of the photo contest at the Cottage Life Booth, #822.

 

Winter Wildlife

Come and learn more about the creatures that roam around your cottage when you’re not there! Wildlife professionals, nocturnal critters, and wilderness experts – the 2008 Fall Cottage Life Show is a great place to learn about winter wildlife, habitats, ecosystems, and animal tracking. See a winter den that keeps all those hibernating animals so cozy.
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