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Winter 1990

Celebrating a Cottage Winter

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire… Jack Frost nipping at your nose… and nine articles with a bunch of merry ideas to get you in the spirit of the season by making gingerbread loons, carving a paddle, snow sculpting, snowshoeing, and much more

The Icing on the Lake 

by Yvonne Cox

Black ice? White ice? Knowing the difference is just the first step in understanding when and where the ice is safe.

Slip-Sliding Away 

by Sue Lebrecht

Cross-country skiing is a great way to explore cottage country in winter. Here are some splendid places where you can get in the groove.

  • Buying a cottage in winter
  • Ice fishing
  • Traditional ales
  • Snowmobiles