ANTIQUING WITH MARTIN SWINTON
Bring in your cottage treasures for an appraisal by our antiques expert. If you don’t have a treasure of
your own, attend Martin’s Antiquing 101 seminar for a condensed course in how to find one!
» COTTAGE REVAMP
WE CHECK IT OUT LTD.
Take the challenge out of trouble shooting from a distance, without stressing your neighborly relations.
We Check It Out is a membership based cottage inspection service. This service does everything from
couriering forgotten purses to planned check ups in Haliburton, The Kawarthas, and Muskoka.
» BOOTH 645
OUST A MOUSE
Mice have been a big (well, little) problem in cottage country this year. If you have experienced a mouse
problem in cottage country, rest assured you are not alone! JNC Innovations will provide handy tips and
solutions to become “Mouse Free”.
» BOOTH 217
WINTER WATER SYSTEM PREPARATION
How do you adjust your water and septic systems for the coming season? Visit the Cottage Building Centre
and hear Rob Davis of EcoEthic outline tips and tricks to prepare your septic system for winter use.
» COTTAGE BUILDING CENTRE
THE TRADING POST
The spot for early Christmas shopping, the Trading Post features the work of cottage-country artisans from
across Ontario. Quilts, original paintings, pottery and crafts, there is sure to be something for
everyone.
WSC SURVIVAL SCHOOL
The outdoors expert, Dave Arama engages an exciting, interactive seminar on winter survival skills. From
starting a fire to building an ice shelter, Arama has the necessary tips to improve your outdoor skills and
savvy!
» GREAT OUTDOORS CENTRE
FLOOR STENCILING
Join Robin Riggs of R Cubed (R3) Designs in our interactive seminar to find out all you need to know about
painting and stenciling to spruce up a wood floor. Learn how to give your cottage a weekend facelift with
this simple, elegant concept.
» COTTAGE REVAMP
CRASH COURSE IN COTTAGE REPAIR
Mary Catherine Zwambag, Miss Fix It: The original Do-It-Herselfer shares her expertise by presenting a
crash course on basic cottage repair. Mary Catherine will give you the knowledge you need to take charge of
your repairs and complete that nasty to do list.
» COTTAGE BUILDING CENTRE
BUILDERS/BUILDING SUPPLIES
The Fall Cottage Life Show is the perfect opportunity to talk to contractors, source suppliers, and plan
for spring renovations. With everything from septic systems and composting toilets to docks and bunkies, the
Fall Cottage Life Show has building solutions for
all of your cottage improvements.
TASTES OF COTTAGE COUNTRY
A Fall Cottage Life Show favourite, the Tastes of Cottage Country is a Show within a Show. This year guests will be able to experience the knowledge of Canada’s distinguished cheese artisan, Gurth Pretty. He will pair cheese with Pilsner Urquell for an informative session on cocktail hour sustenance.