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8 reasons why you should go to the Fall Cottage Life Show this weekend

The Fall Cottage Life Show is back and bigger than before. Hundreds of exhibitors will be demonstrating the latest and greatest cottage toys, technology, and trinkets. It’s all going down this weekend, Nov. 11–13 at the International Centre in Mississauga, Ont. For more information about the show such as times, stage presentations, etc. click here.

  1. Enter to win a paddleboard at the Cottage Life booth. All you need to do is fill out a ballot and sign up for Dockside, Cottage Life’s weekly newsletter.
  2. The show is the best time to renew or subscribe to the magazine because there is a special show discount. You also will get a bonus gift. Hint: It will keep you organized.
  3. Score up to a 22 per cent discount on Cottage Life’s Province of Canada merchandise including the popular vintage half-zip throwback sweater by buying them at the show.
  4. Parking is free! That being said, arrive early to help guarantee you a spot closer to the door.
  5. Get a sneak peek at Loons: A Cry From the Mist, a new documentary special airing on Cottage Life Television on Nov. 18 at 8 p.m.  Show attendees can watch sneak peeks at the Cottage Life booth.
  6. Show attendees will get a first look at the winning photographs from the 2022 Cottage Life Photo Contest. Check them out at the Cottage Life booth.
  7. For the price of one admission, you get into both the Cottage Life Show and Seasons Christmas Show. Buy your tickets here.
  8. Meet the Editor of Cottage Life, Michelle Kelly, when she sits down to discuss short-term rentals on the Main Stage. Find presentation times here.
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Don’t miss these presentations at the Spring Cottage Life Show

The Spring Cottage Life Show is the ultimate consumer show for cottagers looking for design inspiration; their next DIY project, or a new cottage toy. Of course, it doesn’t stop there, the biggest cottage show of the year is taking place at the International Centre in Mississauga, Ont. from April 7-10, and with over 350 exhibitors and an impressive slate of presentations from television personalities with interior design and gardening expertise to chefs like barbecue king Brian Misko, you won’t want to miss it. Catch the presentations at the Main Stage, Cottage Workshop, and Cottage Kitchen. Here are the presentations you’ll want to make a point to watch.

Thursday, April 7

Succession planning is one of our most popular topics at Cottage Life. Real estate lawyer Peter Lillico’s presentation will focus on how to keep the cottage in your family. Get your questions ready, he will present at 5 p.m. on April 7, 8, and 9.

Friday, April 8

We know there’s a tendency to indulge at the cottage, especially when it comes to eating. Stop by the Cottage Kitchen to watch health and wellness expert Rose Reisman whip up some quick and healthy recipes that are easy to make at the cottage. She will be demonstrating at 1 p.m. on Friday and 12 p.m. on Saturday.

Saturday, April 9

With spring planting season just around the corner, gardening expert Frankie Flowers will be on the Main Stage talking about resilient plants that are suitable for the cottage. He also has some tips and tricks for keeping them alive while you’re away. Make sure to grab a seat early, he presents at 11 a.m.

Sunday, April 10

The Spring Cottage Life Show is a unique opportunity to meet the faces behind Cottage Life magazine. Swing by the Cottage Workshop and learn how to make a DIY drink caddy with the one and only Cottage Coach Adam Holman at 3 p.m. every day of the show. If you’re considering renting out your cottage, Senior Associate Editor Alysha Vandertogt and editor of The KeyCottage Life‘s new real estate newsletter— shares her advice and tips for keeping it safe. Catch her on the Main Stage, Friday through Sunday at noon.

For the full list of presentations please click here.