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Top reasons to attend the Spring Cottage Life Show

The Spring Cottage Life Show is back and bigger than before. Over 500 exhibitors will be in attendance, demonstrating the latest and greatest cottage toys, innovative construction materials, and decor. It’s all going down March 23–26, 2023, at the International Centre in Mississauga, Ont. For more information about the show such as times, stage presentations, etc. click here.

  1. When you buy a ticket for the Spring Cottage Life Show, you are automatically entered for a chance to win $10,000 worth of gift cards for Cottage Toys, a contest sponsored by Aviva. Click here to buy your tickets.
  2. Meet the team behind Cottage Life magazine at the Cottage Life booth. While you’re there, learn about and subscribe to our brand new newsletter Family Matters, a five-part series designed to kickstart your succession planning. 
  3. This year, veteran Cottage Life carpenter Wayne Lennox and partner Brian Halbot are building an outdoor shower. Enter for a chance to win one in the Cottage Workshop area.
  4. Get the best deal on a Cottage Life magazine subscription at the show. Buy a 3-year subscription for $65, plus HST. Both the print and digital editions of the magazine are included, plus you’ll receive the Cottage Life log book as a bonus gift.
  5. Does your cottage wardrobe need a refresh? Some of our fan favourites, including our hallmark sweaters, will be for sale at the Cottage Life booth. 
  6. The show is family-friendly and infants between zero to three years receive free admission. Swing by the inflatable planetarium at the Family Activity Centre to keep the kids entertained.
  7. Did we mention there is a rock climbing wall in the Great Outdoors area?
  8. Don’t miss presentations on the Main Stage. Michelle Kelly, editor of Cottage Life, has some critical tips for keeping crafty critters away from the cottage, and Alysha Vandertogt, our senior associate editor, has the insider scoop on what new smart tech you need to make your cottage more efficient. To view the full presentation schedule for the Main Stage, click 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.