With August well underway, back to school commercials appearing on TV, and winter clothes appearing in the stores, you don’t need me to tell you Fall will be here before you know it. It only seems days since the Tim Horton’s Iced Capuccino ad heralded the start of summer, and will soon be replaced by the one with the woman screaming when she sees the first leaf drifting down – is that a Canadian Tire ad? I can’t recall, but it sure shows how quickly our seasons change. So…..since the months of September and October are a wonderful time for getting out and about in our great province I’m starting a series of articles on cottage rental in the fall.

Renting a lakefront or river cottage makes for a terrific summer vacation when your time is spent out on the water or sunbathing on the dock. In the autumn months, activity is the key word and a rental cottage gives you the base to be active from. This is the time for exploring, enjoying  the natural environment, and being outdoors. With no bugs to speak of, and a good chance of pleasant and warm weather, why stay in the city when you can head off to cottage country and spend some time appreciating the great outdoors with a comfortable cottage to come home to after an active day.

Each article will cover a different activity and highlight areas of Ontario where you can get involved. From photography or sea kayaking on the Bruce Peninsula to cycling in the Laurentians; canoeing on the Burnt River to learning to cook with a TV chef in the Almaguin Highlands, there should be something for everyone.

There will also be links to the cottages you can stay in, so if you haven’t been able to take a summer break, or if your vacation has already passed to dim and distant memory, make a plan for a Fall Break. It’s a whole new experience.