The Sprng Cottage
Life Shows in Mississauga (Toronto) and Ottawa Help Current and Prospective
Cottagers Navigate the Booming Market
The four-day show returns to an in-person event,
taking place April 7-10, 2022 at the International Centre in Mississauga and
the Ottawa Cottage Life &
Back Yard Show (April 22-24 at the EY Centre in Ottawa) are returning to
in-person events.
The Cottage
Life brand celebrates its 35th anniversary at the annual show—the
place to get the latest information on trends through exciting programming,
live talks and demonstrations, hundreds of exhibitors, exclusive offers and
more
The
Spring Cottage Life Show returns to an in-person event from April 7-10 at
the
International Centre in Mississauga, ON. Tickets are on-sale at shows.cottagelife.com
The
Cottage Life brand celebrates its 35th anniversary at the annual
show—the place to get the latest information on trends through exciting
programming, live talks and demonstrations, hundreds of exhibitors, exclusive
offers and more
The Spring Cottage Life Show returns to an
in-person event from April 7-10 at the
International Centre in Mississauga, ON. Tickets are on-sale at shows.cottagelife.com
(News Release)
(Toronto,
ON –Over the past two years, the cottage lifestyle has boomed as a direct
result of pandemic-era remote and hybrid work models and urbanites’ desires to
escape city life for a more affordable home or spacious retreat. The impact is
seen through record property sales, limited availability of real estate and an
increased demand for cottage rentals. Cottage country is also seeing a huge
uptick of new boaters and longer wait times for new boats due to increased
demand and supply chain delays. The Spring Cottage Life Show will help
prospective, new and longtime cottagers navigate these changes with the latest
news, information, trends, tips and products. The four-day comeback event
celebrates the 35th anniversary of the Cottage Life brand with a
return to the International Centre in Mississauga from Thursday, Apr.
7 to Sunday, Apr. 10. Tickets are on sale now at shows.cottagelife.com.
Attendees
can reconnect with the cottage industry’s leading brands, shop exclusive offers
for their next cottage project from more than 350 exhibitors and avoid boat
supply delays by purchasing early. While at the Spring Cottage Life Show,
visitors can also discover how to supplement their income through cottage
rental, learn how to break into the increasingly popular cottage market and
protect their investment with a carefully mapped out succession plan. A big
draw at the show is the inspiring, educational seminars and demonstrations from
experts across a variety of topics. Experts at this year’s Spring Cottage Life
Show include gardening aficionado and TV personality Frank “Frankie Flowers”
Ferragine, chef and TV personality Jo Lusted, health and wellness
expert Rose Reisman, Cottage Coach and DIY enthusiast Adam
Holman and master cottage builders Wayne Lennox and Brian
Halbot. Cottage Life magazine’s senior associate editor, Alysha
Vandertogt, will also share helpful tips for creating a smoother cottage
rental experience.
With
cottage season fast approaching, visitors will explore the latest in boats,
docks and water toys as well as find information on builders and contractors,
realtors, innovative building products and eco-friendly solutions. Attendees
can also browse cottage-ready furniture, decor, food, entertaining ideas and
more.
PROGRAMMING
HIGHLIGHTS
Spring
Cottage Life Show Main Stage Presentations
The
show brings the pages of the Cottage Life magazine to life with its
best-in-class expertise, advice and ideas. The lineup of can’t-miss
presentations is located in Hall 2.
Frankie
Flowers – Easy Care Plants
Saturday, Apr. 9 at 11 a.m.
Frank
“Frankie Flowers” Ferragine, Gardening Expert and TV Personality
Frankie Flowers shares his top disease- and insect-resistant plants that
require minimal care and can be left alone while you are away at the cottage or
away from the cottage.
DIY
Drink Caddy
Daily at 3 p.m.
Adam Holman, Cottage Coach and DIY enthusiast
Adam
Holman demonstrates how to build an attractive drink caddy capable of safely
transporting six beverage bottles around the cottage property.
Renting
101: How to Protect You and Your Cottage
Friday, Apr. 8 – Sunday, Apr. 10 at 12 p.m.
Alysha Vandertogt, Senior Associate Editor Cottage Life magazine
From
insurance to what to include in a renter’s manual, Alysha Vandertogt will cover
the steps property owners can take to create a smoother rental experience from
before the tenants arrive to after they’ve left.
Be a
Better Boater
Thursday, Apr. 8 – Saturday, Apr. 9 at 4 p.m.
Sgt. Dave Moffatt, Provincial Marine Coordinator, Ontario Provincial Police
Since
the start of the pandemic, Canada has experienced an increase in traffic on the
water and a large spike in new boaters obtaining pleasure craft operator’s
cards. Sgt. Moffatt will share boating and water tips alongside safety
regulations to ensure both new and experienced boaters can navigate our
waterways.
Keeping
the “Family” in the Family Cottage
Thursday, Apr. 8 – Saturday, Apr. 9 at 5 p.m.
Peter Lillico, Cottage Succession Planning Lawyer
Whether
you have a big family or are purchasing a cottage as part of a group, a
succession plan is key to ensure a smooth transition if an owner would like to
sell their share of the property or in the event of a death.
The
Cottage Kitchen
Popular
chefs and wellness experts share tasty outdoor entertaining ideas with cooking
demonstrations:
TV
personality, chef and author Jo Lusted will cook up a flavourful
huevos rancheros breakfast bake and bavette steak tacos.
Health
and wellness expert Rose Reisman will cook up some healthy choices that
are perfect for the cottage, including charred corn and black bean salad and
Indonesian fried rice with sweet peas.
Award-winning
BBQ pitmaster and sauce-crafter Brian Misko of B.C.’s
House of Q Foods Ltd. will teach cottagers how to “Smash Your Burger
Game!”
Cottage
Life recipe developer Tony Armstrong will show visitors how to whip up a
variety of cottage-friendly dishes, including a Mediterranean barley salad,
Bánh mì dock sliders, napa cabbage salad and salsa from the cupboard.
Cottage Life Workshop: Master cottage builders Wayne Lennox and Brian
Halbot will answer build and maintenance questions as they create a
selection of outdoor pieces, including planters, benches, an A-frame swing and
chairs, which visitors can enter to win!
Amazing
Small Spaces: Need a spot for guests, a studio or a place to
escape the crowd? Tour the latest in small-space solutions, perfect for the
lake.
Amazing Small Spaces (pictured)
Cottage
Life Dock Party: The always popular social hub of the show is
proudly serving Muskoka Brewery craft beer, Walter All-Natural Caesar Mix and
Dixon’s Distilled Spirits. All drink ticket sales benefit the Cottage Dreams
Cancer Recovery Initiative, which places cancer survivors and
their families in donated cottages for a week of rest and recovery.
Celebrate
Cottage Life magazine’s 35th anniversary with
limited edition Cottage Life apparel at the Cottage Life Booth and a
special Cottage Life magazine subscription offer. The magazine’s
editorial team will be on-site to answer visitors’ cottage questions. Plus,
check out behind-the-scenes footage from the new season of Cottage Life’s
highest-rated original series, Life Below Zero: Canada, and give
your best frozen face in the photo booth! For the latest show additions,
list of exhibitors, event times and to purchase tickets, visit: cottagelife.com/shows.
From:
Andrea McLoughlin, Centric PR
