Author: Dougie Boom's Cottage Country Mix Series

Established in 2008, Dougie Boom’s Cottage Country Mix is the perfect music mix for your summer soundtrack. Released annually to usher in the best times of summer, it can be enjoyed at the cottage, campsite or the beach. Anywhere you are, through your phone or browser. Or download for later for when you are really deep in the wilds. Join our mailing list so you don’t miss an episode. Or follow us on Instagram to see what we are up to. www.cottagemixtape.com
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Rockwood Cinema Review: The Great Outdoors (1988)

Scene from The Great Outdoors with John Candy, Stephanie Faracy, Annette Bening and Dan Aykroyd outdoors on a patio by a lake.

Watching a movie made our list, 7 things to do on a rainy day at the cottage, but is also the perfect remedy for boredom, or on a chill night when you want to keep things indoors. But why not go full theme and watch a movie about the great outdoors while IN the great …

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7 Things To Do On A Rainy Day At The Cottage

Seminal west-coast Canadian rockers, Trooper, once said, “The sun can’t shine every day”. This is true and begs the question: what does one do at the Cottage if the weather is not in your favour? There are plenty of things to do, even though you may be stuck inside. 7. Read a book Although we …

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Cottage Packing Checklist – Be Prepared To Have A Good Time

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You've got the car packed up and ready to go! But did you remember everything? You need the Cottagemixtape.com Cottage Packing List. "Packing for a cottage is different... you may have to provide the necessities that we take for granted at home." For maximizing your cottage time, it’s good to be prepared. So, to extend …

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