| Cottage Country has traditionally been the Muskoka | | | | homes. |
| area. Close to Toronto with lakes, trees, and a | | | | Elliot Lake is a city boasting many of the |
| picturesque quality, Ontarians have been flocking | | | | conveniences of other small cities but with the added |
| there in the summer months for years. The | | | | benefits of snowmobile and ATV trails that go right |
| popularity of the area has caused a dramatic increase | | | | through the town and out to some of the most |
| in the cost of properties there. Some cottages are | | | | beautiful scenery that Ontario has to offer. The |
| listing for over a million dollars! This is making cottage | | | | hiking trails, often used for biking as well, are |
| country out of reach for many who can't afford to | | | | excellent and visited by outdoors enthusiasts from |
| pay the hefty prices. | | | | around the world! And, of course, the area is famous |
| This has led to a discovery by some in Southern | | | | for it's many lakes used for fishing, swimming, |
| Ontario of the beauty and affordability of the north. | | | | boating, and more. |
| Here cottages and homes can be had at much lower | | | | Are you looking for a second home? With internet |
| prices with the same water access and beauty of | | | | and cable availability, but also close to pristine lakes |
| the traditional Cottage Country areas. Cities, such as | | | | and hiking trails? Or maybe a cottage? Don't have a |
| Elliot Lake, are becoming popular places for second | | | | million to spend? |