Architecture, design, technology and activities for the cottage

A Green-roofed Chalet Called “The Lighthouse”

Standing on the edge of a cliff in La Malbaie, immersed in the Saint-Lawrence River and the Laurentians Mountains of the Canadian Shield, the Malbaie V residence, baptized "The Lighthouse" , attracts both saline air lovers and greenery enthusiasts. The project was realized by the architects Jean-Sébastien Herr and Charles Côté, both founders of the Montreal-based firm MU Architecture. Specialists in contemporary architecture, they combine technology and nature to create a coherent whole. "Beyond...

Renting Out Your Cottage: 5 Helpful Tips

Renting out your cottage has many advantages. To avoid unpleasant surprises, here are five things to remember before posting your rental ad.

Six Places to go Dogsledding this Winter!

This winter, discover Quebec’s natural beauty from another angle! A popular, yet lesser-known activity, we present six places that offer dogsledding excursions.

Popular Rental Platforms and Their Service Fees

Residential lodging rental platforms abound. They are easy to use and travellers love them. But before you use one of them to book your next reservation, make sure you know about the service fees involved.

Eight of Quebec’s best cider houses

Looking for a new way to visit Quebec? Take the cider circuit! Winding through eight regions, it’s the perfect way to combine a getaway with a taste adventure.

The Best Times to Rent a Cottage

Are you planning on renting a cottage in the near future? Here are some important dates to remember to make sure you get the rental you want!

The greenhouse cottage Kekkilä

The "Kekkilä Garden Shed" is the product of a design by architect City Hara and designer Linda Bergroth. This is a unique prefabricated garden shed that combines a greenhouse and storage space in a ready-to-assemble kit. It can be assembled in the field using only a screwdriver. The Garden Shed is made from Finnish pine and safety glass and is equipped with automatic openings to control the temperature inside. The shelter has been designed to...

Discover the Eastern Townships with these bike path recommendations

There are so many reasons to visit the Eastern Townships: breathtaking scenery, a warm welcome anywhere you go, unique outdoor activity ideas, plenty of gourmet experiences and much, much more! Cycling enthusiasts will agree, however, that the region's main attraction has to be its many outstanding bike paths. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or expert rider, the Eastern Townships offers bike paths to suit your skill level. To make the most...

The container cottage: from shipping container to cabin

Cottages built with shipping containers are popping up in the woods of Quebec. If some choose this building material for its style, others see its potential to create retreat spaces nestled in nature that are both compact and totally functional. Here's an overview of this type of reinvented habitat, from its debut to its implementation in Quebec.

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Automatic plant irrigation made easy

Whether you need to water an outdoor garden or indoor plants, there are many automatic irrigation systems available so you can head out for a few days with peace of mind. Discover the system that's right for you!