Fun Activities To Do at the Cottage This Summer

Just this past long weekend, I enjoyed a much needed getaway to my sisters cottage on Lake Muskoka. Not only were we blessed with the most beautiful weather there, it was the perfect weekend that really recharged me, got me inspired and also let me just slow down and appreciate time with my family and fiancé.

Now, I’m ready for the next cottage weekend so I can get in the water, lounge around and sit by the fire at night with a glass of wine! However, if you’re looking for a few fun activities to do at the cottage the next time you’re there, I’ve got a few ideas that I just had to share!

1. Take your coffee and enjoy a breakfast picnic on the dock with your friends and family
2. Take a trip into town and look for the best ice cream stand around. It’s the perfect adventure
3. Build a bonfire and make some smokes (Tip: Pick up celebration cookies – they are delicious when the chocolate melts!)
4. Relax and read a good book. Or, take turns with friends reading a page so you can all enjoy the book and relax
5. Watch the sunrise or sunset – its magical!
6. Find a hiking trail in your area. You can also bring a mini packed lunch and enjoy it when you reach the end
7. Bring up an easy craft project in case it rains. I’m currently loving all things macrame! (a cute diy to come!)
8. When there is a rain fall, give yourself a spa night filled with face and hair masks and a pedicure
9. Have a water balloon fight, but be sure to clean up all the broken balloons after
10. Tour your lake either by boat or canoe and even a paddle boat – just bring lifejackets and be safe

Oh, and of course when in doubt, go fishing, swimming or enjoy a game of badminton, baseball or croquet!

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