Every year at this time, as the days get warmer and longer and outdoor life starts to beckon, many Ottawa-area families start thinking about finally buying that dream cottage as their personal retreat from the city. Often those buyers are couples with young children, who look forward to relaxed days of swimming, boating and hiking, simply enjoying the beauty of nature and creating treasured family memories. Family time! In recent years, more and more retirees and those approaching... [read more]