{"id":5221,"date":"2022-05-25T01:33:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-25T01:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/301webdemo.com\/oegema\/?p=5221"},"modified":"2026-02-06T04:54:29","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T04:54:29","slug":"before-you-open-for-the-season-the-2022-summer-cottage-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ona.ca\/blog\/before-you-open-for-the-season-the-2022-summer-cottage-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Before You Open for the Season: The 2022 Summer Cottage Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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With sunny and warm weather just around the corner in Ontario, the anticipation for cottage season finally begins. Opening the cottage and prepping for visitors can feel like a daunting task, especially if you have not seen your property in months. To make this easier and less stressful, we have created a detailed checklist of cottage opening essentials, including everything you need to do before you leave for the cabin to the chores for when you arrive. Armed with this checklist, you can be sure that all is in order well before the first weekend of the cottage season.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Preparing your summer cottage starts before you even drive to the lake. There\u2019s nothing worse than getting to the lake only to realize that you\u2019ve forgotten something you need. Some of these items might seem quite obvious, but it\u2019s a good idea to include them in your checklist just in case. The following are things to do before heading to the cabin:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    After a long Ontario winter and unpredictable spring, there\u2019s no guarantee of the condition of your cottage property. The first thing you should do upon arrival is to take note of any outdoor or indoor issues that need to be repaired. Walk along the perimeter of your cottage, and look for any of the following:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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