Since the onset of the pandemic, cottage communities have seen unprecedented growth. Michelle chats with longtime contributor Philip Preville about his recent CL story “Talk of the Towns,” which explored how these communities are adapting to the influx of both part-time and full-time cottagers. What does this population explosion mean for culture in rural areas, and development and infrastructure? Then, we’ll listen to an essay that reflects on cottage life at the time of Canada’s 150th anniversary that will take you right to your piece of paradise. Special thanks to: Philip Preville, journalist Articles referenced: “Talk of the Towns” by Philip Preville (Cottage Life magazine, March/April 2023) “On the Place that Will Always Be Home” by Marci MacDonald (Cottage Life magazine, Early Summer 2017) Sources: For more information on the great cottage-country migration and conversations on infrastructure development in rural areas, visit FOCA. Connect with Cottage Life: cottagelife.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/cottagelife/Twitter: @cottagelifeInstagram: @cottagelifePinterest: www.pinterest.ca/cottagelife/Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/CottageLifeMagazine/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.