cottage country
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In Canadian English, this phrase typically means:
(slang) the locations in rural Canada where there are a lot of vacation homes
NOTE
This phrase is frequently used near and during the summertime in Canada.
“Cottage country” is an expression that is more common in Eastern Canada, particularly in Ontario. In Western Canada, especially in the Prairies, Canadians often say “the lake” or “the cabin” instead of “cottage country.”
EXAMPLES
“We love cottage country in this province. It’s just so beautiful with its green forests, sparkling lakes, and sandy beaches… We would live there year-round if we could.”
“She always dreamed about going to cottage country someday. You see, her family didn’t own a cottage, but her friends did and the stories that they would tell after summer vacation just made it sound so magical.”
