Name: Great Canadian Cottages
Released: 2018-08-09T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Justin Ryan, Colin McAllister

TV Show · Documentary · Special Interest

The Canadian wilderness is dotted with unique architectural gems. Explore cottage country with design stars Colin McAllister, Justin Ryan, and a host of experts, as they uncover the lengths people will go to create the perfect retreat.

2018 · 21m

Starring Justin Ryan, Colin McAllister

EPISODE 1

Dominant Building Materials

Touring three very different cottages, each built using a single dominant material, including a house made of glass, a timber frame property and a house that makes use of straw bales.
EPISODE 2

Perfect First Build

Colin and Justin visit three vastly different properties in the cottage country of Haliburton. See a retreat based on a historic site, a home where functionality is the top design priority, and an homage to city living, with a twist.
EPISODE 3

Scale of Design

A visit to the Grey County region of Southern Ontario; Colin and Justin go on a journey exploring scale of design in some of the area's most beautiful homes.
EPISODE 4

Eco Homes

Touring three impressive eco-homes.
EPISODE 5

Past, Present, Future

The design duo considers the past, present, and future of design in the popular cottage destination of Muskoka. Explore a 40-year-old, perfectly preserved family cabin, a modern retreat belonging to a hockey legend, and cottage ahead of its time.
EPISODE 6

Waterlocked Builds

In Georgian Bay, Colin and Justin visit two island retreats and one boat access property and meet three architects who built their dream home.