cottage country

== English == === Etymology === From cottage +‎ country. === Noun === cottage country (uncountable) A region, typically in Canada, where many lakeside cottages are located, serving as popular summer vacation spots. ==== Usage notes ==== While used broadly, the term is especially frequent in central Canada. For Ontarians, it might mean regions like Muskoka or Haliburton; for Ottawans, it could be the Rideau Lakes area.