“TV Shows Put Canadian Cottage Country in Global Spotlight”

The tradition of spending summers at Canadian cottages has long been cherished, but recent popular TV shows like “Heated Rivalry,” “Sterling Point,” and “Every Year After” have brought global attention to the allure of our forests, lakes, and peaceful family getaways. On the latest episode of “Commotion,” host Elamin Abdelmahmoud engages in a discussion with TV critic Kathryn VanArendonk, who popularized the term “sexy feelings by a Canadian lake,” along with Canadian culture critics Amil Niazi and Sadaf Ahsan, exploring the intriguing transformation of Canadian cottage country depicted on television. To catch the full conversation, tune in to today’s episode on CBC Listen or access the podcast “Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud” on your preferred podcast platform. The panel was expertly curated by Jane van Koeverden.