Hi there.
I’m the laid-back type. Yes, that’s a plaid flannel shirt, and no, I’m not wearing it ironically as I stroll through town.

I believe in quiet nights by the campfire and spontaneous daytime adventures. Hiking, fishing, boating, and swimming in the summer. Snowmobiling and ice fishing in the winter. If it’s outside, I’m in.

That said, I’m also a bit of a homebody. You’ll often find me experimenting in the kitchen with whatever looked good at the local farm stand. But if I’m craving dinner out, there are a few cozy spots to choose from. No fuss, no reservations needed - we are laid back like that.

Fun fact: I’m perched at the northernmost tip of the Kawartha Lakes. The Gull River flows south through Norland and into Coboconk, feeding Balsam Lake. I'm at the highest point on the Trent-Severn Waterway. From here, water flows in two directions: west to Lake Simcoe and east through Cameron and Sturgeon Lakes, eventually reaching Lake Ontario.

Even cooler? I’m the furthest north in the world where you can launch a boat and travel around the entire globe by water. They call me the Fresh Water Summit. And yes, I have a festival every June to prove it.

If you’re craving a slower pace, more space, and a life that feels a little more grounded slide into my DMs. Let’s chat.

Bonus points if you can bait your own hook.