Living on the Lake

Some have been asking how I feel living on the lake? I think it's an absolutely beautiful way to live during summer, when the sun shines and a gentle, warm southerly breeze provides relief for people who are sunbathing at the shoreline.

NATUREHARMONY

June 2026:

However, the Canadian winter can be brutal! When raw wind blows from the north and snow reaches kneecaps for the third time in a week, one may feel beaten. Well, I do. But… There is something magical about the lake, no matter what the season is.

My husband and I moved to our lake house last year and love it. I believe that the “Blue Mind” effect is true. Being close to water has several benefits; calmer mind, increased creativity, lower cortisol levels… list goes on. I embrace those factors!

Historically waterways have always been lifelines for people, communities, and livelihoods they have formed. Water is the source of life and vitality for nature. I was amazed by the Blue Herons, Swans, and Waterfowls when they started arriving from the south this spring. The lake is a hub of ecological activity.

As beautiful as lake life is, there are also days and weeks when it looks like the lake is going to devour everything around it. The water level in Lake Simcoe was over 30 centimetres (over 12 inches) above the average this spring and sadly some neighborhoods had to deal with flooding. It can be a jarring experience when you see your backyard getting smaller by day!

Sometimes the lake is as serene as a mirror but sometimes it can be dark and roaring. Weather can change quickly for the worse and when it happens, you don’t want to be boating in the middle of the lake.

So, my answer to the question is, I feel that I have found my little place in the world, with its joys and challenges.

- Taina