Tuesday, September 8, 2026

“Canadian Cottage Culture Captivates TV Viewers”

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The tradition of summer retreats at Canadian cottages is a cherished activity, gaining global attention through popular TV series like “Heated Rivalry,” “Sterling Point,” and “Every Year After.” On today’s episode of “Commotion,” host Elamin Abdelmahmoud discusses the trend with TV critic Kathryn VanArendonk, who introduced the term “sexy feelings by a Canadian lake,” alongside Canadian culture critics Amil Niazi and Sadaf Ahsan. The conversation explores the alluring transformation of Canadian cottage country on television.

For the complete discussion, tune in to today’s show on CBC Listen or listen to the podcast “Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud,” available on various podcast platforms.

The panel was assembled by Jane van Koeverden.

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