Like tens of thousands of others, Les Baker of Bethany, Ont., went to the 2012 Toronto International Boat Show in search of the boat of his dreams.

With only four long weekends during the summer, each one is cherished by Canadians but none more so than the May long weekend – the unofficial start of summer!

Parks Canada has been hit hard by the latest wave of federal budget cuts and boaters are almost sure to feel the blow.

With great weather kicking off the 2012 boating season a little earlier this year, there is no better time to come see the new and improved 2012 lineup of Legend boats.

If you’re hoping to get into – or back into – boating and you’re in the London area on Saturday, May 5, don’t miss Hully Gully’s First-Time Boaters’ Day.

Take pictures “before and after” your fire safety projects this summer and you could win in the Safe at the Cottage Contest.