Summer retreats to Canadian cottages have long been a cherished tradition, but the recent surge in popularity of TV series like Heated Rivalry, Sterling Point, and Every Year After suggests a newfound global fascination with our natural landscapes, serene lakes, and cozy family getaways.
On today’s episode of Commotion, host Elamin Abdelmahmoud engages in a discussion with TV critic Kathryn VanArendonk, credited with coining the term “sexy feelings by a Canadian lake,” along with Canadian cultural analysts Amil Niazi and Sadaf Ahsan, exploring the intriguing transformation of Canadian cottage country in television.
For the complete conversation from today’s broadcast, tune in to CBC Listen or catch the podcast version, Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud, available on all major podcast platforms.
Panel coordinated by Jane van Koeverden.