There's nothing like a view of the Canadian outdoors - it's part of what makes cabin living so special. Unfortunately, you can't always be up at the cottage to enjoy it.
I recently came across three webcams from different parts of Canada that give a live view of the great outdoors. There are some pretty spectacular views to be had - and the fact they're live helps make you feel a bit more connected to nature, no matter where you're watching from.
There's even one that lets you move the camera!
Regina Bay (Lake of the Woods, ON)
Our first stop takes us to Regina Bay on Lake of the Woods in Northwestern Ontario, courtesy of Tomahawk Resort's interactive webcam.
This isn't your average stationary camera. You actually get to control the movement and zoom in or out. Want to check if the ice is off? Zoom in on the shoreline. Curious about the sunset? Pan west and watch it live.
The resort even has a message board where viewers share snapshots and fishing reports. Recent entries include "Going Fishing" and "Smoky sunrise" - classic cabin morning observations.
Emerald Lake Lodge (Yoho National Park, BC)
Next, we head west to Emerald Lake Lodge in Yoho National Park, British Columbia. While not quite "live," this webcam updates every 10 minutes from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. Mountain Time.
The camera is mounted on the historic main lodge, facing northeast across Emerald Lake. On clear days, you'll see Emerald Peak on the left, Michael Peak in the middle, and Wapta Mountain on the right.
Any points it loses for not being 'live' it makes up for in Canadian mountain beauty. Look at that turquoise water!
Algonquin Provincial Park (ON)
Our final destination brings us to one of Ontario's better known destinations: Algonquin Provincial Park. The Friends of Algonquin Park have set up a spectacular 4K live stream from the Visitor Centre.
What sets this one apart? You can rewind up to 12 hours. Missed that moose that wandered by this morning? Just scroll back. Want to watch yesterday's thunderstorm roll across Fork Lake? It's all there.
The panoramic view showcases everything Algonquin is famous for – coniferous forests, deciduous stands, spruce bog, Fork Lake, and Sunday Creek. During fall, it's absolutely electric with color. In winter, it's a snow globe come to life.
And if you're lucky, you might catch some wildlife.
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