What would it be like to live in the lush landscape of Severn, with your own private boardwalk to a beach club on the shores of Lake Couchiching? What would it be like to have a wide-open backyard, where you can build, garden, dine and play? What would it be like to be able to escape into nature any time of year, at any moment, to discover again and again all the hidden wonders of this beautiful part of the country?

Serenity Bay is a new collection of wide townhomes and 50- and 60-ft. homes in Severn, by LIV Communities in partnership with Bosseini Living. Located at Grayshott and Turnbull Drive just off Lake Couchiching, Serenity Bay offers four-season living. Whether you prefer the warm embrace of summer or the crisp beauty of winter, there is always something to do.

Marshes, woodlands and shorelines

On a typical summer day, you and your family may take a walk to the lake. At Serenity Bay, you’ll have a private boardwalk that takes you to your very own beach club, with a pier, picnic and swimming areas, and water activities: Stand-up paddle boards, kayaks, canoes and more. Play volleyball, horseshoes or lawn bowling on the beach, or grab a yoga mat for your afternoon routine in the sunny splendour of the outdoors.

Summertime brings with it plenty of opportunities to get out on the water. Launch your boat just down the road at Cumberland Beach to take your family or friends on a ride. Tubing, wake surfing and waterskiing are all popular activities. If fishing is your passion, catch some delicious walleye, bass, pike or – if it’s your lucky day – a prized muskie.

But maybe you’d prefer to stay on dry land. Walk 18 at one of the picturesque courses in the area, including Couchiching Golf and Country Club, Hawk Ridge or Lake St. George. If you’re a cyclist, take to the country roads to discover the charming towns and vistas of the area and beyond. There are also several equestrian centres nearby, where you can book a tour through the local trails on horseback. In the fall, the hiking is particularly beautiful, as the foliage begins to turn to amber, deep red and gold. Majestic birds, deer and other fauna are often sighted in the area if you know where to look along the marshes, woodlands and shorelines.

For a more adventurous group outing, schedule a modern-day treasure hunt with geocaching. Use GPS coordinates to prompt teams to search for hidden caches in the area, each containing trinkets and logbooks leading to the next clues and challenges. Or plan a photography workshop, where you can share some tips to help your group capture the best shots of local wildlife among the stunning backdrops of your new community.

Opportunities to stay active

But maybe you’d like to do something right at home: Set up a new garden, build a treehouse for your young children or begin a new DIY project. At Serenity Bay, you’ll have a wide-open yard on a large lot that gives you the space to do it all. You could even build your own pool or court – basketball, tennis or pickle ball – and your basement has enough room to construct your own fitness facility tailored to your wellness regime. At the end of the day, wrap-up with some late-night snacks by a beachside bonfire, and sit back to take in the stars on the clear summer night. You earned it, after all.

As the seasons change, so too do your opportunities to stay active. When the snow hits, experience the magic tranquility of the nearby trails of Couchiching Beach Park or Scout Valley Loop with your snowshoes or cross-country skis. Then head back inside to your cosy fireplace and some hearty, stick-to-your-ribs winter stew. Or, for an extra shot of adrenaline, rip across the frozen lake and through kilometres of powdery winter trails on your snowmobile. If that’s not for you, plan a couple hours – or a few days – ice fishing for the same delicious catch you enjoyed all summer long.

At Serenity Bay, not only do you have plenty of opportunities to get outside and enjoy the area, but you can rest easy knowing you’ll be returning to a well-crafted modern home for years to come.

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