Book Launch: The Ontario Cottage: Perfect of its Kind
A tribute to one of Ontario’s most enduring and recognizable architectural styles.
We are delighted to share that The Ontario Cottage: Perfect of its Kind — a new book by Lynne DiStefano and Dan Schneider — was launched in November 2025. Dan, who is from St. Marys, is currently president of the Stratford/Perth County ACO branch.
This beautifully illustrated volume explores one of Ontario’s most beloved architectural forms — the Ontario Cottage — highlighting its history, craftsmanship, and enduring place in the province’s cultural landscape.
The authors held launch events across the region, each featuring an illustrated talk, discussion, and book signing. Events took place in St. Marys on November 6 and in Stratford on November 9. The book is available at Fanfare Books in Stratford and Betty’s Bookshelf in St. Marys as well as on-line through Indigo and Amazon.
The Architectural Conservancy Ontario aims through education and advocacy to encourage the identification, conservation and re-use of important structures and the creation of districts of heritage significance.
