TO D D TA L B OT Love It or List It
By Jay Cooper
I had the pleasure of interviewing one of my favourite TV hosts and my new best friend. Right, Todd? (laughs) It was a fascinating, informative and completely hilarious chat. Todd and his family are currently constructing their Eh Frame cottage on the West Coast. Follow Todd on his social media for updates on the build.
Photo by Janis Nicolay
ATOTK: How’s the weather in Vancouver? TT: Classically shitty. (laughs) I’m a Vancouver boy born and raised, but I’m not sure if it’s climate change or I’m just getting older and tired of all the rain. ATOTK: I’ve never made it out to the West Coast, although I’ve been so many other places and countries. TT: Well you know what they say, Jay, save the best for last (laughs) 24
ATOTK: What’s your connection to the Kawarthas? TT: My Dad is from Toronto and all of my extended Talbot family stayed in Ontario, except my father who moved out west. I’ve spent a lot of time there, every year growing up, coming back at Christmas time or the summer. My grandfather and uncle had a place on Pigeon Lake. My cousin built a beautiful cottage on Sandy Lake. My aunt lives in Peterborough. The latest connection is that I was working with Toyota Canada and they put on a 3-day event where we went 4X4ing with the local groups, testing out the new trucks near Bobcaygeon. Social media being what it is, I did an in store appearance there, which was also an absolute blast. I’m not trying to blow smoke; so to speak, we really don’t have that kind of experience out here on the west coast. Sure we have the Gulf Islands, ocean and mountains but there is something magical, amazing and inspiring about your area. After coming back from the Bobcaygeon area, we bought a property on a lake in the Okanagan, which is about four hours from Vancouver. ATOTK: What inspired you to start your Eh Frame business? TT: We built a brand around this A Frame we’re building. We also have merch that adds to that lifestyle, lake life feel. Have to say, being in the Kawarthas gave me that vibe and inspired me to bring my own version to the table. Check us out at www.ehframe.com
