If you thought a Canadian cottage escape would be a budget-friendly summer adventure, a new analysis from Casinos Analyzer Canada has some bad news for your wallet. The study crunched the numbers on a two-night lake weekend across the country, factoring in cottage rentals, fuel, groceries, booze, and firewood (because apparently, you can't just forage for sticks). The verdict: Muskoka's reputation as the priciest playground is officially overrated.

Nova Scotia, home to over six thousand lakes covering about 5 percent of the province, now claims the top spot for most expensive lake weekend at an average of $1,347. The culprit? Accommodation costs, with median cottage rentals topping $1,000 for two nights. Throw in some of Canada's highest beer and wine prices, and you might as well be paying Muskoka prices for the privilege of Atlantic hospitality.

Muskoka itself comes in a close second at $1,308, with cottage rentals averaging $974 - proving that its reputation as the premier cottage destination still commands a premium, just not the premium. The Okanagan in British Columbia takes third at $1,259, with lower cottage rentals ($838) but the highest fuel costs of any destination: $139 round trip from Vancouver, because apparently, you have to pay to drive through paradise.

Kawartha Lakes clocks in at $1,235, with cottage rentals around $910 and the advantage of a short drive from Toronto to keep fuel costs down. Finally, the Laurentians in Quebec round out the top five at $1,192, with cheaper groceries and alcohol offering a slight reprieve from the financial pain of lakeside leisure.