We insure more than 600,000 Lifestyle customers across Canada!
Protection for the way you use your cottage or cabin...
Seasonally or year-round, protect your cottage or cabin from the unexpected with the right insurance.
…with insurance coverage that fits your cottage or cabin lifestyle...
Every policy includes coverage for short-term rental up to 30 days, and coverage for damage caused by bears, raccoons, and squirrels.
…plus cabin insurance policy add-ons for even more coverage
Get more protection for your seasonal property such as coverage for wet boathouses, water protection plus, and increased short-term home rental up to 180 days.
Alberta cottage and cabin insurance
The distinctive silhouette of birch trees, the refreshing tingle of a dip in cool waters, the cozy crackle of a campfire, the haunting call of the loon— cottaging and cabining in Alberta is a time-honoured tradition in Canada and it deserves custom protection.
A cabin insurance policy covers…
- Fire, theft, explosion and vandalism
- Damage from falling objects
- Lightning, hail and windstorm damage
- Impact by aircraft, watercraft or land vehicle
- Building collapse
- Damage caused by bears, racoons and squirrels
- And more …
Insurance coverage can extend beyond your cottage and cabin
- Short-term rental protection up to 30 days
- Docks, hot tubs and sheds, and bunkies
- Lock replacement
- Frozen food protection
- By-Law coverage
Want to know more about optional coverages?
Short term rental coverage
Coverage for loss or damage while your cottage or cabin is rented, and rental income protection if it can’t be rented out after a covered claim. This coverage allows you to increase your rental coverage up to 60, 90 or 180 days for the year!
Water Protection Plus
Enhanced water protection package with coverage for failed service lines, sewer backup and overland water.
Wet boathouses or wet buildings
Coverage for loss or damage to wet boathouses or wet building.
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Your lifestyle matters to us
You'll benefit from dedicated, expert claims service that helps you get back to doing the things you love.
Quick response makes the most of every season
No waiting until Monday to start a cabin insurance claim. You can call our 24/7 dedicated phone line to talk to an Aviva Lifestyle expert who will get things started for you or report a claim online. The season is short; we’ll work hard to make sure you get to enjoy it.
Dedicated claim adjusters who know cottages or cabins
Our claim adjusters are enthusiasts too. They know the cabin insurance coverages inside and out, and the settlement options for every policy.
Choice of top-rated vendors
We work with top-rated local vendors who give our customers priority service and get the job done right! These include expert appraisers, surveyors, dealers, and repair facilities. You always have the option to choose your own.
What Aviva Lifestyle offers
Expert claim service
Care and attention from dedicated claim adjusters who are enthusiasts too.
Stand-alone policies
Coverage and extra built-in benefits designed for your Lifestyle policy.
Optional coverages
A variety of optional coverages for even more protection.
Additional savings
Discounts to help you save.
Have more fun to cover?
Do you have a watercraft, RV, motorcycle, collector car and more?
Get expert advice for your specialized insurance needs.
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