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uality of life is key when choosing where you want to live. In York Region, two Pemberton Group master-planned communities offer valuepacked modern suites and a wealth of onsite amenities in convenient, connected locations. Pemberton’s newest community - Indigo Condominiums, is coming soon to a distinctive location next to the Maple GO Station. Indigo will rise to 10 storeys with 247 spacious suites, and offer 8 townhomes. Prices will start from the mid-$200’s. Residents will have easy access to the shops and services at nearby Major Mackenzie Drive and Dufferin Road, and to the rest of the GTA. From the Maple GO Station to Union Station it’s just over a half-hour ride. Indigo will also be well served by the GO Transit Barrie rail line, GO Transit buses, York Region Transit and the Toronto Transit Commission. Highways 400 and 407 are only minutes away. Amenities will include a state-of-the art fitness centre with steam rooms, an indoor hot tub and yoga studio, party room with a caterers’ kitchen, bar and private dining, a theatre, ground floor patio with barbeques, landscaped rooftop terrace with lounge and barbeques, and for pet lovers - a dog wash! Call 905.553.1430.
At SkyCity Condominiums, the first building offers 120 days occupancies, and SkyCity2 continues to be a popular residential choice in Richmond Hill. Visit today and take advantage of your final opportunity for February Special Savings. Buy on or before February 29th, and in addition to receiving current incentives, Pemberton will take one per cent off the purchase price! Prices begin from the mid-$300’s. See a sales representative for full details. The Yonge and Highway 7 area is home to extensive shopping, dining and entertainment venues. Residents can walk to York Region Transit, take the GO Train to Union Station, ride GO bus service, or easily access Highways 407 and 404. SkyCity’s two 20-storey towers share a three-storey podium housing 17,000 square feet of next-generation amenities. SkyGarden will encompass gazebos, arbours, a fireplace, lounge-style seating, barbeque stations and alfresco dining area. Amenities extend to two
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GETTING READY FOR SPRING IN AURORA AND NEWMARKET YOUR MINI-EVENTS CALENDAR FOR AURORA TO FIND OUT MORE, VISIT WWW.AURORA.CA March 5 Aurora Winter Blues Festival (AWBF) “Blues Bash” Festival Kickoff, Highland Automotive Professionals Showroom, 15783 Yonge Street, 7 to 11 p.m. Rock to the Turbo Street Funk Band and local youth bands combined with southern cuisine, live and silent auction, door prize – in support of local charities. Tickets available online at www.AWBF.ca March 11 AWBF “Pound the Keys” Hammond B3 Organ Blues, Theatre Aurora, 150 Henderson Drive, 7 To 11 p.m. Tickets available online at www.AWBF.ca March 11 Soyeon Kate Lee – Great Artist Music Series Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church Street, 8 to 10 p.m.
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Two of York Region’s popular residential destinations, the Towns of Aurora and Newmarket, are centred north of the City of Toronto. Last year, Aurora received impressive rankings in MoneySense Magazine’s Best Places to Live in Canada. The Town was ranked 24th out of 201 Canadian communities, 10th out of the 140 municipalities in the small city category, and highest overall in York Region. Newmarket has also been in the limelight. In MoneySense Magazine’s ranking, Newmarket was listed 31st out of 201 Canadian communities, and 14th in the Best Small-sized Cities category. These Towns have morphed from popular bedroom communities to thriving municipalities where residents can live, work and play – and both are brimming with fun activities as we round the corner to spring.
March 12 AWBF “Raise the Roof” Big Band Blues, Theatre Aurora, 150 Henderson Drive, 7 to 11 p.m. Tickets available online at www.AWBF.ca March 15 Cinderella” presented by “The Nearly World Famous” DuffleBag Theatre Company, Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church Street, 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. March 17 St. Patrick’s Day Free Family Art Drop-in Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church Street, 1 to 4 p.m. March 26 Aurora’s Easter Egg Hunt Aurora Seniors Centre, 9:30 a.m.Wristbands must be purchased in advance. For more information, visit www. aurora.ca
Active families love living in Aurora! (Photo courtesy of the Town of Aurora)
March 26 Health & Wellness Fairs Spring 2016 Expo Aurora Community Centre, 9:30 to 3:30 p.m.
YOUR MINI-EVENTS CALENDAR FOR NEWMARKET TO FIND OUT MORE, VISIT WWW.NEWMARKET.CA
Aurora is graced with beautiful natural areas (Photo courtesy of the Town of Aurora)
March 6 VPAN “Three For the Show” concert, Newmarket Theatre, 2 to 4 p.m. Enjoy the talents of clarinetist James Campbell and the Afiara String Quartet joined by guitarist and composer Graham Campbell. Contact 905-895-8713 or visit VPAN.ca. March 14-20 March Break Drop-in Programs and Activities A kaleidoscope of fun! Visit www.newmarket.ca and click the Recreation and Culture tab under Things To Do to learn more. March 15 Music and Magic 9 a.m. to noon Have a blast at the Magna Centre (800 Mulock Drive) with interactive music, magic, dance performances, crafts, games and more. Cost is $5 per child, parents and guardians are free. Visit www. newmarket.ca/musicandmagic for more information. March 19 Ukranian Easter Eggs Workshop At the Elman W. Campbell Museum, 1:30 p.m. Suitable for children ages 5+. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. The cost is $10 per person. Pre-register at 905-953-5314. March 26 Eggceptional Easter Fun At the Elman W. Campbell Museum, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Meet the Easter Bunny, enjoy Easter displays, activities and light refreshments. Suitable for ages four to ten. Cost is $5 per person – pre-register at 905-953-5314.
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more than 12,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor amenities. Attentive concierge service will be provided in the chic lobby. An equipped fitness centre, yoga studio, billiards room, guest suite, storage lockers, bike/flex storage, pet mudroom, and a party room opening onto a BBQ patio lounge will all be available to residents. Plus, the ground level will feature proposed retail/commercial venues for the utmost in convenience. One-bedroom to two-bedroom+den suites range from 586 to 1,400 square feet. Ask a sales representative about Brookfield’s new larger penthouse designs coming soon, and be sure to tour the model suite decorated by Hudson Kruse. The Presentation Centre is located at 15624 Leslie Street. For hours and more information, call 1-844-503-0992 or visit ArborsCondominiums.ca
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t The Sorrento, Armour Heights Developments has the popular choice for those looking to enjoy the carefree, “lock and leave” condo lifestyle. Their new courtyard condominium is now over 80% sold and construction is well underway. With the underground parking garage complete, building progress can be seen above ground and buyers are getting excited as the first move-in dates are scheduled for the end of this year. Anyone considering this wonderful condominium should visit as soon as possible for the best choice, best price, and last opportunity to personalize remaining suites as prices are expected to continue to rise. If you think about it, moving to The Sorrento is a lifestyle choice that’s so easy to make. No
driveways to shovel, no furnaces to break down, no grass to cut. . . just maintenance-free, carefree living in a truly magnificent surrounding. Travel whenever you want without worrying about your home. When you’re at home, you can delight in all of the amenities that The Sorrento offers. Enjoy a stunning indoor swimming pool without the worry of maintaining it. Exercise in a state-of-the-art work-out facility without thinking about calibrating the equipment or replacing worn parts. Get in touch with your inner Zen in a serene Yoga Room that you don’t have to dust or vacuum. Enjoy the games and billiards lounge with friends, worry-free and maintenance-free. Throw a party in the elegant Party Room equipped with kitchenette. And for overnight visitors, a luxurious Guest Suite is available. The Sorrento has been designed for people just like you. Located in prestigious Richmond Hill, just off Yonge Street at King Rd., The Sorrento offers a carefree lifestyle of elegance and serenity surrounded by nature. Rising just
four-stories, this steel and concrete (not wood framed!) building looks like a grand estate. The Sorrento is surrounded by breathtaking gardens and is just moments away from Bond Lake and countless miles of hiking trails. From the moment you enter the lobby, you and your guests will be swept away by the exquisite details and design that have gone into this truly exceptional residence. During nice weather, enjoy the delightful shaded Courtyard with plenty of seating, Bocce Court, BBQ and a delightful pergola – the perfect place to enjoy a summer sunset. The Fourth Floor offers a serene outdoor space as well, furnished with comfortable seating and lots of room to enjoy the view. But amenities are just part of the Sorrento story. Choose from impressive suites featuring awe-inspiring 12’ ground floor ceilings with private patios, soaring 9’ and 10’ ceilings on other levels, oversized windows, and breathtaking finishes. You can experience the luxury of
the suites by visiting The Sorrento’s Model Suite – a designer decorated, 1,000 sq. ft., twobedroom suite that showcases the fine features and finishes you can expect at The Sorrento. For over 30 years, Armour Heights Developments has provided high-quality, professionally managed residential and commercial construction in the GTA. Residential projects include: The Amalfi Residences on Keele Street, River’s Edge in Bolton, The Manors of Corsica, The Amesbury Residences, The Manors of Bayview, and their latest project Oak Ridges Retirement Residences. Visit The Sorrento Presentation Centre and Model Suite at 11300 Yonge Street. Hours are 1-7 pm Mon-Thurs. and 12-5 Sat., Sun & Holidays. Call 289-637-1777 or visit www.thesorrento.ca
EXCITEMENT IS BUILDING HURRY IN FOR THE BEST SELECTION OF REMAINING SUITES This magnificent condo is selling fast and construction is underway. Excitement has never been greater for the worry-free, maintenance-free, amenity-rich condo lifestyle of The Sorrento - with more time for family and a great community of new friends to meet. Courtyard • Swimming Pool • Party & Dining Room Caterer’s Kitchen • BBQ Area • Communal Garden Fitness Studio & Yoga Room • Bocce Court 12’ ceilings on first floor • All steel & concrete building
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write about condominiums a lot, especially as condos have become such an indemand form of homeownership across the GTA. Condominium developers have responded to the desire for financially accessible new homes by making suites smaller in square footage. The open-concept designs are beautiful and efficient, with every square foot usable. Linear kitchens, floor-to-ceiling windows, sliding barn doors separating rooms … brilliant design focal points such as these maximize space and allow natural light to permeate the rooms to enhance their spaciousness. A little clever decorating advice can also help condo owners make their suites “live” much larger than their square footage might suggest. To expand the visual “space” in a compact condo suite, here are a few tips. • Select whites or light colours for
your walls and flooring. Even pale blues and creams can lend a light, airy feel to the surroundings. • Keep down the clutter. The more you can see surfaces throughout each room, the cleaner and more spacious the look. If you add accessories, fewer larger items look better than numerous small items. • In your main living area, consider glass surfaces and mirrors to reflect the light and make the room seem larger. • Add punches of colour in throw cushions, area rugs and accessories to add vibrancy to your soft palette. • Use area rugs and intimate furniture groupings to delineate living areas, such as the dining space, living room space, etc. Placing furniture away from the walls also creates visual space. And when you select items such as sofas or arm chairs, remember that those with exposed legs allow ambient light to flow from underneath, again accentuating spaciousness. • Shop for multi-purpose furnishings that can eliminate crowding your spaces. For example, coffee tables today come in a variety of styles, many with storage area in them, and other with tops that hinge up to create dining surfaces. Even smaller items such as decorative boxes can serve as storage. • At your colour selection appointment, if glass fronts on some of the upper kitchen
cabinet doors are available, consider this, even if it is an upgrade. It can help to make the kitchen look larger. • Think about adding a shelf close to the ceiling and lining it with knickknacks or books. This will draw the eye upward as people enter the room. • If your shower requires a curtain, check out the cool clear styles available today. • Make your window treatments light in both colour and weight. In many condos, simple sheers will do the trick. • Play with shades of colour to make your
room seem larger, and remember the ceiling. Use a lighter wall shade overhead and a slightly darker tint for baseboards. This continuity of colour tricks the eye into seeing the space as bigger. • Speaking of tricking the eye, how about a trompe l’oeuil mural of an outdoor scene on one wall? When it comes to decorating a compact condo suite, a little ingenuity goes a long way. Oh, and it’s fun, too!
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trong demand for new homes in the GTA resulted in the third-highest sales year in the past decade, the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) announced in January. In 2015 there were 41,295 new homes purchased in the GTA according to RealNet Canada Inc., BILD’s official source for new-home market intelligence; that is a 2 per cent increase from 2014 when 40,324 new homes were purchased. Total new-home sales in 2015 were up 13 per cent from the 10-year average of 36,543. Over the last decade, only 2011 and 2007 recorded more new-home sales. In 2011 there were The home building industry 46,304 new homes purchased and is in constantly 2007 there evolving and changing for the better. With were 43,391. “This region continues to grow by up toover 100,000 the advent of new technologies the people and 50,000 jobs every year, ” said BILD years, new-home purchasers in the GTA president and CEO Bryan Tuckey. “The home can enjoy of the highest quality building and some land development industry suphomes that rivalby thebuilding best inquality the world. ports that growth complete communities thatone people to liveI This is so just ofhave theplaces reasons and work.” recommend buying a brand new home. You There were 21,658 new high-rise condominium just can’t get the modern quality units purchased in 2015, down design, 2 per cent from of construction and sold. energy efficiency in a 2014 when 22,176 were However, the 2015 total is 11 per cent above the 10-year average of home that’s several decades old. 19,457 units.
On the low-rise side of the market, which includes detached, semi-detached and townhomes, 19,637 new homes were purchased in 2015. That is up 8 per cent from 2014 when 18,148 sales were recorded, and it is 15 per cent above the 10-year average of 17,085. Prices of new homes in the GTA reached new heights in 2015. The average price per square foot of new highrise homes hit a record-breaking high of $584 at the end of 2015, a 5 per cent increase from December 2014 when the average was $557 per square foot. The average price of a new high-rise condo unit in the GTA was $453,083 at the end of 2015, concept, that allow down from practical $454,476 thedesigns year prior. However, homeowners to maximize the slight price decrease was duetheir to the use size ofof units getting December the into avspace. Thissmaller. helps Inbring more2015 light erage size of a new condo suite was 775 square your homes while opening it up to appear feet, compared to the December 2014 average larger. of 816 square feet. Builder andcontinues developers in the “The industry to find newGTA and hire innovative to keep the of new homes some ofways the world’s bestprice architectural and within reach for first-time buyers,” Tuckey said. design firms for their projects, as well as “By maximizing living space and reducing the top local talent. of thesesuccessfully firms have overall suite size, Many our members beentherecognized national kept average priceonof provincial, a high-rise home stable over the last 12 months. ” and international levels for their design Meanwhile the average price of new low-rise
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GREAT AMENITIES Fans of the good life will love living at Southside. Besides the lush 7th floor Sky Garden, pictured above, you can enjoy the rooftop pool, the fantastic fitness and yoga facilities, party lounge and private dining room. Kids will find their happy place in the playroom and students their quiet place in the WiFi/Study Lounge. It’s all here for you, steps from the Wilson Subway, and minutes away from Yorkdale Shopping Centre and York University. Southside at Gramercy Park, it’s what life needs.
WILSON SUBWAY
WILSON AVE ALLEN RD
Coming soon to the Yorkdale community.
Priced from the $190’s. Register today at southsidecondos.ca
SOUTHSIDE HWY. 401 YORKDALE SUBWAY
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Today’s Homes York • Thursday February 25 to Wednesday March 09 2016 • 16
Main Street Seaton Pickering
design is everything.
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An incredible new selection of Brownstone Townhomes including Coach Towns, Garden Towns, and Urban Towns. From the high 200’s
FREE ASSIGNMENTS IN SEATON*
Beacon Hill Bowmanville
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Charming detached homes and bungalows with easy access to miles of trails winding down to the waterfront. From the mid $400’s
NEW RELEASE OF TOWNHOMES!
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Victoria Highlands Mount Albert
A uniquely appealing collection of incredible detached homes on 33’ and 40’ lots in a spectacular Mount Albert setting. From the mid $500’s
INVENTORY SALE. TOUR OUR MODEL HOMES TODAY!
Averton Square
Niagara-on-the-Lake
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Incredible Inventory Homes ready to move-in just 30 days. Coming soon! Fabulous townhome designs, impeccably finished, affordably priced! Don’t miss out. Register Now! avertonsquare.com
TOUR OUR MODEL HOMES TODAY!
Averton Common Kleinburg
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Three luxurious condominium villas offering suites ranging from 890 sq.ft to 1,560 sq.ft in historic Kleinburg village. From the low $700’s to over $1 million
Evolution Etobicoke
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Superb selection of quick move-in ready suites in this spectacular completed boutique condominium. From the low $300’s
LIMITED SUITES AVAILABLE. INVENTORY SALE!
Coming Soon To Peterborough
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Exquisite all-detached bungalow and 2-storey homes on lots up to 70’ in Averton Peterborough’s stunning riverside community. Register now for first-in-line access!
Learn more @ Averton.ca Follow us on Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. E. & O.E. Rendering’s are artist’s concept. *Limited time only, some conditions apply, see sales representative for details.