Sotheby's - Fall 2021

INSIGHT THE ART OF LIVING

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CONTENTS

THE CITY EDIT

8 Agenda

The future looks bright with these five arts-and-culture events.

10 Down to Earth

Fique + Clay co-founders Sandra Rojas- Chinni and Vanessa Yusuf highlight their fave spots for décor and eats.

12 Into the Future

Innovative items to fill your home and take it into the next decade.

14 Dress to Impress

Pack away the sweats and fall back into fashion in high style.

16 Nourishing the New Normal

From coast to coast, chefs and food makers reinvent how comfort food is delivered.

20 Central Planning

Urban real estate is still going strong, just with a lot more space.

22 Family Ties

Intergenerational living at its best.

LIFESTYLE

25 Spoken Words

Ontario’s poet laureate, Randell Adjei, with a message in measures.

28 All Hail the Queen

Queen Latifah, an unstoppable force in the entertainment world, talks about what it is to represent.

30 Pre-fabulous

While not new, the prefab home trend is decidedly popular and, well, fabulous.

FEATURES

34 Fashioning a Future

Three of fashion’s heavy hitters, from tech to retail to media, share what they see as the future of fashion.

40 Sounds Like Magic

Canadian sound installation artists Janet Cardiff and George Bures Miller bring audio to a whole new level.

46 Total Eclipse of the Arts

Digital artwork and NFTs are evolving the art world into the next realm.

52 The Art of Craft

From beading to quilting to ceramics, these craft artists embrace the past and enhance our present day.

REAL ESTATE

END NOTE

98 Child’s Play Six artists make toys the tools of their trade.

CONTRIBUTORS

EXECUTIVE EDITOR TRACEY HO LUNG

ART DIRECTOR LIONEL BEBBINGTON

PHOTO EDITOR FARZIN GHAYOUR

CONTRIBUTING EDITOR DALI

DANNY SINOPOLI

Danny is a Toronto-based journalist whose past gigs have included senior editor at Canadian House & Home , style editor of The Globe and Mail and editor-in-chief of Azure magazine. He currently writes about design, real estate, travel and hospitality for publications such as Condé Nast Traveler and the National Post

What does “future” mean to you? As James Joyce once noted, “I am tomorrow, or some future day, what I establish today.” After all, that future day tends to arrive much faster than you think!

ERIC MUTRIE

After studying architecture in university, Eric developed a lasting enthusiasm for telling the stories behind buildings. He contributes to Azure , Interior Design , and the Toronto Star part-time while working on academic and health-care features, as well as architecture proposals by day. He is especially keen on good licorice.

What does “future” mean to you? To me, the future is something to inspire how we act in the present — driving us to pursue positive change for the sake of a better tomorrow. It’s either that, or VR headsets

ELIO IANNACCI

Elio is an award-winning editor, writer, content creator and media expert whose writing regularly appears in Maclean’s magazine and has also been featured in more than 40 publications worldwide. A prolific style and culture reporter, Elio has had the opportunity to interview multi-hyphenate talents such as Beyoncé Knowles, Barbra Streisand and Lady Gaga.

What does “future” mean to you? LGBTQ2A+ and BIPOC voices that were once dismissed and seen as irrelevant will lead cultural movements. And many will come to realize that if you act like a brand, you’ll be treated like a product.

DICK SNYDER

An aspiring jazz guitarist, Dick spends his time between practising minor scales and professional wine tasting and writing for publications such as the LCBO’s Food & Drink , Zoomer and Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants , where he is the wine and drinks editor. He has a BFA in jazz guitar performance and journalism, and a Level IV diploma in wine from the U.K.-based Wine and Spirit Education Trust.

What does “future” mean to you? It’s something you make happen right now.

Photo: Rick O’Brien

WELCOME / BIENVENUE

The

future has arrived. Le futur est là.

Within barely a year and a half, Covid-19 propelled a wave of change that engulfed every aspect of everyday life, accelerating developments already underway in technology, business, culture and society. As the pandemic slowly recedes across this country, several of those changes will likely be long-lasting. The “future” that many of us had once envisioned is, in fact, here.

In this issue of Insight: The Art of Living ™ , we reveal the trends that shape the arts, design, architecture and culture, as well as real estate, in a post-pandemic era that is as optimism-driven as it is revolutionary. Learn about the art of buying NFTs (non-fungible tokens) and how the rise of the blockchain is transforming institutions as storied as our exclusive partner Sotheby’s, which was established in 1744 and is now the world’s most esteemed and innovative marketplace in the arts and luxury sectors. Connect with Canadian artists Janet Cardiff and George Bures Miller, acclaimed globally for their groundbreaking immersive multimedia sound installations and audio/ video walks. Meet Ontario’s first Poet Laureate, Randell Adjei, who shares his perspective on meaningful art, self-expression and the impact of poetry on our collective future.

Within these pages and at sothebysrealty.ca, find out, through the experiences of some of our leading Realtors ®, how the echo of the pandemic has been reshaping homes and neighbourhoods, even entire cities, nationwide. We provide you with privileged access to properties for sale that urge owners and investors to embrace what’s ahead.

Indeed, the future has arrived. With this edition of Insight — “The Future Issue” — we hope to inspire you to welcome it with optimism and renewed energy.

En l’espace d’à peine un an et demi, la COVID-19 a soulevé une vague de changements qui s’est immiscée dans chaque parcelle du quotidien, accélérant l’accomplissement de progrès déjà amorcés dans la technologie, les affaires, la culture et la société. Alors que la pandémie s’essouffle lentement au pays, plusieurs de ces changements risquent fort de devenir permanents. Le « futur » que bon nombre d’entre nous avaient envisagé est en fait déjà là.

Dans ce numéro de Insight: The Art of Living MC , nous dévoilons les tendances qui façonnent les arts, l’architecture et la culture, de même que l’immobilier, dans une ère postpandémique portée autant par l’optimisme que par son caractère révolutionnaire. Apprenez l’art d’acheter des NFT (jetons non fongibles) et sachez en quoi la montée des chaînes de blocs transforme les institutions comme l’a relaté notre partenaire exclusif Sotheby’s, fondé en 1744, qui est maintenant le marché le plus estimé et le plus novateur au monde dans les secteurs des arts et du luxe. Faites la rencontre des artistes canadiens Janet Cardiff et George Bures Miller, acclamés partout dans le monde pour leurs installations multimédias d’immersion sonores et leurs promenades audio-vidéo. Rencontrez le premier poète officiel de l’Ontario, Randell Adjei, qui partage son point de vue sur l’art significatif, l’expression de soi et les répercussions de la poésie sur notre avenir collectif.

Au fil de ces pages et sur le site Web sothebysrealty.ca, découvrez, à travers l’expérience de certains de nos meilleurs courtiers Realtors MD , comment les réactions à la pandémie ont transformé des domiciles et des quartiers, voire des villes en entier, à l’échelle du pays. Nous vous donnons un accès privilégié à des propriétés à vendre qui exhortent les propriétaires et les investisseurs à adopter cette nouvelle réalité.

Le futur est là, réellement. Avec ce numéro de notre magazine Insight — « L’enjeu de demain » — nous espérons vous inciter à l’accueillir avec optimisme et une toute nouvelle énergie.

Don Kottick

President & CEO / Président et directeur général

Sotheby’s International Realty Canada

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From the galleries to fashion and the ballet, in-person events are back.

By Juliette Lie-Baxter

AGENDA

Ballet Black, a diversity-driven dance company in London, returns to the Linbury Theatre for a dynamic double-bill performance. Photo: courtesy of the Royal

PARIS

THE MASTERS

September 22, 2021–February 22, 2022

Mikhail and Ivan Morozov were the beaux of Russian society at the turn of the 20th century and, with their politesse and financial might, amassed a vast collection of famous French and Russian masters, including Monet, Gaugin, Matisse, Van Gogh, Manet, Rodin, Repin, Vrubel and Korovin. This spring, the Frank Gehry–designed Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris is hosting “The Morozov Collection: Icons of Modern Art” — an extraordinary exhibit of Impressionist and Modern art presented for the first time outside of Russia. With some 200 works on view, this is your chance to enjoy masterpieces, such as Renoir’s portrait of actress and muse Jeanne Samary and Van Gogh’s La Mer aux SaintesMaries fondationlouisvuitton.fr

LONDON

ON POINT

November 3–7, 2021

In 2001, when Cassa Pancho founded Ballet Black in London, she changed the face, literally, of the classical ballet landscape in the U.K. Of Trinidadian and British descent herself, Ballet Black’s CEO and artistic director made an impact by celebrating racially diverse dancers through avant-garde performances as well as her junior ballet school and outreach programs. She was honoured in 2013 with an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) for her contribution to ballet and, five years later, the Freedom of the City of London award. Pancho also collaborated with dance-shoe designers Freed of London, which resulted in the U.K.first collection of brown and bronze-hued pointe shoes. This year Ballet Black marks its 20th anniversary with the premiere of two new works. Choreographed respectively by Mthuthuzeli November and Will Tuckett, The Waiting Game and Then or Now continue to raise the barre on many levels. balletblack.co.uk

La Mer aux Saintes-Maries, 1888. Vincent van Gogh. Oil on canvas. Painted during a visit to a fishing village on the Mediterranean coast. Photo: courtesy of the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Opera House

Child’s Ribbon Dress, 2017–2018. Kaia’tanó:ron Dumoulin Bush. Acrylic, wire hanger on wood. Photo: courtesy of Kaia’tanó:ron Dumoulin Bush

NEXT GENERATION

October 2–November 27, 2021

FASHION READY

September 18, 2021–September 5, 2022

ART REIMAGINED

October 13-17, 2021

Please confirm event information online before attending. MONTREAL

Montreal’s first centre run by Indigenous artists — daphne — was founded in 2019. Located in Tiohtiá:ke/Mooniyang (an uncededland reference to the city of Montreal), the nonprofit Indigenous hub–cum–contemporary arts space was the brainchild of four Anishnaabe and Kanienkhá:ka visionary artists — Hannah Claus, Nadia Myre, Caroline Monnet and Skawennati. Its name is an ode to celebrated Odawa-Potawatomi-Anishinaabe artist Daphne Odjig, who launched the New Warehouse Gallery in Winnipeg in the early 1970s as a celebration of Indigenous art and culture viewed with an Indigenous lens. This fall, the daphne centre highlights the next-gen perspective of up-and-coming Kaia’tanó:ron Dumoulin Bush — an Onkwehonwe/FrenchCanadian illustrator and visual artist from Oshahrhé:’on (a reference to the Montreal suburb of Chateauguay) — whose bold diverse practice combines a graphic novel edge with an electro-pop palette. daphne.art

While the Met Gala grabs the headlines as fashion’s biggest night out, the bona fide star of the show is the accompanying exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. This year, for its 75th anniversary, the Institute is featuring a year-long show in two parts. Opening in September is “Part One, In America: A Lexicon of Fashion,” which showcases, among others, Prabal Gurung and Christopher John Rogers (U.S. VP Kamala Harris is a fan of his) — contemporary designers in sync with the current sociopolitical climate and, as a result, whose work reflects a closer, emotional connection to diversity and inclusion. “Part Two, In America: An Anthology of Fashion” — opens next year, on May 5. The exhibition, quite appropriately, is sponsored by Instagram, so opportunities abound for share-worthy snapping and storytelling. metmuseum.org/ exhibitions/listings/2021/in-america

Applauding the arts in Canada is a joyful commitment and now a welcome respite, especially because of the impact of Covid-19 on creative minds and endeavours over the past year. For the first time in its 14-year history, Luminato Festival Toronto has shifted its 2021 art-filled roster of events and offerings from June to October. Festival officials are planning a series of film and digital experiences to recreate this much-loved cultural event in a way that’s compliant with pandemic protocols. The list of featured artists, performers and storytellers is still under wraps, but anticipate the rollout to be as sensorily sensational as in past festivals (Thank you, Rufus Wainwright, for your joyous 2016 revival of Judy Garland’s songbook). luminatofestival.com

An exhibition this fall at The Met’s Costume Institute redefines the modern-day identity of fashion. Above: Veil Flag, 2020. Sterling Ruby. Mineral-wash denim. Courtesy of S.R. Studio, L.A. Photo: Melanie Schiff

Dance-and-film production New Monuments premieres at Luminato Festival Toronto 2021. Co-creators: choreographer Tanisha Scott (above), Julien Christian Lutz and Umbereen Inayet. Photo: courtesy of Tanisha Scott

DOWN TO EARTH

Fique + Clay co-founders Sandra Rojas-Chinni and Vanessa Yusuf share their favourite sojourns. By Mishal Cazmi

Sandra Rojas-Chinni and Vanessa Yusuf met more than 14 years ago when they were small-business owners in the same neighbourhood in downtown Toronto. Rojas-Chinni ran a home goods store and café called La Mercería, and Yusuf operated the restaurant chain Craft Burger. Reconnecting years later, the two thought of ways they could work together.

Rojas-Chinni, who was born in the city of Bucaramanga, some 300 kilometres northeast of Bogotá, had always dreamed of creating her own line of home goods to uplift the work of Colombian artisans and design purposeful products for the home. With that in mind, she and Yusuf took a trip to Colombia to see if a partnership could work, and in 2019, Fique + Clay was launched.

The name of the shop represents the two materials highlighted in its wares, which are designed in Canada and handmade in Colombia. Fique is a hemp-like fibre derived from a sustainable succulent plant long used by Colombian artisans to make rope, sacks and clothing, and local clay to craft contemporarystyle tableware — two materials that “always connect you to the earth,” explains Rojas-Chinni.

“People are interested and respectful of artisan, eco-conscious products,” Yusuf points out. Fique + Clay’s elevated everyday essentials have certainly garnered the attention of high-end retailers like Eataly, Holt Renfrew and Hopson Grace. “We don’t believe in saving your best stuff for special occasions,” says Rojas-Chinni. “Every moment in your daily routine should be as elevated as you could have [it].”

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FIQUE + CLAY

Paying homage to the artisans of Colombia, Fique + Clay offers a tightly curated collection of modern accessories for the home. Here you’ll find rugs, baskets and placemats in a subdued earthy palette alongside pitchers and pasta bowls in warm hues and organic textures. The shop’s cofounders plan to expand their selection by exploring more natural materials. “There are so many incredible artisans from the different regions of Colombia,” adds Yusuf. fiqueandclay.com

Fique + Clay cofounders Sandra Rojas-Chinni (left) and Vanessa Yusuf are focused on artisanal, eco-friendly home wares that elevate daily life.

Photo courtesy of Fique + Clay.

MONO GIRAUD

On her first visit to the shop and atelier of Argentine artist and designer Alejandra Giraud in Buenos Aires, Rojas-Chinni was instantly enamoured. “It’s a huge loft space with all-natural materials — raffia, wood, linen,” she says of Mono Giraud’s earthy, yet ethereal, interiors. A hushed monochromatic palette sets off the elegant minimalist sofas, benches, pillows and candles on offer. Rojas-Chinni makes it a point to drop by whenever she’s in town. Godoy Cruz 1654, Palermo, Buenos Aires, Argentina; monogiraud.com

MRS. MANDOLIN

It’s “Miami meets the Aegean” at Mrs. Mandolin, a concept store and café in Miami’s Design District. An extension of local favourite Mediterranean restaurant Mandolin Aegean Bistro, the shop purveys a wide range of wares, from rustic terra cotta platters to French basket totes. “Everything is in blue tiles. You see it in the bags of the pastries and tags in the store,” says RojasChinni. “And in the café, they have this rose-petal bread that’s incredible.” 4312 NE 2nd Ave., Miami, Florida; mrsmandolin.com

LOTO DEL SUR

Both Rojas-Chinni and Yusuf are fans of Loto del Sur, a Colombian brand of artisanal home-fragrance and skincare products focused on botanical ingredients from Latin America. The retailer has several shops in Colombia, each one designed with a local architect. “Loto is one of those places where, from the moment you walk in, you feel like you’re in Colombia,” notes Rojas-Chinni. Avenida Calle 26, #62–47, Local 2-75, Bogotá, Colombia; lotodelsur.com

MASA

Torontonian Yusuf’s culinary background means she’s always on the hunt for good food and knows where to find it. Masa — a 7,500-square-foot bakery and café in a residential neighbourhood north of Bogotá — is an instant draw, thanks to its eyecatching minimalist aesthetic. “[Masa] serves traditional Colombian breakfast in an architecturally unique building,” says Yusuf. Designed by Studio Cadena, which is based in Brooklyn and Bogotá, the building features monolithic ridged-concrete walls punctuated by dramatic triangular windows that maximize natural light in the open-plan interior with its spotted terrazzo floors and tiered wooden seating. Calle 105, #18A–68, Bogotá, Colombia; somosmasa.com

INTO THE FUTURE

Manage house and home with these next-generation smart and stylish devices.

By Sara Cunningham

CLEVER COMMODE 01

Duravit tapped industrial designer Philippe Starck to conceive a feature-packed loo with a minimalist profile. The result is the SensoWash Starck f, a refined toilet-bidet combo replete with warm-air dryer, heated seat, odour extraction and bowl-rinsing flush. The nightlight and automatic lid, which lifts as you approach, make middle-of-the-night trips to the bathroom a cinch. Starck f Plus seat, US$3,935; ceramic seat, US$815. duravit.com

DREAM CLEAN 02

SOUND ESCAPE 03

No matter where you place them in the room, Bang & Olufsen’s Beolab 28 wireless stereo speakers generate an immersive sound in true James Bond–style. These architectural sentinels boast next-level music streaming, crystal-clear playback and a built-in subwoofer, and can switch back and forth between dinner-party and sololistening modes for the perfect sonic experience. Available in silver, black or bronze. Wooden covers in light oak, oak, smoked oak or walnut. $20,500/ pair. bang-olufsen.com

Taking its cues from driverless cars, Samsung’s JetBot 90 AI+ smart vacuum uses self-driving sensors and an object-differentiation algorithm to navigate around tricky items, say, table legs, towels or electrical cables. This gizmo can scan an object in its line of vision and know what to avoid and what it can clean close to. And the SmartThings app lets you assign “no-go zones” you don’t want vacuumed. Once cleaning is accomplished, this vac takes itself back to the dock and empties its dustbin. How tidy — and smart. The JetBor 90 AI+ and pricing will be available later this year. samsung.com

LOCKDOWN 05

KNOCK KNOCK 04

Imagine realizing you’re out of milk without having to open the fridge door. That’s the “magic” technology behind LG’s InstaView Door-in-Door Refrigerator with Craft Ice Maker. Knock twice on the tinted-glass panel to illuminate what’s inside without letting cold air escape. This fridge also makes slow-melting sphere ice (as well as standard cubes and crushed ice). Another plus — you can program the SmartThinQ app to make a fresh batch of ice during the workday, so you’re cocktailready when you punch out. Approximately $4,800. lg.com

Launched this past January at CES 2021, the trade show for cutting-edge electronics, the Lockly Guard made news by showing that a door can be secured without a deadbolt and latch lock. The slimmed-down design and smart lock technology allow it to work on all doors, even sliding glass ones. Front door–worthy security features include a hack-proof digital keypad, biometric fingerprint access and voice command for next-level (read: fast and safe) exits and entrances. $500. lockly.com

BREATHE EASY 06

Green-wall specialists Dylan Robertson and Mitchell Cowburn, founders of Guelphbased New Earth Solutions, have come up with a smart-home air purifier powered by houseplants. The Respira hydroponic living wall draws toxins into the plants’ microberich root zone, releasing clean air and humidity into your living space. Monitoring the health of your plants and feeling like you do have a green thumb are made easy with the LCD touchscreen and dedicated app that keeps you up to date on the performance of this low-maintenance green wall. Approximately $830. respira.ca

STILL WATERS 07

Indulge in the ultimate multi-sensory spa experience at home with the Kohler Stillness bathtub. This ultraluxurious tub integrates water, steam, aromatherapy and ambient lighting to elevate your evening soak to new heights. Unwind to the sound of water flowing over the infinity edge onto the hinoki cypress grate or opt for the voice-activated steam function to envelop yourself in an ethereal fog. Approximately US$16,000. kohler.com

PRÊT-À-PORTER 08

Designed to slide into your existing closet, the LG Styler frees you from the ironing board. Behind the sleek mirrored glass door, which doubles as a touchscreen, is a powerful steamer and pant press that sanitizes, refreshes, dries and de-wrinkles even delicate fabrics. Download specialty cycles or, for the cycle you’ve picked, track the remaining time via the ThinkQ app. Best of all, this stylish styler doesn’t require a plumbing hookup. Approximately $3,400. lg.com

DRESSED TO IMPRESS

This fall, fashion is an elegant coming-out party showcasing lush textures and shimmery embellishments. By Ingrie Williams

Photo: courtesy of Prada

01 A sparkling moment at Prada. 02 Bottega Veneta sequined jersey dress, $9,794. 03 Michael Kors embossed leather boots. Price upon request. michaelkors.ca net-a-porter.com 04 Ideal pre- or post-party, this luxurious bubble mask with oxygenating ingredients leaves skin plumped, refreshed and radiant. Valmont DetO2x Pack, $225. lamaisonvalmont.com 05 G. Label Jewelry Collection 14-karat yellow gold and diamond ring, $1,575. goop.com 06 Sentaler bouclé Suri alpaca coat, $2,095. sentaler.com

07 A rich colour in a long-lasting satin finish offers the ultimate finishing touch for a big night out. Giorgio Armani Lip Power Longwear Vivid Color Lipstick in 403 Fighter, $50. armani-beauty.ca 08 Chanel leather, mirror and metal minaudière. Price upon request. chanel.com 09 Sourced from across the globe, notes of amber, bergamot, citrus, ginger and black tea evoke modern masculine elegance. Louis Vuitton Eau de Parfum Imagination, 100ml, $310. louisvuitton.com

10 Super Future metal and acetate sunglasses, $365. gravitypope.com

11 Gucci velvet double-breasted jacket, $3,764. mrporter.com

12 Filippa K merino wool sweater, $250. gravitypope.com

13 Kingsman wool-and-mohair blend tuxedo trousers, $698. mrporter.com

14 Hugo cowskin loafers, $398. hugoboss.com

15 Plentiful plush textures at Tom Ford. 16 Omega 18-karat gold and leather watch, $22,900. omegawatches.com; Vancouver Omega Boutique

17 A fast-absorbing blend of cold-pressed borage seed, sea buckthorn and jojoba oils deeply nourish skin. Asklepios Garden Prima Materia Phyto-Actif Facial Sérum, 30ml, $158. asklepiosgarden.com

Photo: courtesy of Tom Ford

NOURISHING THE NEW NORMAL

From coast to coast, food is the love we all need.

By Dick Snyder

Over the past year and a half, we’ve heard a lot about the “new normal” — what it means for work, what it means for travel, what it means for education. But what does it mean for food, something so essential to life that to reimagine how we consume it, physically and fiscally, could mean lasting change?

Among the many social shifts that materialized in 2020 was a super-sized commitment to community. From local pop-ups selling samosas to Michelin-star-worthy breads delivered to your door, nourishing the new normal has become the norm.

All across Canada, food makers are feeding the bellies and souls of citizens. We had the opportunity to dig into some of their stories. >

THIS PAGE: Salmon sashimi served with soy sauce and topped with garlic chili oil at Roy’s Korean Kitchen in Calgary, Alberta. OPPOSITE: Chef Roy Oh tosses kabayaki-and-gochujang chicken wings in a bowl.

Photo: courtesy of Roy’s Korean Kitchen.

ROY OH

ROY’S KOREAN KITCHEN

Calgary, Alberta royskoreankitchen.com

At his much-loved restaurant, Anju, Roy Oh sated many Calgarians’ appetite for modern Korean dishes, earning critical acclaim and a spot on the must-dine lists of astute food enthusiasts across the country. Oh closed the restaurant in 2019 with the intention to reopen in a new location — and then Covid-19 put the brakes on…everything, including Hwatu, a small pop-up he was about to open when Calgary went into lockdown. “I was devastated. After the initial shock and being a hermit for a couple of weeks, I knew I needed to come up with something quickly to employ my staff and to make sure I was OK financially.” Working fast, Oh launched Roy’s Korean Kitchen on April 1 last year, selling takeout versions of Anju’s greatest hits, like his coveted lettuce wraps and gochujang wings. “It was supposed to be temporary. We thought things would return to normal soon. It’s been [more than a year] now and I still can’t wrap my head around that.”

Oh also began selling sauces, kimchi, pickles and marinades, which were picked up by some Calgary stores. This summer, he opened Roy’s Korean Kitchen to the public, in a new location, with a modest patio. He sees his business model differently now, looking at a ratio of roughly one-third each of dining, takeout and product. “I feel great about what I’m doing. I see more value in it now than I did before. It’s been very rewarding to hear guests thank us for providing them with a delicious meal. I now have more perspective on what I do.”

FISUN ERCAN

BIKA FARM

Saint-Blaise-sur-Richelieu, Quebec bika.farm

When a young Fisun Ercan left her small town on the Aegean coast of Turkey, she was shocked by what she saw in the big-city supermarkets. “There was every food from every season and every climate in the world — all together. It was destabilizing for me.”

Back home, her father ran a modest market and was known for his love of food, so purveyors would bring him their best. Ercan learned to revere freshness, seasonality, consciously harvested ingredients — and she expressed these ideals at her restaurant in Verdun, a borough of Montreal. She was in her 30s when she opened Su — Turkish for “water” — in 2006. Ercan surprised everyone but her customers when she tied celebrity chef Rob Feenie in 2019 on Iron Chef Canada. The year before, she’d bought a 19th-century farmhouse in Saint-Blaise-sur-Richelieu, approximately a 40-minute drive southeast of Montreal. Su would carry on while, at Bika Farm, Ercan was ramping up her farm-to-table offerings. But the pandemic forced her to close Su and focus on Bika Farm. Dinners there are intimate experiences, with presentations on the origins of ingredients, all organic.

“Cooking with vegetables grown from seeds is immensely satisfying. Serving lettuces picked an hour before service and never refrigerated — the taste is so much better,” she says. This fall, she will introduce small-scale packaged foods and, she hopes, run in-person workshops. Of her dual role as farmer and chef, Ercan muses: “For me, they are complementary, especially when I do one and dream of doing the other. For our weekend services, I don’t have time to farm. Monday morning I’m planting in the field at 6 a.m. and it feels so good, like I’m on vacation.”

THIS PAGE: Chef Fisun Ercan at Bika Farm in SaintBlaise-sur-Richelieu, Quebec; (top) a typical Ercan plate, focused on freshness and seasonality.

OPPOSITE: (Top) Tushar Tondvalker at The Indian Pantry in Vancouver and his refined take on IndoPersian cuisine; (bottom) an elevated pasta dish from Pasta Forever in Toronto. Photos: courtesy of Daphné Caron, The Indian Pantry, Pasta Forever.

TUSHAR TONDVALKAR

THE INDIAN PANTRY

Vancouver, B.C.

theindianpantrycatering.com

Shortly before the pandemic hit, chef Tushar Tondvalkar co-launched Urban Tadka in Vancouver as a ghost kitchen specializing in Awadhi cuisine. A ghost kitchen is not a traditional restaurant. There is no address and you can’t dine in. But you could order Tondvalkar’s incredibly aromatic Indo-Persian dishes to enjoy at home, which people did with great enthusiasm. “So it wasn’t a huge pivot for us,” he says of his adjustment to the pandemic world order. “We started a retail line, which has proven to be the more successful revenue stream.”

But even before Urban Tadka, locals were familiar with Tondvalkar’s cooking — and his elegant, meticulous plating — through his private dining-and-catering company, The Indian Pantry. For those few months before shutdown, lucky guests revelled in sophisticated immersions in regional cuisines from the Indian subcontinent. But since the shutdown, he has channeled his creativity into frozen meals, sauces and stoneground spice blends. “People are intimidated by cooking regional Indian food, and so they miss out on those flavours and experiences. Our products bring you closer to travels, to the taste, and to so much variety in flavours and dishes.”

After an R&D visit to India earlier this year, Tondvalkar returned to Vancouver just as businesses were reopening, and he had lots of new ideas. “I’m launching seasonal pickles (achar) and a delicious [Sichuan] chutney,” he says. “[Going into] retail was an unexpected turn, but it’s been the greatest thing for my company and my personal growth. Over the past year, I’ve interacted with and learned so much from other local vendors.”

“Our products bring you closer to travels, to the taste, and to so much variety in flavours and dishes.”

— Tushar Tondvalkar

JESS MAIORANO

PASTA FOREVER

Toronto, Ontario

pastaforever.ca

So, you’ve just started a new job at one of Toronto’s top restaurants and a pandemic hits. And now, that job is gone before you even got started. What do you do? If you’re Jess Maiorano, you fire up your Instagram. “I did a little post saying, ‘If you’re in lockdown or quarantine or you’re just bored and need some food, I can deliver some pasta or we can do a class,’” Maiorano says. “I thought, What am I going to do for two weeks or so till this passes? Well, as we all know now….”

She started small — a few orders a week that she’d deliver by bike — and started to play with pasta shapes and unusual fillings, then added breads and focaccias, sauces and meal kits — and changing up the menu every week because repetition makes her bored. With the help of a few friends — the city’s hippest wine duo, the Grape Witches, alerted their tens of thousands of followers — orders began rolling in and, in the span of a few months, Pasta Forever went from cool idea to viable business.

Maiorano has converted her modest Parkdale home into a miniproduction kitchen. “I have no machinery, no extruders and dies and tools. So, I play to my strengths.” She now sells out of most products — gorgeously photographed for maximum FOMO — within a few hours of posting. “I don’t mind selling out, but some customers get annoyed.” She has no intention of going back to work in a restaurant. “I would love to find a shop, do in-person classes, host monthly dinners and collaborate with different chefs and friends. But I’m happy to keep it small.”

URBAN REBOUND

Coming out the other side of Covid-19, the pandemic has changed Canada’s downtowns and left them vibrant, not vacant. By John Crossingham

Even though many urbanites left downtown when Covid-19 hit, Canada’s cities are rebounding rapidly. We asked Sotheby’s International Realty Canada Brokers how four major urban centres weathered the pandemic storm.

VANCOUVER

“Between July and October 2020, three properties over $2 million sold,” remarks Will McKitka, Senior VP Sales, Sotheby’s International Realty Canada. “That’s in the entire downtown peninsula.”

The pandemic also put a premium on private outdoor spaces, such as balconies and patios, he adds. “If you’ve got a condo [without] outdoor space, it would be more difficult to sell.”

But despite a mass exodus to the suburbs and smaller cities like Chilliwack and Kelowna, there are people who prefer the upside of living downtown. “There are still the 20- and 30-yearolds who have no desire to own a house,” McKitka points out. “They enjoy the more vibrant, pedestrian-[centred] downtown lifestyle.”

Urban developers are only too happy to offer it. “There are some exciting towers that are coming and they have full amenities,” says Broker Kevin Hardy, Senior VP of Sales. “[Refrigeration] concierge services for groceries, [taking care of] laundry, child daycare [within] the building — that’s what people want. Even if it’s a one-bedroom, they want the luxury of being taken care of.”

At the forefront of such premium condos

is the Danish-designed 52-storey Vancouver House with its fleet of BMWs for residents to use, five-star concierge service, a high-end gym — and units at around $1,300 per square foot.

EDMONTON

When Covid hit, space was on the minds of many Edmontonians. “The big trend was moving not just to the suburbs, but to acreage, or rural properties,” explains Realtor Jeremy Amyotte, Senior VP of Sales. “We’d go as much as 10 percent over asking price [and] get 7 to 10 offers, which had never happened in places like Parkland County (45-minutes from downtown).”

But much of the market stayed strong during, including places near downtown. Amyotte notes a “trickle-up effect,” the quest for more acreage

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and many people “rethinking their spaces,” he says. “Renters and first-time buyers were also getting into the market and that helped everybody else sell and move up.”

In the picturesque riverside neighbourhood of Glenora, the condos at West Block have been performing well despite averaging about $1 million per unit. Why? Because West Block’s condos offer more generous floor plans at a time when consumers are placing a significant premium on having more space.

TORONTO

Did the pandemic change the Toronto market?

Yes — in the short term. The effect is temporary, predicts Broker Paul Maranger, Senior VP of Sales. “In 2020 the pendulum swung in the direction of smaller towns and suburbs. By 2022 the pendulum will swing back in favour of the city. It offers things that a smaller town or suburb cannot, [like] live theatre, concerts, sports, gallery exhibits.”

In fact, only some 50,000 people moved to the suburbs. Far more Torontonians viewed the pandemic as a chance to rediscover local nature — the waterfront, biking and hiking trails — or to invest back into their homes the money they weren’t spending on going out.

“The single-family housing sector weathered the storm very well, even prospered,” reports Realtor Christian Vermast, Senior VP of Sales.

A major factor for the resiliency of the Toronto market is the multitude of neighbourhoods, which offer opportunities to transform, say, abandoned malls and rundown areas into prime real estate. One example is The Junction in the west end. “Some wonderful condo developments are going up there,” says Vermast. “Its section of Dundas Street West is filled with fantastic indie shops and restaurants, and it’s just north of one of the city’s largest parks, High Park.”

MONTREAL

Despite challenges brought on by Covid-19, available subsidies enabled some Montreal businesses and neighbourhoods to weather the pandemic well.

“I have clients who came to me and said, ‘I want to buy up all the opportunities downtown,’ ” says Sotheby’s Realtor Saguy Elbaz. “But those opportunities never really showed up. The tenants never stopped paying the rent. The subsidies kept everyone alive.”

But though many businesses in the city core held on to their spaces, some central residential areas found it difficult to cope. “Downtown neighbourhoods, like the Plateau and Griffintown, remained strong because they’re more residential. People are biking, planting plants outside,” Elbaz explains. “But the downtown core is like a concrete jungle. It was very, very quiet once the lockdown was in effect. Even

today, my properties in the $1.5-million range have not fully recovered.”

Downtown took the biggest hit, as residents in smaller studios went from being close to work and a bustling city to feeling confined.

“All of a sudden, [in] neighbourhoods up in the Laurentians, the average home that would take about 500 to 600 days [to sell] was now selling [and getting] multiple offers because the price was approachable,” says Elbaz.

As pandemic restrictions ease, Montreal’s downtown market is making a bold return.

Sotheby’s International Realty Quebec recently announced the sale of a penthouse at The RitzCarlton Residences by leading agent Liza Kaufman that set a new record as the highest priced condominium sale through the MLS® system in the province’s history. Demand for the YOO Montreal, the soaring 1 Square Phillips, and the ws’ 60-floor dual towers has been brisk.

Ranging from $700 to $1,000 per square foot, these condos are more expensive than most

units in the city. But with high-octane modern amenities, gorgeous common areas and innovative architectural designs, they are banking on a rebound that Elbaz sees as inevitable.

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FAMILY TIES

Sotheby’s International Realty Realtors ® spotlight four top communities for multi-generational living. By Eric Mutrie

Multi-generational homes — which expand on the idea of the core family unit by uniting kids, parents and grandparents to live together on the same property — have become a popular reaction to the pandemic’s long periods of social distancing. “Snowbirds have lost the ability to travel, people are working remotely, and families are looking to give their kids that taste of freedom,” says Melanie Clarke, an Associate with Sotheby’s International Realty Quebec. Having immediate access to an on-site support network also translates into built-in babysitters for the kids plus personal care for aging parents. “Demand for a place for the full family to gather has grown significantly,” she reports.

The biggest challenge is finding a property that can comfortably accommodate a full brood. Many buyers are having success in recreational communities like Ontario cottage country, Victoria, Canmore and the Laurentians, all of which offer extra-spacious homes, picturesque settings and plenty of activities for kids and seniors alike.

MUSKOKA, ONTARIO

According to Bryan Coxworth, a Sotheby’s International Realty Canada Broker in the Georgian Bay and Muskoka regions, the more secluded nature of life in the woods works especially well for larger groups. “The properties have a lot more privacy than what you’d get in a typical residential market,” he explains. “You

can have a big crowd and not feel guilty about making a bit of noise.”

Coxworth notes that his buyers have always been drawn to cottages large enough to host family and friends, but the new trend involves people looking for something more permanent. “A lot of them want either something they can move into immediately or something [where] they can retire in the future as their permanent residence, while still conducive to visitors and that shared family experience.” For those interested in settling in cottage country full-time, Coxworth says the sweet spot lies somewhere between comfortably rural and overly remote. Properties near Bracebridge, Gravenhurst, Midland and Orillia offer many conveniences but also deliver on the waterfront lake access that allows for tranquil early morning canoeing.

VICTORIA, B.C.

Pooling together family capital can also be a smart financial strategy. “It allows people to move their wealth to the next generation and help their kids enter the housing market,” says Sotheby’s International Realty Canada Sales Associate Brad Maclaren, who is based in Victoria, B.C. In these cases, it’s particularly important to find a location that can balance the needs of a young family as well as older parents who are downsizing. “The grandparents are buying something that gives them less property, but they’re also simplifying their lifestyle by having the kids take over the maintenance,” says Maclaren. “They can [then] spend their retirement enjoying the Victoria weather, which is better than anywhere else.”

Accessibility is the biggest selling feature of many properties, he adds. “It’s very important that the grandparents’ suite be one-level on the ground floor for easier access to come and go.”

CANMORE, ALBERTA

Christopher Vincent, a Senior Vice-President of Sales at Sotheby’s International Realty Canada, applauds the new zoning bylaw in Canmore, introduced in April 2020, which makes it easy for almost any Canmore homeowner to construct an on-site accessory dwelling with its own kitchen and bath facilities — a perk

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previously limited to certain areas of town. “We now have buyers thinking, Oh, I can build a garden suite for my parents when they get older,” Vincent says. “Knowing that your parents can be right there but still not hear you talking — that’s a big selling feature.”

While Canmore’s hiking, biking and skiing are all obvious attractions for younger generations, Vincent says the town is also particularly welcoming to older residents who might be relocating from other provinces in Canada. “It has a large retired population. It’s easy to integrate into the community with the seniors’ centre and all of the arts.”

THE LAURENTIANS, QUEBEC

In the Laurentians, Melanie Clarke has been helping her buyers with sourcing, not just multi-generational homes but also full-blown multi-family compounds. “A lot of people are looking to acquire a property they can subdivide to build four or five homes for all the kids,

with outdoor common areas for everybody to share.” She credits the region’s wide range of all-ages, all-seasons activities — from mountain biking to golf in summer and, in winter, from skiing to Nordic spa baths — as a factor in convincing buyers to put down an entire family tree’s worth of roots in one place.

The Laurentians is also ideal for those in search of distinctive architecture. Clarke recently sold one family an ultra-energy-efficient, LEED-certified property with a decidedly futuristic design and, she notes, “looks like a cool spaceship.” And while it might feel like they’re living in a world of their own, they’re still a short drive from Montreal.

With the best multi-generational homes, it’s about bringing everyone and everything into your immediate orbit.

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Large windows in a Canmore home enhance an open-concept feel, ideal for large family gatherings.

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SPOKEN WORDS

Ontario’s first poet laureate, Randell Adjei, raises the power of poetry. By Chris Taylor

Though one of humanity’s oldest art forms, poetry can still have a difficult time getting any respect. Lacking the visuality of cinema or the bombast of pop, poetry’s low-volume nature has often left it struggling for its rightful place at the cultural table. But that was then. Perhaps apropos to Amanda Gorman and her moving words at U.S. President Joe Biden’s inauguration in January, Ontario has elevated its homegrown poetic talent by designating Randell Adjei as the first-ever provincial poet laureate. The position, which spans two years, was established partially to honour the memory of Tragically Hip frontman and poet Gord Downie. Scarborough resident Adjei has described poetry as having “saved his life” as well as an outlet for him, a shy kid who grew up to become an author, educator and, most strikingly, a poet. Adjei’s arts organization, RISE (Reaching Intelligent Souls Everywhere), encourages young people to express themselves through art and creativity. And Adjei’s own creativity reflects both the challenges and resiliency of his skin colour, family background and often-misunderstood hometown. Still processing the gravitas of his new-found status, Adjei reflects on what comes next.

WHAT DO YOU FEEL IS YOUR GREATEST DUTY AS ONTARIO’S FIRST POET LAUREATE?

My biggest duty is identifying and profiling poetry, poets and artists across the province. At the same time, I hope to continue the legacy of Gord Downie through my poetry. His legacy holds significant weight as we both have used our art for societal change. As an independent officer of the Legislative Assembly, I will also advocate for the highlighting and promoting of arts and culture across Ontario.

WHAT IS YOUR CREATIVE PROCESS LIKE? HOW DO YOU FIND THE WORDS? I often spend time reflecting in nature at a park or grounding myself in some other form of creativity. I gather information and research the respective topics or themes that I am pursuing. I like to break down ideas into words and phrases. I like to write in solitude.

HOW WILL YOU INCLUDE UNDERREPRESENTED VOICES IN YOUR WORK?  There are many silenced and underrepresented voices in our province, our country and our world. I plan on using the

design-thinking framework to identify topics that best speak to my passion for both writing and advocacy. I do not intend to speak for all under-represented voices on the basis that I do not represent everyone’s lived experience. But I will include the marginalized, the silenced, the underserved and oppressed because that connects most to my plight.

WHAT’S NEXT?

I am working on some new poetry and will soon be working with the Assembly to develop an official website along with a scheme to promote poetry and advocate for artists.

CELEBRATING 60 YEARS

Global home-brand Scavolini celebrates their diamond anniversary.

WHAT STARTED OUT 1961 as a small company dedicated to the craft-based production of fitted kitchens founded by Valter and Elvino Scavolini, grew in just a few short years into the global brand we know today — one of the top-ranking home outfitters in the world.

In 2012, Scavolini, a brand that had been committed to excellence in kitchen design, branched out into bathroom collections, added living room solutions in 2015, and walk-in wardrobe designs in 2019. Over the past six decades, Scavolini has grown and evolved alongside the

changing ways people live, ensuring their relevance and continued resonance in the home market.

Recognised for its sophistication and furniture designed specifically for everyday users, the strength of Scavolini lies in its ability to change and adapt, and retaining a strong brand identity while fully respecting its values, first and foremost environmental protection.

Scavolini Green Mind is an ambitious eco-sustainability project that values its attention towards safeguarding the environment and involves

The Formalia bathroom designed by Vitori Niolu. The Walk-in Wardrobe in use. The Formalia Home Office, crafted for beauty and efficiency.

all resources at every level of the organisation. Since the early 2000s, the brand was developing its first environmental management systems through the understanding of the UNI EN ISO 14001 standard. In 2011, Project Sunload was implemented, and thanks to the majority of the production plant being covered with photovoltaic panels, they are able to ensure overall autonomous energy production. This year, Scavolini obtained the CQP Product Circularity Certification and the FSC®-C168055 (Forest Stewardship Council) Certification.

Another key to the success of Scavolini is its ongoing development in the retail channel, which today boasts 1,200 points of sale across the globe. The consolidated international expansion plan started in the Eighties and continues to this day with representative offices and retail spaces from Shanghai to New York City. The last step of this expansion process dates back to 2018 when the subsidiary, Scavolini France, was established.

This year, in celebration, Scavolini releases the biography Valter Scavolini. Life as a Great Venture to honour the man at the heart of the family and the business. A perfect way to mark a milestone anniversary. Congratulazioni Scavolini, no doubt.

Valter Scavolini founded Scavolini in 1961 and in celebration of 60 years in business, the company is releasing his biography, Valter Scavolini. Life as a Great Venture which chronicles his life, and that of the company.

Photography by Livio Fantozzi

The Formalia kitchen, designed by Vittore Niolu.

ALL HAIL THE QUEEN

From Newark to Chicago, the multidisciplinary reign of Queen Latifah has been nothing short of resplendent.

By Amber Dowling

There’s not much in life that Queen Latifah hasn’t tackled. At 51 years old, she’s a Grammy winner, Emmy winner and Oscar nominee, BET Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, a two-time daytimetalk-show host, model, activist — and an overall, well, Queen. And so, it may be slightly surprising to fans that this actor and musician has found her next groundbreaking role in a long-established franchise.

Latifah made headlines in early 2021 for appearing as the lead in the television network crime drama series The Equalizer. It’s a role fashioned after the 1985 TV series and the subsequent film offerings of the same title, starring Denzel Washington. But unlike those characters, this Equalizer series is about a single mother, Robyn McCall, whose personal and professional lives collide. It’s also told through the Black female experience.

Speaking about the role ahead of the premiere, Latifah revealed that The Equalizer is as timely as ever, given the current social movements towards ending systemic racism and increasing diversity onscreen and off. “It seemed to be perfect timing for this show, for us to be able to tell these stories ripped from the headlines and so timely now,” she says. “We knew we could tell this story in a different way — from [my] perspective and a Black woman’s

perspective in America who is a parent.”

Amplifying Black female voices is something Latifah, who is notoriously private, has advocated for and been passionate about for years. She has funded projects that allowed her to use her platform, both as an artist and a producer, with her long-time production company, Flavor Unit, which is behind film hits like Girls Trip and Beauty Shop . Following the success of the former, which pulled in more than US$140 million in profits in 2017, Latifah and the rest of the cast inked deals to return for a sequel.

And while fans await more news on that front, Latifah has a slew of other projects lined up. In addition to the second season of The Equalizer, which hits TV screens this fall, she is starring in and producing several films all directed by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) directors, including teen comedy Paper Chase, family offering The Tiger Rising and widow drama End of the Road

“We’ve been equalizing for centuries,” Latifah points out. “We’ve been equalizing from Hatshepsut to Stacey Abrams to Kamala Harris. So, it’s time you see Queen Latifah equalize on television [and film] in this way.”

Latifah is also intent on helping younger female artists of colour kick off their own careers and tell the stories that matter to them. That’s

why she launched the Queen Collective in 2019, hoping to fast-forward gender and racial equity behind the camera as well as onscreen. In addition to providing support for potential projects, the endeavour offers much needed mentorship and distribution opportunities. “Generally, a movie hires around 150 people. That’s 150 jobs that can be filled by women of various backgrounds — and men, of course,” Latifah explained to Forbes at a Tribeca Film Festival round table in conjunction with the collective’s launch. “I’d like to see my cast and crew look like the world. I don’t want to look out and just see one type of person.”

Which brings her back to the small screen. As The Equalizer gears up for its second season, Latifah is excited to represent a character who is done fighting for the 1 percent. Instead, she wants to represent the 99 percent — the people who couldn’t afford to hire a person like her character in the series.

“[The series is] something that people are going to be highly entertained by,” she notes. “They’re going to ask questions about things afterwards. They’re going to have conversations amongst themselves because of some of the subject matter that we’re tackling. And hopefully, they’ll start to say, ‘Damn, Latifah was badass!’ The ego in me wants them to say that. I hope, you know... I hope.”

Ready, willing and able to lead, yet again, Queen Latifah stars in the redux TV series The Equalizer as an enigmatic vigilante for justice. Photo: Corey Nickols/Getty Images

PREFAB-ULOUS

From luxurious cabins to stylish urban townhomes, the long-promised future of prefabricated building is finally here. By Jeremy Freed

East Coast Modern’s luxury prefab homes maximize Atlantic Canada’s natural settings, enhancing their surroundings.

Photo: courtesy of East Coast Modern

Floor-to-ceiling windows framing spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean. Airy, high-ceilinged rooms. Natural-wood cladding on the shell. The Cape Breton vacation home built by East Coast Modern is a stylish and comfortable all-seasons retreat on the island’s rugged Cabot Trail. In addition to its striking architectural profile and glorious natural setting, however, this house is unique in another way — it was built in a factory. Specialists in luxury prefab construction, Halifax-based East Coast Modern is one of several companies in Canada that are redefining the possibilities for factory-built homes. It’s been a long time coming.

The idea of building the components of a house in one place and assembling them in another is not a new one. In the 1800s, houses and government buildings were built in Britain and packed on ships to be assembled by settlers in far-flung colonies. A century later, to quickly and inexpensively replace housing destroyed during the Second World War, some 150,000 prefabricated houses were built across the U.K., some of which are still in use today. A short while later, here in Canada, acclaimed architect Moshe Safdie designed a prefab showpiece apartment block for Montreal’s Expo 67. Comprised of hundreds of identical concrete forms, Habitat 67’s modular Lego-like design was meant to be easily replicated in cities all over the world. Sadly, the cost

of building Habitat 67 kept it from living up to Safdie’s ambitions, but he would not be the last architect to dream of prefab’s potential.

One of those advocates of prefab is Stephen Chiasson, the co-founder of East Coast Modern. Chiasson was inspired to start his company after learning about a cluster of established prefab home factories operating in New Brunswick. Those manufacturers specialized in building affordable housing for rural areas, but with soaring demand for holiday homes along Nova Scotia’s picturesque coastline, Chiasson saw an opportunity to put their expertise to broader use. “Why,” he wondered, “isn’t anyone taking advantage of prefab to build really nice homes?”

A decade later, business is booming at East Coast Modern, which offers versatile modular floor plans ranging from 1,250 to 2,000 square feet, and the ability to customize almost every aspect of the design. Not only are his homes architecturally beautiful, they are also significantly easier and quicker to construct than traditional houses, Chiasson says. Much of the reason for this comes down to the advantages of building in a factory versus building outdoors. With all of the trades and equipment in one place, he’s able to stay on schedule and on budget, working 12 months a year regardless of weather and tradesmen’s schedules — both huge advantages when building in remote parts of the Maritimes. “Cost and time are the two

biggest concerns for new-build clients,” notes Chiasson. “If you build a model that gives you both cost certainty and time certainty and [also] elevates the design while doing those things, I think you have something of value.”

Meanwhile, in Toronto, enterprising architects and designers are finding similar ways to use prefab’s advantages in a variety of urban settings. Summerwood Products, for example, is a specialist in prefab cottage “bunkies,” whose business shot up 250 percent during the pandemic. Summerwood’s bunkies, it turns out, also make perfect backyard studios and home gyms for Torontonians needing a little extra square footage for working (and working

THIS PAGE AND OPPOSITE PAGE (bottom): Toronto-based Summerwood Products and R-Hauz offer prefab options for backyard studios and affordable low-rise housing. OPPOSITE PAGE (top): East Coast Modern’s designs bring the outside in, creating seamless living. Photos: courtesy of Summerwood Products, R-Hauz and East Coast Modern.

out) from home. Easily customized and quickly installed, Summerwood’s Mini Oban, a Nordicinspired backyard cabin, has proven particularly popular in the city.

In Toronto’s east end, R-Hauz recently completed a prefab pilot project with major implications for the city’s housing crunch. Located on Queen Street East, in Leslieville, R-Town is a six-storey apartment building with retail on the ground floor and five storeys of housing above it. Constructed from wood panels built in a factory just outside of Toronto and assembled on-site in a matter of weeks, R-Town is intended to offer a solution to Toronto’s “missing middle” — the lack of modern, purpose-built housing for people

who don’t want to live in a high-rise and can’t afford to buy a single-family home. “We’re in a housing crisis, and prefab isn’t the only solution, but it’s an important part of the solution,” says Catherine Krug, R-Hauz’s product director.

With large windows, exposed-wood surfaces and green roofs to absorb rainwater, R-Town represents a new kind of housing that’s efficient, sustainable and far quicker to build than conventional mid-rise apartments. And with nine more projects in the pipeline across the city’s east-west corridors, R-Town may be the first of many. With prefab more than a century in the making, it seems that its long-predicted future may finally be here.

FASHIONING A FUTURE

3 industry trailblazers share visions for fashion’s future.

By Randi Bergman

If nothing else, the last 18 months of upheaval has taught us that the future is anything but predictable. Long before the pandemic, though, the fashion system was already broken. Traditional retailers failing to resonate with young customers, luxury fashion operating at an increasingly unsustainable pace, media’s never-ending shifts rendering it unstable — there are a few cracks in the veneer of a glamorous industry in need of reinvention. As the fashion industry picks up the pieces, three visionaries in its midst offer up visions of what its future might hold.

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ANTOINE GREGORY

ON THE FUTURE OF STORYTELLING

“We’re always going to need to document fashion in a way that can exist in the real world, [one] that you can touch and feel,” says Antoine Gregory, a multi-hyphenate — stylist, consultant and Twitter fashion voice via his handle, @BibbyGregory. Last year, Gregory founded Black Fashion Fair to preserve and document Black fashion, style and culture. The digital magazine was a culmination of his viral 2016 Twitter thread, “Black designers you should know,” which highlighted talents that were under-represented on the New York Fashion Week circuit. Today, the Fair is an editorial source for photo shoots and videos, as well as an online shop featuring limited-edition collaborations with aforementioned designers. Offline, it hosts community events and workshops. “I try to give people who want to know and learn about Black fashion and Black

designers as many resources as possible,” says Gregory. “I’m making space for us to contribute to the canon of fashion. My ambition is that we have ownership over these narratives.”

As traditional fashion media goes through a transition, Gregory’s multi-pronged approach represents a more nuanced vision of what the future of storytelling could look like. “I think the idea of the critic has changed tremendously and will continue to [change],” he predicts. Gregory cites podcasts and platforms like Twitter and YouTube as the future of fashion criticism, something that got lost in the era of clickbait and listicles. Clubhouse — a recently launched, invitation-only audio chat app — has also fostered important conversations, like the “Politics of Dressing” discussion he co-hosted on how fashion has played a key role in American history (one buzzy touchpoint was U.S. VP Kamala Harris’s February 2021 Vogue cover).

“The voices of authority have and are shifting >

PAGE: Antoine Gregory is at the forefront of the new fashion scene as the founder of Black Fashion Fair, a conceptual retail environment offering educational and cultural experiences that showcase Black fashion designers. Photo: AB+DM

“I try to give people who want to know and learn about Black fashion and Black designers as many resources as possible.”

ABOVE: Antoine Gregory. Photo: AB+DM. LEFT: The first of his Fashion Stories series featured designer Kerby Jean-Raymond of Pyer Moss. Photo: courtesy of Black Fashion Fair OPPOSITE PAGE: Telsha Anderson at T.A. boutique. Photo: courtesy of T.A.

to people like myself, who have built strong followings and have strong backgrounds on the subject,” says Gregory. “I think we need to give the next generation opportunities to fill spaces in traditional media, which absolutely needs to be challenged but also needs to exist.”

Just like the future.

TELSHA ANDERSON ON THE FUTURE OF SHOPPING

The week North America largely shut down due to Covid-19, Telsha Anderson was set to open her first boutique in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District. The social media consultant–turned–retailer had spent months perfecting the spot — a unique, diversely stocked destination focused on indie brands scarcely found elsewhere in the United States. Her store, T.A., is a fresh take on the recently maligned multi-designer boutique, filling the gap that stores which used to be game-changers — like Opening Ceremony, Barneys and Colette — left when they shuttered in recent years. These stores, once seen as oracles of fashion newness, had fallen behind in the era of e-commerce and Instagram being as good a platform as any to showcase your brand.

But in launching her store, Anderson was steadfast in her belief that fashion lovers still wanted to shop “brands [that] are intentional about their designs and how they present their take on luxury,” in-person. There was a tremendous amount of risk associated with Anderson’s venture, but when she opened shop in July 2020, it paid off. “I knew that if people were going to shop, they were going to want to somewhere with a story attached to it,” she says.

Despite the rise of e-commerce, which was cemented as non-negotiable (even for tech- >

“The next generation of what people want in fashion is much more real and authentic.”

resistant luxury brands) during the pandemic, Anderson sees the future of retail in “experiential and intentional shopping” — meaning, more pop-up shops and more “ways to interact with clothing and encourage conversation,” she explains. “I think we’re seeing a shift towards intentional buying and transparency from brands,” even if that transparency means, she continues, “we don’t have enough diversity on our boards but we’re working to do better — that’s where we’re going.”

VANESSA CRAFT ON THE FUTURE OF SHOPPING

Every new social media platform brings with it a promise to rewrite the rules of influence. And while Twitter, Facebook and Instagram have each cycled through the requisite growing pains for corporations (in this case, fashion and luxury conglomerates) and dominating channels that were once purported to belong to the people, TikTok offers something radically

decentralized. “As we know in fashion, the way that it’s always been is that the powers that be anoint or dictate what it is that they see is important for us to wear, or the overarching messages that they want to share,” says Vanessa Craft at TikTok Canada. “And the most exciting thing for me to see is [how users are] creating and driving stories that aren’t coming from anywhere other than an authentic communitydriven conversation.”

As the director of content partnerships at the increasingly popular app, Craft oversees content strategy, acquisition, growth and management of the platform’s community of publishers, public figures and creators, many of whom have become famous overnight for their hot takes on Fashion Week, thrifting and sustainability. And contrary to the polished images we’ve become accustomed to seeing in fashion, these creators are beloved by their Gen Z and Millennial fan bases for their authentic, stripped-back approach. “The next generation of what people want in fashion is much more real and authentic,” notes Craft. As brands dip their toes into collaborating with these creators, the ones “that lean most into the true groundbreaking rising stars who are reinventing the way fashion stories are told are the ones who will have the best longevity and the best connection to relevancy,” says Craft.

The pandemic helped to hasten our further

espousal of life online, with the rise of NFTs (non-fungible tokens) pushing towards a future where fashion isn’t even about physical clothing but, instead, outfits for gaming avatars or social media filters. And while this might be wild to comprehend, Craft compares it to our adoption of downloading music or reading magazine websites as well as the real thing. “The most interesting part of all is that we have this generation that has never known anything different than having a screen attached to everything they do. Everything about their persona is online,” she says. “They will be the ones to determine what works for them.”

OPPOSITE PAGE: T.A. opened in NYC’s Meatpacking District during the pandemic. Photo: courtesy of T.A.

THIS PAGE: (From top) TikTok’s Vanessa Craft takes fashion into the future; NFT Gucci handbags are the new It bags. Photos: courtesy of Norman Wong

A remake of a 16th-century chorus, The Forty Part Motet, 2009, Cardiff. enhances the singers’ voices — individually and as a group — engulfing visitors in ripples of sound and emotion. Le Forum, Ginza Maison Hermès, Tokyo.

SOUNDS LIKE MAGIC

Art stars Janet Cardiff and George Bures Miller connect with their audience through disconnection. By Rhonda Riche

The simplest way to describe the art of Janet Cardiff and George Bures Miller is to call it “sound installation.” That simple definition, however, implies a whole lot of complexity. This Canadian artist duo’s interactive installations envelop their audience and are also conceptually engaging, so much so that the concepts are artwork in themselves.

More context on the 25-year collaboration of husband-and-wife Cardiff and Bures Miller was provided in 2001 by architecture critic Michael Kimmelman at The New York Times. Reviewing their mini-theatre installation piece, titled The Paradise Institute , at the 49th Venice Biennale, he wrote: “Part sculpture, part video art…[a] comic tour de force of psychic misdirection commenting loosely on current art’s fungible definition and on the exploitative artifice of

cinema while, for the people willing to wait in the long lines it attracted, providing cheerful mess-with-your-head distraction like a highbrow amusement park ride.”

Now 20 years later, Kimmelman’s commentary still stands when describing what it’s like to experience the couple’s immersive projects.

Cardiff and Bures Miller were art-school students at the University of Alberta, in Edmonton, when they first met. ““There was a synergy when we started dating,” Cardiff recalls. “I was doing photolithography and George was painting but also planning to go to film school but when we’d hang out we’d experiment with media related stuff.” They were “always doing stuff like audio, video and film recordings and mixing it all together,” adds Bures Miller.

And though pursuing solo projects at the

time, the two shared an interest in exploring the narrative as art. “We were both interested in creating an environment you could walk into,” says Cardiff. “[But] we never thought about collaborating. We were just helping each other out.”

It was Cardiff who first gained recognition in the international art world in 1991, for Forest Walk , the first of her audio walks. Developed during her residency at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, that project and subsequent audio walks are, she notes, similar to audio guides. Viewers are handed an audio player and headphones, and a recording steers them through a narrative of events that occur along a route. Layered with pre-recorded background sound effects, the audio playback generates the sensation that those sounds are happening in real time and in the participants’ actual environment.

“We were both interested in creating an environment you could walk into.…It’s really about overlapping realities.”

— Janet Cardiff and George Bures Miller

“The first audio walk taught me a lot about how we can only perceive reality through our senses and how audio can influence how we see the world,” Cardiff explains. The fictional world of recorded narratives and how they play against real-life physical sites offer alternate realities that feel dreamlike or disturbing.

The couple’s first real collaboration was The Dark Pool , a 13-minute mixed-media installation produced in 1995. The setting was a dimly lit room cluttered with a dizzying miscellany of objects — thrift store furniture and rugs, piles of old books, a vintage typewriter and radio, a mannequin’s head, tangled electrical cords. As you enter the space, you experience a sense of suspended animation. Walking across the room activates the acoustic component of the art piece. Snippets of pre-recorded conversations play out via speakers flanking a wooden chair and initiate a feeling of excitement, unease even, as if you’re eavesdropping on ghostly banter.

Meanwhile, Cardiff reports that more artistic

endeavours are in the pipeline. “We’d just done a Super 8 Feature [film] and it opened up new ways of thinking… how we could use time based media in more non traditional ways.”

The duo’s immersive subversive art seems to run parallel to the evolution of virtual-reality and social media platforms that rely heavily on audiovisual innovation. But Bures Miller thinks otherwise. “People compare audio and video walks to augmented reality, but it’s really about overlapping realities… I don’t know how much we’ve changed from the beginning. Sometimes we leave an idea for 10 or 15 years and come back to it because technology has changed and our abilities have changed.” Cardiff chimes in. “[But] we’re still interested in making a quasi-narrative and how it affects the audience. We are trying to connect intimately with the audience.”

Cardiff chimes in. “[But] we’re still interested in making a quasi-narrative and how it affects the audience. We are trying to connect with memories.”>

THIS PAGE: (Above) artists Janet Cardiff and George Bures Miller. Photo: Zev Tiefenbach. (Top) The Dark Pool, 1995. Cardiff & Miller. Mixed-media installation.

OPPOSITE PAGE: The Paradise Institute, 2001, Cardiff & Miller. Video installation, 13 minutes.

That mix of the past and present, as well as examining how viewers perceive those memories, is what makes their artwork so powerful. And they continue to innovate and surprise. “In our art, we explore a lot of different genres,” says Bures Miller. Along with the audio walks and installations like The Dark Pool , the couple have exhibited site-specific works around the world, including at The Met Cloisters gallery in Manhattan (2013) and at the contemporaryart festival Documenta 13 in Kassel, Germany (2012). And when they represented Canada at the 49th Venice Biennale in 2001, they garnered the Premio Speciale and the Benesse Prize.

While the technology utilized in their walks has since expanded to include video, the goal is to transport the audience to alternate realities through sound. “Every idea has its medium,” notes Cardiff. “[In our work] we get talking, and then the technical control systems or formats follow.”

If there’s one factor that has impacted Cardiff and Bures Miller’s narrative, it’s the pandemic. Having a conversation with the audience is central to their practice, and lockdowns have posed hurdles to that interaction. “During Covid time, we’ve had a lot of projects cancelled,” admits Cardiff. And so, the artists turned to creating smaller works.

“We did have some ideas seeing things through interactions with Zoom and we [were] thinking of presenting audio and visual online, but [that did not] happen,” she says. “We feed off the audience’s and our physical interactions with the artworks and that’s pretty hard online” says Bures Miller.

Currently, they’re working on a new show scheduled for this fall at the Chelsea Luhring Augustine gallery in New York. For this exhibition, they are creating an extension of The Dark Pool , which they never thought they’d revisit, but their still-media projects during lockdown made them realize there’s still plenty of space to explore within Dark Pool . The new work sounds like a meta-memory of the original.

“We are trying to connect with memories, but it’s a different audience now. The structure is different,” says Cardiff. “We’ve used what we’ve learned from technology to create a surrogate relationship between the audience and the works.

“We don’t like to get bored,” she jokes, “so we end up inventing the wheel in a lot of works.”

Which, it looks like, keeps on turning.

THIS PAGE: (Top) Forest Walk , 1991. Cardiff. Audio walk, 12 minutes. (Bottom) The Marionette Maker, 2014. Cardiff & Miller. Mixed-media installation, 14 minutes.

OPPOSITE PAGE: The Infinity Machine , 2015. Cardiff & Miller. Mixed-media installation.

TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE ARTS

How the unrelenting growth of NFTs has shifted the art machine into a new cultural moment.

By Elio Iannacci

There’s a scene in Truman Capote’s Breakfast at Tiffany’s that sums up how non-fungible token art, aka NFT, is currently being perceived en masse.

Midway through the novella, Capote’s protagonist, Holly Golightly, introduces her upstairs neighbour, Jack, to her talent agent, O.J. The two men converse and try to decipher the undecipherable — their mutual acquaintance, the elusive Ms. Golightly. Her agent poses the question — “Is she or isn’t she?”— meaning Is she real or is she a phony? The conclusion on her authenticity does not come without complexity. The men unconvincingly and exhaustively decide that Golightly is both. She’s real and she’s a phony. She’s a real phony.

NFT artworks are, for the most part, real pieces of art, but their reputation precedes them — they cannot be displayed at home. NFTs are images, but not physical paintings or

photographs showcased on canvas or in frames. Rather, they are digital creations bought and sold, not at a gallery but on a blockchain domain, which is used as an information vessel and a payment address for digital wallets.

The art world is often a place where authenticity is debated. It is, by existence, a world unto itself, a cultural congregate that creates its own universe and language out of the practice of smoke and mirrors. Simulation, replication and reinvention of life — communicated via both curator and creator — is par for the course in any exhibit, yet nothing in the past few decades has confounded the mainstream media like NFT art has.

According to Forbes, NFT artworks are easy to define. “They are like physical collector’s items, only digital…. [I]nstead of getting an actual oil painting to hang on the wall, the buyer gets a digital file.” Time magazine offers another distinction. Think of NFTs as “com -

Blockchains, which function as digital galleries for non-fungible token (NFT) art, allow a new wave of artists to decide where and when to exhibit and sell their work. OPPOSITE PAGE: Walk of Growth, 2019. Shaylin Wallace. Photo: courtesy of the artist

puter files combined with proof of ownership and authenticity.”

However simple both definitions seem, there are rules to what collectors own and when they own the NFT artwork. For example, NFTs can have only one exclusive owner during a certain time frame, and the data connected to the NFT verifies ownership. This data acts as transfer tokens between the creator and the owner (both of them can store specific information inside the artwork itself). A physical signature on an NFT art piece isn’t an option, and so, it is replaced >

with an icon or an alphanumeric code within that NFT’s metadata.

So, where does one find NFTs? They’re on blockchains and website domains which are, by the minute, getting better at curating artwork beyond canvas and physical installation. For digital artists such as Shaylin Wallace, who is based in Wilmington, Del., and a recent BFA graduate from Salisbury University in Maryland, these domains have been a lifeline to an art career that couldn’t be dreamed up, let alone developed, five years ago.

“You could say blockchains are like digital galleries, these tiny centres of freedom because they offer these great opportunities for artists like me to basically get paid our worth,” Wallace explains. “The fact is, it is difficult to be a digital artist and get compensated and acknowledged properly. Painters can sell their original paintings and get paid a good amount, but [for me] as a visual digital artist with assets on my computer rather than in a physical form, that value is harder to identify and NFT sites and blockchains are making it easier.” Wallace believes there is little difference between

what she sees as a paintbrush and canvas and, say, her mediums of choice, which are graphic design applications, such as Photoshop. “I’m not the only one thinking this way,” she notes. “The rise of NFTs has proven that the way we think about art is changing fast.”

How fast? Well, according to a recent report by ArtTactic, a leading market analysis firm with more than two decades of experience surveying the global art industry, there has been a 511-percent increase in online-only sales over the course of 2020. This epic spike in sales and interest has motivated a new generation of art collectors, makers and digital native-art professionals to continue breaking new ground and become globally recognized without the aid of a gallery or international press. A prime example is a record-breaking event this past April, when Sotheby’s sold approximately US$17 million worth of NFT artwork at its first-ever crypto sale and auction of works by the digital artist Pak.

This radical transformation in the art world is a welcome one for Wallace. “My work isn’t owned by one single gallery. I have the right to

In the new NFT landscape,

sell and exhibit various pieces in different parts of the world on blockchain sites. This whole new wave of art is giving power back to artists who wouldn’t necessarily have the chance for visibility,” she says, noting too that unlike at a traditional gallery, she dictates when and where her work is viewed.

“As a Black female artist, I can definitely say from experience that most major galleries have favoured white male artists. NFTs take you out of that old world system,” Wallace continues. She explains that many BIPOC and LGBTQ+ artists have been instrumental in pushing the envelope. “Many artists on the fringe or who are disenfranchised or ignored, those who would never have gotten a chance for their work to be recognized, have now become leaders in a way that has never happened before.”

The very idea of curation — that is, the way artists are being presented and promoted — is also getting a makeover of sorts.

A fledgling Vancouver-based company, Ethos Multiverse Inc., has deemed itself “a creator-first NFT platform” that allows artists to build their own digital universes. Founded by a half-dozen >

power has shifted to the creators. THIS PAGE: (From left) Five Hundred Cubes The Fungible Collection. Pak. CryptoPunk #7523, Larva Labs. Photos: courtesy of Sotheby’s International Realty Canada. OPPOSITE PAGE: Field of Justice 2020. Shaylin Wallace. Photo: courtesy of the artist

The next challenge for NFT creators, collectors and digital gallerists is how to avail themselves of the powerful lure of the art fair. The end goal:

art investors — including Todd Towers, Ethos’s director and a long-time art consultant, and Matias Marquez, a fintech (financial technology) expert — this platform is currently working with both emerging and established NFT artists to help them cast a wider net and connect them with potential art buyers who are still figuring out how NFT art works.

“The new collector, like the creator, is starting to write the rules against the old guard. They don’t necessarily need an XYZ gallery to tell them what to see. Artists also can dictate the terms of self-sovereignty in this way,” Towers points out.

“Our goal is to make the exchange extremely simple for the right side of the adoption curve,” says Marquez, referencing Ethos’s mission. “People like my mom and my aunt, those who have never held cryptocurrency ever before, need to have a place to go to easily purchase and trust that they are interacting in a safe way.” This summer, Ethos assisted Winnipeg-born artist Bradley Harms in creating a sold-out bidding war for his Triple Fold (2021), wherein a single edition of said piece was “dropped” once a day for 10 days. Well versed in how collectors’ behaviours have changed through the years, Towers views art collections as portable vaults that allow collectors to sell pieces like playing cards..

“I can walk around Art Basel with my phone and have my wallet with NFT digital collectibles on [it],” says Towers. “And when I meet [other collectors], while I’m having a glass of wine, they can see that I’ve acquired a limitededition work and I’d be able to sell it to them on the spot.”

The next step in the evolution of NFT art is figuring out a way to conquer what has been unconquerable in the past — the ever-powerful lure of the art fair. Art Basel, Frieze, Scope and

NADA (New Art Dealers Alliance) have proven to be the events where next-level shifts in the art market take place.

This year, Parisian gallerist Stéphane Lebenson is launching Deep, a brand-new AI-focused art fair scheduled to hit London, October 13–17, and then head over to the San José Museum of Art in Silicon Valley in 2022. Deep was born to “present experimental and pioneering NFT art in ways it has yet to be showcased,” notes Lebenson. “In other words, we are looking at merging that physical experience with a digital [one], so that external feeling and internal [feeling] can be experienced.”

Lawrence Weiner, Jack Elwes and the French art collective known as Obvious are just a few of the announced headliners in the lineup of talent Lebenson has culled for the Deep event.

“The artists here are disruptors,” says Lebenson. “They are unapologetic futurists who often get their own authenticity questioned, but they don’t care. They realize NFT art and AI art is like a new world colliding with a dinosaur. NFT art is punk rock, and the traditional art system is a dusty classical ballet. All we want to do is show people that there is more out there [beyond] the ballet.”

merge that physical experience at the art market with a digital one.

THIS PAGE: (From left) Dragon!, 2021. OseanWorld. Quantum, 2014. Kevin McCoy. OPPOSITE PAGE:

(From top) Visor, 2021. Mad Dog Jones. The Pandora Variations, 2021. Brendan Dawes. All photos: courtesy of Sotheby’s International Realty Canada

THE ART OF CRAFT

Canadian artists elevate conventional craft disciplines by creating thoughtful, intimate artworks.

By Kelsey Adams

Something magical happens when the everyday is elevated by the thoughtfulness of form and function, when craft becomes art, and when the objects you regularly interact with rise to the occasion.

There are makers and artists in Canada pushing the boundaries in traditional craft disciplines. Creating intimate, personal works that hold meaning, these inspirational emerging ceramicists, beadworkers, textile artists and sculptors are in sync with the future of craft in slow, sustainable production, taking — and giving — the time to listen and reflect. >

Monument to the Brave commemorates the many children who have received treatment at The Hospital for Sick Children (Sick Kids Hospital) in Toronto, ON.

Photo: courtesy of Jimmy Hamelin

It’s a commemoration of all the stories of the children who have received treatments at the hospital over the years

NICO WILLIAMS

While on a recent commission to create an art piece for The Hospital for Sick Children, sculptor and beader Nico Williams lost count of the number of beads that went into completing the final sculpture. He assumes it took around 200,000 to finish Monument to the Brave, a commemoration of the stories of the children who have received treatment at SickKids hospital over the years. The massive sculpture is perhaps one of Williams’s more formidable feats — he had a team of four other beaders to help him — but even his smaller works reflect the same wondrous magic in his storytelling.

Williams is from the Aamjiwnaang First Nation, located close to Sarnia, Ont., and is based in Tiohtià:ke (an unceded-land reference to the city of Montreal), where he recently completed a master’s degree in sculpture at Concordia University. Vibrant explorations of Ojibwe and Anishinaabe teachings and oral histories are present in his earlier works. Now he’s turning miscellaneous objects that he finds, like lottery tickets and rolling papers, into larger-than-life beaded sculptures. There’s a fluidity to his art pieces, movement that comes from the mixing of colours and the melding and manipulation of beads into otherworldly geometric shapes.

TAMARA ALISSA

The catch-all bowls created by Tamara Alissa may be the perfect embodiment of her intuitive art. In these delicate bowls, which toe the line between form and function, the clay appears to be in motion, undulating like an unfurling shell. Alissa’s ceramic pieces seem to pour out of her, the connection between her and the malleable clay intentional and spiritual. She began her ceramics practice after being invited to a drop-in class five years ago and fell in love with the unpredictability of the craft, enamoured with the way a piece never came out of the kiln exactly as expected.

Now Toronto-based, Alissa was born and raised in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and the textures and shapes of her childhood are emerging in her work. Vague memories of her life in the Middle East, plants from the garden in her childhood home, the mosques in the family compound — these memories make their way into her art through the drawings and etchings on her bowls, vases, plates and mugs. Each piece is a vessel, a glimpse into a distinct snapshot in time, an archive of a moment in her life, bringing her past into the future.

When studios shut down he suddenly found himself with ample free time. His mother, an avid quilter, taught him over FaceTime and he began experimenting.

JUSTIN YONG

Artist Justin Yong creates quilts that feel at once familiar and out of reach, comforting and out of step — their stark, contrasting colours and shapes and the haphazard stitching exhilarating. In an art-historical sense, his work might be reminiscent of the paintings of Mark Rothko or Piet Mondrian’s penchant for geometric shapes.

Yong, a photographer based in Toronto, started quilting at the beginning of the pandemic, when studios shut down and he suddenly found himself with ample free time. His mother, an avid quilter herself, taught him over FaceTime and he began experimenting. He also found inspiration from a group of quilters in a small town in Alabama, called Gee’s Ben, who have been quilting for generations and whose work has been likened to modern art.

Yong’s own use of abstraction and improvisation is outside of the confines of fine or folk art, resulting in quilts that start as simply colour palettes and end up as vivid high craft.

FIN SIMONETTI

Vancouver-born, New York–based Fin Simonetti loves to play. Her marble dog busts and stained-glass portraits ensure that her work is constantly evolving, just as a person keeps changing. A trained painter, Simonetti views the expression of her art through craft as a natural extension of her vision — a place where she can experiment with tactile materials like glass, calcite, pink marble and alabaster.

Whether it be an oversized stained-glass bear trap that counters the perceived fragility of the material or the skillfully hand-carved stone appendages she creates by bending the material to her will, Simonetti’s work defies simple classification. The pieces rest easy on gallery floors, left to their own devices with lots of room to breathe. But in the right environment, they take on new life and meaning and add a sense of uncanny whimsy. Her most recent exhibition, “My Volition,” at the Matthew Brown gallery in L.A., juxtaposed her stained-glass panes and intricate sculptures, eliciting a communal conversation among the diverse elements of her practice.

WONDEROUS WANDER

Prince Edward County’s newest simple and stylish getaway — Wander the Resort. By Chris Johns

It smells like marshmallows in here,” my sixyear-old daughter exclaims from the living room. I’m still unpacking the car, but she’s already checked herself into our cabin and is busy rifling through the welcome amenities, her brother hot on her trail.

The sliding glass doors that lead into the cabins at Wander the Resort — Prince Edward County’s stylish new waterfront retreat and the only Canadian property to make the 2021 Hot List at Condé Nast Traveler — are left unlocked and guests walk in without stopping at reception. This absence of a formal check-in process began

as a response to Covid protocols but has proven so popular and efficient that it will remain a fixture at Wander the Resort from now on.

There is something liberating about just pulling up and walking into your vacation home, and it’s easy to feel like you’re arriving at your own place, something that owner Shannon Hunter very deliberately set out to convey when she was developing the property. “We really wanted to tap into the nostalgia of those family vacations you had as a kid, when you went camping with your family or you rented a cabin on the water — that smell of the campfire, that relaxed feeling

that’s still exciting [now]. I think all of us have those memories growing up in Canada and we wanted to make sure you feel that way here.”

While that vacation experience might be universal for Canadian kids, very few likely occupied cabins as chic and well appointed as those at Wander. Its 10 Nordic-inspired cabins with black exteriors and minimalist whitewashedpine interiors are tricked out with such modern amenities as sustainable locally made mattresses, organic linens and heated floors. Each cabin has its own kitchen, of course, with Miele appliances, proper chef’s knives and bamboo fibre

plates from Montreal-based YoungLUX. In the bathrooms, with their egg-shaped tubs, the bath amenities by Sunday’s Company — a highly regarded plant-based apothecary situated in the nearby town of Warkworth — elevate the experience. Sunday’s Company also collaborated on the resort’s bespoke scented candles, likely including the cedar-vanilla aroma that my daughter thought was marshmallows.

Walls are decorated with evocative, moody landscapes by local mixed-media artist Christine Flynn. Guests are encouraged to tap into their own artistic side, as the cabins are stocked with old-school Polaroid cameras and film. Even in these times of instant photo gratification, watching those Polaroid images come to life feels as science-fiction-futuristic now as it did long before smartphones were ever a thing. This too is by design. “We made a conscious effort to step away from trying to be Instagrammable,” Hunter explains, “and actually just try to be unforgettable, so you can remember the way that you felt when you were in this space, as opposed to having a really exciting loud kind of wall to take a picture in front of.”

The grounds are no less polished. Lowimpact landscaping means tall tufts of grass that need little watering grow to a full six feet in height, providing additional privacy between cabins and, because they stand tall all year round, will continue to rustle in wintertime. Glassed-in geodesic domes are scattered around the property where Hunter plans to offer private dining, wine tasting or stargazing experiences alongside a menu of outdoor activities that range from ice skating in the winter to beachside yoga in the warmer months. Raised vegetable beds, planted in collaboration with local celebrity gardener Carson Arthur, will provide guests with fresh herbs and whatever else they care to pick in season.

Wander’s clubhouse will serve as the resort’s social hub with snacks and a bar, allowing guests to engage in more gregarious experiences or not, if total privacy is their preference, or they can opt for a combination of the two. The large L-shaped pool with its shallow kids’ end and separate area for the grown-ups will also be a strong lure for visiting families.

The children have made their way down to the shore as my wife and I watch from our deck, glasses of Huff Estates sparkling wine in hand. Overhead, a flock of geese are honking loudly in unison as they fly to their next destination. We are staying put. Here, there is no need to wander.

The Nordic-themed cabins at Wander the Resort in Wellington, Ont., offer the best of Prince Edward County — local design and décor, proximity to some of the finest wineries and distilleries in the province, and Lake Ontario just outside the door.

Photos: courtesy of Patrick Biller, Tara McMullen

IN WITH THE OLD

Offering elegance alongside a familiar welcoming ambience, Canada’s landmark hotels and resorts are poised to host us once more. By Danny Sinopoli

Historic Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu in Quebec’s Charlevoix region, which overlooks the St. Lawrence River, was host to the G7 Summit in 2018. Photo: courtesy of Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu

When Ernest Hemingway rolled into Paris with the Allied forces retaking France in 1944, the first place the swaggering war correspondent set out to “liberate” personally was the Hôtel Ritz, a favourite haunt of his going back to the 1920s. Upon arriving at the legendary Place Vendôme retreat, however, he was told that the Germans had long since departed — and also that he couldn’t bring the firearm he was carrying onto the premises. Nonplussed, he reportedly returned the weapon to his Jeep and made for the bar inside, where he famously racked up a tab for dozens of dry martinis.

Hemingway’s excesses aside, his desire to restake his claim to a treasured hotel after a lengthy absence is one that many of us can relate to right now. As much of the world emerges, in fits and starts, from a year or so of forced hibernation, the march through an echoing lobby to an oversized suite offering 24-hour room service sounds pretty good. To be sure, the trendy and new will always have their place, but it’s hotels combining luxury, familiarity and a comforting sense of permanence that are likely to resonate with the widest swath of travellers over the next while. Canada has a wealth of such old-school charmers within

its borders, from urban grande dames, such as the Ritz-Carlton Montreal and Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, to coastal and mountain resorts as gorgeous as their natural settings.

Even committed scenemakers are ready to check in.

“I love Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise in Alberta,” says Allen Chan, a co-founder of DesignAgency, a Toronto-based design studio internationally renowned for its ultra-contemporary hospitality spaces. “You just cannot beat its location, the view of the lake, its breathtaking surroundings. When I get back there, what I look forward to doing most is some real skiing. I’ve been stuck here in Southern Ontario for too long!”

Pamela Mullinger in the East Coast can relate. When the media exec in New Brunswick and her British-born husband, Ian, need a break from running the acclaimed magazine EDIT, they bundle their young family off to The Algonquin Resort, a sprawling 132-year-old pleasure palace in the picturesque town of St. Andrews-by-the-Sea. Among the Algonquin’s draws are a full-service day spa, an 18-hole golf course with panoramic views of the surrounding seascape, and an indoor pool replete with outdoor water slide accessible via an ornate spiral staircase.

“We love the Algonquin as a family getaway as much as we do taking our office team there for Christmas celebrations,” says Mullinger, who helped launch the award-winning Monocle magazine brand in London before returning to Canada seven years ago. “I grew up in New Brunswick and have been familiar with the resort since I was a child. When friends visit from England, we make it a point to go and stay there.”

Of course, nostalgia alone doesn’t account for repeat visits. Many of Canada’s best heritage properties go to great pains to remain fresh, alluring and modern. In the case of the Algonquin, an extensive two-year renovation completed in 2014 — when it became the first Canadian hotel to be included in Marriott’s Autograph Collection of independent upscale properties >

THIS PAGE: (Above) The Algonquin Resort is mere minutes away from Passamaquody Bay, an inlet of the Bay of Fundy in St. Andrews, N.B. OPPOSITE PAGE: Braxton’s Restaurant & Bar, located in the resort’s main building, focuses on local seafood. Photos: courtesy of The Algonquin Resort

After an extensive two-year renovation of The Algonquin, completed in 2014, it became the first Canadian hotel to be included in Marriott’s Autograph Collection of independent upscale properties.

— resulted in a major overhaul of its 233 rooms and suites. At the same time, the resort’s new executive chef, James May, is doing “a fabulous job” in the kitchen, Mullinger points out.

Meanwhile, Fairmont Le Château Montebello — the rustic-style resort in the Outaouais region in western Quebec, often described as the biggest log cabin in the world — hasn’t rested on its laurels either. To mark its 90th birthday in 2020, this landmark all-seasons retreat, which was, until 1970, a private club for the international rich and famous (among its members were Lester Pearson, Princess Grace of Monaco and Queen Juliana of the Netherlands), undertook a $17.5-million refurbishment of its guestrooms and lobby. All of the updated rooms plus 14 new suites were unveiled last year, while renovations to the public areas will continue post-pandemic. A new wildernessinspired kids’ playground — one of the many outdoor amenities across 120-plus hectares of old-growth forest, hiking paths and ski trails — also opened in June this year.

“As we reclaim our social lives, the isolation that individuals collectively experienced has created a real desire to reconnect to our most grounding factors — community and a strong sense of place and time,” notes Jennifer Séguin,

director of marketing at Fairmont Royal York.

In the past, when Canada hosted international events, it had often done so in its landmark hotels. The first G7 Summit on Canadian soil, for instance, took place at Le Château Montebello in 1981, and two subsequent gatherings, in 2010 and 2018, were held respectively at Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville, Ont., and at Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu in La Malbaie, Quebec. Now, it’s Canadians themselves who’ll be flocking to their own resorts’ elegant lobbies, sumptuous suites and breathtaking natural settings, says Séguin.

Personally, I’m here for it. I plan on hitting Fairmont Royal York Toronto’s spectacular new lobby bar, inaugurated only a few months before Covid-19 took hold, as frequently as I can. Anchored by a soaring double-height clock tower, the retro-chic spot, called Clockwork, was reimagined by New York City-based Rockwell Group as an ode to rail travel past (transit hub Union Station is across the street) and features Pullman-car-style banquettes.

While I won’t be ordering dozens of dry martinis à la Hemingway, I will raise a glass (or two) to the undisputed queen of Toronto hotels. And I’ll be thankful, as I have been in the past, that it’s in my hometown.

THIS PAGE: (Top) Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise has iconic views of the Rocky Mountains and Lake Louise.

(Above) Refurbished rooms at Fairmont Le Château Montebello keep this historic property in Quebec current. OPPOSITE PAGE: Fairmont Royal York Toronto, which opened in 1929, has hosted many celebrities, from Ella Fitzgerald to Justin Bieber. Photos: courtesy of Fairmont Hotels and Resorts.

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EXQUISITE VANCOUVER ISLAND PROPERTY

MY TIME

VANCOUVER ISLAND, BC | EXCLUSIVE PRICE UPON REQUEST

My Time sits quietly and confidently above the Juan de Fuca Straight, with direct views of the Olympic Mountain Range. Witness the dramatic, ever-changing waves and ocean currents amongst the beauty of passing whale pods, dolphins and soaring eagles. Completed in 2017, this multiple award-winning, 12,214 sq. ft. masterpiece epitomizes the harmony between owner and builder. An open concept design has been finished to the highest standards, complete with two massive cedars taken from the property.

Enjoy the wonderful flow and view from every room. The highlight of the home is the 21,000 litre, saltwater aquarium featuring local fish and mollusks. The home includes a detached three-car garage with a wellappointed suite above. Offered as a turnkey situation, where all furniture and exercise equipment are included in the sale. An extremely rare opportunity.

ANDREW MAXWELL 1.250.213.2104 | AMAXWELL@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

SAMANTHA JENSSON 1.250.818.2006 | SJENSSON@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

ANDREWMAXWELL.CA

OCEANFRONT OASIS

4035 LOCARNO LANE

VICTORIA, BC | MLS 879423

$8,880,000

Experience the energizing allure of the ocean. This incredible 6,044 sq. ft. home snugs the rocky shoreline. Feast your eyes on 300 degrees of uninterrupted ocean and island vistas.A dramatic central atrium anchors the home which offers 5 ensuite bedrooms in 2 wings. On a gated 1 acre estate, it encapsulates the paradise that is Vancouver Island.

GLYNIS MACLEOD PREC 1.250.661.7232 | GMACLEOD@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

KIRSTEN MACLEOD 1.250.686.3385 | KMACLEOD@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

MACLEOD-GROUP.COM

VICTORIA BRITISH COLUMBIA

5640 BATU ROAD

VICTORIA, BC | MLS 877851

$2,980,000

Exceptional 5-acre estate just 20 minutes from downtown Victoria, yet a world away. Enjoy spectacular views across Elk Lake to the snow capped Olympic Mountains. South-facing, gated, fenced and totally private. Almost 6,000 sq. ft. of a flexible and open design offers perfect spaces for both family living and entertaining.

ANDY STEPHENSON PREC

1.250.532.0888 | ASTEPHENSON@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

ANDYSTEPHENSON.COM

HUMBOLDT VALLEY VICTORIA

505-788 HUMBOLDT STREET

VICTORIA, BC | MLS 878994

$1,150,000

A calm and splendid view of St. Ann’s Historical Site and the dazzling lighting of the Royal BC Museum and Parliament Buildings are in the fore upon the arrival to this luxury suite in the one and only Belvedere.

A thoughtful remodel has created an open concept layout with bespoke details in this 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2 balcony plan.

ANDY STEPHENSON PREC

1.250.532.0888 | ASTEPHENSON@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

ANDYSTEPHENSON.COM

URBAN LAKEFRONT OASIS

236 STEVENS ROAD

SAANICH, BC | SOLD $3,200,000

Perched on 10 private acres of majestic coastal forest with elevated panoramic lake views, 300 ft. of crystal clear lakefront, and minutes from world-class amenities.

BETH HAYHURST

1.250.896.0766| BHAYHURST@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

BETHHAYHURST.COM

STRAWBERRY VALE FAMILY HOME

3998 BLUE RIDGE PLACE

SAANICH, BC | MLS 882147 $1,149,000

Great family home on quiet cul-de-sac with 4 beds on upper level, primary suite with Walk-in-closet and ensuite, main bath and laundry. Fantastic kitchen, dining room with west facing deck, and living room with wood fireplace.Lower level, office/bedroom with 2 piece bath and huge family room. Bright ground-level suite, double garage, fenced yard. Many updates.

SANDY BERRY

1.250.818.8736 | SBERRY@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

SANDYBERRY.CA

IMMACULATE BROADMEAD COMFORT

990 SCOTTSWOOD CLOSE

SAANICH, BC | MLS 882151 $1,049,000

Wonderful location for this lovely 3 bed, 3 bath home with one level living and guest quarters on the lower level. Beautiful primary suite, fabulous kitchen with breakfast nook and sunny deck, open plan living and dining areas with gas fireplace. Lower level is walkout bed/office/rec room with full bath. Double car garage, Steps to the village.

SANDY BERRY

1.250.818.8736 | SBERRY@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

SANDYBERRY.CA

A GOLDEN FIND IN OAK BAY

203-1477 YALE STREET

OAK BAY, BC | MLS 879927

$799,900

In the heart of Oak Bay village. Just steps to everything you need. A perfect forever home. Immaculate, spacious, and bright on the quiet side of the building, sitting amongst the trees and dappled sunlight. Updated kitchen and baths, hardwood floors and quartz counters. The coveted adult-oriented building is up a short lane off Oak Bay Ave and offers 2 secure parking spaces and ample storage. This unit boasts a beautiful outlook over park-like grounds.

ROBYN WILDMAN

1.250.818.8522 | RWILDMAN@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

ROBYNWILDMAN.COM

IDYLLIC WATERFRONT ESTATE

9544 ARDMORE DRIVE

NORTH SAANICH, BC | MLS 882677

$2,750,000

Enchanting waterfront estate in sought-after Ardmore. The 2,900 sq. ft. custom Arts and Crafts-style residence is situated on 0.7 acre of pristine grounds. Driving through the gates to the private courtyard, it is immediately apparent that this is a special property. Be captivated by the breathtaking sunsets on offer from the primary rooms. With over 100 ft. of low-bank oceanfront, this is an offering which will appeal to the discerning buyer.

CHRISTINE RYAN

1.778.533.3205 | CRYAN@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

CHRISTINERYANREALESTATE.COM

PACIFIC HORIZONS

459 ANNA’S DRIVE

SALT SPRING ISLAND, BC | SIRC663342

$3,685,000

Advanced design by Blue Sky Architecture and Todd Saunders Arkitektur reflect the passions of those who create, rather than simply construct. The private 19 acres welcome exploration past ponds and waterfalls, through acres and acres of mountainside splendour and a kaleidoscope of awe-inspiring ocean outlooks from both main home, guest house and studio

CHRIS HOBBS

1.250.537.1778 | CHOBBS@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

THEHOBBS.CA

SALTERY BAY WATERFRONT PARADISE

LOT A HIGHWAY 101 HIGHWAY

POWELL RIVER, BC | MLS R2580896

$2,400,000

42+ acres zoned ALR. 675 ft. of beautiful low bank waterfront. This truly is untouched British Columbia Coast Line. Pristine waters. This is the gateway to paradise on the Pacific Ocean, untouched, crystal clear waters, the air is sweet. Build a family estate here with a private dock or create an eco tourism business with dwellings above.

JULIE HEGYI-BECKETT

1.604.740.2164 | JHEGYI-BECKETT@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

JULIEHEGYI.COM

STUNNING VANCOUVER PENTHOUSE

2001 1835 MORTON AVENUE

VANCOUVER, BC | MLS R2585366

$7,950,000

6000 sq. ft. of incredible Penthouse living. The entire top floor is yours with spectacular views. unending protected 360 degrees views, ocean, mountains city and sunset. 3 outdoor fireplaces, hidden outdoor shower, wine room and custom built BBQ. The property must be seen to be appreciated. Located on English Bay, 2 blocks to Stanley Park.

CLIVE BENJAFIELD PREC, 1.604.803.5050 | CBENJAFIELD@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

STEVE MITCHELL PREC, 1.604.418.6726 | SMITCHELL@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

PAUL BOENISCH PREC, 1.604.908.2685 | PBOENISCH@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

YOUR URBAN OASIS

1101 1415 W GEORGIA STREET

VANCOUVER, BC | MLS R2593003

$1,368,000

Come live in spectacular Coal Harbour at the sought-after Palais Georgia in Vancouver. This spacious 2 bed, 2 bath home features sweeping views of Coal Harbour, the North Shore mountains and city skyline. First-class amenities will give you the feeling you are on vacation every day. Steps away to Stanley Park, seawall, shops and world-class dining.

CHRIS RADOSEVIC, 1.604.724.5031 | CHRISRADOSEVIC@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

TANIS FRITZ PREC 1.604.841.8095 | TFRITZ@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

ARTS & CRAFTS HERITAGE HOME

740 EAST 9TH STREET

NORTH VANCOUVER, BC | EXCLUSIVE

$2,899,000

This award-winning 1911 heritage home is one of the finest Arts and Crafts houses in the Lower Mainland. The 9-bed, 4-bath home with suite has been meticulously restored and mechanically updated. Stunningly detailed architecture inside and out, all heritage features maintained. A once-in-alifetime opportunity to own this prestigious landmark property.

GRANT STUART GARDINER PREC, 1.604.657.4825 | GGARDINER@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

KYLA GARDINER, 1.604.307.0441 | KGARDINER@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

ITALIAN LUXURY OCEAN VIEW MANSION

5358 KENSINGTON CRESCENT

WEST VANCOUVER, BC | MLS R2564257

$22,800,000

This three-level ocean view luxury mansion encompasses 12,254 sq. ft. and majestically sits on 1 acre above the West Vancouver waterfront. 7 bedrooms, 8 and 1/2 bathrooms (7-ensuites) multiple view terraces, elevator, air conditioning and a 4,500 sq. ft. pool deck. A private and gated Mediterranean-style estate that is reminiscent of the great villas in Italy.

HOLLY CALDERWOOD

1.604.561.9699 | HWOOD@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

PRINCE GEORGE LUXURY ON 80 ACRES

16205 GISCOME ROAD

PRINCE GEORGE, BC | MLS R2593894

$2,995,000

The finest luxury home ever built in Northern BC. 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms built on over 7,000 sq. ft. 80 acres of meadows and hills with Eastern sunrise views. Air conditioning, 2 fireplaces, dream kitchen, home office, 20 ft. ceilings, 250k Hotel Quality Pool, gym and spa. 2,000 sq. ft. deck, barn, 2 workshops Helicopter Hanger and 40 acres of hay crops harvested yearly.

HOLLY CALDERWOOD

1.604.561.9699 | HWOOD@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

KELOWNA LAKEFRONT LIVING

2096 ABBOTT STREET

KELOWNA, BC | MLS 10236065

$4,350,000

The perfect balance of luxury and simplicity has been captured in this oneof-a-kind waterfront property designed by Reno C Negrin Architects. This home has 60 ft. of frontage beach and private boat dock with two lifts. This is a rare opportunity to own a waterfront property in Kelowna’s prestigious Abbott corridor.

NATHAN FLAVEL PREC, 1.250.979.8310 | NFLAVEL@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

NATALIE WALSTROM, 1.250.878.6119 | NWALSTROM@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

THOMAS ROBINSON, 1.250.258.6238| TROBINSON@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

OKANAGANGROUP.CA

NARAMATA RETREAT

1092 ROBINSON AVENUE

NARAMATA, BC | MLS 10233633

$2,888,000

Natural rock formations erupt from manicured lawns. Artistically placed stones align with their surroundings. The creek babbles its way past all. Walking trails wind along its edge, surrounded by cottonwoods, cedar and pine. Nourish your health and well-being in this private and secluded place. Few properties compare.

NATHAN FLAVEL PREC, 1.250.979.8310 | NFLAVEL@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

NATALIE WALSTROM, 1.250.878.6119 | NWALSTROM@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

THOMAS ROBINSON, 1.250.258.6238| TROBINSON@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

OKANAGANGROUP.CA

ASTOUNDING VIEWS & LIFESTYLE AWAIT

3354 VINEYARD VIEW DRIVE

WEST KELOWNA, BC | MLS10232594

$2,596,000

Signature views that are postcard-perfect. From Mission Hill Winery to Rattlesnake Island, enjoy endless vistas from sunrise to sunset. The entire layout of this home takes full advantage of the natural beauty the Okanagan is known for. A masterful blend of indoor and outdoor living spaces, it is impeccably designed for living life at the top.

NATHAN FLAVEL PREC, 1.250.979.8310 | NFLAVEL@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

NATALIE WALSTROM, 1.250.878.6119 | NWALSTROM@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

THOMAS ROBINSON, 1.250.258.6238| TROBINSON@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

OKANAGANGROUP.CA

KOOTENAY - NEW DENVER LODGE

6560 HIGHWAY 6

NEW DENVER, BC | MLS 10235662

$1,700,000

For your piece of Valhalla/Heaven. Nothing compares. New Denver Lodge; 4.9 acres overlooking Slocan Lake and Valhalla Provincial Park; 10 bedrooms (7 ensuites). With the proposed Zincton Ski Village coming on soon, this is the place to be in the Kootenays. You have to experience the absolute privacy and amazing vistas in person.

MARNIE PERRIER

1.250.212.8552 | MPERRIER@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

MARNIEPERRIER.COM

KOOTENAY WATERFRONT PARADISE

5336 AMUNDSEN ROAD

KASLO, BC | MLS 2458410

$1,495,000

For your waterfront paradise. For those who love the water, extreme mountain peaks, heli/back-country-skiing, hiking; this 2021 built 3 bedroom, 3 bath waterfront home is for you. Fibre optic internet and a cell booster in place; you can love the home you work from and work from the home you love. In-law suite. Close to the proposed Zincton Ski Village.

MARNIE PERRIER

1.250.212.8552 | MPERRIER@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

MARNIEPERRIER.COM

FAMILY RETREAT AND ACREAGE

1540 MARRON VALLEY ROAD

PENTICTON, BC | MLS 10231945

$5,000,000

A unique offering of 3 family homes on 160 scenic country acres. A total of 14 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms, 2 half baths and over 13,796 sq. ft. of living space. All homes have radiant heat basement floors, oversize garages with radiant heat floors. Flat, fenced area available for horses/cattle or other animals/crops available. 20 minutes to Apex Ski Resort.

MARNIE PERRIER

1.250.212.8552 | MPERRIER@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

MARNIEPERRIER.COM

HOUSE OF FRIESIENS

3054 HOULGRAVE ROAD

INVERMERE, BC | MLS R2455929

$9,800,000

House of the Friesians; home of “The Royal Friesian Horses” this dynamic 78 acres features an equestrian barn and shelter, an off-grid log cabin, new concrete home (under const) all nestled on the Toby Creek bench, mins to Panorama Ski Resort. The property is designed to welcome a total of 150 guests and accommodate up to 40 people comfortably.

MARNIE PERRIER

1.250.212.8552 | MPERRIER@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

MARNIEPERRIER.COM

SUN PEAKS MOUNTAIN RESORT MUNICIPALITY

SUN PEAKS, BC

Sun Peaks, a year-round resort municipality, is 8 hours drive from Calgary, 4.25 hours from Vancouver, and 45 minutes northeast of Kamloops, in the Thompson Okanagan Region of BC’s sunny interior. With 4,270 acres of skiable terrain, it’s Canada’s second-largest ski area. Three mountains surround a European-style, ski-through village filled with quaint shops, cafes and eateries. Spring, summer and fall feature an 18-hole golf course, lift-accessed hiking and biking, nearby lakes and events and festivals. This growing resort community has a year-round K-12 school, medical centre and a new conference and sports centre.

New construction, Burfield West is an architecturally designed, five storey building featuring ten boutique condos, one luxury penthouse, and three commercial spaces. The top floor penthouse has 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 2 outdoor decks, direct elevator access and outstanding 360-degree mountain views. Secure heated parking and dedicated storage. Appliances included. Walk to chairlift. Zoned for short or long-term rentals. Visit burfieldwest.com.

GIANPIERO FURFARO

1.778.932.1115 | GFURFARO@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

SUNPEAKSCOLLECTION.COM

was renovated with permits in 2010. This 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom house has beautiful hardwood floors as well as a designer kitchen. New lighting, blinds,

was renovated with permits in 2010. This 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom house has beautiful hardwood floors as well as a designer kitchen. New lighting, blinds,

CANMORE & BANFF, ALBERTA

THE CANADIAN ROCKIES

203 EAGLE POINT, CANMORE, AB | $3,250,000 301 BUFFALO STREET, BANFF, AB | $5,911,100 27 BLUE GROUSE RIDGE, CANMORE, AB | $1,725,000

Home to Canada’s first National Park, Canmore and Banff in the Canadian Rockies offer an extraordinary lifestyle. Seasons filled with hiking, biking, golfing, fishing, canoeing, skiing, snowshoeing, outdoor concerts and festivals all while enjoying the area’s world-class restaurants, cafes, and arts venues. The vibrant communities of Canmore and Banff are a mere hour from Calgary and its international airport and city amenities.

The mountain towns are surrounded by National and Provincial Parks with four ski hills, six golf courses and countless trails all within the Bow and Kananaskis Valleys. There are countless opportunities for you and your family to call home whether it is a full-time move to the mountains or a seasonal getaway. If you are looking for a contemporary mountain home, golf course estate, ski chalet, weekend retreat, or community to retire to; the mountains provide an inviting and majestic setting for your life all year-round. It is no wonder that Canmore is consistently rated one of the best communities in Canada to call home.

CHRISTOPHER VINCENT, 403.707.8048 | CVINCENT@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

LAURA WRIGHT, 403.679.1702 | LWRIGHT@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

CANMOREBANFFREALESTATE.COM

500 EAU CLAIRE ESTATES

H302, 500 EAU CLAIRE AVENUE SW

CALGARY, AB | MLS A1102855

$619,000

500 Eau Claire Estates is the original address designed by world-renowned high-rise architects Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. A premiere building that delivers full-service concierge, complete luxe amenities, and the exclusivity of only two apartments per floor. Featuring 1,783 sq. ft. of executive living with Prince’s Island in your backyard.

TANIA GRASSI

1.403.612.4847 | TGRASSI@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

SWEEPING SHORES OF LAKE ONTARIO

16880 LOYALIST PARKWAY

PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ON | MLS X4885696

$4,250,000

Prince Edward County. A one in a million opportunity. Spectacular Lake Ontario waterfront. 9.8 acres with 551 ft. of limestone ledge shoreline offering panoramic views, sunrises and sunsets. Located immediately next to the boundary of the Village of Wellington. An unparalleled opportunity for custom estate or as investment for potential future use.

IRIS ANDREWS‡, BRIAN ANDREWS‡, LESLIE TURNER‡

1.613.969.2044 | IANDREWS@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

ANDREWSTURNERGROUP.CA

17 LUXURY NEW HOMES ON LAKE ONTARIO

LAKESIDE LANDING WELLINGTON

PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ON | EXCLUSIVE PRICE UPON REQUEST

In the heart of Prince Edward County, Lakeside Landing Wellington is an exciting addition to one of Ontario’s most destined neighbourhoods, a community rich in character and history that perfectly embodies small-town charm. Royalcliff homes boutique collection of 17 luxury seaside-inspired waterfront and cul-de-sac residences. 2 hours east of the Greater Toronto Area.

IRIS ANDREWS‡, BRIAN ANDREWS‡, LESLIE TURNER‡

1.613.969.2044 | IANDREWS@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

ANDREWSTURNERGROUP.CA

PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY PEBBLE BEACH

191 HUYCK’S POINT ROAD

PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ON | MLS 40143502

$3,600,000

10.6 Acres with sweeping beachfront and majestic views over Lake Ontario. Located on coveted Huyck’s Point road in Prince Edward County, amid significant estate waterfronts. An idyllic site to build your dream home. Welcome visitors to the stylish guest house. Offers an orchard, original outbuildings and potential severance and income opportunities.

IRIS ANDREWS‡, BRIAN ANDREWS‡, LESLIE TURNER‡

1.613.969.2044 | IANDREWS@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

ANDREWSTURNERGROUP.CA

ROSEDALE

124 PARK ROAD

TORONTO, ON | EXCLUSIVE

$22,500,000

This is a very rare opportunity to acquire one of the most significant homes in coveted South Rosedale. Originally conceived in 1857, 124 Park Road is perched on one of the most remarkable properties in all of South Rosedale, 0.9 of an acre. This gated estate lies within a majestic ravine setting delivering the utmost in privacy and natural splendour, yet easy walking distance to Yonge Street shops, restaurants and all the fabulousness that is Yorkville. The main house boasts over 11,000 sq.ft. of refined luxury, beautiful tall ceilings throughout, spacious hallways, architecturally significant spiral staircase and intricate mouldings and mantles...this home was crafted by artisans. Consider the comparable asset of this caliber in major global markets then factor in the Forex, exceptional value on a global scale. The home boasts every conceivable modern amenity including a wine cellar, ball hockey court, home theatre and staff quarters. The jewel in the crown is the magnificent coach house connecting the main house via an expansive underground tunnel. This rare and unique feature has an open concept main floor living area including a fully equipped kitchen and a well appointed bedroom and bathroom upstairs. This is the perfect backdrop for a dedicated home office, or a long term guest house for friends and family. This estate is truly for those who seek to acquire only the finest things in life, owning 124 Park Road is equivalent to owning a rare Picasso or the Oppenheimer Diamond, there is only one, and it is irreplaceable.

NIGEL DENHAM†, PENNY BROWN‡, ROBERT NELSON†

1.416.960.9995 | NELSONDENHAMBROWN@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

NELSONDENHAMBROWN.COM

LAWRENCE PARK

46 TEDDINGTON PARK AVENUE TORONTO, ON | EXCLUSIVE $15,880,000

Behind the striking Limestone facade is a home crafted of the finest materials from around the world, creating a home that is transitional, timeless and luxurious. 46 Teddington Park Avenue is a statement in luxury and design with an expansive private park-like rear yard, home theatre, wine cellar, walk-in fridge and pantry, soaring ceilings, library, pet room and two staff quarters. This home is its own wellness centre with in-ceiling air circulation fans featuring Hepa and activated carbon air filters. The lower level has a gym, dual sauna with infrared and finnish options, hot and cold plunge pools and salt therapy massage room. It is a 13,000 sq.ft. feat of engineering, with insulated concrete form construction utilizing coreslab floors and steel girders, you can’t build a more structurally sound home. The comfort systems are powered with environmentally friendly, high efficiency geothermal technology, smart wired in conduit for future upgrading, ‘hotel grade’ ubiquitous WIFI and savant home automation system. Multi-zoned heating and cooling controlled, each room has 3 sensors that adjust to your needs. In addition to the smash proof glass and embassy grade doors there is a fire suppression system, smoke cloak protection, and panic room where one controls the entire house from within. Exceptional lifestyle minutes to Toronto’s finest private schools, Rosedale Golf Club, The Granite Club and The Toronto Cricket Club. This unique offering will satisfy the most discerning clientele, price includes most furnishings.

NIGEL DENHAM†, PENNY BROWN‡, ROBERT NELSON† 1.416.960.9995 | NELSONDENHAMBROWN@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

NELSONDENHAMBROWN.COM

GOLD STANDARD ADDRESS

67 CHESTNUT PARK ROAD

TORONTO, ON | MLS C5255895

$6,950,000

Located on one of Canada’s most cherished streets, in the heart of Rosedale, lies this circa 1906 gem of a centre hall residence. Stellar 64 x 115 ft. lot with lovely back garden. It represents a truly incredible opportunity for you to renovate. Bring your architect and interior designer to help plan the next chapter in this regal home’s story. Private drive and double garage.

FRAN BENNETT†, PAUL MARANGER‡, CHRISTIAN VERMAST†

1.416.960.9995 | PAULANDCHRISTIAN@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

PAULANDCHRISTIANASSOCIATES.COM

AN ADDRESS TO ENVY

167 DOUGLAS DRIVE

TORONTO, ON | MLS C5247606

$6,000,000

Behind the handsome Georgian-inspired façade is a spacious family home on one of the finest streets in Toronto. Elegance and warmth. Gracious doublesize living room and formal dining room. Open concept chef’s kitchen with breakfast nook and sunken family room overlooking the south-facing garden of this sensational 50 x 123 lot. Private drive and garage.

CHRISTIAN VERMAST† PAUL MARANGER‡, FRAN BENNETT†

1.416.960.9995 | PAULANDCHRISTIAN@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

PAULANDCHRISTIANASSOCIATES.COM

UBER SOPHISTICATED CONDO

500 WELLINGTON STREET WEST, SUITE 601

TORONTO, ON | EXCLUSIVE

$4,650,000

Elegant, yet effortless. Influential designer Timothy Johnson oversaw the creation of this downtown 3,515 sq.ft. apartment combining contemporary comfort with elements evoking vintage glamour. Chic open concept lounge, living and dining spaces - a dream for entertaining. Two massive terraces. Luxurious textures and finishes. Exclusive building with only sixteen suites.

PAUL MARANGER‡, 1.416.400.1222 | PMARANGER@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

CHRISTIAN VERMAST†, 1.416.888.4867 | CVERMAST@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

PAULANDCHRISTIANASSOCIATES.COM

LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST

37 MISTY CRESCENT TORONTO, ON | SOLD $8,250,000

A one-of-a-kind architectural achievement where the façade is one with the landscape. With cues taken from Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater, the house is in harmony with nature. The bold curves and use of glass in this residence allow panoramic views across the ultra-private massive half acre grounds. Betz sensational pool. AAA investment grade neighbourhood.

PAUL MARANGER‡, 1.416.400.1222 | PMARANGER@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

CHRISTIAN VERMAST†, 1.416.888.4867 | CVERMAST@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

PAULANDCHRISTIANASSOCIATES.COM

RESIDENCES AT HAZELTON LANES

55A AVENUE ROAD, SUITE 307

TORONTO, ON | MLS 40115243

$1,998,000

A discreet 6 storey boutique building in the heart of bustling Yorkville. 1,660 sq.ft. of space, with open concept living. Fully equipped chef’s kitchen with high-end appliances and expansive island means you are always part of the action. The best feature is the 385 sq.ft. outdoor terrace. Concierge service. Walk to the city’s best restaurants, cafes, museums, galleries and shopping.

NANCY ROBERTSON†, 1.905.334.9422 | NROBERTSON@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

ANDREW KADWELL‡, 1.905.399.8187 | AKADWELL@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

CHRISTIAN VERMAST†, 1.416.888.4867 | CVERMAST@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

PAUL MARANGER‡, 1.416.400.1222 | PMARANGER@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

WORLD CLASS LIFESTYLE

74 BABY POINT ROAD

TORONTO, ON | SOLD $6,999,995

World-class award-winning renovation. This landmark home is a one in a lifetime opportunity, 4+1 bedroom, 5 bathrooms, 100 x 350 ft. oversize lot, perched above the Humber River valley with breathtaking panoramic views, honouring original arts and crafts design, modern living, open concept, large eat-in kitchen, private, outdoor living space.

JOHN GENEREAUX†, 1.647.408.4663 | JGENEREAUX@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

JENNIFER CHAN‡, 1.416.960.9995 | JCHAN@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

SOUGHT-AFTER OASIS IN BURLINGTON

481 ANN AVENUE BURLINGTON, ON | SOLD $1,999,999

Nestled in the sought after secluded oasis of Aldershot. This spectacular home overlooks the Burlington Golf and Country Club. Features 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 60 ft. x 125 ft. pool size lot surrounded in an enclave of million dollar homes. Well-appointed with custom quality finishes. New kitchen, appliances, ensuite bathroom and main bathroom. Tandem car garage addition.

JOHN GENEREAUX† 1.647.408.4663 | JGENEREAUX@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

GRAND MOORE PARK EXECUTIVE HOME

249 ROSE PARK DRIVE

TORONTO, ON | EXCLUSIVE

$4,950,000

Excellent turn-key investment opportunity in highly sought-after Moore Park with an existing triple-A tenant. Luxurious family living in this newly renovated three-storey, 6 bedroom home. Open concept chef’s kitchen/ great room overlooks private treed yard. Finished basement. Steps to best public/private schools, public transit, parks and ravines.

CHERYL THOMPSON‡

1.416.419.1991 | CTHOMPSON@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

SPECTACULAR RADIO CITY PENTHOUSE

281 MUTUAL STREET, PH03

TORONTO, ON | MLS C5259913

$2,588,000

Fabulous South-West Radio City. Penthouse over 2,400 sq.ft. floor-toceiling windows, open concept expansive main floor living, dining, den and fireplace. Beautiful kitchen with stainless steel appliances, gas cooktop and granite counters. Principle bedroom with dressing room and walk-in closet, 4 piece ensuite, private terrace with gas BBQ.

GRAHAM CONNAUGHTON‡

1.647.500.3798 | GCONNAUGHTON@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

LOWTHER AVENUE COACH HOUSE

78 LOWTHER AVE, SUITE 3

TORONTO, ON | MLS C5307883

$4,450,000

One of Toronto’s most impressive historic conversions, from an original Eaton Coach House to a modern 3 unit luxury condominium. This 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom townhome is over 3,500 sq.ft. plus an 1,100 sq.ft. private garden terrace that runs the full length of the main floor. Other notable features include a spiral staircase and a pyramid skylight foyer. Located in the heart of the Annex, steps to Bloor Street and Yorkville.

ALLAN CONSKY†

1.416.414.3814 | ACONSKY@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

ELEGANT, RELAXED, PERFECTION

27 INVERMAY AVENUE

TORONTO, ON | MLS C5295107

$2,698,000

Five bedroom home in family-friendly Clanton Park on 50’ x 120’ pool sized fenced lot. 10 ft. ceilings, two fireplaces, beautiful two-tone kitchen/family room, expansive primary bedroom with glamorous 6 piece ensuite, custom walk-in closets in bedrooms, gym, office, playroom, nanny’s or in-law suite, two-car garage. Pure turn-key perfection. Steps to 3 schools, 3 parks, shops, TTC and 5-minute drive to Yorkdale Mall and expressways.

LISA MARIE DOOREY‡, LINDA CHU‡, CHERRY LI† , LORI BARNES†

1.416.960.9995 | LDOOREY@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

DOWNTOWNTORONTOHOMES.COM

POOLSIDE TORONTO LIVING

31 HARCOURT AVENUE

TORONTO, ON | MLS E5278359

$2,199,000

This stunning fully renovated Victorian checks all the boxes for some of the best living in Riverdale, just steps away from Withrow Park. Soaring ceilings. Modern finishes. Four levels of stylish space. Studio garage. Supreme outdoor living with a 5-star backyard oasis with in-ground pool that was featured in House and Home Magazine.

MYLES SLOCOMBE†, 1.416.554.0801 | MSLOCOMBE@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

LUCILLE CHENOWETH†, 1.416.726.5225 | LCHENOWETH@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

THE HAZELTON PRIVATE RESIDENCES

118 YORKVILLE AVENUE, SUITE 703

TORONTO, ON | MLS C5304677

$18,690,000

The Hazelton Private Residences represent a new archetype in contemporary urban, luxury real estate, situated above The Hazelton Hotel (designed by internationally renowned design firm Yabu Pushelberg).

The Hazelton Private Residences is one of the most exclusive condo residences in the heart of Yorkville with just 16 private residences. This custom-designed, one of a kind, grand and impressive corner suite encompasses one-half floor of the building (conjoining 2 suites) and boasts 6,300 sq. ft. of grand living space. A perfect design blend of regal classical renaissance and modern design. Features include: Private elevator access, 3 bedrooms with ensuites, 2 dressing rooms off the principal bedroom, formal dining room, family room, office, 5 bathrooms, 5 fireplaces, 6 balconies, a wine cellar and 4 parking spaces.

Welcome home to sophisticated style living with all the 5-star amenities of The Hazelton Hotel including:

Valet parking, 24-hour concierge, 24-hour in-room dining and private catering, chauffeur and limousine service, housekeeping, state of the art fitness centre, indoor saltwater pool, Spa By Valmont; celebrity chef Mark McEwan’s ONE Restaurant.

JIM BURTNICK‡, 1.416.450.1942 | JBURTNICK@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

RICHARD SILVER†, 1.416.587.3300 | RSILVER@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA TORONTOISM.COM

LUXURY MIDTOWN BOUTIQUE CONDOMINIUM

33 DELISLE AVENUE, SUITE 702 TORONTO, ON | MLS C5291917

$1,990,000

A versatile and sophisticated layout defines the approximately 1,800+ sq.ft. suite. A double-sided gas fireplace adorns the spacious living room and adjacent library while the separate dining room is ideal for entertaining. The eat-in kitchen offers a walk-out to balcony overlooking the private courtyard for relaxing and BBQs. Private quarters include two well-appointed bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Two parking spaces and locker included. Minutes to Yonge and St. Clair, close to shops, restaurants and subway.

ELLI DAVIS† 1.416.402.0787 | EDAVIS@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

ELLIDAVIS.COM

ICONIC CABBAGETOWN INDUSTRIAL-CHIC

414 SUMACH STREET

TORONTO, ON | MLS C5305502

$3,195,000

Classic Victorian meets industrial chic in iconic Cabbagetown House within a House. Exquisite expression of contemporary architecture and design. Spectacularly renovated detached open concept. Soaring ceilings blend seamlessly with meticulously restored 1890’s interior façade and 3-storey light-filled atrium with industrial steel and glass stair.

RONALD REAMAN†

1.647.400.7010 | RREAMAN@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

CHATEAU WINDRUSH

3030 CONCESSION RD 3

ADJALA-TOSORONTIO, ON | EXCLUSIVE

$5,499,000

A place where every season is enjoyed through expansive walls of glass and open terraces. Overlooking beautiful Hockley Valley, a true country retreat. Dramatic great room with 35 ft. ceilings. 2nd floor is spacious and open with exposed rafters for entertaining. Pool. All-sport court. Newer outbuilding. Groomed trails. Vineyard. 67.53 acres.

KHALEN MEREDITH‡, 1.416.318.4317 | KMEREDITH@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

KIM NICHOLS†, 1.416.271.4100 | KNICHOLS@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

LIFE & STYLE IN SOUTHEAST OAKVILLE

2021 ARDLEIGH ROAD

OAKVILLE, ON | MLS W5161913

$2,890,000

This home is designed to be a lifestyle, a destination, a place you’ll be proud to call home. Whether you’re looking for the serenity of the lake, get together with friends, cook up a gourmet meal in a chef’s inspired kitchen, or simply unwind in your master retreat, this home offers an enviable lifestyle in one of the most desirable communities.

USMAN MAHMOOD†, 1.647.929.5233 | UMAHMOOD@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

KOMAL USMAN†, 1.647.990.5233 | KUSMAN@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

LUXURY FAMILY HOME, OAKVILLE ON

118 MORRISON ROAD

OAKVILLE, ON | PRICE UPON REQUEST

Exceptional family home, designed by Bill Hicks and custom-built by Legend Homes in prestigious South East Oakville. Rare 1/2 acre flat lot, with a periphery of mature trees, adjacent to Lawson Park in the desired Morrison neighbourhood. Close to Gairloch Gardens and Lake Ontario. This home is for a buyer looking for comfort, luxury and building memories with loved ones.

AYESHA MAWAZ-KHAN†

1.905.845.0024 | AMAWAZKHAN@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

EXCEPTIONAL SOUTH EAST OAKVILLE

225 ELTON PARK ROAD

OAKVILLE, ON | MLS 40087024

$3,198,000

Executive family home with 4,218 sq.ft. of living space, located on coveted Elton Park Road, in the Morrison area. It has excellent walkability to the lake, charming downtown Oakville and renowned schools. Situated on a very private 100 x 141 ft. lot with stunning towering trees, beautiful perennial gardens and a wonderful heated pool.

LAURA VAN ZEYL‡, 1.905.464.0479 | LVANZEY@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

ALEX IRISH†, 1.905.808.1054 | AIRISH@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

ALEXIRISH.COM

LAKEFRONT LUXURY BEYOND COMPARE

90 CUMBERLAND DRIVE

MISSISSAUGA, ON | MLS W5288152

$12,800,000

The timeless elegance of this Lakefront Estate home is immediately evident. From the red brick exterior with copper eaves and downspouts, to the broad plank white oak flooring throughout, each detail is a masterclass in design. With over 10,000 sq.ft. of living space connected with an elevator and spectacular staircase to the four spacious levels. The kitchen and great room area with 19 ft. waffled wood beam ceilings is designed to be cozy for the family, and transition to large-scale entertaining with ease. All leading to a backyard oasis through folding stacking sliding doors. The Braam’s kitchen features White Arabesque leathered Quartzite countertops, with top-of-the-line appliances to inspire the chef in you. Celebrate magnificent views of Lake Ontario, framed by 12 ft. custom sliding doors. This is a home like no other - for those that want to live an exceptional life.

PETRUS ENGELBRECHT†

1.905.467.2651 | PENGELBRECHT@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

156 RANDALL STREET, SUITE 201 OAKVILLE, ON | MLS 40088633

PRICE UPON REQUEST

Overlooking Sixteen Mile Creek, in the heart of Downtown Oakville, sits The Sixteen. Bespoke condo living offering local charm with modern amenities. This boutique building is seven luxury suites, custom-designed and uniquely appointed, with carefully curated interior selections to suit the most discerning buyer. Anticipated completion 2021.

DANIELLA QUATTROCIOCCHI‡

1.416.716.4850 | DQUATTRO@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

RETREAT PALACE IN SOUTHEAST OAKVILLE

398 DRUMMOND ROAD

OAKVILLE, ON | MLS W5272024

$3,899,000

Truly a retreat palace nested on a 0.5-acre lot with pond and stream in prestigious southeast Oakville, lush gardens and shade trees provide a secluded paradise. Architecturally designed to blend the indoors with the spectacular views of outdoors from the home’s every corner. Superb craftsmanship with details will surely impress you to your heart.

BOB WANG‡

1.647.892.8299 | BWANG@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

SOUGHT-AFTER LORNE PARK

560 HANCOCK WAY

MISSISSAUGA, ON | EXCLUSIVE

$2,599,000

Updated family home nestled beside a naturalized pond in desirable Lorne Park Watercolours. This mature area features vibrant Port Credit Village, walking trails and Lake Ontario. The backyard oasis highlights privacy and relaxation, with an in-ground spa and chimenea. Over 6,000 sq.ft. of living space. Private home office and chef’s kitchen complete the home.

CATHERINE BOURELLE‡, ROBERT BOURELLE†, KAREN CHOW‡, HEATHER LOCHNER†

1.416.704.3439 | CBOURELLE@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

THEBOURELLETEAM.COM

HAMILTON’S FINEST

32 ABERDEEN AVENUE

HAMILTON, ON | EXCLUSIVE

$2,289,000

Sitting amongst mature trees, at the upper end of Aberdeen sits this magnificent home. Fitting into the original landscape of the street this home built in 1986, shows old world character with all of the modern amenities. This custom-built home was built with a vision, a passion for the finer things without losing the feel of a wonderful home.

STELLA MCCOLLUM‡

1.416.400.8059 | SMCCOLLUM@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

STELLAMCCOLLUM.COM

IRVINE CREEK FARM

6673 WELLINGTON RD 16 CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON | SOLD

Irvine Creek Farm minutes from the spectacular Elora Gorge and Fergus the largest community in Centre Wellington. This majestic 100 acre estate property is complete with; saltwater pool, soccer field, volleyball, playground, fire pit, multiple outdoor living spaces, pool house with sauna and loft studio, multi-level insulated and heated barn.

CHERYL DORRICOTT†

1.905.220.3164 | CMDORRICOTT@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

CHERYLDORRICOTT.COM

ULTIMATE ALL-SEASON COUNTRY RETREAT

91 CONCESSION ROAD 3 WEST

WARKWORTH, ON | EXCLUSIVE PRICE UPON REQUEST

Hilltop oasis overlooking spectacular vista of 11 private acres. Unique, modern custom home architecturally designed around the sun, moon and amazing views by a noted politician. 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms with multiple viewing decks, hot tub, rushing trout creek, walking, skiing and ATV trails. Huge garage and workshop. Only 90 minutes from Toronto.

JACKSON THURLING†, 1.416.315.9390 | JTHURLING@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

RANDALL PEARLE†, 1.877.960.9995 | RPEARLE@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

SOUTH GUELPH EXECUTIVE OASIS

533 WATSON RD SOUTH GUELPH, ON | MLS 40143759

$1,549,000

Exceptional executive bungalow with 4,000+ sq.ft. of living space with windowed views of a sparkling inground pool and expansive deck surrounded by lush professional landscaping, and treed privacy on approximately 1 acre in South Guelph. Intelligent design with entertaining in mind. Easy access to Toronto and GO station. Potential for additional family quarters. Commute or work from home.

JULIE ASHLEY†, 1.519.222.2348 | JASHLEY@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

ALBERT ASHLEY†, 1.519.841.1924 | AASHLEY@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

SARAH RIOUX†, 1.519.998.4295 | SRIOUX@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

DEBRA MCKAY†, 1.519.994.4858 | DMCKAY@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

SERENITY, SUNSETS & PRIVACY

102660 ROAD 49

WEST GREY, ON | MLS 40134926

$1,499,900

Quality Cape Cod on 8+ rolling acres. Enjoy sunset views from the wraparound porch, or entertain guests on the spacious deck with pool. The 32 x 26 triple garage with workshop, plus finished loft space is perfect for hobbies. Garden-to-table lifestyle with fresh eggs from a quaint hen house, and lush gardens. Or, there’s space if you want a horse or two.

JULIE ASHLEY†, 1.519.222.2348 | JASHLEY@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

ALBERT ASHLEY†, 1.519.841.1924 | AASHLEY@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

SARAH RIOUX†, 1.519.998.4295 | SRIOUX@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

DEBRA MCKAY†, 1.519.994.4858 | DMCKAY@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

ESCARPMENT VIEWS

26 URSULA AVENUE

ST. CATHARINES, ON | MLS X4887357

$1,150,000

Inviting you to this site-specific architecturally designed contemporary home with 4,000 sq. ft. of total living space. A spectacular escarpment lot with views of Lake Ontario and Toronto Skyline. Offering both nature and privacy at your leisure. Fall in love with the sunlight streaming through the two-storey windows in this airy dwelling.

MIRO HADJINIAN† 1.416.888.0941 | MHADJINIAN@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

GREENTOWN DEVELOPMENTS

A collection of upscale townhouses located just one block from Main Street with its charming pubs, restaurants and boutique shops. St. George is strategically located between Cambridge, Paris and Ancaster with access to shopping, schools and recreation. One of the most sought-after addresses in the area. Pre-register for updates on the release.

ALICIA HAIGHT†

1.905.995.1805 | AHAIGHT@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

WINZEN ECHOPARK DEVELOPMENT

520 GREY STREET

BRANTFORD, ON | EXCLUSIVE

starting in high $600,000’S

The final phases of Echo Park by Winzen are scheduled for fall of 2021. Located in Brantford Ontario just off Hwy 403, this development has been a huge success with all phases being sold out. Contemporary modern elevations, upscale finishes and walking distance to schools, community centre and transit. Pre-register on our website www.Winzen.ca.

KEVIN HAIGHT†

1.519.865.3000 | KHAIGHT@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

RESIDENTIAL AND/OR COMMERCIAL BUILDING LOT

15 WILLOW STREET

WAUBAUSHENE, ON | MLS S5302791 $329,000

Level building lot that is zoned commercial and may be used for a commercial business and/or residential living. The land is being sold with a full set of building plans that may be modified for use as Residential or Residential/Commercial use for a new build including survey and site plan. The property is an approximate 122’ x 112’ corner lot.

BRYAN COXWORTH‡, 1.705.790.7629 | BCOXWORTH@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

MEGAN COXWORTH†, 1.705.543.9989 | MCOXWORTH@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

COXWORTHASSOCIATES.COM

GEORGIAN BAY ISLAND FAMILY COMPOUND

2 IS 580 & 2 IS 590 GEORGIAN BAY

GEORGIAN BAY, ON | MLS X5299212

$1,669,000

A rare opportunity to own a group of islands that form an amazing family compound. This beautiful property consists of a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3,040 sq.ft. main house, a 1,204 sq.ft. 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom cottage, and a 2 bedroom bunkhouse. Kids and adults alike will enjoy spending their days exploring each nook and cranny of the islands.

BRYAN COXWORTH‡

1.705.790.7629 | BCOXWORTH@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

COXWORTHASSOCIATES.COM

STUNNING GIBSON LAKE

82 CAUSEWAY ROAD

GEORGIAN BAY, ON | MLS X5231041

$2,039,000

Nestled amongst the trees and granite, this year-round home features 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and 3,391 sq.ft. of living space. Entertain on the large deck with its panoramic views or relax under the sunshade with your feet in the majestic sandy bottom lake. Also includes a guest house, garage, and 734’ of water frontage, and 2.42 acres to explore.

BRYAN COXWORTH‡

1.705.790.7629 | BCOXWORTH@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

COXWORTHASSOCIATES.COM

CANADA’S PRETTIEST LITTLE TOWN

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The Grand River Valley cuts through South Western Ontario on its way to the shores of Lake Erie and provides a stunning backdrop for some of the most picturesque towns in the country. The watershed for the Grand River encompasses over 500,000 square kilometres and constitutes the largest river system within the Province of Ontario. The opportunities to live, work and play within this region have given rise to some of the most sought after real estate in Canada. The major transportation corridors of Highway 401 and Highway 403 provide easy access and connect the region to the Greater Toronto Area, Detroit/Windsor and Niagara. The recent global disruptions have created more flexibility in how we view real estate and our priorities with respect to family, work and recreation. For an exceptional lifestyle, we invite you to explore property options through our new office in Paris, Ontario.

ALICIA HAIGHT†

1.905.995.1805 | AHAIGHT@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

STUNNING ULTRA-MODERN EXCLUSIVE

42 NAPIER STREET EAST

THORNBURY, ON | SOLD

$3,100,000

Impeccably built, modern nordic style home located in the heart of Thornbury, an architectural masterpiece. Strategically positioned on 2.8 acres with floor-to-ceiling views of the ravine. Walk home from local restaurants in less than 10 minutes but with the feel of a rural property.

KEVIN GILCHRIST‡

1.705.443.2880 | KGILCHRIST@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

MAJESTIC MANSION

9066 BOUL. GOUIN OUEST

AHUNTSIC-CARTIERVILLE, QC | MLS 18554128

$2,580,000

Majestic Custom-built residence located in the Bois du Saraguay, offering 7 bedrooms each with an ensuite bathroom. Over 7,000 sq ft of Luxuriously appointed Living Space.

Majestueuse résidence située dans le Bois du Saraguay, avec 7 chambres, chacune avec leur propre salle de bain attenante. Plus de 7 000 pi 2 d'espace. Luxueusement aménagé.

BRIGITTE COHEN

514.963.5324 | BCOHEN@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

BREATHTAKING VIEW ON THE RIVER

8320 BOUL. ST-LAURENT, APT. 1104

BROSSARD, QC | MLS 19676770

$3,990/MO

Spacious condominium located in the prestigious LUM PUR FLEUVE building. Total area of nearly 1,700 sq ft with breathtaking view of the majestic St-Laurence River due to its abundance of windows.

Spacieux condominium situé dans le prestigieux immeuble LUM PUR FLEUVE. Superficie totale de près de 1,700 pi 2 avec vue imprenable sur le majestueux Fleuve St-Laurent due à son abondance de fenêtres.

NAVID CHANGIZI±

514.632.6912 | NCHANGIZI@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

LUXURY & STUNNING WATERFRONT VIEWS

4400 PROM. PATON, APT. 906

CHOMEDEY, QC | MLS 12217604

$1,350,000

Sumptuous condo built to high quality standards and boasting an interior worthy of any luxury design magazine. Unit with 2 beds, 2 baths, 2 balconies and front-to-back water views.

Luxueux condo construit selon les plus hauts standards de qualité. Unité transversale avec 2 chambres à coucher, 2 salles de bain et un emplacement privilégié. Vues panoramiques sur l’eau et la ville.

TRUDY ANN FOURNIER*

514.996.4330 | TFOURNIER@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

UNIQUE AND EXCEPTIONAL HOME

2199 CH. HEMMING

DRUMMONDVILLE, QC | MLS 21519304

$2,200,000

Located on the edge of the St-François River, here is a sumptuous waterfront home, located on a vast landscaped lot, with 198 ft. of coastline on the river.

Située aux abords de la rivière St-François, voici une somptueuse demeure riveraine, sise sur un vaste terrain aménagé, avec 198 pieds de littoral sur la rivière.

ESTHER MERCIER

819.357.5839 | EMERCIER@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

ESTHERMERCIER.COM

CUSTOM-BUILT WATERFRONT BUNGALOW

229 RUE LES ÉRABLES

LAVAL-SUR-LE-LAC, QC | MLS 17134208

$4,600,000

Living in this spectacular sprawling unique home is truly living in your resort. Multiple patios overlooking the water. If you are seeking the best, look no further.

Vivre dans cette maison unique, c'est vivre dans un centre de villégiature. Plusieurs patios avec vue sur l’eau. Si vous cherchez ce qu’il y a de mieux, ne cherchez pas plus loin.

LOUISE JACKSON*, SUSANNE STELMASHUK CHERNIN*, DIANE STELMASHUK* 514.944.6066 | POWERSISTERS@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

MAGNIFICENT ESTATE FACING THE RIVER

140 AV. DU MANOIR

LÉRY, QC | MLS 11844739

$6,995,000

Estate facing Lake St-Louis. This exceptional property offers more than 6 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms and is located on an immense ground of 155 000 sq ft. Included a swimming pool and a tennis court.

Domaine face au lac St-Louis. Cette propriété d’exception offre plus de 6 chambres et 7 salles de bain. Elle est située sur un immense terrain de 155 000 pi 2. Inclut une piscine et un terrain de tennis.

VINCENT CHAPUT

514.264.3555 | VCHAPUT@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

MAGNIFICENT LAKEFRONT PROPERTY

250 CH. PAQUETTE

MONT-TREMBLANT, QC | MLS 28960941

$1,198,000

Lakefront residence erected on a plot of more than 2,5 acres. Rare gem. Modern contemporary style home. Furnished. Turnkey property.

Résidence au bord du lac érigée sur un terrain de plus de 2,5 acres.

Joyau rare. Maison de style contemporain moderne. Meublée. Propriété clé en main.

PINA PIZZI*

514.781.4826 | PPIZZI@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

STUNNING PANORAMIC VIEWS

641 RUE DU JOLI-BOIS

PRÉVOST, QC | MLS 12671765

$1,475,000

Beautifully designed custom home boasting superior quality construction. Ideally located on a quiet cul-de-sac offering prestige, privacy and tranquillity. 40 minutes commute to Montreal.

Magnifique maison sur mesure conçue avec un souci de construction de qualité supérieure. Idéalement située dans un cul-de-sac calme offrant prestige et tranquillité. Située à 40 minutes de Montréal.

MELANIE CLARKE*

450.694.0678 | MCLARKE@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

MELANIECLARKE.CA

57-ACRE ESTATE

50 CH. LAURIER S.

WENTWORTH, QC | MLS 13462901

$1,349,000

Incredible 57 acres estate on the majestic Lac Laurier. Sited in the exclusive Territoire des Lacs. Immaculate home, kept in impeccable condition. Only 70 minutes from Montreal.

Incroyable domaine de 57 acres sur le majestueux Lac Laurier. Situé sur l’exclusif Territoire des Lacs, à 70 minutes de Montréal. Magnifique maison, conservée en condition impeccable.

MELANIE CLARKE*

450.694.0678 | MCLARKE@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

MELANIECLARKE.CA

EXCEPTIONALLY SOMPTUOUS

4060 RUE CLAUDE-HENRI-GRIGNON

SAINT-LAURENT, QC | MLS 24524749

$7,777,777

This spectacular Versace manor represents the quintessence of Montreal‘s ultra high-end lifestyle with its opulent finishes. This spectacular 4+1 bedroom home boasts a magnificent southern panoramic views. Luxury and understated opulence abound in this impeccable residence with both an indoor and outdoor swimming pools, elevator and 6-car garage. Elegant entry with coved ceiling and large double stairway. Gourmet kitchen with extra-large dinette with doors opening to the beautiful yard and pool. Simply majestic.

Ce spectaculaire manoir Versace représente la quintessence du style de vie ultra haut de gamme de Montréal avec ses finitions opulentes. Luxe et opulence discrète abondent dans cette résidence impeccable avec piscines intérieure et extérieure, ascenseur. Entrée élégante avec plafond coudé et grand double escalier. Cuisine gastronomique avec très grande dinette avec portes ouvrant sur la magnifique cour et la piscine. Simplement majestueux.

PIERRE BRUNET**, 514.248.8032 | PBRUNET@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

NANYUNZI ZHENG*, 514.886.8377 | NZHENG@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

DOMAINE PRIVÉ

5749 CH. VINCENT-MASSEY

RAWDON, QC | MLS 16915159

$5,700,000

Massive lot with a primary residence and 4 additional revenue-generating chalets with hotel certification. Private lake, forest & abundance of land for future development.

Ce domaine est composé d’une résidence principale et de 4 chalets générant des revenus. Profitez d’un lac privé, d’une forêt et d’un terrain vaste pour de futurs projets.

SAGUY ELBAZ

514.892.7653 | SELBAZ@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

SAGUYELBAZ.COM

LUXURY EQUESTRIAN ESTATE

336 RG ST-ELZÉAR

SAINT-TITE-DES-CAPS, QC | MLS 28153182

$1,195,000

Luxury equestrian estate. Country-style residence with 22 rooms. Sun path ensures maximum sunshine all day long. Superb views of the mountains and the village.

Domaine de rêves de 25 hectares. Résidence style champêtre 22 pièces, une terre avec plus de 2 725 000 pi 2, écurie-atelier, manège pour chevaux, érablière (non exploitée), des kilomètres de sentier.

DAVID AUGER*, 418.572.5571 | DAUGER@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

MAURICE HOULE*, 418.580.9120 | MHOULE@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

MAJESTUEUX À STE-ADÈLE

1127 RUE D’ENTREMONTS

SAINTE-ADÈLE, QC | MLS 20591928

$1,100,000

Colossal property nestled in a beautiful private lot close to several ski slopes and golf courses. Inground pool, 5 bedrooms and loft.

Propriété colossale nichée dans un magnifique terrain privé à proximité de plusieurs pentes de ski et terrains de golf. Piscine creusée, 5 chambres à coucher et loft.

PAUL AZAR*

514.791.3366 | PAZAR@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

LE LUXE À LA CAMPAGNE

15 RUE CHAGNON

SHEFFORD, QC | MLS 19709066

$4,000,000

An imposing, elegant, uniquely designed property nestled amidst lush natural surroundings. The open-air floor plan and glass walls create a spatial and lighting experience.

Une élégante propriété de conception unique nichée au coeur d’une nature luxuriante. Le plan d’aménagement moderne et ouvert créent une expérience d’espace et de lumière.

JOHANNE MEUNIER*

514.926.5626 | JMEUNIER@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

BARSALOUMEUNIER.COM

RARE & UNIQUE | CONDO IN GRIFFINTOWN

1085 RUE SMITH, APT. 311

LE SUD-OUEST, QC | MLS 21675650

$1,398,000

Condominium on 2 levels with more than 1,500 sq. ft. of living space with a huge terrace. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms & 1 powder room. Panoramic view of St. Lawrence River.

Condominium sur 2 étages avec des plafonds de plus de 18 pieds. 2 chambres à coucher, 2 salles de bain et une salle d’eau. Terrasse de 200 pi 2 avec des vues panoramiques sur le fleuve Saint-Laurent.

GÉRALDINE LIBRATY*

514.962.5563 | GLIBRATY@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

LES VERRIÈRES SUR LE FLEUVE

60 RUE BERLIOZ, APT. 1102

VERDUN / ÎLE-DES-SOEURS, QC | MLS 16857077

$639,000

Waterfront, indoor & outdoor saltwater, heated pools, jacuzzi, Sauna, gym, squash court, private tennis courts, virtual golf, wine cellar, reception rooms and many more!

Bord de l’eau, piscines intérieures et extérieures chauffées à l’eau salée, jacuzzi, sauna, gym, cour de squash, terrains de tennis privés, golf virtuel et plus encore !

CHRISTIANE SAVARIA*, 514.830.6415 | CSAVARIA@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

SOPHIE SAVARIA*, 514.287.7434 | SSAVARIA@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

ROOFTOP PENTHOUSE

1000 RUE DE LA COMMUNE E., APT. PH 904

VILLE-MARIE, QC | MLS 24748947

$7,300,000

This stunning architectural masterpiece is the ultimate in luxury living. A unique 5-storey penthouse offering unrivalled view on the river and city plus a private 10,000 sq. ft. terrace.

Ce magnifique chef-d’œuvre architectural est le summum de la vie de luxe, offrant une vue imprenable sur la rivière et la ville ainsi qu’une terrasse privée de 10 000 pi 2

SUSAN LLOYD (LEDUC)*

438.882.8088 | SLLOYDLEDUC@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

CLASSIC LUXURY

650 RUE NOTRE-DAME O., APT. 1501

VILLE-MARIE, QC | MLS 19721226

$3,999,000

Exceptional 5,000 + sq. ft. on one level. Step into your private vestibule from the elevator. Breathtaking views from each of the 4 corner balconies. Exceptional quality and detail.

Un luxe à couper le souffle. Plus de 5 000 pi 2 sur un seul niveau. Accès privé à votre propre vestibule par ascenseur. Vues magnifiques des 4 balcons situés à chaque coin. Impeccable.

SUSAN LLOYD (LEDUC)*

438.882.8088 | SLLOYDLEDUC@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

BOUTIQUE STYLE DEVELOPMENT

PENTHOUSE ON 3 FLOORS WITH VIEWS

3150 PLACE DE RAMEZAY, APT. PH502

VILLE-MARIE, QC | MLS 14755917

$4,450,000

This spectacular one-of-a-kind penthouse was crafted with exact precision, high-quality finishes. Boasting one of the most beautiful views in the renowned M Sur la Montagne.

Ce spectaculaire penthouse a été conçu et mis à jour avec une précision rigoureuse et une méticuleuse attention au détail. Proposant une des plus belles vues au M Sur la Montagne.

ANNE BEN-AMI (MADAR)*

514.726.3037 | ABEN-AMI@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

PROPRIÉTÉ UNIQUE À MONTRÉAL

1019Z RUE DE BLEURY

VILLE-MARIE, QC | MLS 21987168

$3,799,000

Rare find ! Unique residence with residential and commercial zoning in a sought-after location. Boasting ~7,000 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms, 3+2 bathrooms, rooftop pool, garage and much more.

Résidence unique avec permis de résidence et commercial, située dans un emplacement de choix. Cette propriété offre 4 chambres à coucher, 3+2 salles de bain, piscine sur le toit, garage et bien plus.

PATRICK VAILLANT**

514.774.6917 | PVAILLANT@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

JEWEL OF A TOWNHOUSE

1524 AV. DES PINS O.

VILLE-MARIE, QC | MLS 24443579

$2,778,000

One-of-a-kind gem of a townhouse nestled among the storied mansions of the Golden Square Mile. With particularly graceful proportions, huge windows, and a grand skylight allowing for ample brightness, this impeccably kept and updated residence is undeniably in a league of its own. Steps from the city’s vibrant core yet right at nature’s door.

Un bijou unique niché parmi les demeures historiques du Golden Square Mile. Avec des proportions gracieuses, d’immenses fenêtres et un grand puits de lumière permettant une belle luminosité, cette résidence impeccablement entretenue est indéniablement dans une ligue à part. À quelques pas du centre animé de la ville, mais à la porte de la nature.

CASSIAN BOPP±, 514.952.9115 | CBOPP@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

DAVID WILKES*, 514.947.5152 | DWILKES@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

LE CRYSTAL PH-2

1100 RUE DE LA MONTAGNE, APT. PH-2

VILLE-MARIE, QC | MLS 11702124

$1,990,000

Beautiful penthouse located on the top floor of the Crystal. 2 bedrooms, 1,850 sq. ft. with 11 ft. ceiling, warm entrance with a breathtaking view, highend appliances, and much more.

Magnifique penthouse situé au dernier étage du Crystal. Une entrée chaleureuse avec une vue à couper le souffle, matériaux de distinction et appareils électroménagers haut de gamme et plus.

LOUISE LATREILLE*

514.577.2009 | LLATREILLE@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

LOUISELATREILLE.COM

CACHET AND STYLE

1860 RUE BAILE

VILLE-MARIE, QC | MLS 10234309

$1,650,000

Beautiful and spacious three-storey house. This property will seduce you with its volumes and brightness as well as a possibility to divide the whole with an office.

Magnifique et spacieuse maison de trois étages. Cette propriété vous séduira par ses volumes et sa luminosité ainsi qu’une possibilité de diviser l’ensemble avec un bureau.

MONICA GENEST*, 514.287.7434 | MGENEST@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

VICTORIA MARINACCI*, 438.828.3428 | VMARINACCI@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

SPECTACULAR RESIDENCE

1501 AV. DU DOCTEUR-PENFIELD, APT. 1

VILLE-MARIE, QC | MLS 14260387

$1,250,000

Corner residence on two floors with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1 garage. The former Benjamin Tooke house is ideally located in the heart of the Golden Square Mile.

Résidence de coin sur deux étages dotée de 3 chambres à coucher, 2 salles de bain et 1 garage. L’ancienne Maison Benjamin Tooke est idéalement située dans le coeur du Mille Carré Doré.

GABRIEL PLIVA± 514.923.5383 | GPLIVA@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

LE SOLANO

365 RUE ST-ANDRÉ, APT. 1101

VILLE-MARIE, QC | MLS 27843774

$799,000

Fantastic open-concept living is what you will find upon entering this beautiful 11th-floor apartment. The Solano in Montreal is truly the epitome of Old Port condo living.

En entrant dans cet appartement au 11 e étage,vous trouverez une grande aire ouverte. Le Solano à Montréal incarne la quintessence de la vie de condo au Vieux-Port.

JESSICA LOMBARD*

514.476.9700 | JLOMBARD@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

1 MCGILL 300

1 RUE MCGILL, APT. 300

VILLE-MARIE, QC | MLS 10791173

$765,000

1002 sq. ft. unit with a beautiful view in the interior garden. Balcony and indoor parking. Old Montreal in the prestigious 1 McGill.

Unité de 1002 pi 2 avec une belle vue dans le jardin intérieur. Balcon et stationnement intérieur. Vieux-Montréal dans le prestigieux 1 McGill.

PATRICIA LALLIER*

514.239.1898 | PLALLIER@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

WESTMOUNT UNIQUE RENOVATED GEM

158 CH. DE LA CÔTE-ST-ANTOINE

WESTMOUNT, QC | MLS 9440342

$2,188,000

Unique and chic, entirely renovated, beautiful architectural details, open concept, elegant living, Murray Hill Park, 3 bedrooms, 3+1 bathrooms, 2 terraces and a 2-car garage.

Maison unique entièrement rénovée, superbes détails architecturaux, aire ouverte, 3 chambres, 3+1 salles de bain, 2 terrasses et un garage double.

SAUL CIECHA*

514.941.6248 | SCIECHA@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

ONE OF THE MOST OUTSTANDING DEVELOPMENTS

SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE # 1

MEXICO 51, GTO., MEXICO

starting at 1,100,000 USD

We are extremely excited to bring this luxurious opportunity to our Canadian clients! Located only minutes from the centre of the World Heritage city of San Miguel de Allende and situated within hundreds of acres of vineyards, you will find one of the most outstanding developments in all of Mexico. Heralded for its safety, history and temperate weather, San Miguel was voted as the Best City in the World by Travel and Leisure magazine (2017-2019) with a large contingency of expatriates. The gated development of Vinedo San Miguel offers several opportunities from estate lots with custom-built private residences to the Mansion-style villa condos ranging in size from 3,000 to 5,000 sq.ft. Panoramic views of the vineyards, lavender fields, private lake and surrounding mountains are stunning. World-class amenities abound at Vinedo San Miguel including onsite pools, spas, gyms, restaurants, hiking trails, walking paths, hotel, winery and event centre. Units can be purchased fully furnished and staffed with optional short-term rental management.

ALICIA HAIGHT†

1.905.995.1805 | AHAIGHT@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

SPECTACULAR BEACHFRONT PALLADIAN ESTATE

CALIZA, OLD FORT BAY

BAHAMAS | MLS 80971

$15,325,000 BSD

This architecturally distinct home perched on a limestone ridge with an unobstructed view of the ocean and a pristine soft white sand beach. This gated Palladian estate was featured on the cover of several magazine blends classical architecture with Bahama Island elegance. The main house has 6 bedrooms, pool and jacuzzi. Additionally there are 2 staff bedrooms, and two cottages. From the estate’s spacious and beachfront loggias the evening sunsets are spectacular and only seen by the fortunate few.

GEORGE DAMIANOS

1 242.424.9699 | GEORGE.DAMIANOS@SIRBAHAMAS.COM

SIRBAHAMAS.COM

2.1-ACRE LUXURY BEACHFRONT ESTATE

THE WHITE HOUSE, HARBOUR ISLAND

ELEUTHERA, BAHAMAS | MLS 80291

$12,995,000 BSD

Designed by Parisian architects and located in Harbour Island’s most prestigious neighbourhood, ‘The White House’ is the epitome of beachfront luxury and elegance. Set on a 2.1-acre lot with 150 ft. of beach frontage, the 6-bedroom, 4-bathroom 5,000-sq. ft. residence is reached by a long stretch of paved drive lined with swaying coconut palms and brilliant blooming bougainvillea which leads to the home’s elevated entrance.

NICK DAMIANOS

+1 242.376.1841 | NICK.DAMIANOS@SIRBAHAMAS.COM

SIRBAHAMAS.COM

MODERN AND ECO-FRIENDLY ISLAND RETREAT

SNOW BAY BEACH RESORT

SAN SALVADOR, BAHAMAS | MLS 45004

$2,950,000 BSD

Snow Bay, a stunning turnkey beachfront estate nestled on the southeast end of San Salvador just steps away from Snow Bay National Park and designed for luxury, relaxation, peace, and tranquility. Built in 2019 and comprised of four seaside villas, three of which offer direct ocean views, Snow Bay offers over 5,000 sq. ft. of luxurious eco-friendly living space spread out over a generous 1.84 acres.

SARAH CHEMALY

+1 242.424.4764 | SARAH.CHEMALY@SIRBAHAMAS.COM

SIRBAHAMAS.COM

NEWLY CONSTRUCTED VILLA ON PRIVATE ISLAND

ALLAMANDA, KAMALAME CAY

ANDROS, BAHAMAS | MLS 43012

$2,850,000 BSD

Offering the ultimate in lifestyle, location, and luxury, Allamanda is a 3,175-sq. ft. custom-designed home featuring 150 ft. of beachfront nestled amidst the lush grounds of the ultra-chic island resort, Kamalame Cay. Built with sophisticated waterfront living in mind, this 2-bedroom, 3-bathroom home is built on stilts, elevating the home 14 ft. above sea level to maximize cool breezes and panoramic ocean views.

THE ANSELL GROUP

+1 242.427.0082 | ANSELLGROUP@SIRBAHAMAS.COM

SIRBAHAMAS.COM

FIND AN OFFICE

QUÉBEC

MONTRÉAL - GOLDEN SQUARE MILE (DOWNTOWN)

1430 rue Sherbrooke Ouest, Montréal, Québec, H3G 1K4

Phone 514.287.7434

Fax 514.287.8983

MONTRÉAL - WEST ISLAND

620, boul. St-Jean, Suite 202, Pointe - Claire, Québec, H9R 3K2

Phone 514.287.7434

Fax 514.287.8983

MONT-TREMBLANT

2237 Chemin du Village, Mont-Tremblant, Québec, J8E 1E9

Phone 819.681.0166

Fax 514.287.8983

KNOWLTON

299 chemin Knowlton, Lac-Brome, Québec, J0E 1V0

Phone 450.243.0808

Fax 450.243.1818

VILLE DE QUÉBEC

Phone 418.977.9980

Fax 581.742.7414

LAVAL

3265 Autoroute Jean Noel Lavoie, Laval, Québec, H7P 5P2

Phone 579.640.4030

Fax 514.287.8983

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TORONTO

1867 Yonge Street, Suite 100, Toronto, Ontario, M4S 1Y5

Phone 416.960.9995

Toll Free 1.877.960.9995

Fax 416.960.3222

LESLIEVILLE

747 Queen St East, Suite 102

Toronto, Ontario, M4M 1H3

Phone 416.960.9995

Toll Free 1.877.960.9995

Fax 416.960.3222

KINGSWAY

3109 Bloor Street West, Unit 1

Toronto, Ontario, M8X 1E2

Phone 416.960.9995

OAKVILLE

125 Lakeshore Road East, Suite 200, Oakville, Ontario, L6J 1H3

Phone 905.845.0024

Toll Free 1.888.413.0184

Fax 905.844.1747

KING CITY

12974 Keele Street, King City, Ontario, L6J 1H3

Phone 416.960.9995

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NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE

14 Queen Street, Niagara on the Lake, Ontario, L0S 1J0

Phone 905.468.0001

Toll Free 1.888.468.0151

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49 King Street East, Suite 100, Gananoque, Ontario, K7G 1E8

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97 Joseph Street, Unit 1, Port Carling, Ontario, P0B 1J0

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145 Mill Street, Creemore, Ontario, L0M 1G0

Phone 705.466.2683

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1007 McDonald Road, P.O. Box 6, Mactier, Ontario, P0C 1H0

Phone 705.375.2333

Toll Free 1.800.615.2537

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250 10th Street West, Owen Sound, Ontario, N4K 3R3

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CALGARY

290, 815 - 17th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2T 0A1

Phone 403.254.5315

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Phone 403.707.8048

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102 - 10722 103 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 5G7

Phone 780.918.2635

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BRITISH COLUMBIA

VANCOUVER - DOWNTOWN / YALETOWN

Suite 210 - 858 Beatty Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 1C1

Phone 604.632.3300

Toll Free 1.877.236.8800

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5660 Yew Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6M 3Y3

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3164 Edgemont Boulevard, North Vancouver, British Columbia, V7R 2N9

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235 15th Street, Suite 200, West Vancouver, British Columbia, V7T 2X1

Phone 604.922.6995

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LION’S BAY

350 Centre Road, Lion’s Bay, British Columbia, V0N 2E0

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WHISTLER

Phone 604.932.3388

Toll Free 1.888.932.3389

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WHITE ROCK

#2

15621 Marine Drive, White Rock, British Columbia, V4B 1E1

Phone 604.385.1840

Fax 604.385.1841

VICTORIA - DOWNTOWN

752 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 3M6

Phone 250.380.3933

Toll Free 1.877.530.3933

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SALT SPRING ISLAND

120 Lower Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, V8K 2S8

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Phone 250.469.9547

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CHILD’S PLAY

Why so serious? These artists find inspiration in the simplicity and stripped-down nature of children’s toys.

By Lisa Mesbur

FLORENTIJN HOFMAN

florentijnhofman.com

This Dutch artist’s sculptures enchant viewers via massive-scale versions of everyday creatures and toys. An 83-foot-tall white rabbit “stuffie” flopped on its back on a hillside in Taiwan. A flock of not-so-tiny Gouldian finches landing in Brisbane for the North Australian Festival of Arts in July. If you manage to see one in person, count yourself lucky — Hofman’s works are fleeting, much like childhood itself.

ROBERT XAVIER BURDEN

robertburden.com

If the excitement of a kid on Christmas morning could be captured in artwork, it would be a brilliant-hued, oil painting by this Canadianborn artist. His canvases depict childhood fantasias — Star Wars characters, Care Bears, plastic toys amid backgrounds referencing history or personal memories. For viewers, they’re an endorphin rush of nostalgia. For Burden, they “renew [his] faded sense of awe.”

EKOW NIMAKO ekownimako.com

Canadian sculptor Ekow Nimako’s medium of choice is the seemingly banal Lego brick. But there’s a twist. Influenced by Afrofuturism, West African mask-making and a childhood passion for Lego, his work is created from exclusively black bricks. In the seven-foot-tall Cavalier Noir, a child astride a unicorn queries the notion of who deserves to be commemorated via public monument and powerfully centring Black experience.

FREYA JOBBINS freyajobbins.com

Dolls may be innocuous on their own, but in the hands of this Australian sculptor, the beloved staples of early childhood are transformed into something more subversive and disquieting. To create her assemblages, Jobbins dissects the constituent elements of thousands of plastic baby dolls, then reconfigures them into wallmounted sculptures and masks. The final results are simultaneously familiar and grotesque.

BEAU DUNN beaudunnart.com

Swarovski-bejewelled Hello Kitty faces. A neon sign saying “NEED MONEY FOR BIRKIN." These aren’t just playful references to a brand of privileged girlhood. For native Angeleno and former actor-model Dunn, they’re part affectionate homage, part sly satire. To wit, her Plastic series of Barbie portraits celebrates and pokes fun at the artifice and performative femininity of America’s favourite doll.

HIROSHI FUJI

fujistudio.co

Talk about upcycling. Artist Fuji’s kaekko (toyswap) project provides a venue for children to trade toys as well as a source of raw material for his artworks. In his installation Jurassic Plastic, 50,000+ reconfigured toys comprise a vibrant “Toysaurus” landscape, simultaneously critiquing mass consumerism and waste while offering an engaging immersive experience for kids and grownups alike.

wine is a never-ending journey.

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