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I N S I G H T THE ART OF LIVING The LUXURY ISSUE

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F E AT U R E S 24 Quiet in the City Toronto’s Geary House is rich in history and one-of-a-kind modern luxury amenities.

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26 Raising the Bar From edible art in Toronto to tree-to-bar offerings in Ecuador, the chocolate industry is witnessing the rise of artisinal products.

30 Floor Show What’s underfoot can be just as impactful as what’s in front of our eyes. Just ask the new crop of rug designers.

34 Oh, Canada Killing Eve star Canadian actor Sandra Oh talks race, gender and what it means to be a winner.

LIFESTYLE 36 Glammin’ Greta Fashion label Greta Constantine relies on edgy design skills, intuitive styling and a loyal clientele to bring in the luxury and the glitz, season after season.

THE CITY EDIT 8 Agenda Where to go and when — this season’s best urban events and experiences.

42 A Life in Pictures Good-looking, super-cool and exceptionally unique, NYC-based photographer Douglas Friedman lives the lifestyle he often shoots.

50 The Grand Dames Move over, art-world wunderkinds, and make way for the grey revolution.

10 At Your Service

Nicholas Mellamphy, owner of exclusive Toronto boutique Cabine, shares his favourite global hot spots.

12 High-End Dining After a much-needed renovation, Alpina Restaurant on Vancouver Island is now a culinary hot spot, helmed by Michelin-trained chef Mario Gross.

17 Simple Pleasures Interior designer and gallerist Alison Milne talks about what the concept of luxury means to her own work and to Canadian design.

18 The Luxe Factor Discover what homebuyers consider key when it comes to comfort.

20 Décor Trends The new wave of luxury home accessories defines what it means to be living large.

22 Fashion Trends Browse the season’s must-haves in fashion looks and accessories.

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T R AV E L 58 Cape Town Cool South Africa’s legislative capital of change is also leading the charge in the realm of design culture.

64 London Calling

Tradition meets innovation in this city that offers an always-evolving view of what a life of luxury looks like.

68 C’est la Vie Deluxe Standout restaurants, elegant hotels and an all-around good time in Montréal.

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C OV E R The Luxury Issue U-shaped banquettes upholstered in plush velour enhance the midcentury modern vibe of Restaurant

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73 Property Listings A collection of extraordinary properties for sale across the country.

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Elizabeth in Montreal. Photo: ©

END NOTE 98 A r tfu l ly Dimensiona l Six artists meld painting and sculpture to create provocative, multi-layered works.

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C ONT RIBU T O RS

MISHAL CAZMI Beauty and fashion writer Mishal Cazmi has contributed to various magazines, including Hello! Canada, Flare and Elle Canada, as well as to CBC Life online and The Kit section of the Toronto Star. Her love of beauty and travel led her to found 100 ml — onehundredml.com, which explores the world of beauty via travel. When not writing or collecting stamps for her passport, she’s busy figuring out whether she has a green thumb or not. For Insight: The Art of Living, Cazmi talks to style insider Nicholas Mellamphy about his favourite shops from around the globe (page 10).

Photo: Alvaro Goveia

ANDRÉ FRANÇOIS MCKENZIE For the past 12 years, André François Mckenzie has been photographing and videotaping the interiors and exteriors of luxury homes, a notable one being Oakville’s magnificent Chelster Hall. More recently, he’s trying to slow down, albeit briefly, to spend time with his new daughter, Everly.

For this issue of Insight, he agreed to photograph Geary House (“Quiet in the City,” page 24), a meticulously restored heritage mansion in Toronto.

What Mckenzie likes best about the home is its grand front façade, well-thought-out floor plan and, last but not least, the underground passageway to the coach house.

NICOLE KEEN Toronto-based Nicole Keen’s first love is print media. Her editorial career started at Weddingbells and Glow, after which she took the freelance route. For Agenda (page 8), she combines her passion for research and the written word by seeking out Canada’s best cultural events of the season.

She has also been a contributor to Fashion, Where Toronto, Today’s Parent and Chatelaine magazines. When taking breaks from her laptop, Keen enjoys exploring Toronto with her two-year-old daughter.

C AT H E R I N E D U N W O O D Y Specializing in travel, culinary arts, décor, fashion and beauty, Vancouver-based writer Catherine Dunwoody has appeared as a television lifestyle expert on CTV, Global TV and Citytv. She has also written for numerous print publications, including The Globe and Mail, Los Angeles Times, Food Network Magazine, HGTV Magazine, WestJet Magazine, Canadian Traveller and enRoute. In “High-End Dining” (page 12), Dunwoody reports on the newest culinary destination on Vancouver Island.

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WELCOME/BIENVENUE Luxury is personal, and for many, it’s defined by experience, not price. Luxe est un concept personnel. Nombreux sont ceux qui le définissent par l’expérience, et non par le prix.

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have always admired the iconic brand of Sotheby’s, and so, it was a great honour to join Sotheby’s International Realty Canada as President and CEO in May of this year. Since then, I have had the privilege of deepening my knowledge of the brand and all that defines it. Sotheby’s has been the arbiter of luxury for centuries and, as luxury evolves, so does its meaning.

In this issue of Insight: The Art of Living, we introduce you to people and places that reflect the future of luxury, as defined by creativity, craftsmanship and elevated experience, rather than simply by the price tag. You will meet notable Canadian designers Liz Eeuwes and Calla Haynes whose experimental styles are invigorating the world of high-end carpet-making. We’ll take you on a global journey to meet gourmet chocolatiers, such as CXBO, which makes edible art in Toronto, and To’ak in Ecuador, whose aged tree-to-bar chocolate pairs with vintage wines and fine whisky. Then join us as we explore the culturally rich, dynamic cities of Montreal, London and Cape Town, where luxury and design are being taken to new levels.

Within these pages and at sothebysrealty.ca, you’ll also discover a diverse range of homes that define luxurious living, from the opulent historic Geary House in Toronto to numerous lovely homes in communities across Canada.

We hope that this fall edition of Insight provides inspiration, so you can create your own vision of how to live luxuriously.

J’ai toujours admiré la marque emblématique Sotheby’s. Ce fut donc un grand honneur pour moi d’intégrer Sotheby’s International Realty Canada à titre de Président et PDG en mai dernier. Depuis, j’ai eu le privilège d’enrichir mes connaissances sur la marque et tout ce qui la définit. Sotheby’s se porte en référence du luxe depuis des siècles, une notion dont la signification évolue au fil du temps.

Dans ce numéro d’Insight: The Art of Living, nous vous présentons des personnes et des lieux qui reflètent l’avenir du luxe en termes de créativité, d’artisanat et d’expérience de qualité supérieure, et non de prix. Vous allez faire la connaissance des célèbres designers canadiennes Liz Eeuwes et Calla Haynes, dont les styles expérimentaux révolutionnent le monde de la fabrication de tapis haut de gamme.

Nous allons vous emmener à la rencontre de maîtres chocolatiers, tels que CXBO qui réalise de l’art comestible à Toronto, et To’ak en Équateur, dont le chocolat vieilli cultivé maison côtoie grands crus et whisky d’exception. Puis, vous visiterez avec nous les villes culturellement riches et dynamiques de Montréal, de Londres et du Cap, où le luxe et le design atteignent de nouveaux sommets. À l’intérieur de ces pages et sur sothebysrealty.ca, vous découvrirez également toute une gamme d’intérieurs qui incarnent le luxe, de l’opulente et historique Geary House à Toronto à de charmantes résidences dans différentez communautés au Canada.

Nous espérons que cette édition d’automne d’Insight vous encouragera à créer votre propre vision de la vie de luxe.

Don Kottick President & CEO / Président et directeur Sotheby’s International Realty Canada Please connect with an email at insight@sothebysrealty.ca, or on Instagram @Canada_SIR #artofliving.

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From modern dance to fashion photography, these are fall’s hottest tickets.

By Nicole Keen

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Music meets theatre in this eclectic and energizing performance based on songs from David Bryne’s seventh solo album. Photo: Abigail Lester

Actor Tilda Swinton is among the celebrities who have collaborated with photographer Tim Walker during his illustrious career. Fashion: Gucci, Marc Jacobs Jewelery, Lisa Eisner Jewelry, Vela, Uno de 50, A. Brandt + Son. Photographed at Renishaw Hall, Derbyshire, U.K., 2018. © Tim Walker Studio

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Singer/songwriter David Byrne has always had a flair for the dramatic, so it’s no surprise that he’s on Broadway with American Utopia.

This fall, Byrne will bring his original musical to the Hudson Theatre in New York City. Accompanied by 11 mobile musicians, including drummers and keyboard players, the resulting performance is one-part concert, one-part play and 100 percent entertainment. americanutopiabroadway.com

On the heels of a wildly successful Christian Dior retrospective, the Victoria and Albert Museum in London is hosting another epic fashion exhibit — “Tim Walker: Wonderful Things,” dedicated to the British photographer’s whimsical work. In addition to existing photographs that appeared in the British and U.S. editions of Vogue, there will be new work inspired by the V&A’s collection of jewelled snuff boxes and other rare artifacts.

Art director Shona Heath, a long-time Walker collaborator, will be designing the space, which is sure to be picture-perfect. vam.ac.uk

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Co-produced with Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, this riveting stage adaptation of A Thousand Splendid Suns brings to life the epic journey of two Afghani women in Kabul. Photo: courtesy of the Arts Club Theatre Company

Excavated from a major medieval African trading centre, this gold filagree Fulani bead is among the “fragments in time” that tell the little-known story of West Africa’s global reach in the Middle Ages. Photo: courtesy of the Aga Khan Museum

Dancers perform O Balcão de Amor, choreographer Itzik Galili’s energetic, joyful piece inspired by Afro-Cuban Havana.

Photo: courtesy of the Ballets Jazz de Montréal

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Fans of best-selling novel A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini will leap at the chance to see the story performed live at Vancouver’s historic Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage. Set in war-torn Kabul, Afghanistan, this moving tale about an unlikely friendship between two women was adapted for the stage by acclaimed Irish-Indian playwright Ursula Rani Sarma and captures all the raw emotion of the original narrative. artsclub.com

There is a tendency to associate the Middle Ages with European royals dripping in jewels, but the world’s richest person during the 14th century was actually Mansa Musa, ruler of the Mali Empire in West Africa. This little-known historical fact is the focus of the latest exhibit at the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto. “Caravans of Gold, Fragments in Time: Art, Culture, and Exchange across Medieval Saharan Africa” showcases more than 250 artifacts from Africa in medieval times. agakhanmuseum.org

Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal has entertained audiences all over the world with its unique combination of classical ballet and contemporary dance. This fall the troupe returns home to Théâtre Maisonneuve in the Place des Arts with a very special triple bill.

Created with the company’s style in mind, the three diverse pieces are musically distinct and feature a pulsating Caribbean beat, percussive darbuka drum music and choreographer Andonis Foniadakis’s “Soul,” an intense, sensual duet inspired by Janis Joplin’s angsty anthem “Ball and Chain.” placedesarts.com

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AT YOUR SERVICE Fashion insider and Cabine founder Nicholas Mellamphy shares the go-to spots gathered from his travels. By Mishal Cazmi

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estled in Toronto’s ritzy Yorkville neighbourhood, home to Chanel, Versace, Hermès and other luxury retailers, Cabine is an anomaly. It’s housed in an unassuming brownstone identified only by its bright pink door, and gaining entrance is by invitation or appointment only.

The intimate Cabine retail experience was founded by fashion veteran Nicholas Mellamphy and officially opened for business in 2018.

Mellamphy brings one-of-a-kind pieces from the runways each season right to his clients — a small group of women from around the world who just happen to include celebrities and royalty (he doesn’t divulge names).

Previously the creative director of The Room at Hudson’s Bay, Mellamphy was instrumental in bringing fashion visionaries, fresh talent and even a few Hollywood A-Listers through its doors. During his tenure, Hudson’s Bay transformed from a stuffy department store to an innovative fashion destination. “It’s so much easier to be fearless,” he notes. “People think it’s hard, but if you’re honest and truthful with your taste, ideas or vision, it’s easy.”

After leaving Hudson’s Bay in 2016, Mellamphy took time to think about his next chapter and Cabine was born. It’s a wellcrafted strategy that this fashion insider has always done best — combine his discerning taste and a keen understanding of the client’s personal style with a deep-rooted respect for designers and their craft. While the focus is on fashion — he works with 70 or 80 brands “to give access and opportunity to clients, so their wardrobe isn’t too brand-heavy” — Cabine also curates an ever-changing, tightly edited collection of accessories, furniture and art. “It’s a marriage of Moda Operandi and [The] Apartment by [The] Line, where everything is for sale,” he explains. His own MO? Finding standout items his clients will love, delivered with exceptional service. “I want it to be organic and fluid. We don’t know what tomorrow will bring — that’s what the world is — so why not be open to change and expressing your ideals for that moment?”

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Nicholas Mellamphy’s salon Cabine offers everything on-site for sale, from couture to designer furniture.

Photo: Nigel Nolan

01 CABINE Cabine (he prefers calling it a salon) is like stepping into Mellamphy’s own home. “I didn’t want it to look like a Yorkville brownstone and then inside [to] feel like we’re on Fifth Avenue.”

Black-and-white checkered floors and jewel-toned velvet curtains adorn the living room. And in addition to a dining area, wet bar and powder room, there’s a fitting room large enough to accommodate racks filled with pieces from Prabal Gurung, Peter Pilotto and Brandon Maxwell (the designers change depending on the client). Almost everything inside is for sale, from fixtures to furniture, along with the art in rotating exhibitions from galleries and photographers such as Caitlin Cronenberg and Craig McDean. “It’s all selected by me,” says Mellamphy.

“There’s nothing that doesn’t have my fingerprint.” By appointment only. 30 Hazelton Ave, Yorkville; cabinebynicholasmellamphy.com

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02 RIZZOLI BOOKSTORE Mellamphy’s penchant for coffee table books led him to this famed bookstore in Manhattan. “I would stop in for inspiration after a long day of market appointments.”

Located in the storied Beaux Arts Saint James building, Rizzoli houses a broad selection of tomes, from fashion and art to architecture and interior design.

The stylish interior channels the city’s historical libraries with its high ceilings, cherry-wood bookshelves and elegant chandeliers. 133 Broadway, New York, N.Y.; 212-759-2424; rizzoliusa.com

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03 E D I T I O N S D E PA R F U M S FRÉDÉRIC MALLE “Scent is so important for me and Frédéric Malle has some of the most exquisite ones,” Mellamphy points out. His favourites are Geranium pour Monsieur for the a.m. and Carnal Flower in the evening. According to Mellamphy, beauty is in the details — elegant branding, flaçon shape and the store concept. There are refrigerated perfume cabinets, a gallery wall that pays homage to the perfumers behind the scents, and smelling columns that allow visitors to sniff without interference. 21, rue du Mont Thabor, Paris, France; +33 1 42 22 16 89; fredericmalle.com

This Milan-based multi-brand luxury retailer is located in a 17th-century palazzo in the artistic district of Brera. The 6,400-squarefoot space features marble, plexiglass, brass and velvet against a backdrop of distressed walls. “[It has been] a fashion pit stop for as long as I can remember, [and founder] Antonia Giacinti has built a fan club of clients and designers by presenting collections with a fearless edit. My visits become more surveillance-like as I try to figure out the equation for why Milanese women are so chic,” says Mellamphy. “Stay here long enough and you get to figure it out.” Via Cusani, 5, Milan, Italy; +39 02 8699 8340; antonia.it

05 DOVER STREET MARKET “It’s Rei Kawakubo’s world and we just live in it!” says Mellamphy of Dover Street Market (DSM) in London. “DSM was a game changer in retail when it opened 15 years ago. It’s curated in a way that makes you feel instantly cool and part of the tribe just by being there.” This sleek multiretailer highlights of-the-moment brands, purveying them via creative installations that respect designers and their distinctive visions. 18-22 Haymarket, London, U.K.; +44 20 7518 0680; doverstreetmarket.com

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HIGH-END DINING At Alpina Restaurant, guests are treated to an unforgettable meal in the sky — and mountain views, gratis. By Catherine Dunwoody

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n the Malahat, a 25-kilometre stretch of the Trans-Canada Highway on Vancouver Island that peaks at 365 metres, is a destination restaurant that almost didn’t make it. Now it is poised to be one of Canada’s most celebrated eateries.

Those familiar with The Aerie — a bed and breakfast about 30 minutes from Victoria, the capital of B.C. — know that it sat empty for years before springing back to life in 2016, thanks to the Gain Group, an investment company looking to plant roots in the province.

After extensive renovations — the spa was

relocated from the main building to Villa Vista, which now allows visitors to take in the sweeping views over Saanich Inlet, and the speakeasy-themed Senna Bar & Lounge was added underneath the main restaurant — it was renamed Villa Eyrie Resort. And in three short years, the resort has been welcomed into the elite group of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, an honour it shares with only one other Canadian property.

Along with the transformation of the resort came the evolution of the dining experience.

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After a luxuriating massage at Tuscan Spa in the Villa Vista, indulge yourself further and take in the stunning views from the spa’s veranda. Photo: courtesy of Villa Eyrie Resort

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ABOVE: Mario Gross, executive head chef at Alpina Restaurant. RIGHT: The fine-dining experience at the restaurant is complemented by panoramic mountain views. Photos: courtesy of Villa Eyrie. OPPOSITE: A guest favourite on the menu is albacore tuna crudo, served with fennel crudités, black olives, focaccia and arugula. Photo: Catherine Dunwoody

Summit, was renamed Alpina, and with the new identity came a new chef, Mario Gross. Trained in Michelin-starred kitchens, Gross has built an impressive team — acclaimed pastry chef Matthias Conradi from Tofino’s Wickaninnish Inn; sous chef Andreas Wechselberger from the James Beard House in New York’s Greenwich Village; and front-of-house pro Ryan Bissell.

“We are extremely lucky to have put together a culinary powerhouse that is like no other,” enthuses Bissell, who is also Alpina’s director of food and beverage. “Between [all of] us, there is 100 years of experience and talent.”

German-born Gross apprenticed, at the young age of 19, at Relais & Châteaux Hotel Dollenberg in the Black Forest region, in Baden-Württemberg. From there, he did stints at Der Alpenhof, a hotel near Munich, and at the iconic Waldhotel Sonnora in the German countryside. While the latter hotel’s dining room has held three Michelin stars for 18 consecutive years, having been part of the Alpenhof kitchen team and receiving one star in its inaugural year is what Gross is most proud of. “I wasn’t head chef, but it was amazing to be part of [earning that Michelin star],” he says.

In 2016 Gross and his wife moved to Edmonton, so she could pursue her career. He worked at Hardware Grill, a local hot spot, and ran a catering business before landing the job at Alpina and relocating farther west. And despite the initial language barrier (Villa Eyrie had to hire an interpreter for the job interview), the resort knew they had a culinary star considering their offer.

Bissell himself has a solid background in the culinary field. He ran a private catering service for three years, worked as a chef at several dining venues, including Araxi Restaurant & Oyster Bar and Bearfoot Bistro in Whistler, and has been on the board of directors at the Chefs’ Table Society of British Columbia for 10 years.

“We needed to change everything [at the restaurant] — from the plates to the look of the dining room — and provide the best B.C. wines and local ingredients,” says Bissell. And, of course, that goes for the name too. Alpina is a wordplay on “alpine,” apropos to its location and also to where the culinary team members hail from. “I am from Whistler, Mario is from the Bavarian region of Germany, Matthias is from the foothills of the Alps,” Bissell notes. “And we’re up in the mountains here.”

For his part, chef Gross is intent on cooking with the West Coast ingredients he loves, such as spot prawns and morels, and welcomes whatever is available from local purveyors and producers. The restaurant’s supply of eggs comes from his neighbours, Lockwood Farms, which maintains a greenhouse to grow nasturtiums exclusively for Alpina. Bissell cites other excellent local sources for ingredients.

“Duncan Farmers Market is the best in Canada year-round, and Cowichan Valley is the best growing region in B.C.” To dine at Alpina is an exercise in restraint to not order everything on the menu. The albacore tuna crudo and the wild B.C. morel

risotto both make for exceptional starters.

And deciding whether to go for honey-crusted duck breast or the slow-braised short ribs that melt in your mouth presents a dilemma. Wine tasting here is a delight, thanks to an excellent wine-preservation vacuum system that permits by-the-glass options for each of the 150 B.C. varietals available on-site, such as the fruity and spicy MacIntyre Ardua, a merlot-cabernet blend. For dessert, the savoury goat’s milk cheesecake, which blurs the lines between a cheese course and a sweet finish to the meal, is ideal for the appreciative but undecided diner.

After a year of being onboard Alpina, Bissell is proud of the restaurant’s success, in terms of both the elevated guest experience and financial gains. Not surprisingly, there are plans to open another restaurant-bar and to add 50 more suites to the hotel.

“This restaurant will always be a destination,” says Bissell from Alpina’s dining room, with its postcard-pretty view of Saanich Inlet. “If you are in Langford [on Vancouver Island], you can be downtown in 30 minutes or you can be here in 15. People don’t know about us yet, but they will.”

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SIMPLE PLEASURES Designer and gallerist Alison Milne talks art, living and luxury with Insight: The Art of Living.

By Wing Sze Tang

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lison Milne’s eye for beauty underpins a rare duo of sister businesses in Toronto — a boutique interior design firm and a contemporary art gallery. Her design studio came first, in 2008, and when it was time for her showroom launch party, Milne realized the white walls were too stark.

As luck would have it, a woman on her team was dating an artist, so Milne invited him to display his work.

“He’d never sold anything before, but [he] sold his whole collection that night,” says Milne.

Today, as founder of Alison Milne Design + Gallery, she’s as noted for her high-end renos, particularly her skill in restoring heritage spaces, as she is for curating exhibitions for talent from near and far. And soon, Milne will be adding another accomplishment to her resumé: textile and ceramics designer.

HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE MODERN LUXURY IN DESIGN?

Any home can feel luxurious if it has the right art. You can have a $20,000 sofa or lovely rugs or amazing chandeliers, but those are things you live with — they’re utilitarian. The art on your walls is there because it’s a statement of your personality. It’s letting your emotions come out.

Luxury is also in the details. If I can’t find exactly what I’m looking for, I want to make it myself.

I’ve been working on my own textile line as well as collaborating with an artist on custom ceramic tiles. [This] required investing in the right equipment, which [was] costly but worth it! I’m excited to launch both [products] later this year.

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE CANADIAN DESIGN?

We design for the elements. It’s difficult, with Canada being under snow for practically seven months of the year. How do you keep a home happy, bright and super-comfortable since we have to be [indoors] so much? I find it very interesting to work with glazing or windows. A lot of people say, ‘Oh, why would you do all glass

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at the back of your house when you don’t have a view of the ocean?’ But this is why we need that — to be inside but feel like we’re still outside.

WHAT UNEXPECTED LUXURY DO YOU CONSIDER A PERSONAL ESSENTIAL?

I bought a house in Roncesvalles two years ago and it took a year to renovate. It was designed for a luxurious lifestyle, and one thing I really love is having two dishwashers in my kitchen.

It doesn’t sound sexy at all, but I have two children, so it’s life-changing.

IF TIME IS THE ULTIMATE LUXURY, HOW DO YOU PREFER TO SPEND YOUR OFF-HOURS?

I love taking my little guys — I have a fouryear-old and a one-year-old — to singing or art classes or film, anything in the art and design world. With my husband, it’s going to the Aberfoyle Antique Market [in the town of Puslinch in Ontario]. It has some of the best vintage finds! Antiquing is something we’ve been doing ever since we met, and it’s one of my favourite ways to spend a day.

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THE LUXE FACTOR MONTREAL MLS 12243104

Real-estate brokers share what’s next for high-end properties in their cities. By Tracey Ho Lung When it comes to luxury homes and their amenities, it’s no surprise that prospective buyers are looking for top-shelf. But unlike a decade ago, when a triple-car garage and swimming pool were deal breakers, now Canadians are making happiness and wellness their first priority when looking for their next home.

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According to Liza Kaufman, a Real Estate Broker and Founding Partner at Sotheby’s International Realty Quebec, the high-end luxury market is one of the fastest-growing in the world. Kaufman, whose client roster includes ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) individuals, notes that what was once viewed as a luxury amenity may not be enough for today’s savvy buyers. “It goes without saying that a luxury home should have his-and-hers master baths and walk-in closets, an expansive

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chef ’s kitchen, multiple family rooms and integrated garages in order to impress,” says Kaufman. “However, a recent trend we’re seeing is an interest in a more experiential lifestyle. People are looking to create a healthy haven at home and wanting to buy houses that offer organic construction materials, infrared saunas, Himalayan-salt meditating rooms, filtered air and water, cork-floor yoga rooms, saltwater pools and oxygenenhanced bedrooms.”

For those who favour condominiums, the emphasis is on convenience — 24-hour concierge, a full-service spa, a fitness centre with personal trainers, a virtual golf simulator and even a playhouse available for kids. And it doesn’t stop there. “For international clients, we’ve sold in buildings that offer an expert, available 24/7, who doles out advice on wine, food, entertaining and travel,” says Kaufman.

The majority of luxury properties in Montreal are currently located in Westmount, downtown Ville-Marie and Outremont, and the city is stepping up its offerings due to increased demand. One of Kaufman’s favourite new listings is Percy Robertson Luxury Residences, an exclusive boutique project in the heart of the Golden Square Mile, just steps from the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. There are only five condos and five townhomes up for grabs, all with state-of-the-art finishes, high ceilings, outdoor space, underground garages, a gym and a private massage room. The other listing is Outremont sur la Montagne, a residential project being built in a heritage building, where buyers can customize every aspect of their living experience down to the smallest details, such as final size (depending on availability), layout and interior design. Amenities on-site include valet service, an indoor pool and even a bistro.

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For years the luxury marketplace in Toronto has been relatively conservative in décor and design, but that is slowly changing, according to Christian Vermast, a Sales Representative and Senior Vice-President of Sales at Sotheby’s International Realty Canada. “People are far more educated in design today,” says Vermast.

“It’s become more fun and approachable.”

Buyers aren’t always looking for that minimalist white kitchen and are willing to pay top dollar for something unique. In the past, luxury was about opulence and palatial size. High-quality finishes, low-maintenance and ease-of-use are the new must-haves. “The question now is, what can I control from my device?” says Paul Maranger, a Broker and Senior VicePresident of Sales at Sotheby’s International Realty Canada. “We’re also seeing a lifestyle trend towards artificial turf, UV [ultraviolet] or automated saltwater pools and sophisticated irrigation systems. People are less about showing off and more into convenience.”

Luxury elements that you’d normally find in houses are now becoming common in condominiums — and with upgrades. Vermast mentions infrared saunas and wine cellars where the bottles are turned automatically — two amenities that are deluxe but don’t need to be large. The trend toward a healthier lifestyle has also become a factor, according to Maranger. “We’re seeing things like steam ovens and outdoor kitchens that are allowing people to live that lifestyle,” he says.

While Rosedale, Lawrence Park, Forest Hill and the Bridle Path will always be known as Toronto’s luxury neighbourhoods, there are pockets in the city that are seeing a rise in luxury houses, such as College Street (aka Little Portugal). “Since buyers now demand high style, homes [in those areas] are being renovated into high-calibre, design-focused properties,” Maranger explains. “Luxury homes tend to be developed where creative, professional types want to be, which usually attracts trendy restaurants with avant-garde chefs who have a following.”

These factors trigger positive changes in the neighbourhood, including a sense of community, which also defines luxury nowadays. “Of course, luxury will evolve again in another few years,” Maranger concedes, “but land never goes out of style.”

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“Luxury is an experience,” says Will McKitka, Senior Vice-President of Sales at Sotheby’s International Realty Canada. “It’s not about the largest square footage or the tallest building, but the quality of lifestyle [luxury] can provide.” Indoor-outdoor living, sunshine and magnificent views will always be top-selling features, but now it’s about how these amenities

integrate seamlessly into the home — bifold glass doors, full-height windows and fully equipped outdoor kitchens. “There is a return to a cleaner, uncluttered look,” says McKitka.

“People’s lives are busier and they want simplicity, yet still need to be connected, with access to community and [fewer] rooms [but that are] done better and smarter.”

Vancouver’s luxury properties are traditionally close to the water (Coal Harbour, Yaletown, False Creek) or in the Shaughnessy, Point Grey and Vancouver Westside neighbourhoods. With the city being landrestricted by the ocean, mountains, parks and agriculture land reserves in the suburbs, available space is finite. But newer developments are finding ways to differentiate themselves by substituting prime location for the resort-like lifestyle. One example is the LEED-certified Charleson in Yaletown, which has only 83 homes in its 43-storey tower. Several floors have already been customized — one residence takes over the entire 10th floor and boasts a large deck, private outdoor pool and outdoor kitchen — with suite sizes ranging from 1,000 to 3,400 square feet. The amenities are impressive — a 24-hour concierge, a lobby espresso bar, a wine vault and tasting room, plus options for a private garage, from two-car to five-car.

The Butterfly, designed by legendary architect Bing Thom, is on a bustling downtown street, and the building is next-level beautiful. “The idea is to make the building an attraction unto itself,” explains Kevin Hardy, McKitka’s business partner and a Senior VicePresident of Sales at Sotheby’s International Realty Canada. “Most of the waterfront is already developed, so there is a huge investment in architecture.” The Alberni, designed by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma and scheduled for completion in 2021, is a magnificent curved structure that will offer 188 residential units.

Besides a Japanese moss garden within a performance space, high-end amenities will include an art gallery, music room and a twostorey fitness centre.

Hardy notes that the rarer the property — say, an architecturally designed home in Shaughnessy or a coveted penthouse — (there is usually only one or two for every 300 regular units) the better chance it has at resale. “You can separate yourself on the market and demand a higher price point since [the home] can’t be replicated. The same thing with waterfront [properties] — if you have it, nobody can take that away from you.”

Realty Canada, now is a strategic time to invest.

“If purchased at the right time, a luxury home has the ability to provide higher returns than the stock market without as much volatility, which can be seen as a safer place to put money.”

Luxury properties can be found in Calgary’s well-established communities like Elbow Park, Britannia, Eagle Ridge, Upper Mount Royal, Rideau Park and Bel-Aire. Expect most homes to be kitted out with wine cellars, swimming pools, steam rooms, separate guest suites and floor-to-ceiling windows with glorious views.

These prestigious locations also come at a price that can set back a buyer, from around $4 million for an Elbow Park residence to $7.5 million for a mansion in Upper Mount Royal.

Recently, inner-city neighbourhoods, like Altadore, are attracting luxury developments that offer high style with low-maintenance living. The Residences of King Edward, a collection of 19 single-level flats, range in size from 1,300 to 2,400 square feet and have outdoor fireplaces and wine rooms. ClarkeDavidson credits Altadore’s popularity to the area’s growing sense of community, its walking distance to amenities and parks and close proximity to downtown. “We’re seeing new homes being built with values over two million,” she says. “This shows the confidence Calgarians have [in Altadore] for the long term, and [also] the neighbourhood’s appeal.”

Luxury condominiums with next-level services are also on the rise. The Concord, just south of Bow River, is equipped with a sophisticated drainage system to resist flooding, as well as a winter skating rink, golf simulators and private garages. Meanwhile, The River, a boutique waterfront development in the Mission district takes deluxe on-site amenities up another notch — a pet grooming facility as well as a car wash and detail bay.

BELOW: Floor-to-ceiling windows usher in the outdoors at a high-end condo in Vancouver.

OPPOSITE: A spacious, well-designed chef’s kitchen is a top priority for today’s luxury-home buyers.

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It’s no secret that home prices in Calgary are more affordable than those in other major Canadian cities, like Toronto and Vancouver.

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LIVING LA BELLE VIE Chic and bespoke designs from abroad redefine luxury on the home front. By Arren Williams

01 GE T L I T For home interiors designer April Key, inspiration for her Ocean Drive neon sculptures came from the 1950s Kodachrome negatives she found at a flea market in Istanbul. The photos were a fascinating glimpse into an immigrant Turkish couple’s travels in their Cadillac across the U.S., including Miami in its Art Deco heyday. Istanbul-based, U.K.-born Key created her vibrant post-modernist pieces in laser-cut plexiglass and handmade neon glass. Available in a wide range of colours, shapes and sizes. From €850 to €1,620. aprilkeydesign.com

02 COOL OFF From Editions Milano, known for its contemporaryItalian take on design, come these elegant brasslined bottle coolers by Pietro Russo. Because they maintain the temperature of liquids the natural way — with marble — there’s no need for ice. Crafted in Arabescato marble with contrasting Marquina marble inserts. $830. editionsmilano.com

03 S I T T I N G P RE T T Y C H IC Combining technology and craftsmanship, the classic, yet modern, JH97 lounge chair by renowned Spanish designer Jaime Hayon for Fritz Hansen is made of eight individual pieces of wood — digitally cut, then assembled and finished by hand. Available with an oak or walnut frame and in numerous fabric and leather options. From US$2,360. fritzhansen.com

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04 S T Y L E M E NAGE R I E For its recent collection of home furniture and accessories, eclectic Dutch brand Moooi took its cues from the natural world to reference “the extraordinary diversity of life.” Think along the lines of a Plant Chandelier (price upon request); the Pet Lights series of animal table lamps (from US$758); and terra-cotta Oban tables (from US$1,109). moooi.co

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06 H AU T E T I L E S After three years of exhaustive research and experimentation, design duo Formafantasma and architectural materials firm Dzek launched ExCinere. This 1970’s-inspired collection of rectangular tiles, which are glazed using volcanic ash from Mount Etna in Sicily, is perfectly suited for any mod surface — from kitchen countertops and floors to exterior cladding.

Available in two sizes and five colour glazes. Prices upon request. dzekdzekdzek.com

05 SA DD L E U P An Australian collaboration between DesignByThem and fashion designer Dion Lee, the sleek DL Lounge Chair scores serious style points with its Bauhaus-influenced woven saddle-leather seat slung on a minimalist metal frame. Available in olive, black or beige leather with powder-coated or polished-chrome steel frame.

From A$2,890. designbythem.com

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07 E Y E SE E YO U Woven with Chinese silk and Himalayan wool, the opulent handknotted Nazar rug by Atelier Février takes its name from the eye-shaped talisman said to protect against the evil eye curse. Customizable in any colour, shape and size. Price upon request. atelierfevrier.com

German manufacturer Gaggenau takes cooking to yet another level with its Vario 400 Series full-surface induction cooktop.

A chef ’s dream, whether pro or neophyte, it boasts a generous 3,200-square-centimetre surface that accommodates up to six cookware items of varying sizes and formats anywhere on the cooking area. Other features include 17 heating levels and booster functions for both pots and pans. From $8,339. gagggenau.com

08 AWA S H I N S T Y L E Xavier Dupuy, founder of the high-end kitchen appliances brand La Cornue, is launching Bassines, a line of fine French copperware that is sure to be a fixture in contemporary luxury bathrooms. The Bassines collection of premium metal washbasins includes the Narcis Ronde, whose graceful aesthetic belies the superior grade of the scratch-resistant stainless steel it’s made of. Price upon request. bassines.com

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QUIET IN THE CITY Toronto’s Geary House combines modern luxuries with its unique architectural heritage. By Yuki Hayashi Photography by André François Mckenzie

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he Geary House in Toronto was not designed for just anyone. An exceptional heritage-style home with one-of-a-kind architectural features, an abundance of space and an outstanding pedigree, this pre-Confederation estate is unlike any other in the city.

“What separates this property from others in the immediate area is the lot size — just shy of an acre,” notes Jim Burtnick, co-listing agent and Senior Vice-President of Sales at Sotheby’s International Realty Canada. The house sprawls across 12,000 square feet of prime real estate — a five-bedroom, nine-bath home with classic Georgian features. According to the provincial agency Ontario Heritage Trust, it is one of the oldest examples of Georgian architecture, which is typically characterized by symmetry and balance based on classical Greek and Roman architectural styles.

The location is also hard to beat. “You can see Bloor and Yonge streets — the centre of Toronto — right from your backyard,” says Burtnick. Geary House is situated in the upscale Rosedale neighbourhood, at an intersection that’s just a one-minute drive from the nexus of the city’s business, cultural and retail action.

And yet, because of its ravine setting and a sheltering brick wall, the property offers the seclusion of a country estate.

Constructed before Canada’s nationhood, the property lays claim to being Rosedale’s second-oldest surviving house. It was originally built in 1857 as a single-storey Regency-style cottage and gained a second level in 1860. A new wing and kitchen were added in 1875 and, by 1904, it had a veranda and carriage house designed by Frederick H. Herbert, a local architect known for the three-storey addition

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in 1910 to Osgoode Hall, a landmark building in downtown Toronto. Initially, the Rosedale mansion was called “Caverhill” by past owner George Reginald Geary, after his spouse’s maiden name. Later, it was renamed after Geary himself, who was Toronto’s mayor from 1910 to 1912. The home received heritage status from the provincial government in 1990.

Geary House suffered through a period of disuse from the mid-1980s to early 1990s, when a reclusive billionaire purchased it but never moved in after the local heritage board rejected his plans to raze it and build a new, larger house. Then, purchased in 1996 by new owners, Geary House received a long-overdue facelift. “A lot of painstaking restoration work took place to get the home back to its prime,” explains Burtnick. “This home has that oldworld craftsmanship and charm that you just don’t find in modern construction.”

Many of the property’s historic architectural elements, such as the acanthus-leaf plaster crown mouldings, were replicated to the highest standard in order to conserve the original style.

While this first round of improvements got the mansion back to period perfection, the next wave of enhancements upped the luxe factor.

A billiards room, indoor ball hockey court and outdoor soccer pitch were added, plus a gym and spa, and built-in speakers were installed throughout the home. For privacy, a formidable but architecturally appropriate heritage-brick wall was erected outside. There’s also an outdoor hot tub on a deck, which can be tucked away, out of sight, when not in use, thanks to a retractable hydraulic-lift cover.

Putting aside requisite deluxe amenities — a grand staircase, formal living and dining rooms, wine cellar, HGTV-ready entertainer’s

kitchen and a swimming pool — Geary House does have something that its neighbouring homes don’t have: a carriage/guest house, replete with secret access. “Due to zoning bylaws, you wouldn’t be able to build a guest house today, so it’s unique in that sense.,” says Burnick. “It’s approximately 1,600 square feet and has an upstairs bedroom, a kitchen and a bathroom. It feels like an urban cottage.”

Currently used as a home office, the space overlooks the pool. More noteworthy is that it’s connected to the main house via an underground tunnel. The walls of the tunnel run uninterrupted — an ideal backdrop for the current homeowner’s extensive art collection.

With its distinctive pedigree, Geary House is ready for the next worthy homeowner — and its next chapter in Toronto’s history books.

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ABOVE: A ravine setting and high walls built with heritage bricks provide privacy from midtown Toronto’s busy streets just minutes away by car. LEFT: The formal living room’s 14-foot ceilings highlight the beautifully restored millwork. Geary House is listed by Silver, Burtnick & Associates with Sotheby’s International Realty Canada. Photos: André François Mckenzie/SilverHouseHD.com

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RAISING THE BAR Gourmet brands are crafting artisanal luxury chocolates that elevate the taste experience. By Dali Castro

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ine out of ten people like chocolate.

The tenth person always lies.

The quip from American cartoonist John Q. Tullius may be a tongue-in-cheek stat, but when it comes to the popularity of chocolate, the real numbers don’t lie. Revenues for the international chocolate market will climb to US$161.56 billion by 2024, according to Zion Market Research, a company based in New York City that tracks global market trends.

And something else is on the rise — consumer demand for boutique-quality premium products. Responding to these more-discerning palates, gourmet chocolatiers around the world are offering innovative taste experiences and visual appeal, whether it’s edible 24-karat gold leaves, chocolate-encased Périgord truffles or handcrafted boxes studded with Swarovski crystals.

In Toronto, CXBO raised the bar in 2016 when it introduced its brand of small-batch chocolates. Co-owned by restaurateurchocolatier Brandon Olsen and artist Sarah Keenlyside, CXBO (short for Chocolates X Brandon Olsen) made news as purveyors of edible art that channels Jackson Pollock’s abstract expressionist paintings into coloursplattered, silky-textured confections. The notion of chocolate being “ just brown” has changed, says Keenlyside, who credits Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory as inspiration for the cheerful palette of CXBO chocolates. >

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LEFT: CXBO’s chocolates in Toronto are palette- and palate-pleasing. OPPOSITE PAGE: (From top) To’ak Chocolate in Ecuador was conceived along the lines of a vintage winemaker. Breaking open objet d’art Ziggy Stardust Disco Egg will reveal its contents of aeratedchocolate chunks. Photos: CXBO; To’ak

“As a kid, I was blown away by the [film’s] colourful people, the unbridled creativity.”

As for the product’s innovative mould — a modernist geodesic dome — it was a CBC TV documentary on modern architecture that got her creative juices flowing.

As boutique chocolatiers continue to think outside the box, Keenlyside foresees interesting new trends — nuanced natural flavours and innovative combinations of essential oils and nuts, such as pistachio-bergamot. She also predicts that chocolate will be perceived as “not just food, but an experience.”

To’ak Chocolate in coastal Ecuador delivers quite the experience, and then some. Born from a rainforest conservation project initiated by To’ak co-founder Jerry Toth, this tree-to-bar dark-chocolate maker releases limited-edition batches of 100 50-gram bars four times a year. Prices per bar vary, from $376 for the Rain Harvest 2017 to $919 for the Art Series Guayasamín. Purportedly the most expensive in the world, To’ak chocolate bars are crafted, ideally, for judicious pairings, say, with a single malt and a Pyrenees sheep’s-milk cheese.

Alongside its strict commitment to sustainability and ethical work practices, To’ak — the name, a fusion of two ancient indigenous Ecuadorian dialects, means “earth” and “tree” — has taken luxury chocolate to a whole new realm. Pods are harvested from heirloom Nacional Arriba cacao trees, and the chocolate is processed entirely by hand, then aged in wood casks, all on-site.

“It’s about the way we value chocolate and present it to the world — as something extremely special,” explains Chicago-born Toth, describing the six-year-old company’s pioneering approach. “For thousands of years, cacao was regarded as sacred by pretty much every culture it touched until the era of mass food production in the 20th century. I don’t think any other chocolate brand fixates on cacao genetics the way we do.” The company even uses aromatic palo santo (“holy stick”) wood for the aging process.

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“It’s about the way we value chocolate and present it to the world — as something extremely special.” — Jerry Toth, To’ak co-founder the health benefits of cacao powder into their daily routine. “You can add it to your smoothie or morning coffee,” Toth says. “Or use it to make a ‘bulletproof ’-style drink or to make drinking chocolate.”

The company is also planning to launch a line of chocolate bars that would be, according to Toth, “more accessible” in price.

Toth is very hands-on at To’ak. “I’m a cacao farmer myself. I raise cacao trees from seed and seedling,” says Toth, who was a Wall Street banker for “a few months” after graduating from Cornell University in 2000 with a BA in economics. “We ferment our own cacao. These are things we have the privilege of doing because we’re located ‘at origin’ in Ecuador. I don’t know if there are any other luxury chocolate companies that can say the same thing.”

C O R A Z Ó N D E C AC AO Brown + Hudson, a bespoke travel group in London founded by Philippe Brown, has partnered with To’ak to offer an exclusive trip to Ecuador — “The Untold Story of Cacao” — centered on a visit to To’ak’s plantation in Piedra de Plata.

There are two options — 4 days/3 nights or the custom-tailored 8 days/7 nights. brownandhudson.com

The luxury factor at To’ak also extends to its packaging. Nestled in an elm-wood box engraved with its own edition number is an elegantly simple dark chocolate square with a roasted cacao bean in the centre; a bamboo tasting utensil to use for distancing the chocolate from one’s fingers, so the nose picks up only the chocolate’s aroma; and a 116-page booklet detailing, among other things, the history of chocolate and To’ak.

What’s key in tasting fine chocolate is exploring the aroma first, just like with wine.

And so, with gourmet purveyors intent on transforming the cacao bean into exquisite taste experiences, chocolate could well become the collector’s next obsession of choice — one that would be duly savoured and truly appreciated.

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FLOOR SHOW

A group of imaginatively-disruptive young designers are pulling the rug out from under the carpet industry.

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or centuries, intricate silk and wool rugs have adorned the floors of the well-to-do, acting as instant status markers, thanks in no small part to their jaw-dropping price tags. But when it comes to the everchanging trends of the interior design world, this traditional carpet style is no longer the ne plus ultra of floor coverings.

Just ask Nicky Haslam, the prolific British interior designer whose clients include Mick Jagger, Rod Stewart and Ringo Starr. In a recent article for The Sunday Times Style Magazine, Haslam expressed a distaste for those traditional rugs, including harsh-coloured Moroccan ones but declared colourless berbers (undyed rugs from Morocco) okay. That’s not to say floors should be left bare and in neutral tones. On the contrary, rugs are a key component in the move away from minimalist interiors and towards a maximalist pastiche.

Haslam’s preference for colourless berbers is one he shares with former J.Crew creative director Jenna Lyons, a living beacon of the modern mix-and-match design sensibility who counts at least three different styles of floor coverings in her eclectic home. >

Sasha Bikoff’s psychedelic carpets and wallpapers on a grand staircase stole the spotlight at the 2018 Kips Bay Decorator Show House event, held at a six-level townhouse in New York’s Upper East Side. Photo: Nick Sargent

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ABOVE: Calla Haynes’ upcycled boucharouite rugs are made by female artisans in Morocco using discarded scraps of fabric. Photo: courtesy of Calla Haynes RIGHT: A geometric-patterned rug from the Prospector collaboration between Studio Eeuwes and Canadian painter, Sara Pearson. Photo: courtesy of Liz Eeuwes

Today, options for practical, yet personable, rugs abound, thanks to a cohort of creative young designers like Calla Haynes. When the Paris-based Canadian designer put her namesake fashion label on hold in 2015, she was left with a surplus of custom-made fabric bolts. “It was fabric that meant a lot to me,” she says. “I didn’t just want to sell it off. I wanted to find a way to upcycle it.” Haynes connected with female artisans in Morocco who specialize in boucharouite rugs, which are woven by hand from scraps of fabric — a mix of anything from silk satin and chiffon to wool jacquard, denim and printed cotton. She mailed the weavers boxes of her fabrics and, a couple of months later, received what would become the first rug in her Boucharouite Project.

“In Morocco, boucharouite is really known as a poor man’s rug,” she explains, tracing the origins of this bohemian style to a surge in the price of wool during the 1960s, which led to the use of fabric scraps instead. “They’re not celebrated the way an outsider to Morocco sees them — as beautiful souvenirs — and they tend to be less expensive than a wool rug like a Beni Ourain [an undyed 100-percent-sheepwool rug].” Given today’s awareness of textile

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waste, that element of upcycling is a major plus.

It also caught the attention of Canadian luxury department store Holt Renfrew, which hosted a Boucharouite Project pop-up boutique at its Toronto flagship store in 2018. As Haynes worked her way through her own archives, she has begun sourcing leftovers from luxury fashion houses in France and Italy, although she’s tight-lipped about which ones. “I’m just trying to bring a European luxury twist to it,” she says of her rugs. “The colours and textures and the quality of the fabric elevate the original aesthetic and make for this neat mix.”

And when it comes to creating neat mixes, without a doubt, the queen is New York–based interior designer Sasha Bikoff. This past April,

Bikoff was tapped by Donatella Versace to lead the Versace Home installation at Milan Design Week, a dream task that included creating some very trippy custom carpeting. Drawing inspiration from 1980s Versace archives, Birkoff pulled imagery that included mermaids, leopard print, Medusa heads and seashells and used them for glorious waves of patchwork rugs in diverse materials, colours and patterns to carry through a delirious sense of movement onto the floors. “I plugged in all the iconography within the swirls and customized the colours,” explains Bikoff. “My brain’s a crazy place to visit.”

When Bikoff designs a space, she starts from the ground up, an approach that didn’t always mesh with her bold style. “I couldn’t find a

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RIGHT: (clockwise from top left) Designer Sasha Bikoff; the patchwork carpeting created by Bikoff for the Versace Home installation at Milan Design Week, was inspired by ’80s Versace prints. Photos: courtesy of Versace. Calla Haynes’s blug “rag rug” is punctuated by pops of red. Photo: courtesy of Calla Haynes

simple classical rug that I connected with, that I thought was versatile, that I thought everyone would like. I was done with the trellis, the Moroccan style. I’m not into the geometric thing that we constantly see everywhere,” she says.

“I just felt that there was a need for the market to have a cohesive collection that combined an interesting pattern, interesting colours and an interesting mix of materials.” So, Bikoff took matters into her own hands, literally.

The resulting collection is comprised of two styles that are playful, yet elegant, each made for mixing contemporary with classical. The Disco Dots rugs, inspired by a spinning disco ball, set jumbo Lurex-laced polka dots on a neutral backdrop, and the round Zodiacs feature the 12 astrological symbols in a mystical night sky. “Ultimately, I wanted to create a collection that was versatile and modern, but not boring,” Bikoff explains.

Meanwhile, in Toronto, designer Liz Eeuwes specializes in made-to-order rugs hand-knotted into intricate abstract patterns by weavers in India and Nepal. All of her rugs are certified by the non-profit GoodWeave International, which is committed to ending child labour in the carpet industry and ensuring that all rugs are made by skilled, adult artisan weavers. “I want to marry [a] traditional craft with modern design and create a nice partnership where we celebrate all the wonderful techniques that people have learned and are able to do,” she says.

Since launching her eponymous studio in 2008, Eeuwes has looked to various moments in art, literature and fashion for inspiration — from vintage travel posters to the vivid landscapes described by French writer Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, who penned The Little Prince. Most recently, she collaborated with Canadian artist Sara Pearson on the Prospector collection, which combines the colour palette of Pearson’s gemstone paintings with her own sculptural designs. “Colour is definitely one of the things that I find the most interesting to work with,” notes Eeuwes.

Taking a fresh eye to colours, styles and materials brings the ancient tradition of carpet making to an exciting design frontier. But don’t ditch that prized oriental rug just yet, says Eeuws, who points out that modern rugs and traditional ones are beautiful in different ways.

“You can have both modern and traditional rugs in the same space, and it [will] work.”

That’s a neat mix we can all dig our toes into.

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OH, CANADA Actor Sandra Oh sets the stage for a momentous change in Hollywood and beyond. By Amber Dowling

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atching Sandra Oh sashay down the 2018 Emmy Awards red carpet with loose curls and a plunging red satin gown, it’s easy to forget how historic the moment is. As Oh flashes smiles and introduces the world to her parents — Young-nam and Joon-soo Oh — it’s her mother’s hanbok, the Korean traditional formal dress, that drives home that this is indeed a special moment. In the Emmys’ 70-yearhistory, Oh is the first person of Asian descent to ever be nominated for outstanding lead actress in a drama series.

While the Killing Eve star didn’t take home the trophy that night (she lost to The Crown’s Claire Foy), she won the Internet when she played into a diversity bit by Kate McKinnon and Kenan Thompson at Saturday Night Live, announcing from her seat that “it’s an honour just to be Asian.”

At the time, Oh worried that her joke didn’t land, but when fans started making T-shirts with it as a catchphrase, she realized how much she had impacted her community. That’s why, when asked to co-host the 2019 Golden Globes Awards alongside SNL cast member Andy Samberg, Oh accepted and became the first person of Asian descent to become a Globe host.

“I said yes to the fear of being on this stage tonight because I wanted to be here to look out into this audience and witness this moment of change,” Oh said in her opening monologue.

As it turned out, she went on to be the harbinger of change twice more that night when she won for Killing Eve, becoming the first actress of Asian descent to win that trophy

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in the lead actress category, as well as the first to win more than once (she took home her first Globe in 2006 for her supporting role as Dr. Cristina Yang in Grey’s Anatomy).

“The significance of those wins is not lost on me at all. And I didn’t want to waste a moment in not being completely there. When they asked [me to co-host], it was bananas. But I knew what the platform could mean,” she says. “And all I wanted to do was hit it out of the f–ing park!”

And so, when Oh told her parents that she loved them — in Korean — from the stage, there was nary a dry eye in the house.

“I don’t think I can explain how profound I feel it meant — not only to myself and my parents but [also] a lot of people in my community, and not only the Asian-American community but [also] the immigrant community as a whole — being able to speak your parents’ language in a very, very public way. And to tell them you love them,” she says.

“There’s so much significance because people have not seen that reflected.”

Considering Oh’s parents weren’t fans of her career pursuits in the first place, the road to such historic success is almost a bittersweet one for this Korean-Canadian. She recalls working out some of her childhood issues on stage at the National Theatre School of Canada, in Montreal, where she paid her own way after her parents refused to support her. Now, Oh jokes about how they may be the most famous celebrity parents around because they’re always in tow at her appearances, with bright, proud smiles on their faces.

“I think every parent wants their child to be secure. And if you are an immigrant and your

child is wanting to be an artist, unless you yourself are an artist, it’s very challenging to let your child go — and go into a potentially deeply unstable life,” says Oh. Given the accolades — not the least of which is landing on the cover of Time in April for the magazine’s “Time 100: The Most Influential People of 2019” — it’s safe to say Oh’s stability in the acting department won’t be up for debate again. It’s a sentiment she’d probably love to reiterate to some of the agents she met in the mid-1990s who told her she’d never work because of the way she looks. Instead, she continues making history and delivering her signature brand of watercooler-worthy performances that invoke conversations about female relationships and the overall human experience on an already-ordered third season of Killing Eve. Of course, none of that is lost on Oh. In interviews, she takes long pauses before answering, giving the impression that she’s keenly aware of the impact her words may have. She notes that achieving this level of success later on in life, in her 40s, allows her to appreciate it that much more, but she also wants the attention surrounding those achievements to create a larger conversation about the work that still needs to be done in Hollywood and beyond.

“Having worked in television for a long time, to be able to be one of the people who can set the tone means a lot to me,” she says. “I’ve seen how things [are] run, and there are some ways where I’ve thought I would love it to be different. It’s just about setting the tone in a way that you believe it should be set.”

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Actor Sandra Oh plays Eve Polastri in BBC America’s Killing Eve — a conflicted M16 agent tasked with hunting down a psychopathic female assassin. Photo: Corey Nickols/Getty Images

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GLAMMIN’ GRETA Canadian label Greta Constantine proves that wearable also means luxuriously feminine-forward. By Carlene Higgins

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hen Hollywood power personality Taraji P. Henson sounded off to Variety magazine in a recent interview, she chose to wear one of her favourite labels, Greta Constantine. Body-clinging, off-theshoulder and with an outsized satin ruffle along the hem, her navy blue frock couldn’t have been a better fit. It was as fierce and fabulous as the Empire star herself.

Henson is just one of a growing number of Greta Girls who can’t get enough of the Canadian label’s uniquely luxurious, feminineforward designs. Up-and-coming actress Hassie Harrison stunned in a caped nearfluorescent violet gown that showed off every curve at the premiere for Spider-Man: Far from Home in Los Angeles, as did Mary J. Blige, Mindy Kaling and Demi Lovato, who are also avid fans of the brand’s vividly coloured, figure-flattering designs.

The brainchild of Toronto-based designers Stephen Wong and Kirk Pickersgill, Greta Constantine launched in 2006 with an

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esthetic best described as “Grecian goddess.”

Like Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, the pair had a fondness for jersey and the sort of modern, wearable luxury that the fabric allows. Their moniker is an ode to their families — a combination of the name of Pickersgill’s mother, Greta, and the name of Wong’s grandfather, Constantine.

The duo met through friends, and a fateful move by both into the same Queen Street West apartment building brought them closer together, as well as their discovery of a shared love of fashion. “It was the era of the supermodel, when women were dressing triumphantly, boldly, proudly,” remembers Wong, “all in all, a time in fashion that we >

Canadian model Alana Zimmer’s sequined bodysuit and strapless copper-toned raffia gown are from the Greta Constantine fall/winter 2019 collection. A trip to Dubai inspired the designers’ new, modest take on femininity and glamour. Photo: Peter Tamlin

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The jet-setting Greta Girl can look forward to a knock-out piece she can feel fabulous in, whether she’s wearing it to attend a baby’s christening or to go to the ballet. will never forget but always reflect on as a new season nears.” Hence, the glamour that underscores every Greta Constantine collection.

Jersey dresses were their first recognizable foray into the market, but now, their trademark bodycon dresses are made of an Italian microfibre knit. The designers stumbled upon the stretchy fabric via the swimwear industry, became obsessed with its high performance and skillfully adapted it to ready-to-wear. They called it the “holy grail of fabrics” because a signature Greta Constantine knit dress won’t wrinkle or pill and you can throw it in the wash.

Throughout its first decade, Greta Constantine showed regularly at Toronto Fashion Week and was featured in national fashion magazines like Flare and Fashion while dressing local celebrities like Sarah Gadon and Jessi Cruickshank. In 2016, Pickersgill and Wong’s sartorial skills earned them a prestigious CAFA award for “womenswear designer of the year.” Soon, influential Hollywood stylists, like Canadian Karla Welch, began calling in their gowns to dress A-listers that include Olivia Wilde and comedian Leslie Mann who made their mark on the red carpet in a veritable rainbow of monochromatic gowns in tangerine, turquoise and purple.

A year later, Greta Constantine began presenting at New York Fashion Week. The label’s spring 2018 collection introduced shorter, sparkly party frocks alongside fluid, dazzling jumpsuits, a tribute to their muse, Grace Jones. Soon after, Vogue began covering the collections, taking note of the continuing Halston-esque ’70s vibe.

It was around this time that the designer duo received the Suzanne Rogers Designer Grant for International Development, which is presented “to an outstanding Canadian fashion designer or brand that has demonstrated significant impact, growth and maturity and is poised to expand their business internationally.” Pickersgill and Wong used the funds to visit the United >

ABOVE: The dynamic design duo of Kirk Pickersgill (left) and Stephen Wong. Portrait photo: McKenzie James. OPPOSITE PAGE: A brocade jacket is paired with a skirt made of “liquid” Lurex, repurposed from an earlier collection. Photo: Peter Tamlin

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LEFT: A black sequined turtleneck adds glitz to a flowy wrap dress in grey boiled wool. OPPOSITE PAGE: Luscious colours, rich textures and elegant silhouettes are showcased by Greta Constantine for fall/winter 2019. Photos: Peter Tamlin

Arab Emirates, furthering their relations with Etoile La Boutique, the country’s leading luxe retailer. They also met up with a new category of customer — religious, ultra-rich and, like her counterpart in the West, not shy.

The UAR influence was instantaneous.

The label’s fall 2019 collection is a stunning mélange of floor-length gowns with sleeves that flounce at the wrists and necklines that frame the chin. But instead of tantalizing by revealing parts of the body or drawing the eye to the bust with the brand’s signature cling, the designers opted for dazzle with liquid sequins, European silks and luscious satins. A one-sleeved dress in particular harkens back to the early days of those Grecian dresses, gathered over one shoulder in a lustrous red fabrication that, from afar, looks a little like cellophane.

“We strive to celebrate the female form in ways that do not require the exposure of skin,” notes Wong of the slight departure from their typically sexier designs. “It was a fabulous challenge and, in the end, [it] helps us consider a femininity that we hadn’t [considered] previously.”

Proof that the brand is living up to its latest hashtag, #gretagoesglobal, inspiration for its Resort 2020 line came from the designers’ mutual love of Jamaica. Popsicle pink, vibrant coral, cobalt blue and juicy lime vibrate through the collection like a tropical island beat, while puffed sleeves, ruffles and Victorian necklines carry over from the late-’70s/early-’80s flavour of recent collections.

With growing fanfare, there’s no telling where the label will go next. One thing is for sure. The jet-setting Greta Girl can look forward to a knock-out piece she can feel fabulous in, whether she’s wearing it to attend a baby’s christening or to go to the ballet.

“Through it all,” says Pickersgill, “we like to remind our wearer that she is both beautiful and strong —a key [reminder], as it’s something all of us often forget.”

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A LIFE IN PICTURES From Manhattan to Marfa, photographer Douglas Friedman finally puts down some roots.

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But far less well known is how Friedman — whose chiselled good looks and brazenly bushy moustache are almost as iconic as his photography — chose the original moniker for his peripatetic work, life and lifestyle. (He even launched a short-lived underwear line called — what else? — The Facinator.)

“I was at a wedding outside of London and all of these women were wearing beautiful fascinators,” says Friedman, who was so taken by these quintessentially British hats that he decided to turn the term into his professional identity (he dropped the s because “fascinator” was unavailable as a domain name).

Imbuing everyday elements with a unique and indelible style has become a mantra of sorts for New York City–born-and-raised Friedman.

Back in the 1990s, he began his career assisting top-name film directors like David Fincher (Fight Club, Se7en) before shifting his attention >from motion to still pictures in his late 20s. >

Douglas Friedman captured the eclectic Mexican vibe of designer Michelle Nussbaumer’s family getaway in San Miguel de Allende for one of his high-end décor magazine clients.

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“There’s no set schedule and no consistency. For me, there really is no typical day or month or year.”

“Photography wasn’t really a plan, but rather something I sort of just fell into,” he says. “I had become disenchanted with the film business and took a year off to backpack through Asia.”

Because much of that trip was spent capturing the landscape and locals, shooting professionally felt like a natural next step. First came jobs working with ’90s-era photography giants like David LaChapelle; then came commissions to lead the types of high-profile projects that now define Friedman’s career.

Think striking cover shots and grandiose feature spreads for blue-chip shelter titles like Architectural Digest, Elle Decor and Interior Design — along with intimate portraits of everyone, from Hillary Clinton and Eva Longoria to Lenny Kravitz and Marc Anthony. There are lucrative advertising campaigns for the likes of Kraft, Restoration Hardware and even CBS Sports — and, of course, beautifully composed and respectfully rendered travel photo-reportage projects around the world, from India and Morocco to the gambling enclave Macau in China, a former Portuguese colony.

Along the way, he often consorts with an array of the global grand — Tommy Hilfiger, Vanessa Getty, bicoastal wunder-designer Ken Fulk and Friedman’s veritable BFF, Martha Stewart (not that he’s a name-dropper). Even in such high-profile company, Friedman can usually

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be spotted in his low-low-key signature style — white T-shirt, baseball cap and either black jeans or chinos, paired with classic Converse sneakers or the occasional Birkenstocks.

It’s a look ready-made for a pace that rarely sees Friedman actually at home in Midtown Manhattan. “I don’t usually sleep in the same city for more than four nights in a row,” he says of his nomadic existence. “There’s no set schedule and no consistency. For me, there really is no typical day or month or year.”

This is likely to change in the coming years as Friedman finishes planting roots in Marfa, the culture-rich boom town in west Texas. It’s >

ABOVE and OPPOSITE: Friedman’s lens views of St. Joseph’s Church in San Francisco’s South of Market neighbourhood, now an art, retail and performance space for Saint Joseph’s Art Society.

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“It’s a true privilege to shoot for [high-end décor] magazines, but not every project can, or even needs to, be of that calibre.”

LEFT: Friedman goes to great heights for a magazine photo shoot. BELOW: The photographer, clearly at ease in front of the camera, as well as behind it. OPPOSITE PAGE: A back-of-the house shot shows to advantage the visual impact of a savvy designer’s expertise.

in that small community of fewer than 2,000 residents that all of this photographer’s passions — arts, architecture, interiors and collecting — have coalesced. “Marfa is this tiny, dusty, magical corner of Texas,” says Friedman, who first discovered the place during a spur-of-themoment weekend visit nearly a decade ago. “I slowly began inserting myself into Marfa. And now I have a house there.”

That house is a thoughtfully designed modernist marvel dubbed “The Friedman Ranch.” Chronicled on @thefacinator was its meticulous construction, which included a swimming pool shipped in by Abbotsford, B.C.– based Modpools.

“The pool is an elegant design by a talent named Paul Rathman in Vancouver,” Friedman says. “He has a brilliant company that transforms old shipping containers into completely self-contained pools with a hot tub that I can control with my phone.”

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“Photography wasn’t really a plan, but rather something I sort of just fell into.”

ABOVE (from left): A night out in Marfa, Texas — Friedman’s adopted home. An image from his cookbook collaboration with Marfa’s Capri Hotel.

OPPOSITE PAGE: The home office of Kourtney Kardashian, photographed for The Sunday Times.

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“Everything I have I’ve decided to throw into Marfa,” says Friedman, who has also become a quasi-roving ambassador for the town, hosting arts and philanthropic events on its behalf back in New York City. “I even voted last year in Texas,” he says, chuckling. “It was for Beto, of course.”

Despite this semblance of being settled, Friedman has never been busier. There are upcoming trips throughout Europe and California, and new furniture and rug collections in the works — the latter in partnership with Austin-based leather specialist Kyle Bunting — and, of course, “feeding the beast” that is now @douglasfriedman.

Perhaps most exciting for this lensman is his recent collaboration with Marfa’s Capri Hotel and its first-ever cookbook, set for release in 2020. “The book is an experimental,

anthropological look at the culture of west Texas.

Like everything else, it seems, it was incredibly challenging to undertake and ultimately took eight months to complete,” he notes.

These challenges, even if made easier by private jets and five-star hotels, is really what Friedman thrives on most. As he sees it, the rewards of shooting highly styled celebrities or luxuriously designed homes are inherently limited. The real joy is transforming the quotidian and mundane into glossy-worthy showstoppers.

“It’s a true privilege to shoot for [high-end décor] magazines, but not every project can, or even needs to, be of that calibre,” Friedman muses. “The greatest goal is to take any room and make it beautiful…to have even the most everyday object be able to seduce someone and appear worthy of the cover of Architectural Digest.”

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THE GRAND DAMES Forget about the Old Masters. Today’s new art stars are women in their 70s and beyond. By Rhonda Riche

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leeting are the days of the art world’s lauded boy wonders. With global conversations and policy shifts swirling around issues of gender and equality, there is no discipline that’s not feeling the impact. The realm of art is no exception.

Now taking their place in the spotlight are fierce women — older female artists eligible for senior’s discounts and contributing works of art that are engaging and relevant to our contemporary times.

Around the world, these older women — including Yayoi Kusama, Rita Letendre and Yoko Ono — are rocking the foundations of the establishment with their blockbuster shows.

Kusama’s Infinity Mirrors at the Art Gallery of Ontario garnered the highest attendance to date — 165,000 visitors — for any museum exhibiting the show. Others who came into prominence later in life, such as painter and mixed-media artist Howardena Pindell and >

British artist Phyllida Barlow’s installation — untitled: dock: emptystaircasehoarding, 2014 — on view at the Tate Modern in London, is an experimentation in colour and collage. Photo: Guy Bell/Shutterstock

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“There is a generosity among these artists for sharing knowledge between young and old.” — Bruce Grenville, senior curator ABOVE: Multimedia artist Yoko Ono, who blurs the lines between art, politics and society, conceptualized “Bells for Peace,” a participatory mass bell-ringing event at the 2019 Manchester International Festival. Photo: Herbert P. Oczeret/EPA/Shutterstock. OPPOSITE: Yayoi Kusama’s installation Infinity Mirror Room — Let’s Survive Forever, 2017 (wood, metal, glass, mirrors, stainless steel balls, LED lights, monofilament and carpet) — was purchased by the Art Gallery of Ontario in December 2018. Photo: Stephanie Ott/Almay

abstract painter and printmaker Gilian Ayres, are also now making their mark. All of them have challenged the norms of materiality and subject matter, pushing the boundaries between art and craft and the way audiences view art and its worth relative to its origins.

Of course, elder female artists have always been around. In the 19th and 20th centuries, critics often were dismissive of women’s artworks based on the premise that females are more suited to the decorative or domestic arts and that art schools are inappropriate for the “fairer sex” because women should not be gazing at live nude models.

Still, women found ways to express themselves creatively. Many, like the iconic feminist artist Judy Chicago, would tell their stories using the materials of domestic life, like needlework. Such artistic output, however, was typically dismissed as “craft” in the traditional art world, where painting and sculpture were the norm. Other female artists were further marginalized by race and/or class, among them African American post-modernist painter Emma Amos and Abenaki Quebecois Rita Letendre, who is associated with artistic dissident group Les Automatistes.

But being under-represented in galleries and museums did not deter them. “As an artist you must learn who you are, what life means to you,” Letendre wrote in 2017, on the eve of her career retrospective at the Art Gallery of Ontario. “Only then can you relate your findings to the rest of the universe.”

Audiences nowadays approach artwork differently, and curators no longer group art together according to timeline or genre. They now perceive art as an ongoing conversation with the viewer, the past and the future.

Consider the exhibition titled “Displacement,” held recently at the Vancouver Art Gallery (VAG), which showcased a selection of contemporary works that use “displacement” as a tool to elicit a wide range of viewer reactions, from empathy and understanding to the unexpected and disruptive.

“It’s a shifting world, and as viewers, we’ve had to adapt,” explains Bruce Grenville, the senior curator behind the exhibition. “Displacement” showcased works by older women artists, such as Canadian Aganetha Dyck, which revolutionized the models of what art could be. Dyck’s series of shrunken sweaters from the 1970s is “clearly influenced by that generation of feminism in >

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Art fairs, like Frieze and Documenta, for instance, have also begun devoting entire sections to older female artists.

ABOVE: Eaton Triplets, 1976-81, by Aganetha Dyck, is part of her series of monochromatic shrunken felt sweaters. Photo: Tomas Svab/Vancouver Art Gallery.

OPPOSITE: Cuban-born Carmen Herrera explores geometry and space in her series Lines of Sight, on view at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York in 2016-17. Photo: Walter Bibikow/Alamy

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the 1970s,” notes Grenville. “But that idea of displacement is still a timely subject today.”

Canadian photographer and multimedia artist Leah Singer, who works alongside her male partner, rock band Sonic Youth co-founder Lee Ranaldo, has seen a shift in art overall, as well as in gender representation over the past two decades. “I think rediscovery in art usually happens when the culture triggers an opportunity,” says Singer. This change in the landscape, at least in Canada, comes from a shift in the art scene itself. Women now dominate Canada’s most powerful visual arts jobs, including four of the five director positions in major art galleries countrywide, from Vancouver to Halifax.

According to a 2018 study released by the Ontario Arts Council (OAC), women held 70 percent of director and curator positions in 80 Canadian art galleries and art museums. This no doubt has had an impact on exhibitions, public programming and national collection-building.

These older female artists whose works are being shown around the world don’t come out of nowhere. Singer mentions Cuban American abstract, minimalist visual artist and painter Carmen Herrera who, at age 103, recently had

a retrospective of her work showcased at New York’s Whitney Museum of American Art. “She exhibited her work her entire life, but big-time recognition came later for her,” notes Singer. “There is more room now for women from post-war [years] and later to shine because this is an awakening period where men and women are calling out the system and giving artists the due recognition they deserve on prestigious stages that will lend respect and value to their work.”

And no longer are art stars anointed only by influential critics or curators. “Social media platforms give ‘real estate’ to so much art that it seems there is more room now to invite everyone to the table, including artists that have been around for some time doing important work,” Singer points out. “Women, unfortunately, are in the overlooked category because men took up those top spaces. Now, there is just more opportunity to show the work of women and other overlooked sectors because of ever-increasing venues, educated curators and a hungry populace.”

Art fairs, like Frieze and Documenta, for instance, have also begun devoting entire sections to older female artists — a decision that was undoubtedly the result of buyer interest.

Important collectors — such as Italian-born Londoner Valeria Napoleone and Venezuelan philanthropist Patricia Phelps de Cisneros — have made female artists the focus of their collections and, in turn, are taking a strong stance when it comes to whom they support.

American conceptual artist Barbara Kruger may be one of the best-known artists working today. Her messages are conveyed in declarative captions shown in white-on-red Futura Bold Oblique or Helvetica Ultra Condensed text and then overlaid on photographs. These works are now being embraced by the meme generation decades after Kruger had collaborated with other notable artists, like Cindy Sherman, Julian Schnabel and Jenny Holzer.

Truly, Kruger has never really been out of style, but many female artists of the 1960s and ’70s supported themselves through teaching and nurturing the next wave of women. Seventyfive-year-old Phyllida Barlow, whose largescale sculptures have been the subject of many major institutional shows this decade, once taught Turner Prize winner Rachel Whiteread and nominee Angela de la Cruz.

It’s important to note that these elder artists are currently producing vital work. “Aganetha [Dyck] is extraordinary,” says VAG’s Grenville.

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ABOVE: The exhibition “Why Not Judy Chicago?” at the Centre of Contemporary Visual Arts in Bordeaux showcased a selection of this American feminist artist’s works over the past 50 years. Photo: Maisant Ludovic/Alamy.

OPPOSITE: Barbara Kruger’s textual installation Circus makes a bold statement in the glass-domed rotunda of Schirn Kunsthalle, an exhibition venue in Frankfurt.

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No one ever retires from being an artist.” Before “Displacement” opened, Grenville and the VAG team hosted a dinner for some of the artists represented in the exhibition. Eighty-year-old multimedia artist Sherry Grauer came straight from her studio on Vancouver Island, recalls Grenville. “There is a generosity among these artists for sharing knowledge between young and old,” he says.

It’s a boom time for audiences who are learning more about these elder stateswomen.

“In the past, you didn’t see the relationship between past work and current practice, and that tends to flatten the history, ” notes Grenville.

The “Displacement” show allows viewers to see the way Dyck uses textiles to tell a story, which makes it more approachable to audiences, he says. “The sweaters bring such joy.”

It isn’t just audiences and curators who have

taken their time discovering these exceptional, older female artists. For some of the artists, they themselves might have slowed down their own trajectory. “Women artists find their rhythm at different points in their lives because often they are wearing so many hats, one of which is being a parent or caregiver of some kind,” says Singer.

“I think women can be late bloomers because of all the responsibilities they undertake. [But] once they reclaim their time, they can rediscover what kind of art they want to make.”

What these older artists are proving is that it’s never too late to be discovered, especially if they have a passion for creating artwork they believe in, and that sends a message to modern art audiences. “What’s important,” Singer says, “is that you can persevere despite art world trends or ageism or years of neglect because you are doing something meaningful to you.”

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With its sheltering ambiance and the use of warm, tactile wood, Cape Town’s Arch for Arch tribute to activist Desmond Tutu urges visitors to engage directly with it. Photo: David Southwood

ocated on South Africa’s southwest coast, on the northern end of Cape Peninsula rimming the Atlantic Ocean, Cape Town is renowned for its natural beauty. The country’s legislative capital, overlooked

by Table Mountain, boasts an abundance of gorgeous beaches, verdant parkland and rolling vineyards.

But also noteworthy is the palpable creativity in Mother City, as Cape Town is affectionately called. This metropolis of close to four million inhabitants has earned its reputation as a global force in innovative design.

Design panache has been steadily on the rise since 2014, when Cape Town was designated a World Design Capital by the International Council of Societies of Industrial Design (now the World Design Organization). Then, in 2018 it was declared a UNESCO City of Design, joining the ranks of 31 destinations pinpointed for the Paris-based U.N. agency for their commitment to design as a key driver for sustainable urban development.

From architecture and visual arts to pottery and furnitire, designers are riding a wave of creativity committed to culling the city’s cultural heritage and natural environment for inspiration.

A seminal example is Cape Town’s architectural tribute to Nobel Peace Prize laureate Desmond Tutu. Officially unveiled in 2017, the Arch for Arch — a wordplay on Archbishop Tutu’s nickname — was commissioned by Design Indaba, an offshoot of the city’s acclaimed annual Design Indaba Conference. The structure stands 9 metres (almost 30 feet) high and is comprised of 14 intertwined lengths of larch wood bent into an archway with wraparound concrete benches encircling its base.

“The core concept of the design is centered in an arch, supported by oppositional forces pushing against one another,” says Craig Dykers, a founding partner at Norwegian architectural practice Snøhetta, which collaborated on the project with Local Studio in Johannesburg. “The warmth of wood [lends] an intimate tactile quality that invites people to interact with the structure.”

The wood references the 14 chapters of South Africa’s constitution, which was pivotal in the demise of apartheid; the dome shape celebrates Tutu’s role as a unifying figure for global peace.

Also carefully chosen was the site — a popular public space downtown close to St. George’s Cathedral, where the archbishop held many of his anti-apartheid protests.

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Hoi P’loy Owners Ploy Phiromnam and Guy van der Walt (left) are purveyors of superior-quality vintage lighting fixtures and accoutrements. Besides their signature cluster pendants and antique lightbulbs, they offer a selection of braided electrical cables (above), available in neutral colours as well as bold patterns. Visits by appointment only. 12 Ravenscraig Rd, Woodstock; +27 21 447 1433, hoiploy.com

Justine Mahoney Unlike artists who address bigotry, violence and political chaos via art that speaks in no uncertain terms, Mahoney (far right) creates intriguing nuanced works with tensions simmering underneath. Her cartoon-like sculptures and collages reflect her upbringing in 1970ss Johannesburg — a middle-class white child insulated but aware of the turmoil. (Right) Prototypes of her work populate her studio’s shelves. justine-mahoney.com

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Atang Tshikare A self-developed multidisciplinary artist, Tshikare integrates elements from African mythology into his boundaryblurring sculptures and furniture pieces. Working in a myriad of mediums — leather, fabric, metal, ceramics, wood, native grasses, plastic, canvas and paper — he’s collaborated with OKHA, a furnituredesign and interiors brand, to produce a limited-edition Metsing table, and Southern Guild Gallery with BMW, customizing an X4 with his graphic artwork.

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This metropolis of close to four million inhabitants has earned its reputation as a global force in innovative design.

Conrad Botes Best known for the satirical comics journal Bitterkomix, Botes targets South African politics and religion through his powerful post-Pop images. (Below) The artist poses in front of one of his large-scale works, Temptation to Exist IV, 2011 (acrylic on canvas). In 2018, Botes collaborated with The Guild Group and rugmaker Paco Pakdoust, who translates artists’ imagery to reinterpret traditional wool-and-silk weaves. conradbotes.com

Andile Dyalvane and Zizipho Poswa At their studio and gallery — Imiso Ceramics — Dyalvane and Poswa (above) make innovative use of local materials and traditional African techniques to create avant-garde vases, bowls and jugs, including Poswa’s hand-pinched pottery and Dyalvane’s Picasso-inspired Africasso vessels.

(Below) A work-in-progress at Imiso, located in the hip neighbourhood Woodstock, in Old Biscuit Mill — a former factory, now home to design stores and a venue for weekly food and craft markets. A102, The Biscuit Mill, 375 Albert Road., Woodstock; +27 21 447 2627; imisoceramics.co.za

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WHERE TO STAY Pod A leisurely stroll from the beach hubbub of Camps Bay, this sleek glass-walled boutique hotel offers a serene refuge where neutral tones prevail, warmed with natural wood and slate. There are 17 über-stylish — and highly functional — open-plan bed/bath/sitting-room suites with complimentary mini bar and room snacks. Amenities include a 55-foot lap pool, gym and a glamorous dining room and bar lounge. Only breakfast (complimentary) is available on-site. pod.co.za WHERE TO DINE Mulberry & Prince Chic light pink and smart charcoal accents with marble and copper, plus artworks by local painter Kurt Pio, make this popular Sunday brunch spot perfect for selfies, even before you dig in. Schooled at the NYC campus of the Culinary Institute of America, owner-chefs Cornel Mostert and Cynthia Rivera serve up an all-American menu with a touch of Cape Town.

Open Wednesday to Saturday for dinner only. mulberryandprince.co.za WHERE TO SHOP Southern Guild Mere steps from the Zeitz MOCAA is Southern Guild, a gallery and guild shop offering collectible high-design pieces. The 450-squaremetre (4,800-square-foot) gallery space is owned by curators Trevyn and Julian McGowan who focus on haute, locally crafted items, including pure-form tables by Gregor Jenkin, forged from mild (malleable) steel; appealingly unconventional lighting by David Krynauw; and boldly graphic drinks cabinets by husbandand-wife Dokter and Misses. The adjoining shop features fashion and housewares designed by the McGowans in collaboration with local artists. southernguild.co.za

(Clockwise from top) Pod hotel; Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa; Mulberry & Prince restaurant.

WHAT TO SEE Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (MOCAA) British architect Thomas Heatherwick converted the historic Grain Silo Complex into a spectacular modern building that celebrates its industrial legacy. The Zeitz MOCAA, located on Cape Town’s Victoria & Alfred waterfront, opened in 2017, boasting 6,000 square metres (64,583 square feet) of exhibition space on nine floors.

The façade of the museum is enhanced by faceted convex glass windows. Inside, apropos to the site’s origins, inspiration came by way of a grain of local corn, scanned digitally to produce an organic asymmetrical shape that was used to cut into the original silos, which were capped with skylights. The result: a breathtaking, surreal cathedral-like ambience. zeitzmocaa.museum

This feature was produced by Sven Alberding, with notes from Jessica Ross, and the help of Bureaux Editorial Agency in Cape Town, South Africa.

All photography by Greg Cox/Bureaux.

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LONDON CALLING Within this bustling city are places and spaces that offer the finer things in life. You just need to know where to look. By Abi Slone

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t’s a clear day and swarms of England’s ubiquitous black cabs pull out of Heathrow Airport, most of them travelling towards the city centre. But before they reach their destinations, they’ll drive past grand country manors on endless acres of land and, as they arrive at the edges of London, small row houses come into view. As the city core reveals itself, the terrain seemingly begins to contract and compress to allow for more of everything — more people, more places, more things. Here in London, land is finite and the buildings appear to shoot from the ground, losing themselves as they reach towards the sky.

The Shard, a multi-use skyscraper designed

by Italian architect Renzo Piano, and The Gherkin tower, built by British architects Norman Foster and Ken Shuttleworth, are symbols of the London of today — and tomorrow. Juxtaposed against the myriad Georgian and Victorian structures marking the city’s richly diverse history, the towers are sharply etched into the streetscape and, yet, are not out of place; they move forward in harmony with London itself.

Well established as a centuries-old business and cultural hub of Western Europe, the city of London has mastered a balance between the >

Buckingham Palace, the official London residence of the Queen of England and one of the few working palaces remaining in the world, including Kensington Palace — has 775 rooms and, at 40 acres, the largest private garden in the city.

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Taj’s well-appointed suites, which offer a range of bedrooms, from one to six, have fully equipped kitchens and discreet dedicated concierge and butler service at the ready, be it stocking the refrigerator with thoughtfully curated culinary treats before a guest’s arrival or organizing an outing to the minutest of details.

The most notable dining option at the hotel is the Michelin-starred Quilon, which focuses on southwest coastal Indian cuisine. Pair the mains — say, the kokum-baked chalk stream trout and the raw-jackfruit pulao rice dish — with one of the brews from the restaurant’s extensive beer menu.

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ABOVE: A glimpse of how iconic hat maker Philip Treacy’s designs are crafted at his studio in Battersea.

Photo: Kevin Davies. BELOW: A doorman is primed to greet guests at five-star Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites and Residences. Photo: courtesy Taj 51 Buckingham Gate. OPPOSITE PAGE: The open kitchen takes centre stage at The Clove Club.

preservation of its traditions and the celebration of its future by incorporating opulence (thanks to its royals, bankers and celebrities) into the realities of a British working-class society.

The creative class — exemplified by the likes of fashion mavens Stella McCartney and Vivienne Westwood, furniture designer David Linley, sculptor Anish Kapoor and haute hat designer Philip Treacy — relies on tradition as the foundation for innovation. The result: a continuous experimentation with the new, and enough luxury to go around.

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Consider this stately introduction to one of London’s most prestigious five-star hotels — the grand Victorian façade of Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites and Residences.

The bank of buildings flanking this block in Westminster neighbourhood was once home to the lords and ladies of the royal court. Now

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London has not always been a food lover’s destination of choice, but over the past 15 years, the city has transformed itself into a global gastronomic hub. Award-winning chefs — including Israeli-born Yotam Ottolenghi, owner of Rovi and six other local restaurants, and Heston Blumenthal, the creative mastermind of Dinner — have shepherded the evolution of the food scene. And with dining venues such as St. John Bread and Wine and HIX Oyster and Chop House, the city is garnering even more culinary praise.

For expertly-executed contemporary food, visit The Clove Club in Shoreditch, formerly a predominantly working-class neighbourhood and now an integral part of London’s hip East End, rife with vibrant art and eclectic shops. Located in the arts-and-events venue Shoreditch Town Hall, this Michelin-starred restaurant marries impeccable service with a pleasantly casual vibe in soothing shades of blue, with tables arranged to allow unobstructed views of the open kitchen. As the show unfolds with the dance of meal service starring chefs and servers, anticipation builds and the set-menu courses are presented one by one, paced for ultimate enjoyment.

Scottish-born Chef Isaac McHale’s menu features locally grown vegetables, and meats and fowl sourced from farms surrounding the city. Signature dishes include buttermilk fried chicken and flamed Cornish mackerel interspersed with seasonal fare, like wildfennel granita and warm haggis buns. Wine pairings are on offer in addition to ambient tea pairings for those looking for a unique flavour experience.

In a city of more than eight million people, it’s not just restaurants that propose a taste of the good life. L’Atelier des Chefs, located in the tony neighbourhood of Marylebone, offers private cooking classes in everything from classic Italian and intensive Indian to a threehour bread masterclass. Expect a hands-on afternoon in a light-filled industrial kitchen

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At Michelin-starred The Clove Club, expertly-executed contemporary food proposes a taste of the good life. with Chef Marianne Benaventre, who’ll share her techniques for making white bread rolls, soda bread, khachapuri (traditional Georgian cheese bread), naan and dukkah (an Egyptian condiment of spices, herbs and nuts, ideally paired with naan). Benaventre also guides students through the science behind baking and the history of bread. The fruits of your labour are typically enjoyed in the atelier’s intimate cafe.

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Kensington Palace is the ideal place to visit for an immersion into old-world opulence. First opened by Queen Victoria to visitors in 1898, the palace continues to welcome guests and also hosts special events and exhibitions, including a display of Princess Diana’s jewels. Though sparsely furnished — the rooms were designed to anticipate visitors — Kensington Palace is filled with remarkable pieces of art and sculpture, such as the terracotta bust of George II, which dates back to 1738.

If you’re not into crowds, opt for a private tour before the grounds open to the public and view the King’s Staircase, Drawing Room and Gallery. For a visual tutorial on the royals and their storied pasts, take in the portrait-lined gilded walls to get a sense of what life was like, living in a palace.

Currently residing at Kensington are the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their children, as well as the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, the Duke and Duchess of Kent, and the Prince and Princess of Kent, but it’s the history of the palace that still gives it life and perspective.

Meanwhile, though most of us can’t live like a royal, it is possible to don something a royal would. The skill and precision of the extravagant designs of Philip Treacy — preferred hat designer to the royal family and to supermodel Grace Jones and fashion designer Victoria Beckham — would be an exceptional alternative. When he was a student at London’s prestigious art school Central Saint Martins, Treacy studied with couturier Alexander McQueen under the guidance of the famed instructor Louise Wilson and became friends with Tatler fashion editor Isabella Blow, who was rarely seen without one of Treacy’s statement-making toppers.

Each Treacy-made hat is one of a kind, and purchasing one involves a memorable visit to his boutique in ritzy Belgravia to browse and try on hats, then place a customized order from the current season’s collection (hats for both men and women are available). No hat is made until the design is finalized. And there’s a

waiting period. The hat selected is handcrafted in Treacy’s studio, located south of the Thames River in Battersea, where the milliner and his team work wonders crafting masterful creations in felt and feathers, lace and leather.

Surrounded by ephemera, photos of famous clients and what will be Treacy’s fashion legacy, this unassuming studio is one of the many gems in London’s treasure trove of venues where luxury is created to impeccable standards.

GE T PE R S O NAL London brims with royal-treatment experiences. There are elite services on offer that can help get your well-heeled foot through the door. Exclusive Resorts, an upscale destination club, provides members with a travel service (there’s a one-time initiation fee) that gives access to hundreds of million-dollar residences worldwide. Members pay the same nightly rate, regardless of location, with the option to choose from a portfolio of luxury lodgings. The membership fee includes a global concierge service and a dedicated team of travel experts who custom-tailor vacations to clients’ specifications. exclusiveresorts.com

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C’EST LA VIE DELUXE From intimate ateliers to private art tours, Montreal celebrates life’s next-level luxuries. By Paul Gallant

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n the third floor of Montreal’s Belgo Building — originally the site of a shortlived luxury department store in the early 1900s and now home to more than 30 independent art galleries — Nathon Kong is showing artists’ works on display in a brightly lit stark white room. The fashion designer then casually leans onto a wall that swings open to reveal his intimate atelier, all sumptuous colours and textures, everything illuminated like a theatrical production.

When clients enter his showroom, Kong wants them to step outside of life’s daily pace and demands. “For me, luxury is exclusivity, but it’s also about time,” says Kong, who makes custom suits with elegant linings inspired by original artworks. “We don’t get the time to connect anymore.”

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English-speaking Canada tends to favour pragmatism and understatement. But Quebec culture has always celebrated the sensuous and the sublime. It’s a perspective that sets Montreal apart and creates a vibrant playground for those seeking next-level luxury and a uniquely stylish take on indulgence.

The city’s taste for the finer things — food and architecture, as well as fashion — goes back much further than Kong’s burgeoning clothing empire. Between 1850 and 1930, Montreal’s Le Mille Carré, or the Golden Square Mile, was home to as much as 70 percent of Canada’s wealthy elite. Each grand mansion along the stretch of Sherbrooke Street between RobertBourassa Boulevard and Côte-des-Neiges Road was built to outshine the next. These days, at the prestigious Mount Royal Club, grey-suited

gentlemen (and, since 1991, gentlewomen) lunch on canapés of cod brandade and black olive caviar while they network and/or make deals.

Founded in 1899, the club has hosted the likes of the Duke of Windsor, Nikita Khrushchev, Shimon Peres and Mikhail Gorbachev. Just down the street is the Ritz-Carlton Montreal, whose guests have included virtually everyone, from Gina Lollobrigida and Sophia Loren (who cooked pasta in her suite) to David Bowie.

Those who choose to remain out of the limelight might prefer to ally themselves with the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, a Golden Square Mile institution favoured by the city’s elite philanthropists. An Ambassadors’ Circle level of patronage, starting at $25,000, comes not only with perks like viewing exhibitions in private, but also opportunities to meet artists >

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WHERE TO STAY Ritz-Carlton Montréal A four-year renovation completed in 2012 maintained the grand early-20th-century ambiance of the Ritz-Carlton, but enhanced with 21st-century amenities such as motionsensor-activated lights that usher in guests entering their suites. ritzcarlton.com/montreal Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Referred to as “the Queen E” by locals and frequent guests, this doyenne of the city’s hotel scene reopened in 2017 after a one-year renovation. Its new look is all about bold colours and groovy patterns to remind guests of the Fairmont’s mid-century-modern origins, while the open and airy public spaces feature a contemporary vibe. fairmont.com/queenelizabeth-montreal Hôtel Birks Montréal Sited in a beautifully restored heritage building, hotelier Jean Salette’s sumptuous new boutique hotel has helped revitalize Phillips Square in the downtown core. The rooms are well appointed with grand details like marble fireplace surrounds, terraces and a suite that, at 69 square metres (743 square feet), is larger than most Manhattan apartments. hotelbirksmontreal.com Four Seasons Hotel Montreal An exceptional fresh addition to the city’s Golden Square Mile, this stunning newly opened property on rue de la Montagne offers sleek, open-concept public spaces designed to encourage fraternization among its clientele of movers and shakers. fourseasons.com/montreal

TOP: Restaurant Rosélys — located onsite at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth hotel — boasts bold-patterned floors, sexy curved chairs and matte gold accents. Photo: courtesy of Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth. LEFT: Ferreira Café specializes in Portuguese dishes, such as sea-salt-roasted sardine fillets with onion escabeche and horseradish vinaigrette and cornbread crisps.

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WHERE TO DINE Monarque Ranked among Montreal’s buzziest new bistros, the elegant Monarque just around the corner from Victoria Square is casual brasserie in the front and smart dining room in the back. Sited in a building that dates back to 1845, the stylish space with marble-tiled floors and back-lit charcoal black cabinetry is typically packed with power brokers dining on dry-aged steaks, lobster and Quebec lamb. restaurant monarque.ca

and curators. A thank-you event might be held in the usually off-limits restoration department, where a donor can be among the first to, say, witness the unpacking of a recently acquired Victorian-era dressing case or, maybe, view a pedestal table picked up at an auction where the Louvre was also bidding for it.

Yet, it’s probably Montreal’s eateries that reveal the city’s unique capacity to set aesthetic and epicurean trends. Four-hour tasting menus, perhaps with three kinds of foie gras, are a cherished social ritual. Toqué! — consistently at the top of Canada’s best restaurants listings — has made its name with the elegant preparation of locally sourced ingredients and a killer wine list. Chef Normand Laprise’s suppliers are all listed on the first page of the restaurant’s menu.

In a world of standardization, convoluted supply chains and digital shortcuts, the ultimate in luxury dining could be in knowing the exact provenance of the lobster, duck or aubergine on one’s plate.

Meanwhile, Montreal’s penchant for the good life continues to evolve. The elegant, recently opened Four Seasons Montreal, for example, has its own private entrance to the new Holt Renfrew Ogilvy, a veritable theme park for couture enthusiasts. And nearby, at Maison Cloakroom, a made-to-measure tailoring shop, there’s a tiny speakeasy in the back, purveying drinks so customized there is no beverage menu. Consider it the epitome of bespoke service — personalized, understated and thoughtful.

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Restaurant Jérôme Ferrer – Europea It’s no surprise finding out that, for his menu chef Jérôme Ferrer collaborated with artistic director René Richard Cyr, famed for staging shows with Cirque du Soleil and Céline Dion. Almost every course of Ferrer’s tasting menu comes replete with some sort of creative multisensory activation, be it flames, music and VR goggles, to name just a few. jeromeferrer.ca L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon The most coveted spots are at the U-shaped bar fringing the open-concept, and surprisingly quiet, kitchen. The dramatic red and black interior is a signature of all of the late Robuchon’s restaurants, but the menu pops with the creativity of this detail-oriented Montreal team. joel-robuchon.com/en/ restaurants-montreal-atelier.php

TOP: “Thierry Mugler: Couturissime” highlights a selection of this iconic French designer’s creations at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. Photo: Denis Farley.

ABOVE: Bespoke service at custom tailors Maison Cloakroom includes customized cocktails at the back of the shop. Photo: courtesy of Maison Cloakroom

Toqué!

Founded more than 26 years ago, Toqué! has set the standard for the use of seasonal, local produce that few finedining establishments have matched. The room is simple, yet refined, as is the food prep and service. restaurant-toque. com/en/ Ferreira Café At this classically Portuguese restaurant, “family-run” does not mean anything less than meticulously elegant fare and service. Seafood is at the foreground, much of it traditionally prepared, but chef João Dias adds an expert twist or two. ferreiracafe.com

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EXQUISITE GEORGIAN-STYLE TOWNHOUSE 2 SUMMERHILL TERRACE MONTRÉAL, QC | MLS 14413894 $1,850,000 Summerhill Terrace is an exclusive private 5-home garden enclave in the heart of the prestigious Golden Square Mile. This elegant Georgian-style townhouse will enchant you.

Terrasse Summerhill est une enclave privée de 5 maisons au cœur du prestigieux Mille carré doré. Cette élégante maison de ville rafinée, de style Georgien, vous enchantera.

MAUREEN BROSSEAU*, 1.514.995.4597 | MBROSSEAU@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA JILL SHPRITSER**, 1.514.691.0800 | JSHPRITSER@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

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MAGNIFICIENT COTTAGE | BOIS-FRANC 2020 RUE DE L’ÉQUATEUR, SAINT-LAURENT MONTRÉAL, QC | MLS 15413474 $1,498,000 Beautiful cottage on 3 floors with a enormous mezzanine, in the heart of Bois-Franc with a nice park. Open concept. Splendid backyard with a spectacular heated pool.

Magnifique propriété sur 3 étages avec une immense mezzanine, sise au cœur de Bois-Franc. Superbe cour arrière avec une spectaculaire piscine creusée et chauffée.

GÉRALDINE LIBRATY* 1.514.962.5563 | GLIBRATY@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

BREATHTAKING VIEW OF THE RIVER 11 RUE O’REILLY, APT. 408 MONTRÉAL, QC | MLS 18387404 $1,195,000 Spacious and elegant corner unit located in the prestigious Verrières VI of Nuns’ Island. All rooms have outstanding views of the majestic St-Lawrence River.

Spacieuse et élégante unité de coin située dans le prestigieux immeuble Verrières VI à l’Île-des-Sœurs. Chaque pièce a une vue extraordinaire sur le majestueux fleuve Saint-Laurent.

JOHANNE TURENNE** 1.514.909.9029 | JTURENNE@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

TROPIQUES NORD | CITÉ DU HAVRE 2500 AV. PIERRE-DUPUY, APT. 201 MONTRÉAL, QC | MLS 21354818 $1,149,000 Summer year round. Waterfront yet 5 minutes to town by private shuttle.

Elegant and sophisticated 2,408 sq. ft. 3 bedroom condo, tropical ambiance, waterfall and lagoon shaped pool.

La vie luxueuse dans les tropiques. Unité élégante et sophistiquée avec 3 chambres à coucher, 2 408 pi2, plancher brézilien, vue magique sur vaste jardin tropical, chute d’eau et piscine sous forme de lagon.

DAVID WILKES* 1.514.947.5152 | DWILKES@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

VERY BRIGHT UNIT 150 CH. BATES, APT. 401 MONT-ROYAL, QC | MLS 12255778 $785,000 Beautiful condo of 1,748 sq. ft. with 9 ft. ceilings, pleasant to live in an area close to all services offered by Town of Mount-Royal and Outremont.

Magnifique condo de 1 748 pi2 avec plafonds de 9 pieds, agréable à vivre dans un quartier recherché et près de tous les services qu’offrent MontRoyal et Outremont.

MONICA GENEST*, 1.514.400.0280 | MGENEST@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA VICTORIA MARINACCI*, 1.438.828.3428 | VMARINACCI@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA GENESTMARINACCI.COM

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UNIQUE. TIMELESS. EXTRAORDINARY. 510 RUE DU SOMMET MONT-SAINT-HILAIRE, QC | MLS 19060974 $2,495,000 Outstanding custom-built stone residence located on an exceptional professionally landscaped lot of more than 37,000 sq. ft. directly at the foot of Mount Saint-Hilaire.

Somptueuse résidence en pierres de conception unique implantée sur un terrain exceptionnel de plus de 37 000 pi2 adossé directement au pied du mont Saint-Hilaire.

DIANE OLIVER** 1.514.893.9872 | DOLIVER@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA DIANEOLIVER.COM

LUXURY WATERFRONT LIVING 440 CH. DU DOMAINE SAINT-DENIS-DE-BROMPTON, QC | MLS 24890897 $1,850,000 187 ft. on the edge of Brompton Lake. Prestigious property with intimate land. Construction offering impressive volumes. Luminous view on the lake.

187 pieds en bordure du lac Brompton. Propriété de prestige à l’abri des regards. Construction avec volumes impressionnants. Vue omniprésente sur le lac.

MARIE-PIERS BARSALOU**, 1.450.577.0272 | MPBARSALOU@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA JOHANNE MEUNIER*, 1.514.926.5626 | JMEUNIER@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA BARSALOUMEUNIER.COM

ARCHAMBAULT LAKE 436 CH. RÉGIMBALD SAINT-DONAT, QC | MLS 16993660 $1,999,000 Beautiful architecture, 5 bedrooms, 4 heated garages, cathedral ceiling, breathtaking views of the lake and mountains. Land of nearly 1.5 acres.

Magnifique architecture, 5 chambres à coucher. 4 garages chauffés, plafond cathédrale, vue imprenable sur le lac et les montagnes.

Terrain de près 1.5 acres.

LOUIS JEANNOTTE* 1.514.830.2645 | LJEANNOTTE@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

SUMPTUOUS WESTMOUNT RESIDENCE 53 SURREY GARDENS WESTMOUNT, QC | MLS 10973728 $4,850,000 Custom built and designed by the owners to meet today’s highest of standards, this elegant and luxurious property is located in a highly prestigious area of Westmount.

Construite par les propriétaires pour répondre aux plus hauts standards d’aujourd’hui, cette propriété élégante et luxueuse est située dans un secteur prestigieux de Westmount.

ANNE BEN-AMI (MADAR)* 1.514.726.3037 | ABEN-AMI@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

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RENOVATED VICTORIAN TOWNHOUSE 463 MOUNT PLEASANT WESTMOUNT, QC | MLS 15557358 $2,248,000 Renovated Victorian townhouse on the flats in Westmount, steps from trendy Greene Avenue and Sherbrooke Street West. Stunning architectural details, master suite. Turn-key!

Maison de ville victorienne rénovée. Emplacement idéal à quelques pas de l’avenue Greene et de la rue Sherbrooke O. Détails architecturaux, suite des maîtres. Clé en main.

PENELOPE VILAGOS** 1.514.779.5122 | PVILAGOS@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

SCANDINAVIAN-INSPIRED HOME | ROUND WOOD 730 CH. DES HAUTEURS SAINTE-MARGUERITE-DU-LAC-MASSON, QC | MLS 17811789 $3,500,000 6 bedrooms, 3 fireplaces, heated floor, cathedral ceilings, golf simulator, 1,500 ft. golf green, home automation, geothermal, heated inground pool, sauna, steam bath, helipad and shed, underground double garage.

6 chambres, 3 foyers, plancher chauffant, plafonds cathédrale, simulateur de golf, green golf 1500 pieds, domotique, géothermie, piscine creusée chauffée, sauna, bain vapeur, héliport et hangar, garage double souterrain.

NADIA MALTAIS* 1.514.994.3589 | NMALTAIS@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA NADIAMALTAIS.COM

NAVIGABLE WATERFRONT WITH 3 GARAGES 7408 BOUL. LÉVESQUE E. LAVAL, QC | MLS 11340707 $1,699,000 Impeccable high-end property: Rivière-des-Prairies. Completely rebuilt by its current owners: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, heated floor, 2 fireplaces, wine cellar, spa, gym, terrace 22x20 ft., and magnificent view.

Impeccable propriété haut de gamme : Rivière-des-Prairies. Entièrement reconstruite par ses propriétaires actuels : 4 chambres, 2 salles de bain, plancher chauffant, 2 foyers, cave à vin, spa, gym, vue magnifique.

NADIA MALTAIS* 1.514.994.3589 | NMALTAIS@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA NADIAMALTAIS.COM

RANCH AND HIGH-END PROPERTY 130 11E RANG SAINTE-MARCELLINE-DE-KILDARE, QC | MLS 22286761 $1,300,000 Ranch of 108 acres and luxurious main residence: 3 bedrooms, travertine flooring, plenty of windows, spa room, finished basement, huge terrace, double garage with mezzanine, box for horses and stable.

Terrain 108 acres et luxueuse résidence : 3 chambres, plancher en travertin, fenestration abondante, salle de spa, sous-sol aménagé, immense terrasse, garage double avec mezzanine, box pour chevaux et écurie.

NADIA MALTAIS* 1.514.994.3589 | NMALTAIS@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA NADIAMALTAIS.COM

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LUXURY REDEFINED 107 - 385 BRUNSWICK AVENUE TORONTO, ON | MLS C4459967 $3,995,000 Spacious and grand approximately 3,000 sq. ft. ground floor condo with separate front door at the historic Loretto Abbey conversion in the heart of the Annex. Elegant floorplan with an abundance of classic living space featuring generously scaled rooms, luxurious finishes and dramatic 12 ft. ceilings. Custom chef’s kitchen with breakfast room and TV area.

CHRISTIAN VERMAST†, 1.416.960.9995 | CVERMAST@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA PAUL MARANGER‡, 1.416.960.9995 | PMARANGER@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA FRAN BENNETT†, 1.416.960.9995 | FBENNETT@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA TRILOGYAGENTS.COM

SUPERB IN HIGH PARK 225 HIGH PARK AVENUE TORONTO, ON | MLS W4478024 $4,950,000 You are invited to The White House for tea on the back veranda. Newly built with finishes of the highest order. Located in Toronto’s vibrant High Park neighbourhood. One of the largest parcels of land in the area with a detached art studio and garage. Third floor children’s homework play room.

3 separate laundry areas makes washing a breeze. Party room in lower level.

CHRISTIAN VERMAST†, 1.416.960.9995 | CVERMAST@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA PAUL MARANGER‡, 1.416.960.9995 | PMARANGER@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA FRAN BENNETT†, 1.416.960.9995 | FBENNETT@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA TRILOGYAGENTS.COM

SOPHISTICATED ROSEDALE LIVING 100 DOUGLAS DRIVE TORONTO, ON | EXCLUSIVE $6,195,000 Behind the understated façade lies an impeccably designed family home in prestigious Rosedale. Every detail has been attended to in this exquisite renovation. The glass wall in the main floor family room overlooks the private back yard. Dream master suite with 10 ft. high ceilings, sublime ensuite bathroom and outfitted walk-in closet. Light filled home office. Superb.

FRAN BENNETT†, 1.416.960.9995 | FBENNETT@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA CHRISTIAN VERMAST†, 1.416.960.9995 | CVERMAST@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA PAUL MARANGER‡, 1.416.960.9995 | PMARANGER@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA TRILOGYAGENTS.COM

TORONTO CENTURY HOME 38 SORAUREN AVENUE TORONTO, ON | MLS W4503114 $2,995,000 Elegant Victorian masterpiece with vintage detailing in every corner.

Renovated back to the studs to include modern touches while maintaining the character of the 1800s. New kitchen and bathrooms. Surrounded with majestic crown moulding, solid wood doors and high-profile trim. The large landscaped backyard is breathtaking with a Victorian style gazebo.

NANCY LEE JOBIN†, 1.416.960.9995 | NLJOBIN@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA CHRISTIAN VERMAST†, 1.416.960.9995 | CVERMAST@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA PAUL MARANGER‡, 1.416.960.9995 | PMARANGER@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA TRILOGYAGENTS.COM

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MAJESTIC CHELSTER HALL 1150 LAKESHORE ROAD EAST OAKVILLE, ON | MLS W4351842 $59,000,000 One of Canada’s most prominent residences. The acquisition of Chelster Hall is about capital preservation, privacy, and security in one of Canada’s most exclusive towns, with a short drive to Toronto’s Financial District and the International Airport. A magnificent 43,850 sq. ft. English country mansion set on 10 acres of lawns and gardens, directly on Lake Ontario’s waterfront.

An irreplaceable trophy property of the highest order for both formal business entertaining and extraordinary family gatherings. Wine cellars, tennis, indoor and outdoor pools. Ability to land a helicopter on the grounds.

Private chapel for family weddings. Completely independent housekeeper’s residence. Gate house security with office. 12 car underground parking facility to house your automotive collection, discreetly hidden as you approach the house. Completed in 2006, following five years of careful contemplation, planning and construction, the estate is evocative of the great country castles of England. Built to look 100 years old, Chelster Hall will never age.

Classic, timeless, and balanced architecture. Voluminous space. Old world craftsmanship by predominantly local artisans. There is potential to expand to the third floor and add additional bedrooms.

PAUL MARANGER‡, 1.416.960.9995 | PMARANGER@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA CHRISTIAN VERMAST†, 1.416.960.9995 | CVERMAST@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA FRAN BENNETT†, 1.416.960.9995 | FBENNETT@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA TRILOGYAGENTS.COM

GEARY HOUSE, CIRCA 1857 124 PARK ROAD TORONTO, ON | MLS C4396461 $19,800,000 Perched on one of the most coveted ravine lots (0.9 acre) in south Rosedale sits this historic masterpiece. 5 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms, 2 kitchens over 11,000 sq. ft. with an underground tunnel connecting to the coach house.

Elegantly gated, privacy assured - yet walking distance to the “Mink Mile” (all the best shopping and dining in the city) and minutes away to the downtown Financial District. Surrounded by the most highly rated private schools.

RICHARD SILVER†, 1.416.960.9995 | RSILVER@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA JIM BURTNICK‡, 1.416.960.9995 | JBURTNICK@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA TORONTOISM.COM

ST REGIS RESIDENCES 311 BAY STREET, SUITE 3405 TORONTO, ON | C4489892 $2,850,000 The Residences at the St. Regis welcomes you to a world of luxury.

Attention to detail takes centre stage in this 2 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,228 sq.ft. suite. Welcoming foyer, coffered ceilings, expansive windows, and tall archways outline the interiors. Two valet parking spaces and locker.

Welcome home to sophisticated resort style living with world class St. Regis Hotel 5 star amenities.

RICHARD SILVER†, 1.416.960.9995 | RSILVER@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA JIM BURTNICK‡, 1.416.960.9995 | JBURTNICK@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA TORONTOISM.COM

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STUNNING CABBAGETOWN VICTORIAN 45 SALISBURY AVENUE TORONTO, ON | SOLD $1,799,000 Spectacularly renovated Victorian Brownstone blends contemporary interiors, lustrous quarter sawn oak floors, soaring ceilings, crown mouldings, fireplace and bespoke kitchen to create an elegant backdrop for sophisticated urban lifestyle and gracious entertaining. Master retreat has spa-ensuite, walk-in closet and balcony with sweeping city views.

RON REAMAN† 1.416.960.9995 | RREAMAN@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA RONREAMAN.COM

HAZELTON CONTEMPORARY HERITAGE HOME 77 HAZELTON AVENUE TORONTO, ON | SOLD $5,000,000 Preeminent, prestigious, perfectly preserved Hazelton Avenue is renowned for glamorous renovations discreetly disguised beyond heritage protected homes. This Victorian townhome with contemporary interior features a rare outdoor pool and garage. Walk along tree-lined streets to world-class dining, gourmet grocers, haute couture, five star hotels, art galleries and two subway lines.

LINDA CHU‡, 1.416.716.1218 | LCHU@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA LISA-MARIE DOOREY‡, 1.416.960.9995 | LDOOREY@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA WENDY SPENCER†, 1.416.960.9995 | WSPENCER@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA DOWNTOWNTORONTOHOMES.COM

LUXURY LIVING AT THE BELLAGIO 300 BLOOR ST EAST, UPPER PENTHOUSE 01 TORONTO, ON | MLS C4433887 $2,595,000 Spectacular unobstructed views surround this 2,200 sq. ft., two bedroom suite with floor to ceiling windows throughout. Open concept living and dining area with walk-out to terrace. Cozy adjoining den with gas fireplace.

Large chef’s kitchen. Gorgeous master suite with spa like bathroom and private terrace. Two car parking and two lockers.

CHERYL THOMPSON† 1.416.960.9995 | CTHOMPSON@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA TORONTOSFINESTHOMES.COM

BEDFORD PARK 39 ROE AVENUE TORONTO, ON | MLS C4490044 $2,429,000 Location, style and quality come together to create an offering seldom available. Functionality and finishes can be attained on one of the area’s quietest streets, located in a desirable area, in the John Wanless Public School district, with almost maintenance free grounds and multiple areas of outdoor seating. This is an urban entertainer’s dream.

ROBERT NELSON†, 1.416.960.9995 | RNELSON@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA NIGEL DENHAM†, 1.416.300.1245 | NDENHAM@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA NELSONANDDENHAM.COM

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QUIET ENCLAVE IN LAWRENCE PARK 47 BAYVIEW WOOD TORONTO, ON | MLS C4457215 $2,898,000 In a quiet enclave within Toronto’s prestigious Lawrence Park neighbourhood sits a mature and expansive lot that provides a wonderful opportunity to renovate, top up or build a new custom home. Located steps to area parks, top private schools and more, this is a special parcel of land in a uniquely tranquil setting that’s ready for its next chapter.

LUCILLE CHENOWETH†, 1.416.726.5225 | LCHENOWETH@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA MYLES SLOCOMBE†, 1.416.554.0801 | MSLOCOMBE@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA THECSGROUP.CA

LUXURY LIVING - HUMBER VALLEY 14 HARTFIELD ROAD TORONTO, ON | MLS W4497442 $2,850,000 This gorgeous home is enveloped by impressive foliage. Features space with plenty of natural light. With pool and long stretches of grass, the backyard will be your new sanctuary. The sloping roof gives bedroom ceilings character, without compromising on area. Spa-like bathrooms. PHD and Colewood Construction renovations completed in 2000.

ASHLEY SHAW† 1.416.828.6236 | ASHAW@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA ASHLEYSHAWANDASSOCIATES.COM

A BEAUTY NEAR THE LAKE 209 PINELAND AVENUE BURLINGTON, ON | MLS 30745082 $1,189,000 This home has charm in abundance. It is an immaculate three bedroom home in a lovely south Burlington neighbourhood. Beautiful tree-lined streets and a short walk to Lake Ontario. Wonderful family area near good schools, shopping and public transit. Professionally landscaped. Just over 3,000 sq. ft. of living.

NANCY ROBERTSON†, 1.905.334.9422 | NROBERTSON@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA ANDREW KADWELL†, 1.905.399.8187 | AKADWELL@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA THENRTEAM.COM

IRVINE CREEK FARM 6673 WELLINGTON 16 ROAD WELLINGTON, ON | MLS 30745498 $2,495,000 Irvine Creek Farm - 100 acre estate property just minutes from the spectacular Elora Gorge and Fergus the largest community in Centre Wellington. The Century Home has been completely renovated with uncompromising detail. The remarkable architecture of this home is a must see with over 6,900 sq. ft., 7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms and multiple living spaces.

CHERYL DORRICOTT† 1.905.220.3164 | CMDORRICOTT@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

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LIVE COUNTRYSIDE 10205 FIRST LINE NASSAGAWEYA MILTON, ON | MLS 30743362 $5,999,900 Newly built custom estate home on a private 25+ acres, set in the heart of Campbellville. This meticulously designed masterpiece boasts 15,000+ sq. ft. of luxurious living with 7+1 bedrooms, 9+1 bathrooms, 3 full kitchens, 3 laundry rooms, 9 fireplaces, elevator and a self-contained 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2 storey apartment. Minutes to 401.

SALLY O’SHEA‡ 1.905.484.4265 | SOSHEA@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

CALIFORNIA DREAMING 210 CHARTWELL ROAD OAKVILLE, ON | MLS 30733792

$5,499,000 A beautiful, warm, contemporary California-living inspired home located on a 102 x 235 ft. lot in prime South East Oakville. Open floorplan and walls of glass create an awe-inspiring experience of spaciousness and light. Nearly every room provides breathtaking views of the backyard’s tranquil twotiered garden oasis.

MICHELLE BAILEY†, 1.905.845.0024 | MBAILEY@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA ALLIE GOLOUBEF†, 1.647.970.7195 | AGOLOUBEF@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

LIVE NATURE 1000 SULPHUR SPRINGS ROAD ANCASTER, ON | MLS 30740876

$6,999,900 Rolling hills, tranquil trails, and hidden waterfalls pave the way to captivating 1000 Sulphur Springs Road. Designed by Hicks Design Studio and built by Chatsworth Fine Homes, this sprawling bungalow offers over 11,600 sq. ft. of carefully thought out and crafted living on 21+ acres overlooking the Niagara Escarpment. A must see to experience.

MICHELLE BAILEY†, 1.905.845.0024 | MBAILEY@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA MARYANN KENFELJA†, 1.905.302.5667 | MKENFELJA@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA DANIELLA QUATTROCIOCCHI†, 1.905.845.0024 | DQUATTRO@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

LIVE ISLINGTON WOODS 43 GAMBLE STREET WOODBRIDGE, ON | EXCLUSIVE

$2,850,000 Timeless elegance, quality design, and artisan craftsmanship come together in this spectacular custom built family home. Over 6,300 sq. ft. of living space on 3 floors, on a lot over 265 ft. deep. Toronto and beyond is just past your door step: only 15 minutes to the airport, 10 minutes to the subway, and just over 5 minutes to major area highways.

MICHELLE BAILEY†, 1.905.845.0024 | MBAILEY@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA MARYANN KENFELJA†, 1.905.302.5667 | MKENFELJA@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA DANIELLA QUATTROCIOCCHI†, 1.905.845.0024 | DQUATTRO@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

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RAVINE LOT IN TRANQUIL OAKVILLE 1043 SKYVALLEY CRESCENT OAKVILLE, ON | MLS 30740580 $2,198,000 Rare offering on ravine and 16 mile Creek Walking Trails. Your generously sized solarium, open concept family room and kitchen are the heart of your home. An office, den and dining room completes the picture. The second floor features 4 very spacious bedrooms. Your basement has a gym, aquarium, games room, home theatre and 3 piece bathroom.

PETRUS ENGELBRECHT† 1.905.467.2651 | PENGELBRECHT@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

BLUE MOUNTAINS BEAUTY 101 GEORGIAN BAY LANE THE BLUE MOUNTAINS, ON | MLS 30736415 $2,595,000 The Private Residences at the prestigious Georgian Bay Club is your new address. Only the very best designer finishes were incorporated to craft ‘The St. Andrews’ Luxury Villa Townhome. Perched on the 10th Fairway with uninterrupted views of the Georgian Bay, this home will take your breath away. Come live the Blue Mountains lifestyle.

PETRUS ENGELBRECHT† 1.905.467.2651 | PENGELBRECHT@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

SPECTACULAR WATERFRONT ESTATE 1008 WESTDALE ROAD OAKVILLE, ON | MLS 30716480 $9,750,000 Situated in an exclusive lakeside enclave, this elegant waterfront estate offers over 10,000 sq. ft. of living space, refined finishes and thoughtful amenities. Wine cellar, elevator, gym, pool, lakefront patio, outdoor kitchen, 2 garages and much more. Panoramic views of Lake Ontario. The ultimate destination for the discriminating buyer.

ALEX IRISH† 1.905.808.1054 | AIRISH@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA ALEXIRISH.COM

HIDDEN GEM IN SOUTHEAST OAKVILLE 60 BARRINGHAM DRIVE OAKVILLE, ON | MLS 30728659 $4,250,000 Located in one of Oakville’s most coveted locations steps to the lake and downtown. Over 6,300 sq. ft. of finished living space custom designed for casual living and formal entertaining. Luxurious finishes both inside and out.

Backyard oasis that is sure to please everyone. Don’t miss the opportunity to live in this wonderful home.

ALEX IRISH† 1.905.808.1054 | AIRISH@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA ALEXIRISH.COM

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CHARMING HOME WITH LAKE VIEWS 181 FRONT STREET OAKVILLE, ON | MLS 30747429 $2,498,000 Lakeside Living in the heart of Downtown Oakville. This quality built custom home is across the street from Lake Ontario. Its 3,700 sq. ft. of living space includes a formal living room, sunroom, updated kitchen, a great dining room and a main floor master bedroom. This home is perfect for those looking for magnificent walkability factor living.

LAURA VAN ZEYL† 1.905.464.0479 | LVANZEYL@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA ALEXIRISH.COM

LUXURY WATERFRONT ESTATE 20 & 22 BAYVIEW DRIVE ST. CATHARINES, ON | MLS 30725656 $10,250,000 Rising prominently into the sky, the Queen Anne-inspired home rests peacefully atop a hillside waterfront overlooking majestic Lake Ontario.

Covering well over 10,000 sq. ft. in finished living space, the home is a feast for the eyes. Limestone and cherry hardwood flooring, a library with floor to ceiling mahogany bookcases and cabinetry, authentic plaster mouldings throughout the the home and breathtaking scenic views of Lake Ontario from multiple vantage points - such as the conservatory behind the house that overlooks the great lake. Situated directly beside the home is the coach house; built in 2005, with floor to ceiling custom windows in the living room, vaulted ceilings and stunning wooden arches, the coach house proudly celebrates its sumptuous appeal. With marvellous views of the lake, complimented by a pool and a concrete-pillared open-air structure in the rear grounds, the house’s attention to detail is astonishing. Both homes provide a tranquility commonly associated with the picturesque community of Port Dalhousie.

DOUG WIDDICOMBE† 1.289.686.8590 | DWIDDICOMBE@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CAA

WATERFRONT DREAM HOUSE 4466 LAKESIDE DRIVE BEAMSVILLE, ON | MLS 30748728 $2,649,000 Overlooking Lake Ontario and backing onto a vineyard, this 4,760 sq. ft. home features captivating unobstructed panoramic views. With 225 ft. of shoreline, a private dock, 3 bedrooms, a greenhouse, an inground swimming pool and a fully-serviced outdoor kitchen. With only 14 homes on the lane, you are assured privacy.

DOUG WIDDICOMBE† 1.289.686.8590 | DWIDDICOMBE@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CAA

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ROYAL ISLAND HONEY HARBOUR ROYAL ISLAND 810 HONEY HARBOUR, ON | MLS 202389 $1,850,000 A rare opportunity to own the historic Royal Island in Honey Harbour. This private island awaits the development of your dream retreat or your own family compound, with a total 17.75 acres, 7 severed lots (each being approx 2.5 acres). 1 hour and 40 minutes to Pearson Airport.

KEVIN GILCHRIST‡ 1.705.443.2880 | KGILCHRIST@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

GEORGIAN BAY WATERFRONT 5-209707 HIGHWAY #26 THE BLUE MOUNTAINS, ON | MLS X4429055 $1,250,000 Georgian Bay Blue Mountain waterfront town home. Breathtaking water views from every floor, designer decor, fully furnished, literally steps to the water from your back door. 16 unit complex built directly along the waterfront and across from the Georgian Trail for year round activities.

Minutes to Blue Mountain, private ski clubs, hiking and golfing.

JACQUELINE FEELEY† 1.416.399.7975 | JFEELEY@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

LAKE JOSEPH FIVE PEAKS ESTATE 64 LOOKOUT POINT ROAD LAKE JOSEPH, ON | MLS 189367 $6,800,000 It doesn’t get better than this. Welcome to Five Peaks Estate on Muskoka’s prestigious Lake Joseph. Listed for the first time, this magnificent, fourseason property delivers 5,000 sq. ft. of gorgeous living space. Built for enjoyment with a soaring fireplace, chef’s dream kitchen and finishes capturing the essence of Muskoka luxury living.

STOREY BADGER‡ 1.705.706.4400 | SBADGER@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

LIVE SERENE ON THE MUSKOKA RIVER 51 THOMAS CRESCENT HUNTSVILLE, ON | MLS X4502091 $1,595,000 Located on the tranquil Muskoka River with access to Huntsville’s Chain of Four Lakes. Boat right into downtown Huntsville and enjoy all its amenities.

Surrounded by impressive landscaping and perennial gardens, this environmentally conscious, custom home was built for the discerning buyer.

Enjoy the outdoors, fish, kayak or swim from your dock.

SHAWN WOOF† 1.705.774.0029 | SWOOF@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

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ACTON ISLAND ESTATE 1529 ACTON ISLAND RD #12 BALA, ON | MLS X4502091 $4,399,000 Private 64 acre property, cottage boasts a wrap-around deck with expansive view of Lake Muskoka, retreat to the exterior three season Gazebo finished with hardwood floors and a cozy built in fireplace, fenced tennis court, boat house with large living space and 3 slips. 2 car garage. 6 fireplaces. All bedrooms enjoy private ensuite bathrooms.

REBECCA PENWELL†, 1.705.644.1806 | RPENWELL@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA DOUG HOGARTH†, 1.705.645.0931 | DHOGARTH@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

CUSTOM LAKE MUSKOKA MILLER ISLAND 63 ISLAND 35LM MUSKOKA LAKES, ON | MLS 194341 $2,488,000 This island paradise has everything a year-round cottager could ask for.

Custom Normerica Post and Beam cottage is complete with full basement.

The value in this spare no cost build is evident when you arrive at the totally finished boathouse. The grounds are manicured for simplicity.

You will want for nothing more once you see it yourself.

REBECCA PENWELL†, 1.705.644.1806 | RPENWELL@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA DOUG HOGARTH†, 1.705.645.0931 | DHOGARTH@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

SUMPTUOUS BUNGALOW 6 JARVIS AVENUE AURORA, ON | MLS N4475166 $3,150,000 This unique bungalow hideaway is located on a 2.6-acre forest setting.

Gorgeously landscaped with stellar relationship between indoor and outdoor spaces that have been immaculately looked after and detailed with high-end finishes. Indoor sauna, gym and hot tub gives zero need to leave this home for a spa day. This property is truly a rare find.

MADDIE STERNE† 1.416.561.9696 | MSTERNE@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

MUSKOKA DREAM GETAWAY 1115 RIVER STREET BALA, ON | MLS 209959 $1,550,000 This gorgeous winterized cottage spans over 4,000 sq. ft. of living space with amazing south west views. Enjoy sunsets by your salt water pool or in the oversized screen-in veranda. 100 ft. of shallow beach and 96 ft. of rocky deep water. Gazebo, hot tub, fire pit, dock and more. Tons of entertaining space both inside and out, a total host’s dream.

MADDIE STERNE† 1.416.561.9696 | MSTERNE@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

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WATERFRONT CONDOS IN PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY 411 MAIN STREET WELLINGTON, ON | EXCLUSIVE PRICE UPON REQUEST Prince Edward County’s wine region. Twelve Trees - 36 boutique condos, on Lake Ontario in the heart of Wellington. Fabulous amenities, rooftop terrace with water and sunset views, fitness and party rooms, bicycle storage, deeded parking space with each suite and visitor parking. Enjoy carefree waterfront living in Ontario’s wine country. Now selling.

IRIS ANDREWS‡, 1.613.969.2044 | IANDREWS@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA BRIAN ANDREWS‡, 1.800.303.1044 | BANDREWS@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

COVETED SALT CREEK FARM 592 CAMPBELL ROAD WARKWORTH, ON | MLS X4497106 $1,050,000 Idyllic 73 acre hobby farm with circa 1830s renovated farmhouse in the rolling Northumberland Hills. 2 small barns, horse run in shelter, pasture, fenced paddocks, hay fields, woodland and a meandering creek. The stylish open interior exudes warmth and chic appointments. Ideal for horses, this rare and captivating property is a spectacular country retreat.

IRIS ANDREWS‡, 1.613.969.2044 | IANDREWS@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA BRIAN ANDREWS‡, 1.800.303.1044 | BANDREWS@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA LESLIE TURNER‡, 1.705.632.9404 | LTURNER@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

STUNNING COUNTRY HOME ON 6.11 ACRES 25026 RANGE ROAD 260 RURAL CARDSTON COUNTY, AB | MLS C4225837 $1,597,000 This spectacular, custom-built, 1.5 storey home offers over 7,300 sq. ft. of living space with six bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms. Located in a protected valley with majestic views of rolling hills and the Rocky Mountains. Horse ready, close to Waterton National Park where you can enjoy hiking, mountain biking, and fishing. 10 minutes from full amenities in Cardston.

JENNIFER EVERINGHAM 1.403.614.8772 | JEVERINGHAM@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

LUXURIOUS MOUNTAIN ESTATE 2322 3 HIGHWAY LUNDBRECK, AB | MLS C4249110 $3,300,000 Perched above the valley where prairies meet the sky, surrounded by magnificent mountain views and rolling fields filled with wildflowers, a private oasis awaits. Welcome to the beauty of Wee Mountain Estate, 141 acres of peaceful land with an exquisite 7,400+ sq. ft. home and 2,400 sq. ft. guest house with a total of 7 bedrooms, 7.5 bathrooms and 3 garages.

JENNIFER EVERINGHAM 1.403.614.8772 | JEVERINGHAM@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

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CANMORE & BANFF, ALBERTA THE CANADIAN ROCKY MOUNTAINS Imagine living in one of Canada’s most beautiful and iconic locales.

Canmore, Banff and the Bow Valley offer an unparalleled lifestyle with world class skiing, golf, biking, hiking and scenery at your door step. These vibrant communities are home to the arts, top restaurants, festivals and dynamic and engaging people. An hour’s drive to Calgary and the international airport the world is at your fingertips while surrounded by Canada’s first National Park. The opportunities for you and your family are endless with an enviable selection of homes and developments to choose from. Whether 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 place to call home. A truly enviable lifestyle comes with living in the Bow Valley and it is no wonder that Canmore is consistently rated one of the top places in Canada to call home.

CHRISTOPHER VINCENT, 1.403.707.8048 | CVINCENT@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA LAURA WRIGHT, 1.403.679.1702 | LWRIGHT@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA CANMOREBANFFREALESTATE.COM

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LIVE EAGLE HILL ESTATE 33077 RANGE ROAD 40 RURAL MOUNTAIN VIEW COUNTY, AB | MLS C4248362 $1,499,995 33 acres along the Little Red Deer River, 3/4 mile river frontage an equestrian paradise. Custom home with 5,324 total living sq. ft. fully finished and heated shop, includes 2 stables, tack room, out buildings, fenced garden and cross fenced grazing and riding area. Dual personal family camping areas along the river with cook shacks complete the property.

DYLAN CADMAN, 1.403.466.9874| DCADMAN@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA SHANNON CADMAN, 1.587.434.1808 | SCADMAN@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA LUXURYPROPERTIESCALGARY.CA

LUXURY ACREAGE IN THE CITY 70 POSTHILL DRIVE SW CALGARY, AB | MLS C4239458 $3,875,000 A stunning masterpiece in Calgary’s west end on 1 forested acre, this 9,300 sq. ft., 6 bedroom custom home with 5 car garage fuses West Coast contemporary and prairie modern styling into a cohesive blend of elegance, clean lines and warmth. Situated minutes from Calgary’s coveted public and private schools with exceptional access to downtown and the Rocky Mountains.

JACQUELINE THOROGOOD, 1.403.909.8766 | JTHOROGOOD@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA BARB RICHARDSON, 1.403.613.8737 | BRICHARDSON@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA TOMALINREEVESRICHARDSONGROUP.COM

LUXURIOUS LIVING AT THE RIVER #1120 135 26 AVENUE SW CALGARY, AB | MLS C4240807 $3,750,000 A truly rare opportunity located in Calgary’s only luxury waterfront boutique development, The River. This luxurious 3 bedroom home is ideal for those seeking a more lock and go urban lifestyle without compromise. Offering incredible views of the Rocky Mountains to the west, the Elbow River Valley to the south, and Calgary’s skyline to the north.

ANNE CLARKE-DAVIDSON, 1.403.803.5578 | ACLARKE@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA JENNIFER EVERINGHAM, 1.403.614.8772 | JEVERINGHAM@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

TIMELESS FAMILY HOME 4244 BRITANNIA DRIVE SW CALGARY, AB | MLS C4244306 $3,680,000 Located on one of the most sought-after streets in Calgary, this stunning home offers a perfect blend of modern, cape cod and craftsman design.

Offering incredible views of the city’s skyline, over 5,000 sq. ft. of total living space, $300,000+ in recent upgrades, 5 bedrooms and a fully finished basement make it is a perfect fit for an active family.

ANNE CLARKE-DAVIDSON 1.403.803.5578 | ACLARKE@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

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STUNNING WATERFRONT CONDOMINIUM #510 135 26 AVENUE SW CALGARY, AB | MLS C4255867 $3,600,000 Nestled discretely along the Elbow River, THE RIVER is Calgary’s premier river-front development. This 2,600+ sq. ft. 2 bedroom suite offers incredible river and mountain views. Functionality truly meets luxury with beautiful entertaining spaces, gourmet kitchen and south-facing deck.

Private and secure with 24/7 concierge/security services on-site.

ANNE CLARKE-DAVIDSON 1.403.803.5578 | ACLARKE@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

BAKER BEACH HOUSE 395 BAKER ROAD SALT SPRING, BC | MLS R2088884 $3,895,000 Timeless Osburn/Clarke design on a remarkable south facing 1.4 acres of low bank shoreline. Generously scaled with exemplary architectural detail throughout 4,078 sq. ft. Beautifully balanced for memorable gathering and private retreat. Luxurious detached studio. Stone terraces. Delightful gardens. Sandshell beachfront and sensational sunsets. Irreplaceable.

CHRIS HOBBS 1.250.537.1778 | CHOBBS@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA DARLENE HOBBS 1.250.537.1778 |DHOBBS@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA THEHOBBS.CA

CONTEMPORARY OCEANFRONT 10379 ALLBAY ROAD SIDNEY, BC | MLS 412281 $2,495,000 Front and centre on Roberts Bay - go kayaking or paddle boarding from this stunning contemporary West Coast 2019 luxury home from an accomplished builder. Almost 2,600 sq. ft. of open plan living with oversized view windows, 10 ft. ceilings with exposed beams and a custom kitchen. An Idyllic and tranquil location to savour exceptional sunrises and moonrises.

GLYNIS MACLEOD PREC 1.250.661.7232 | MACLEODGROUP@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA KIRSTIN MACLEOD, 1.250.686.3385 | MACLEODGROUP@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA MACLEOD-GROUP.COM

BEYOND THE EXTRAORDINARY 396 OCEAN SPRING TERRACE VICTORIA, BC | MLS 407887 $6,250,000 James Bond would be at home in this setting; an inspirational 2017 steel and concrete masterpiece, a spectacular testament to the dramatic backdrop of the Olympic Mountains and Straits of Juan de Fuca. Walls of glass retract enabling access from indoors to out where an infinity pool flows and a koi pond forms a moat round the natural rock. A remarkable feat.

GLYNIS MACLEOD PREC, 1.250.661.7232 | MACLEODGROUP@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA KIRSTIN MACLEOD, 1.250.686.3385 | MACLEODGROUP@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA MACLEOD-GROUP.COM

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OCEAN VIEWS & MAJESTIC WOODLANDS 4691 WESTBANK STREET VICTORIA, BC | SOLD $1,245,000 Nestled along the shores of Cordova Bay, with ocean views to the front and 464 acres of majestic parkland to the back, this spacious family home celebrates the essence of good living and West Coast lifestyle. Recently renovated with ocean views from every principal room. A separate cottage suite provides additional accommodation.

BETH HAYHURST 1.250.896.0766 | BHAYHURST@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA BETHHAYHURST.COM

BEAUTIFULLY FINISHED TOWNHOME 3 - 3933 SOUTH VALLEY ROAD VICTORIA, BC | MLS 405993 $949,900 New character craftsman home. Small complex in a vibrant family neighbourhood. Main floor living with an abundance of space for guests, caretaker or family and storage downstairs. Elegant and light filled with 9 ft. ceilings, wide plank oak floors, big windows, skylights, glass lighting and more. Security included. Just lock up and travel.

ROBYN WILDMAN 1.250.818.8522 | RWILDMAN@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA ROBYNWILDMAN.COM

AFFINITY AT PREDATOR RIDGE 9 175 PREDATOR RIDGE DRIVE VERNON, BC | MLS 10176832 $1,079,000 gst applicable Affinity Homes at Predator Ridge is located adjacent to the first hole of the Ridge Course and only steps away from the resort centre. Offering exceptional golf course views and luxurious fairway living, this home features 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms plus a den and double garage. More photos at JustinOConnor.com. No Speculation Tax. GST applicable.

JUSTIN O’CONNOR PREC 1.250.826.9961 | JOCONNOR@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA JUSTINOCONNOR.COM

COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY OKANAGAN VALLEY, BC | MLS 10185700 $675,000 Live and be your own boss in the gorgeous Okanagan Valley. This successful commercial landscape development business has been owned and operated profitably for the past 20 years. A share sale will set you up with existing contracts for the next 2-3 years. Owner is retiring but will train and set you up for success. Please contact listing agent for an NDA. MARNIE PERRIER 1.250.212.8552 | MPERRIER@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA MARNIEPERRIERMAR.COM

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SUN PEAKS MOUNTAIN RESORT MUNICIPALITY SUN PEAKS, BC Sun Peaks, Canada’s second largest ski area and a year-round holiday destination is only 45 minutes northeast of Kamloops, in the Thompson Okanagan Region of BC’s sunny interior. Winter offers deep steeps, long cruisers, gladed areas, powder stashes and corduroy groomers all within 4,270 acres of skiable terrain. Three mountains surround a European style, ski-through village filled with quaint shops, cafes and eateries. Sun Peaks has an abundance of activities and events both on and off the snow such as groomer rides, snowmobiling, ice fishing, dog sled tours and NHL sized skating rink. Spring, summer and fall offer guests a wide range of leisure activities, featuring an 18-hole, par 72 Graham Cooke-designed golf course, a lift-access downhill mountain bike park, cross country mountain biking, alpine hiking trails, and a year-round line up of concerts, events and festivals. This growing resort community has a year-round K-12 school, medical centre and new sports/conference centre, currently under construction.

New Construction. ELEVATION is a 4-storey collection of single level one-two- and three bedroom alpine condos offering stylish designs, smart space planning and exceptional elevated views of the three mountains and mountain valley. Located along the new Orient Chairlift, with easy access to all three mountains and just steps from the Nordic network of trails, Elevation is a first for Sun Peaks. This unique development puts you on the slopes right outside your door. Starting from $389,900 GST applicable. Visit elevationsunpeaks.com for floor plan and Developer’s Disclosure Statement.

LIZ FORSTER, 250.682.2289 | LFORSTER@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA SUNPEAKSCOLLECTION.COM

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EXCEPTIONAL SETTING ON LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE 40 STONEHENGE ROAD, WOLFEBORO, NH, USA FOURSEASONSSIR.COM | MLS 4757209 $3,695,000 USD Custom 6 bedroom, 6 bathroom home, includes a separate carriage house with four garage bays and a 2 bedroom, one bathroom apartment above.

This impressive property also includes a covered, over the water two slip boathouse with a wraparound dock with plenty of water depth. 150 ft. of level, sandy frontage and crystal-clear water.

LINDA ROSENTHALL 1.603.455.1252 | LINDA.ROSENTHALL@FOURSEASONSSIR.COM LINDAROSENTHALL.FOURSEASONSSIR.COM

LAKE CHAMPLAIN STONE COTTAGE RETREAT 301 WEST SHORE ROAD, SOUTH HERO, VT, USA FOURSEASONSSIR.COM | MLS 4756364 $1,895,000 USD This idyllic Lake Champlain escape provides sunset views. The lakefront setting has rolling lawns with access to natural slab rock that looks like a custom patio. Incredibly rare to find this type of lake frontage with deep clear beautiful water for swimming. 176 ft. of private lakefront. 1.5 hours to Montreal and 20 minutes to Burlington Vermont.

KATHY O’BRIEN 1.802.343.9433 | KATHY.OBRIEN@FOURSEASONSSIR.COM KATHYOBRIEN.COM

OVERLOOKING LAKE CHAMPLAIN 203 NOBLES HILL ROAD, ISLE LA MOTTE, VT, USA FOURSEASONSSIR.COM | MLS 4730404 $998,000 USD This tranquil setting in beautiful Isle La Motte, overlooks gorgeous Lake Champlain. Featuring five bedrooms and seven bathrooms. Set on 36.7 acres with rolling lawn to the lake. The fun is endless. Enjoy views of the lake and mountains out every window. One-hour drive to Montreal and Burlington.

MARY PAT PALMER 1.802.238.3325 | MARYPAT.PALMER@FOURSEASONSSIR.COM MARYPATPALMER.FOURSEASONSSIR.COM

A TRUE VERMONT GETAWAY 586 GOOSE POND ROAD, FAIRFAX, VT, USA FOURSEASONSSIR.COM | MLS 4762304 $745,000 USD An architect designed glass home in the northern Vermont Mountains situated on a private 10 acres. The design is grounded in the work of Frank Lloyd Wright with the house siting in relation to the land, mountain and woodland views with passive solar and radiant heating similar to Wright’s organic architecture.

KATHY O’BRIEN 1.802.343.9433 | KATHY.OBRIEN@FOURSEASONSSIR.COM KATHYOBRIEN.COM

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MARY’S MARK OCEAN CLUB ESTATES, PARADISE ISLAND, BAHAMAS SIRBAHAMAS.COM | 36313 $8,900,000 USD Mary’s Mark at Island’s End is a spectacular luxury home with a prominent oceanfront location at Ocean Club Estates on Paradise Island. Only minutes from one of Nassau’s most beautiful beaches. Reminiscent of a distinguished plantation home, the recently renovated main house offers 7,500 sq. ft. of living space including 6 bedrooms (all en-suite) and 7 bathrooms with superb craftsmanship, stunning architectural details and refined amenities including stunning 12 ft. high tray ceilings.

MONTY ROBERTS 1.242.424.4944 | MONTY.ROBERTS@SIRBAHAMAS.COM SIRBAHAMAS.COM

MONTAGU ISLAND #16 OLD FORT BAY, BAHAMAS SIRBAHAMAS.COM | 37392 $3,950,000 USD This sophisticated yet classically-styled 7,060 sq. ft. residence is nestled on a half-acre of lush gardens and offers 100 ft. of canal frontage with new boat dock in the luxury boating community of Old Fort Bay. Delivering gorgeous custom upgrades and architectural accents throughout with 6 bedrooms and office, 6 bathrooms, inviting pool deck and inspiring canal views.

LANA RADEMAKER 1.242.457.0406 | LANA.RADEMAKER@SIRBAHAMAS.COM SIRBAHAMAS.COM

5 CANAL BEACH OLD FORT BAY, BAHAMAS SIRBAHAMAS.COM | 37662 $3,150,000 USD This well designed and built canal beach home on a 13,600 sq. ft. lot with 4 bedrooms 4.5 bathrooms boasts fabulous views of the canal. With 4,689 sq. ft. of living space including balconies this home is reminiscent of the homes found in Key West with their famous verandahs, louvered porches, charming courtyards, and beautiful lush gardens.

MARK HUSSEY, 1.242.424.9193 | MARK.HUSSEY@SIRBAHAMAS.COM BIANCA ARANHA, 1.242.803.9907 | BIANCA.ARANHA@SIRBAHAMAS.COM SIRBAHAMAS.COM

SURF SONG WINDERMERE, ELEUTHERA, BAHAMAS SIRBAHAMAS.COM | 35713 $2,200,000 USD Windermere, the private island paradise located just off central Eleuthera is known and cherished by the lucky few. On the prime part of Windermere’s exclusive five-mile beach you will find Surf Song capturing the very essence of Bahamas beachfront living. Designed for bringing the outdoors inside, all four of Surf Song’s immaculate bedrooms, open onto a wide veranda that overlooks the serene, sparkling water of the Atlantic Ocean and famous sun soaked pink sand beach.

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ARTFULLY DIMENSIONAL Six artists use 3-D to tell their stories in a style that’s anything but flat. By Lisa Mesbur

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With a family tradition of working in textiles and her training as a painter and sculptor, Roberts’ multimedia wall art incorporates arrangements of paper, fabric, thread and nails.

The large-scale compositions of this Brooklynbased artist feel futuristic and reference imaginary topographies and landscapes that seem to undulate with the viewer’s perspective.

A background in furniture building and graphic design is apparent in the vibrantly painted, hand-built canvases of Sterling, who lives and works in Ithaca, N.Y. Cheerful, bright and with an unabashedly Pop sensibility, his loopy geometric wall works blur the line between image and object and offer an alternative to the sometimes-sombre world of high art.

Syrian-born, New York-based sculptor AlHadid’s recent works explore upright, flattened forms while retaining the technical and visual elements of her sculptural pieces. Using bronze, polymer gypsum, fibreglass components and gold and aluminum leaf, the free-standing panels appear to drip and decay, albeit with layers possessing unexpected depth.

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From a distance, the self-described “paintings/ sculptures” of Tom Burrows, who is based in B.C., appear to be monochromatic flat rectangles reminiscent of the colour field paintings of the 1950s and ’60s. But up close, the cast pigment polymer resin reveals its variegation and luminosity; each piece has a hollow core that permits light to pass through it, making the artwork glow from within.

Combining wood, hand-cut plastic and resin elements with rainbows, glitter, paint and the occasional black light, White’s multidimensional artworks provide a jolt of visual stimulation. Not just eye candy, the Gainesville, Florida-based artist’s creations delve into spirituality, biblical symbolism and pop culture, all through the twin lenses of psychedelia and kitsch.

Inspired by theatre and film sets, Japanese artist Ohata had a lightbulb moment when he began placing figural polystyrene sculptures in front of his otherwisetraditional oil paintings. The result: art that bridges the gap between 2-D and 3-D and creates a dynamic, boundary-breaking relationship between the viewer and the work’s subject.

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