An entrepreneur created a tropical paradise in Quebec
Denis Dumas built his dream vacation home to recall hot days and nights by the beach
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Alex Cyr
Alex Cyr is a freelance writer from Prince Edward Island, now living in Toronto. He is a contributing editor at Maclean’s since 2023, and writes regularly for The Globe and Mail and Toronto Life, focusing on health, culture, and fascinating people.
An architect spent $16 million transforming this Toronto church into townhomes
One apartment is a seven-storey tower unit with timeless artifacts and sweeping views of the city
This Nova Scotia co-housing community is creating connections—and more affordable homes
“I’m proud of what we’ve built—for a group of amateurs, it’s quite an accomplishment”
A Manitoba five-bedroom fit for a (former) prime minister
Two-time Canadian PM Arthur Meighen owned this sprawling Edwardian just outside of Winnipeg. Now, you could, too.
This modern home stands out in the Muskoka woods
“It was made to stand out: one of only three modern builds in the community”
Multiplex makeover: From a single-family downtown Toronto dwelling to 10 rental units
Toronto just loosened its zoning rules around multi-unit dwellings. Multiplexes like this one could make renting in the city more affordable.
Fredericton, New Brunswick
Cheap houses, tech jobs and neighbourly charm abound in this east-coast bargain town
Charlottetown, P.E.I.
The seaside charmer has transformed into one of Canada’s most multicultural cities
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Eastern Canada’s economic centre is packed with lush green space and bustling downtown activity
Habitat: This sustainable Nova Scotia home is a coastal refuge
“It came to us perfect. We’ve grown so attached to it that we never want to leave.”