A Toronto couple traded their city lives for a modernist, art-filled fort in Prince Edward County
They wanted a one-level home where they could age in place
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Habitat
This renovated Toronto loft has an iconic archway
“The condo started feeling like nobody else could have possibly lived here but me”
This charming Nova Scotia home was built by a Victorian-era sea captain
Homeowners Kate Inglis and Nick Bakker went great lengths to preserve their house’s character and history
This remote, fire-resistant Okanagan home was modelled after the mountain beetle
“We didn’t want to wreck the environment with a mansion—we wanted it to remain wild”
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.”
This mid-century Guelph home blends vintage kitsch with colourful decor
“The best compliment we get is that the house looks like Megan Draper’s apartment in Mad Men”
An Ottawa couple built their dream treetop getaway in Quebec
High off the ground, this cantilevered cabin towers over lush Quebec land
A filmmaker built this wood cabin from scratch on a cliff in Quebec
There was just one problem: he didn’t have a construction background, or even tools
A Toronto couple ditched their condo for a 260-square-foot custom RV
“If we’re bringing this concept to life, let’s live in one and test it out for ourselves”
An Ontario couple converted this 130-year-old church into a charming family home
“When this place popped up, it felt like the perfect renovation challenge”