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post updated February 9, 2025
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Feburary 3, 2025
Caledon Retreat, Caledon, Ontario
Architects: Reflect Architecture
photo : Double Space Photography
Caledon Retreat, Ontario, Canada property
Retreat is a nature-forward 3-bedroom residence in Caledon, Ontario. The modest 1,600 sq ft. house is designed for flexible, efficient, and sustainable living, while forging a deep sense of connection to its forested and graded 1.5-acre property.
January 29, 2025
The Ash Tree House, Sutton, Québec
Design: La Nony FAMILI
photo : Ulysse lemerise Bouchard – OSA images
The Ash Tree House, Sutton, Québec
Located in the heart of the Sutton Mountains, The Ash Tree House embodies the vision of the La Nony FAMILI design firm. The designers chose to revitalize this poorly maintained 1970s chalet, respecting its history and using it as a creative springboard to transform it into a family home.
January 19, 2025
The Hauts-Bois House, Laurentians, Quebec
photo : Charles Lanteigne
The Hauts-Bois House, Laurentians, Canada
The Hauts-Bois House is a second home is set in the Laurentian forest. This residential property project’s simple geometrical language works to highlight the beauty of the surrounding landscape.
January 19, 2025
Between Lake and Forest House, Sainte-Anne-des-Lacs, Québec
Architects: LOCUS architecture+design
photo : Maxime Brouillet
Between Lake and Forest House, Quebec, Canada
Nestled in a site of stunning, natural beauty, this resolutely contemporary residence was designed for its owners to retreat from their busy urban life. The hme is set in the tranquility of the Laurentian countryside, known for its beautiful lakes, magnificent fall foliage colours, and downhill skiing resorts in the winter.
January 13, 2025
House on the River, Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Québec
Architecture: Atelier Échelle
photo : Maxime Brouillet
House on the River
Atelier Échelle complete House on the River, a spacious family retreat inspired by the local vernacular and clad in charred cedar.
January 7, 2025
Sutton House, Eastern Townships, Québec, Canada
Design: Pelletier de Fontenay
photo : James Brittain
Sutton House, Québec, Canada residence
Tucked away within the picturesque landscape of Quebec’s Eastern Townships, Sutton House stands as a complete overhaul and extension of an early 20th century stone house. Originally built in 1908 and modestly expanded in the 1950s, the house had remained largely unaltered since.
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December 9, 2024
House MN, Val-Morin, Québec, Canada
Architecture: Julia Manaças Architecte
photo : Alex Lesage
House MN, Val-Morin, Quebec home
December 1, 2024
Townhouse Residence, Laval, southwestern Quebec (north of Montreal)
Architects: Table Architecture
photo : James Brittain
Townhouse Residence, Laval, Quebec
In the Plateau–Mont-Royal district of Montreal, the Townhouse Residence stands seamlessly among its neighbors. Built in the 1800s from local stone, these homes line the streets in a classic shoulder-to-shoulder configuration, forming a cohesive and charming streetscape.
November 30, 2024
Hale House, Wentworth-Nord, Québec
Architectes: Atelier BOOM-TOWN
photo : Vincent Brillant
Hale House, Wentworth-Nord, Canada
Perched in an enchanting natural setting, this intergenerational Hâle House blends harmoniously into the forested landscape of the Laurentians, near Lake St-Victor, in the Province of Quebec. Designed to strike the perfect balance between modern comfort and immersion in nature, the home embodies understated elegance, becoming a true family haven where nature and architecture merge in perfect harmony.
November 27, 2024
Georgeville Residence, Bromont, Québec
Architecture: 1628
photo : Drew Hadley
Georgeville Residence, Eastern Townships, Quebec
The Georgeville Residence project is located in the Eastern Townships region of Quebec. It is built on a large meadow dotted with clumps of mature trees.
November 10, 2024
Des Lauriers House, Bromont Olympic Equestrian Park, Québec, Canada
Design: Paul Bernier Architecte
photo : James Brittain
Des Lauriers House, Bromont, Québec
The Des Lauriers House is set in a hilly, partially wooded rural setting adjacent to the Bromont Olympic Equestrian Park. The layout reflects a characteristic typology of rural building clusters and delimits protected outdoor spaces.
October 11, 2024
Modern Kootenay Ski Chalet, British Columbia, Canada
Architecture: SMPL Design Studio
photo : MAD Studio co
Modern Kootenay Ski Chalet, British Columbia
Tucked between the rugged mountains and tranquil waters of Lake Revelstoke, the Shelter Bay Getaway stands as a perfect example of thoughtful, sustainable design. This bespoke retreat, designed by SMPL Design Studio, offers a serene escape, where contemporary aesthetics meet environmentally conscious architecture to create a seamless connection between the home and the landscape.
October 10, 2024
Q8 Residence, Mont-Tremblant, Québec
Design: MRDK
photo : David Dworkind
Q8 Residence, Mont-Tremblant
Nestled at the base of a hill within the Quartier 8 development of Mont Tremblant, Quebec, Q8 Residence derives its name from its unique location. Embraced by a wooded landscape, this home seamlessly integrates contemporary architectural design with the tranquility of its natural surroundings.
16 August 2024
VC10 Airliner House, Calgary, Alberta
Architecture: Alloy Homes Incorporated
photo :Eymeric Widling
VC10 Airliner House
In the heart of Calgary, a unique residential project takes flight, inspired by the homeowner’s passion for aviation. The VC10 bespoke custom bungalow, located at 404 9 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 4K7, Canada, is a masterclass in innovative design and construction.
14 August 2024
Valley View House, Calgary, Alberta
Architecture: Alloy Homes Incorporated
photo : Eymeric Widling
Valley View House
Perched on the edge of a large urban greenspace, Valley View was designed around the incredible vista offered by its unique lot. An interplay between public and private space, it integrates the adjacent park while limiting sightlines into the home.
14 August 2024
Seasonal House, Québec
Design: Le local Design
photo : James Brittain
Seasonal House, Québec, Canada residence
Le local Design and La Roche Posée landscapers unveil their new project, La Maison au gré des saisons, located in Sutton, Quebec. This residence was custom-designed and built for their own family, showcasing eco-responsible principles to live in harmony with nature.
13 August 2024
Orford House, Québec
Design: Thellend Fortin Architectes
photo : Charles Lanteigne
Orford House, Québec, Canada residence
This single-family dwelling is located in the heart of the Eastern Townships, right next to Parc National du Mont-Orford. Neighboring a few disparate residential buildings, it is immersed in mountainous terrain, where maple and fir trees stretch as far as the eye can see.
13 August 2024
Luxurious Forest House, Calgary, Alberta
Architecture: Alloy Homes Incorporated
Luxurious Forest House, Calgary, Alberta
12 August 2024
The Break Residence, shore of Lake Revdor, Saint Hippolyte, Laurentians, Québec
Architects: MU Architecture
photo : Ulysse Lemerise Bouchard
The Break Residence, Québec, Canada
Built on the shore of Lake Revdor in the Laurentians, the Break Residence reveals its different faces depending on whether it is discovered from the water or the ground. Encapsulating the idea of “home”, this luxurious residence aids in fulfilling a man’s wish to build his final home on the land of his ancestors.
12 August 2024
Sleek Modern Home, Calgary, Alberta
Architecture: Alloy Homes Incorporated
Sleek Modern Home, Calgary, Alberta
1 August 2024
1875 Farmhouse, Prince Edward County, Southern Ontario
Design: V+R Design Studio
photograph : Alex Lukey
The 1875 Farmhouse, Prince Edward County, Canada
The 1875 Farmhouse project was a chance opportunity turned dream home that took two and a half years to realize. What began as a mess of volumes and rundown materials is now a cohesive home that is both contemporary and rustic, beautifully embodying Belgian style.
Melba Pavilion, Frelighsburg, Québec
Melba Pavilion, Frelighsburg, Québec cottage
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18 June 2024
De la Descente House, Ogden, Québec
Architects: Matière Première Architecture
photo : Maxime Brouillet
De la Descente House, Québec
Located on the western shore of Lake Memphremagog, near the village of Ogden in Quebec’s Eastern Townships region, the De la Descente project unfolds in a steeply sloping context, ending in a rocky cliff bordering the lake.
21 June 2024
Forest Retreat, Caledon, Ontario
Architecture: Kariouk Architects
photo : Scott Norsworthy
Forest Retreat, Caledon, Ontario property
Kariouk Architects presents its new project, Forest Retreat, a family retreat located in the heart of the Ontarian forest, designed to meet programmatic requirements while connecting to its environment.
9 June 2024
Berges Grises, Chicoutimi, Québec
Architects: Matière Première Architecture
photo : Ian Balmorel
Berges Grises House, Québec, Canada
Matière Première Architecture unveils Berges Grises, a unique architectural dwelling nestled in the picturesque Saguenay region of Quebec. This project showcases a subtle blend of architectural tectonic, ecological consciousness, and warm design, striking a harmonious balance with the natural landscape of the Fjord-du-Saguenay.
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4 May 2024
Shift House, North York, Ontario
Architects: Dubbeldam Architecture + Design
photo © Shai Gil
Shift House, North York, Ontario property
In Toronto’s postwar neighbourhoods, modest bungalows are being replaced by faux-historical mansions. Standing in bold contrast is Shift House by Dubbeldam Architecture + Design.
26 May 2024
Maison Shefford, Shefford, Québec
Architects: MXMA Architecture & Design and Catlin Stothers Design
photo : Nanne Springer
Maison Shefford, Québec, Canada property
MXMA Architecture & Design and Catlin Stothers Design are proud to present Maison Shefford, a project in which these two Montreal firms have combined their creative talents in architecture and interior design to create a unique living space. Nestled atop Mont Shefford in the Eastern Townships, this residence embodies a perfect balance between urban sophistication and integration with the surrounding nature.
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24 April 2024
Havres Montcalm, Montcalm, Laurentian Mountains, Quebec
Design: MU Architecture
image : Studio 57 for MU Architecture
Havres Montcalm, Laurentian Mountains
23 April 2024
Résidence de la Promenade, Québec City
Architectes: LemayMichaud
photo : Jessy Bernier
Résidence de la Promenade, Québec City, Canada
Nestled atop a rocky cliff, the Résidence de la Promenade offers breathtaking views of the St. Lawrence River and the bridges of Quebec City, LemayMichaud introduces a single-family home providing its residents with an exceptional living environment, where the exterior and interior seamlessly blend.
13 April 2024
Des Cimes Residence, Saint-Ferréol-les-Neiges, Québec
Architectes: Patriarche
photo : Patriarche
Des Cimes Residence, Québec
Des Cimes Residence is nestled in Saint-Ferréol-les-Neiges, Quebec, this secondary residence designed by Patriarche embodies a fusion of contemporary aesthetics and the eternal charm of its surrounding nature.
5 April 2024
Rustic Grade, Mandeville, Québec
Architecte: Maurice Martel architecte
photo : Adrien Williams
Rustic Grade House, Mandeville, Québec
Nestled in the tranquil haven of a lush forest, and bordered by a river, Rustic Grade is a south-facing chalet initially envisioned as the ideal mini-home to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life in the outside world.
2 April 2024
2030 Project, Ontario
Architecture: SMPL Design Studio
photo : Craft Architecture Photography & Video
2030 Project, Oakville, Ontario property
A strong set of forms clad in two opposing materials, which come together to create a stunning and unique single-family home that was built with passive home standards at the forefront of its roots.
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6 March 2024
Alizé Residence, Wentworth-Nord, Quebec
Design: Atelier BOOM-TOWN
photo : Raphaël Thibodeau
Alizé Residence, Wentworth-Nord, Quebec
Atelier BOOM-TOWN presents Alizé Residence, perched on one of the many peaks of the Lac Saint-Victor estate in Wentwoth-Nord, Quebec, Canada. The Alizé residence clings to a cliff to better project itself towards the horizon, braving the winds and framing the landscape through its numerous visual openings.
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29 February 2024
Chalet Papillon, Wentworth-Nord, Quebec, Canada
Design: RobitailleCurtis
photo : Adrien Williams
Chalet Papillon
RobitailleCurtis proudly introduces Chalet Papillon, nestled in the picturesque Laurentian Mountains, north of Montréal. The chalet is perched high above Lac Notre-Dame and was designed as a rural getaway for a young family and their friends. The master plan for the property was initially completed in 2017 and, after a pause, the clients returned (with two more children to accommodate) in spring 2020, ready to proceed.
27 February 2024
Residence Chez Léon, Charlevoix, Québec
Architecte: Quinzhee Architecture
photo : Adrien Williams
Residence Chez Léon, Charlevoix, Québec
Located on a sloping, wooded plot of land in Charlevoix, Quebec, the Residence Chez Léon, designed by Quinzhee Architecture, rises on stilts to reach the tops of the trees, thus enjoying views of the St. Lawrence River.
23 February 2024
Contemporary Vista, Ancaster, Ontario, Canada
Architect: SMPL Design Studio
photo : Sting Media
Contemporary Vista, Oakhill, Ontario property
Contemporary Vista is situated in the ever-popular Oakhill neighborhood of Ancaster bordering Dundas Valley lies the epitome of contemporary living in Canada. The client was seeking a modern front elevation so the massing features two bands of white ACM paneling suspended by floor to ceiling glass, slatted composite wood siding, white brick anchored by a vertical concrete feature wall.
21 February 2024
Rockbound House, Musquodoboit Harbour, Nova Scotia, northeast Canada
Design: Omar Gandhi Architects
photo : Ema Peter Photography
Rockbound House, Musquodoboit Harbour, Nova Scotia
Omar Gandhi Architects introduce Rockbound, a house that emerges from rocky terrain mirroring the contours of its Atlantic coastline.
17 February 2024
Territoire Charlevoix, La Malbaie, Québec
Architecte: Atelier L’Abri
photo : Raphaël Thibodeau
Territoire Charlevoix, La Malbaie, Québec cabin
Atelier L’Abri introduces Territoire Charlevoix, a singular concept of experiential camping set in the Canadian wilderness. The vast forest site is located inland between La Malbaie and Baie-Saint-Paul. The remote location offers spectacular panoramic views of the magnificent Charlevoix region of Quebec and its infinite landscape.
4 February 2024
Kanata Cabin, Mont-Tremblant, Québec
Design: Atelier L’Abri
photo : Raphaël Thibodeau
Kanata Cabin, Mont-Tremblant
Atelier L’Abri presents Kanata Cabin, a silver-clad house distinguished by its simplicity and elegance amidst the forested hills of the Canadian Laurentians.
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28 January 2024
Passive Dream Home, Dundas, Ontario
Architecture office: SMPL Design Studio
photo : Simon Tingle
Passive Dream Home Ontario, Canada property
Weirs Lane is SMPL Design Studio’s poster project for how they envision the new work from home era. The clients on the Passive Dream Home project are business owners in the creative industry.
10 January 2024
Veil House, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Design: 5468796 Architecture
photo : James Brittain
Veil House
Veil House by 5468796 Architecture recently won an award in the “Completed Buildings – House & Villa” category at the World Architecture Festival 2023 in Singapore, selected from 18 shortlisted candidates from all corners of the globe.
We’ve selected what we feel are the key examples of Canadian Houses. We aim to include buildings that are either of top quality or interesting, or ideally both.
We cover completed buildings, new building designs, architectural exhibitions and architecture competitions across Canada. The focus is on contemporary Canadian residences but information on traditional buildings is also welcome. We have 1 page of Canadian residential architecture selections with links to hundreds of individual project pages.
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New Canadian Houses
Contemporary Canadian Residences in 2023 – latest additions to this page, arranged chronologically:
Dec 21, 2023
Columbia River Valley Lookout, Kootenay Mountain Range, British Columbia
Architects: Twobytwo Architecture Studio
photo : Hayden Pattullo
Columbia River Valley Lookout, Kootenay Mountains, BC
The Columbia River Valley Lookout is nestled away in the Kootenay mountain range, this compact ski cabin aims at connecting family members to each other and to the unbound natural landscape that surrounds it.
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September 1, 2023
Courtyard Residence, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Design: Secter Architecture + Design
photo : Lindsay Reid
Courtyard Residence, Winnipeg
Courtyard Residence is a contemporary single-family home organized around a series of four courtyards and consists of various indoor/outdoor living spaces to provide the residence both privacy and shade.
November 8, 2023
Muskoka Residence
Design: Akb Architects
photo : Shai Gil
Muskoka Residence Ontario
November 3, 2023
Muskoka Cottage
Design: Reigo & Bauer
photo : Doublespace Photography
Muskoka Cottage Ontario, Canada home
Chester House, Nova Scotia Property
Cherry Valley House, Prince Edward County
Maison Melba, Frelighsburg, Québec Passive House
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May 25, 2023
Dyptique, Stanstead, Québec
Design: Matière Première Architecture
photo : Ian Balmorel
Dyptique House, Stanstead, Québec
Situated within the rolling hills of Quebec’s Eastern Townships, the Dyptique project is located in the quaint town of Stanstead. The setting is immersed in natural charm, offering striking views of the encompassing landscape and serving as a peaceful haven.
May 4, 2023
Des Forges Residence, Boulevard des Forges area, Mauricie, Québec
Design: Bourgeois / Lechasseur architects
photo : Adrien Williams
Des Forges Residence, Mauricie, Québec
This project reflects a powerful creative vision that respects the cultural heritage of the Boulevard des Forges area and its physical constraints. Inspired by a narrative that calls on nature and culture, in which tales and legends have been fed by the surrounding natural setting that follows the meandering St. Maurice River, the project itself becomes a work of art articulated around the site’s own attributes.
May 8, 2023
House on Lake Arthur, Notre-Dame-De-La-Merci, Lanaudiere, Quebec
Design: Ghoche Architecte
photo : Maxime Brouillet
House on Lake Arthur, Québec
Discovered in 2020, in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, the land located on a peaceful lake in Lanaudière was its owner’s ideal location to build their cottage. Ghoche architecte was commissioned to design the project and to oversee the construction, which was completed in May 2022.
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Apr 4, 2023
Esplanade PVM, Montréal, Québec
Architects: Sid Lee Architecture and Menkès Shooner Dagenais LeTourneux Architectes
photo : David Boyer
Esplanade PVM, Quebec
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Mar 1, 2023
Oakhill House, Bromont, Québec
Architects: Matière Première Architecture
photo : Ian Balmorel
Oakhill House Bromont, Montréal
Mar 28, 2023
West Vancouver house, British Columbia
Design: KOArchitecture
photo : Sozinho Imagery
West Vancouver Residence, British Columbia
Mar 28, 2023
La Tierce House, La Tierce Laurentides, Quebec
Design: Atelier BOOM-TOWN
photo : Raphaël Thibodeau
La Tierce House, Laurentides, Quebec
Taking advantage of a site on the edge of a Laurentian lake, this residence is anchored and embedded on a sloping lot. The deployment of the volumes allows for a varied relationship with the landscape, offering panoramic and plunging views of the lake, as well as interesting views of a tree, a wooded area, or the rocky cliff.
Mar 2, 2023
Devils Glen, Bruce Peninsula, Ontario
Design: StudioAC
photo : Felix Michaud
Devils Glen Cabin, Bruce Peninsula, Ontario
Devils Glen is located on the Bruce Peninsula, a few hours north of Toronto. The design process began with an on-site picnic, where a discussion focused more on the natural elements of the site rather than the building.
Mar 20, 2023
Little Dipper, Muskoka Lakes, Ontario
Design: GREAT LAKE STUDIO
photo : Great lake studio
Little Dipper Cabin, Muskoka Lakes, Ontario
A small rustic cabin on a rugged lakefront site in Muskoka, Little Dipper has a single goal in mind: to transport visitors into an immersive wilderness experience, drawing upon the property’s full range of natural features.
Mar 13, 2023
Les Pointes Residence, Saint-Donat, Quebec
Architects: Ghoche architecte
photo : Maxime Brouillet
Les Pointes Residence, Saint-Donat-de-Montcalm
The Les Pointes Residence, a new construction recently completed by Ghoche architecte, is located at the end of a peninsula on the shores of Lake Archambault, in Saint-Donat, Quebec, Canada.
Mar 10, 2023
CAPO, Baie-Saint-Paul, Charlevoix region, Quebec
Architects: AtelierCarle
photo : James Brittain
CAPO House, Baie-Saint-Paul
This contemporary Quebec property proposes an architectural approach that privileges the body’s movements in space. The residence roots itself in the site’s specific quality: a rocky cliff, perilous and at the limits of habitability.
Mar 8, 2023
Scarcliffe Cottage, Muskoka Lakes, Ontario
Design: Altius Group of Companies
photo : John Doe
Scarcliffe Cottage on the Muskoka Lakes, Ontario
Like all of Altius’ waterfront projects, the design team strived to have the dominant elevations settle quietly into the surrounding landscape. The Scarcliffe Cottage was built on terraced foundations clad in granite that appear to grow out of the natural shoreline.
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Feb 22, 2023
Empire House, Rothesay, New Brunswick, eastern Canada
Design: Woodford Architecture
photo : Jane Brokenshire
Empire House, St. John’s, Newfoundland
Tucked away on the edge of St. John’s historic downtown core, Empire House overlooks one of the city’s oldest cemeteries. The home is formally comprised of a series of overlapping rectangular masses creating both a highly contemporary form and a variation of interconnected spatial characteristics within the interior, ranging from intimate nooks to grand double-height spaces.
Feb 11, 2023
Yeats House, Richmond
Architects: BLA Design Group
photo : Andrew Latreille
Yeats House, Richmond, British Columbia
BLA Design Group creates Yeats House, a modern barn house featuring an incredible atrium space which encourages activity and connectivity for a young family in Richmond.
Feb 10, 2023
The Break House, Saint-Hyppolite, Quebec
Architects: MU Architecture
photo : Ulysse Lemerise Bouchard
The Break House, Saint-Hyppolite, Quebec
Built on the shore of Lake Revdor, in Quebec’s Laurentians region, The Break Residence reveals different faces, depending on whether it is discovered from the water or the ground. Encapsulating the idea of “home,” this luxurious residence aids in fulfilling a man’s wish to build his final home on the land of his ancestors.
Feb 8, 2023
Prince-Phillip House, Outremont, Quebec
Architects: MXMA Architecture & Design
photo : doublespace photography
Prince-Phillip House, Outremont, Québec
In 2021, MXMA Architecture & Design completed a renovation of the Prince-Phillip House, a typical 1960s house that had already been enhanced by a contemporary addition. The main challenge of this project was to blend the architectural languages of two different eras in order to create a coherent, elegant, and well-integrated ensemble in its environment.
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Jan 23, 2023
S-pace 1628 Residence and Office, Magog, Quebec
Jan 19, 2023
Hickson Residence, Saint-lambert, Québec
Architect: Mrdk
photo : David Dworkind
Hickson Residence, Saint-lambert, Québec
When a young family of three found out they were soon going to be four, they decided that it was time to look for a bigger home. They fell in love with the charm of a house on Montreal’s south shore designed by the architect Frank McGrath in 1981 but it was in need of a major renovation.
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