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Neighbourhood facts to help you buy
Stemming the migration west It’s been a long time – a decade,
at least – since Ontario was one of
the top three provinces in Canada in
terms of job growth.
Until now. Yes, good news, Ontario
– our economy is outperforming
much of Canada. As recently as a
couple years ago, the phrase “Go west,
go west” was personifi ed in the fl ood
of inter-provincial migration in that
direction, particularly to Alberta, when
the oil and gas industry was at its peak.
“We’re not bleeding as much
now,” says Ted Tsiakopoulos,
Ontario regional economist, Canada
Mortgage and Housing Corp.
At its recent 2016 outlook
conference, while cautioning about
conditions in certain markets, CMHC
also highlighted the positive trend
emerging for the province.
“The migration and employment
stories are both positive, for sure,”
Tsiakopoulos says
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Property Profile | EMPIRE COMMUNITIES
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Empire Communities celebrates a year of milestones 2015 marks a year of industry recognition and awards, successful developments in the GTA and beyond with no signs of slowing down
THIS YEAR HAS BEEN ONE OF
significant milestones for Empire
Communities. This year, Empire
Communities built more than 1,000
new condominiums and lowrise
homes stretching from Southwestern
Ontario to the GTA, launched a
corporate rebrand and was named
the 2015 Ontario Home Builder of the
Year by the Ontario Home Builders’
Association (OHBA). What makes
this year’s achievements especially
meaningful are the 1,000-plus
homeowners who put their trust in
Empire to build their dream home and
who have helped the company get to
where it is today.
“We’re incredibly proud to have
been named the Ontario Home
Builder of the Year by the OHBA,” says
Daniel Guizzetti, co-founder, CEO
and president, Empire Communities.
“This speaks to our commitment
of building inspiring homes and
neighbourhoods of enduring value.
We have built our reputation on
our core values of caring, optimism
and trust, which are a reflection
of our corporate responsibility
initiatives and exceptional
customer-service experience.”
As one of the top builders of
master-planned communities in the
province, Empire has built more than
10,000 single-family and highrise
homes across Southwestern
Ontario and the GTA over the past
20 years. The company has received
nearly 100 domestic and international
awards for design, marketing and
sales excellence.
Two-thousand and fifteen was also
significant for Empire, marking 20
years in the business this year with a
corporate rebrand. The rebranding
efforts concentrated not only on
the evolution of the corporate logo
and Masterbrand strategy but also
the internal mission, vision and core
values that guide the team day in
and day out to offer a best in class
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experience from the time of sale to
the day new owners close on their
dream home.
Much of Empire’s recent growth
has been in Southwestern Ontario
where the company initially put down
roots. Wyndfi eld, Empire’s master-
planned community in Brantford,
was proud to hit 2000 homes sold
this year. Imagine, Empire’s master-
planned community in Niagara,
launched its latest phase with all
new home designs, a new
presentation centre the “Imagine
Centre” and four stunning new model
homes, along the popular model
home row. Avalon, Empire’s master-
planned community in Caledonia
was launched and had a tremendous
response. The next release of this
3,000 home community is coming in
the spring of 2016.
Empire is the largest Energy Star
home builder in Southwestern
Ontario and one of the fi rst to off er
Energy Star certifi cation as a standard
for all its single-family homes. This
commitment to building energy
effi cient homes has resulted in the
Green Builder of the Year Award
from the Hamilton Halton Home
Builders’ Association, Waterloo
Region Home Builders’ Association,
Niagara Home Builders’ Association
and BILD (Building Industry and Land
Development Association).
This year, the Mike Holmes team
approached Empire to join their
exclusive Holmes Approved Homes
program and collaborated with them
to reinforce Empire’s high-level of
home building standards across all of
its lowrise communities.
Lastly, 2015 also saw Empire spread
its wings south of the border with
expansion into the United States,
specifi cally Texas. In addition, Empire
announced continued growth
in Ontario with enough land to
accommodate 20,000 new single-
family and highrise homes.
What’s next for Empire? Growth
will be a continued commitment
in Southwestern Ontario with an
emphasis towards Green living and
aff ordable luxury living. Regardless
of the community and home styles
being built, Empire promises to create
inspiring new places to live.
For more information on
Empire Communities, visit
empirecommunities.com
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ISHERWOOD AVENUE CONDOSBy: Activa Group
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CLAIRITY By: Reid’s Heritage Homes
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Housing type: One- and two-bedroom
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WILLIAMSBURG TOWNS By: Reid’s Heritage Homes
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AVALON URBAN TOWNS By: Savic Homes
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CLAIR ROAD By: Gemini Homes
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Elmira CLAYSAM HOMES Elmira Country Club Estates • • • from $289,900 21
Ilderton SIFTON Timberwalk • 20
Guelph COUNTRY GREEN HOMES Royal Valley • • 7
Kitchener COUNTRY GREEN HOMES Rosemount Semis • from $349,900 7
Kitchener COUNTRY GREEN HOMES Westwood Mews • • from mid $200's 7
Kitchener LOSANI HOMES Doon Creek • • • from $303,000 38
Kitchener LOSANI HOMES Victoria Common • from $274,900 38
Kitchener MATTAMY HOMES Wildflowers • • from $199,990 6
Kitchener MATTAMY HOMES Cranbery Hill • from $493,990 55
Kitchener MOUNTAINVIEW HOMES River Ridge • • 9
Kitchener REIDS HERITAGE Williamsburg Walk • • from $223,300 56
North London SIFTON Ballymote Woods • • from mid $300's 20
Plattsville CLAYSAM HOMES Plattsville Estates • • from $324,900 21
South London SIFTON Andover Trail • • from mid $300's 20
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Property Profile | WILLIAMSBURG HOMES
LocationKitchener
BuilderWilliamsburg Homes
DevelopmentWilliamsburg Walk
Home TypeMidrise condo with one- and two-bedroom suites from 652 to 970 sq. ft., from $226,800
Sales Centre325 Max Becker Dr., open Monday to Friday from 1 to 6 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.
Contact519.742.4004 williamsburgwalk.ca
Williamsburg Walk condos in Kitchener nearing completion
WITH URBAN LIVING ON THE RISE,
Williamsburg Walk offers residents
the freedom of a maintenance-
free home combined with the
convenience of a two-minute walk
to numerous amenities located right
outside the door.
Williamsburg Town Centre in
Kitchener is an award-winning
commercial development with a
streetscape designed to create
a quality pedestrian experience.
Williamsburg Homes’ meticulously
planned urban-influenced
Williamsburg Walk is situated in this
established neighbourhood, letting
residents enjoy a pedestrian friendly
promenade of shops, restaurants,
salons, cafes, fitness centres, grocers,
bakeries and numerous services.
With simple access to Hwy. 85 and
the 401, traveling to surrounding
communities is also efficient and
hassle-free.
Located near the Fischer-
Hallman Road and Max Becker
Drive crossing, the building is
currently 70 per cent sold, with
all of the three-bedroom suites
already snapped up. The remaining
one- and two-bedroom suites
range in size from 652 to 970 sq. ft.
and start at $226,800. For a limited
time, the builder is offering $2,500
off the purchase price.
Standard features include:
» Granite countertops in the
kitchen and bathrooms
» Ceramic and hardwood floors
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Williamsburg Walk condos in Kitchener nearing completion
» Four appliance package in the
kitchen including stainless steel
fridge, stove, dishwasher and over-
the-range microwave
» Stackable white washer and dryer
» Surface or underground parking
This midrise building is the first of
its kind in the area, setting the stage
for more to come. This distinctive
brick and stone, four-storey building
features high end masonry finishes,
balconies and brickwork and will
be surrounded by professionally
landscaped grounds. Common
elements include a secure entry with
an intercom system, full sprinkler
building, one fully appointed
elevator, a barrier-free access ramp,
mailboxes in the building lobby, party
room and a fitness room.
With its range in pricing and
suite sizes, the community caters
to a wide demographic seeking
a convenient lifestyle. First-time
homebuyers, young families and
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Occupancy starts February 2016.
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2016 housing market outlook
ATTENTION HOMEOWNERS and
prospective homebuyers: the housing
market outlook is okay now, but there
is a lot of uncertainty in the economy.
Make your decisions carefully.
This doesn’t necessarily mean
consumers should “take cover,” but
the overriding message at Canada
Mortgage and Housing Corp.’s kick-off
Housing Market Outlook Conference
series in Toronto on Nov. 3 was that the
housing industry – realtors, builders,
developers, and of course buyers and
sellers – should certainly “take note.”
In language not usually used by
CMHC at its outlook conferences,
terms such as “overvaluation” were
common, including the situation
unfolding in Toronto, Canada’s largest
housing market.
CMHC issued similar warnings in
late October, when it released its latest
Housing Market Assessment, which
highlighted that as of October, 11 of
the 15 Canadian centres it monitors
show at least moderate evidence of
overvaluation, up from eight in August.
Five of Canada’s largest markets are
showing moderate to strong evidence
of overvaluation.
“We don’t want to put out the
warning of overvaluation when it’s
too late, when the market is bound
for a strong correction,” says Bob
Dugan, chief economist, CMHC. “We
want to get that message out early.
We want to get the information out
to potential homebuyers, lenders,
builders, to give them the tools to
make better decisions.”
Looking at the national picture,
where there is modest evidence of
overvaluation, CMHC says:
» Mortgage rates will begin to rise
gradually in late 2016.
» Canada’s economy is expected
to continue to attract a high level
of immigrants. The level of net
migration will remain above its
historical average and help support
Canada’s housing market.
» Income is expected to increase
modestly as economic conditions
in Canada improve. Income growth
will remain supportive of housing
demand over the forecast horizon.
“However, there is a lot of
uncertainty in the economy,” says
Dugan.
Downside risks to the national
outlook include:
» Future path of oil prices remains
the most significant domestic risk
that could limit growth through
decreasing exports
» Broader slowdown in China’s
economic growth will negatively
affect the Canadian economy
through weaker demand for exports
» Household debt levels remaining
elevated represent a vulnerability that
could amplify an economic shock
Under these conditions, CMHC
forecasts that GDP growth could range
between 1.4 and 2.3 per cent next year,
and 1.7 and 2.8 per cent in 2017.
Home price growth is expected to
slow; the average MLS price will grow
to $443,300 in 2016 from $437,700 this
year, and to $449,600 in 2017.
Economic developments that
can serve to dissipate some of
the overvaluation include rising
disposable incomes, job and income
growth and increasing migration.
“The other way it can dissipate is if
house price growth slows, allowing
fundamentals to catch up,” says
Dugan. “These are some of the ways
in which these overvaluations can
be resolved.”
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Collingwood LOSANI HOMES Summit Shores • • from $417,900 38
Fonthill MOUNTAINVIEW HOMES Residences at Lookout • • • from $369,900 9
Fort Erie MOUNTAINVIEW HOMES Ellesmere Landing • • from $327,900 9
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LocationNiagara Falls, Ridgeway, Fonthill, Welland, Thorold, Fort Erie, Kitchener
BuilderMountainview Homes
DevelopmentFernwood Estates, Beaver Creek Estates, The Residences at Lookout, Harvest Estates, West Community, Ellesmere Landing, Thundering Waters, River Ridge
Contactmountainview.com 905.3236232
Mountainview Homes’ Black Friday Sale coming Friday, Nov. 27!DON’T MISS THE BIGGEST SALE OF THE YEAR! ONE DAY ONLY!
BLACK FRIDAY DOESN’T MEAN
discounts on just clothing, appliances
and electronics. At Mountainview
Homes, Black Friday means huge
savings on the home of your dreams!
Mountainview Homes is excited
to announce its Black Friday Sale on
Friday, Nov. 27 for only one day at all
of Mountainview’s communities.
If you’re going to buy a home in
the near future, this is the day to do
it! With the purchase of a home at
Fernwood Estates in Niagara Falls,
Beaver Creek Estates in Ridgeway,
The Residences at Lookout in Fonthill,
Harvest Estates in Welland, West
Community in Thorold, Ellesmere
Landing in Fort Erie, Thundering
Waters in Niagara Falls and River
Ridge in Kitchener, purchasers will be
able to choose from three fantastic
$10,000 deals!
The Cool Cooking Package
includes a custom appliance package,
design dollars and air conditioning;
the Hot Flooring Package includes
engineered wood flooring in the
Great Room, gas fireplace, design
dollars and upgraded trim! And, last
but not least, the Dream Kitchen
Package includes a $10,000 kitchen
cabinet upgrade to build the kitchen
of your dreams! For complete details
and specifications on these amazing
packages, call or visit the sales office!
Mountainview’s newest
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Mountainview Homes’ Black Friday Sale coming Friday, Nov. 27!DON’T MISS THE BIGGEST SALE OF THE YEAR! ONE DAY ONLY!
communities are also off ering great
savings! Purchasers at Woodside and
Windy Lane Estates in Niagara Falls
will receive a $5,000 Design Dollar
Package – choose your upgrades and
create your dream home!
There is one more reason to
purchase a Mountainview home
during the Black Friday Sale. On
Monday, Nov. 30, the builder will
implement its annual price increase
throughout all communities. So if you
wait, you will miss out on the lowest
prices of the year!
Your Black Friday home comes
with great savings, and a home built
with unparalleled quality. As Niagara
Region’s largest new home builder,
Mountainview Homes off ers buyers
more than 35 years of experience
developing distinctive communities
and exceptionally built homes.
Mountainview Homes has strong
roots in the Niagara Region and takes
great pride in providing homeowners
with the best customer experience,
quality construction and design. Plus,
your Mountainview home is sure to
be built to fi t your family’s needs, with
free customization on Mountainview’s
standard collection of fl oor plans. The
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LOSANI HOMES HAS COMBINED THE BENEFITS OF NEW WITH THE
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home warranty provided, purchasers can see, feel and touch while
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all within reach – Pronto!
Pronto Homes on Demand has been operating all year in
southern Ontario. It was publicly showcased to hundreds of real
estate and building industry professionals in Waterloo, where there
are as many as 100 underway, ready and waiting – Pronto! It’s been
so successful in Losani’s home area of Hamilton that it is diffi cult to
keep up with inventory.
CEO Fred Losani explained that buyers want a home that’s as clean
as new with the latest in design, features, energy effi ciency, the latest
technology plus an interior designer to pull it all together – but with
a shorter resale home timeline.
Losani calls it “a smarter way of buying; and a better way of
building.” Pronto starts the building process right away before a
purchaser begins the buying process. Models are 30 to 100 per cent
built. Buyers choose the home, personalize the fi nishes and choose
the community. They return weeks later with the key to their new
home in hand.
“It turns the whole location, location, location paradigm on its
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Doug Sloan and Karyn Taylor were excited earlier this year when
they purchased a home together in Hamilton. They could hardly
wait to move into their new digs – and lucky for them, they barely
had to. They signed the papers in late March, and in early May, took
possession of their new home in the Hamilton community of Sherman
Oaks – which they bought through Losani Homes’ Pronto Homes on
Demand program.
“It was great being able to tour the actual home we bought without
guessing what it would look like,” Sloan says. “From the moment we
walked into our home, which was nearly finished, we knew it was
perfect for us.”
The couple purchased a detached three-bedroom-plus media
layout that measures in at just less than 3,000 sq. ft. “We arrived at the
sales centre five minutes before it was to close, and the sales rep kindly
showed us the home anyway,” Sloan adds. “Within two days, we went
back to buy. We love the open-concept design with high ceilings and
hardwood floors, and Losani had installed several upgrades. The quality
of all of the finishes is top-notch, and we are impressed with Losani’s
meticulous attention to detail.”
According to Taylor, “We love the colours the company chose. The
walls and baseboards are painted a warm off-white tone, and in the
kitchen, the upper cabinets are the same, with dark oak lowers. A lot
of natural light enters the home through plenty of windows, and the
effect is beautiful.”
Both Taylor and Sloan work in sales in Oakville. “I moved from
Burlington, and Karyn from Oakville,” Sloan says. “We looked around
at several cities and builders, and we liked both Losani and Sherman
Oaks. It’s a quieter, more tranquil neighbourhood. This is a fantastic
community with generous space between homes providing privacy.”
Sherman Oaks is close to schools, parks and shopping. Available
homes at start at $522,900.
Losani’s Sherman Oaks presentation centre is located at
1533 Upper Sherman on the Hamilton Mountain.
Hours are Wednesday from 2 to 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday
from noon to 5 p.m. Call 905.574.0828.
neighbourhood that’s right for them.”
Plus, in every Pronto Home on
Demand, several options are always
built in to the home at no extra cost
so buyers get things that they would
have paid extra for in a standard plan.
“Pronto Homes on Demand is
focused on what the buyer wants, not
what the builder wants, or what the
seller has to offer,” says Losani.
Buyers have a choice of dozens
and dozens of different designs
in a dozen different communities
with closings as soon as 30 days or
60 days 90 days, or even longer if
needed. In fact, Losani says this could
be Ontario’s largest “ready built”
construction program. And perhaps in
all of Canada.
The Pronto Program applies to
about a third of Losani’s quality
single-family, townhomes and
semis in Ancaster, Binbrook,
Collingwood, Hamilton, Kitchener
and Stoney Creek, with a dozen more
communities slated to open in the
coming year.
More than half of all Losani sales
this year have been sold via its 200-
page Pronto catalogue that lists more
than 100 homes with early move-
in opportunities. It is updated and
published every few months to keep up
with demand and the project’s success.
For more information on Losani’s
Pronto Homes on Demand, visit
losanihomes.com
Couple buys new Losani Pronto home in March with May move-in
“The Pronto Program applies to about a third of Losani’s quality single-family, townhomes and semis in Ancaster, Binbrook, Collingwood, Hamilton, Kitchener and Stoney Creek, with a dozen more communities slated to open in the coming year.”
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Season with Losani HomesVisit any Losani Sales Centre and purchase a new home between now and December 31st to open your present early and receive one of the following: Stainless Steel Appliances, or Central Air Conditioning, or Granite Kitchen Countertops, or $2,500 Décor Dollars.
Limited Time Offer. Terms and conditions apply. Builder reserves the right to modify, extend or withdraw promotion without notice. See Sales Representative for further details. No substitutions or equivalent cash value. Cannot Combine Offers. Pricing and specifications subject to change. Does not apply to Pronto Homes to finish. New build and Pronto to drywall only. E&OE.
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Property Profile | MENKES DEVELOPMENTS
Model homes now openThe Enclaves of Upper Canada in Georgetown by Menkes Developments
MENKES DEVELOPMENTS IS
THRILLED to showcase the two
new model homes at the highly
successful Enclaves of Upper Canada
community in Georgetown.
A private, inviting community
in the Norval hamlet of East
Georgetown, virtually everything you
need is only minutes away. From all
the amenities of a major town to
the beautifully landscaped suburban
streets and wooded walking trails
of the Niagara escarpment, the
Enclaves have it all. The homes
consist of semi-linked, bungaloft and
two-storey designs, with some lots
backing onto a ravine of mature trees
with breathtaking views of the Credit
River Conservation lands.
The designer decorated model
homes feature an upscale array of
standard and upgraded features,
including nine-ft. ceilings on the
main floor, tray ceilings in the master
bedroom, gourmet kitchens with
extended height uppers and granite
counters, natural gas fireplace
with white painted mantle and
marble surround, and oak staircases
from the first to second floor with
upgraded pickets.
A tour of the Middleton model
reflects both an elegant and inspiring
atmosphere to live in. The use of
cooler tones such as taupe and
grey are balanced with rich, dark
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LocationGeorgetown
BuilderMenkes Developments
DevelopmentEnclaves of Upper Canada
Home TypeSemi-linked, bungaloft and two-storey home designs
Sales Centre3 Upper Canada Court, in the Enclaves of Upper Canada community at the northeast corner of Guelph Street and McFarlane Drive, open Monday to Thursday 1 to 8 p.m., closed Fridays, and open Saturdays 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sundays and holidays noon to 6 p.m.
Contact289.891.9103 menkes.com
“The use of cooler tones such as taupe and grey are balanced with rich, dark hardwood and kitchen cabinets to add warmth to the space. The family room in particular is the show-stopper of the home.”
hardwood and kitchen cabinets to
add warmth to the space. The family
room in particular is the show-
stopper of the home. Adjacent to the
kitchen, it exudes an air of elegance
with its slight black accents over
a calm palette of light, dark and
medium greys. The house definitely
has a Parisian flair to it that is
noticeable in both the art work and
certain chic furniture pieces.
In an ongoing commitment to
green homebuilding, Menkes is
building the Enclaves of Upper
Canada community to Energy
Star standards and, in many cases,
exceeding these standards. Green
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R31 sprayed in foam for garage
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Purchasers of the 40-ft. Enclave
Collection receive engineered
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hallways and $10,000 in upgrades.
For details, please visit the sales
office. The 40-ft. Enclaves
Collection ranges from 2,496
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from $749,990. A limited number
of semi-linked homes are also
available from the low $500’s.
Visit the sales office/model
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of Upper Canada community at
the northeast corner of Guelph
Street and McFarlane Drive. The
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to Monday through Thursday
from 1 to 8 p.m., closed Fridays,
and open Saturdays from 11 a.m.
to 6 p.m. and Sundays and holidays
from noon to 6 p.m.
For more information,
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City Focus | ST. CATHARINES
ST. CATHARINESVibrant city, fl ourishing surroundings
THE FLORAL AND FRAGRANT
gateway to Niagara is St. Catharines,
the Garden City. While it may seem
to take its nickname from thousands
of acres of blossoming gardens,
parkland, orchards, vineyards and
farmland which surround it, it could
easily be a result of the substantial
greenhouse industry which thrives
within the protective shelter of the
Niagara Escarpment.
Named after the wife of its fi rst
mayor, William Hamilton Merritt,
St. Catharines lies between the
shores of Lake Ontario and the
Niagara Escarpment, 10 minutes
from Niagara Falls, 45 minutes from
Hamilton and about 110 kms from
Toronto’s Pearson Airport.
With a population of 131,400,
St. Catharines is home to almost a
third of the residents of the Niagara
region. The city has maintained
a diverse blend of industry and
commerce which successfully
co-exists with a rich agricultural
heritage. The soil and climate
conditions and the protective
environment of the escarpment
make this area ideal for growing
vegetables and tender fruit
which complement the related
food processing industry. This is
also Canada’s most celebrated
and prolifi c wine-producing
region. The region accounts
for more than 40 per cent of
Canada’s $300-million fl ower and
ornamental plant industry.
Almost 3,000 full-time workers are
employed by area growers who
supply national and international
markets. Residents and visitors
alike enjoy fresh fruits and
vegetables right from the source
at farms, farmers’ markets and
roadside stands.
On the outskirts of the city is
the Wine Route, a scenic trail that
winds through Niagara to each
of the local wineries. With the
considerable growth in the wine
industry, St. Catharines benefi ts from
the creation of agricultural jobs that
lead to manufacturing positions
at wineries and processing plants,
plus skilled specialists, marketing,
sales and retail positions, and, of
course, construction jobs to build
the facilities multiplied by almost
100 wineries in the Niagara area. St.
Catharines loves to celebrate both
its culture and its agriculture through
festivals throughout the year. The
piece de resistance is the Niagara
Wine Festival that celebrates the
grape harvest with dozens of wine
and cheese parties, dances, winery
tours and one of the largest parades
in North America.
“On the outskirts of the city is the Wine Route, a scenic trail that winds through Niagara to each of the local wineries. ”
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Neighbourhood Profile
Port DalhousieThis beautiful St. Catharines neighbourhood has a rich waterfront history. Officially styled Grantham-Port Dalhousie by the city, this community is historically where sailors and their families settled – how it has a distinct laid-back maritime vibe, with surfboard shops that impart a bit of a California feel.
VibeWith the feel of a classic seaside town, Port Dalhousie is a diverse community with many unique features. Its parks, harbor and famous carousel have been drawing in locals and travelers alike for more than 100 years. This former village, which amalgamated with the City of St. Catharines in 1960, still retains an independent feel.
Meet the neighboursYoung professionals and blue collar workers (particularly connected to the Canal and Great Lakes shipping), multi-generational families and retired singles and couples make up the bulk of the population. There’s an air of friendliness and loyalty to local businesses, which have helped the area maintain its character.
In the areaSeveral public and separate elementary and secondary schools serve the kids of Port Dalhousie and Grantham. The area’s best-known and largest park is Lakeside Park, home to the famous carousel, which has never raised its five-cent price to ride in a century of operation.
Planes, trains & automobilesWonderful cycling, strolling and hiking opportunities abound – all good ways to get around the neighbourhood – and St. Catharines Transit Commission operates three bus lines connecting Grantham and Port Dalhousie to the rest of the city. But a car is still a necessity for most residents.
The Good, the bad & the restPort Dalhousie is very popular with tourists, so you’ll find it harder to walk to the very end of the pier to watch the spectacular sunset in the summertime. Its lack of big chain stores in general might be disappointing to some city types who move to the ‘burbs expecting a Costco on every corner.
–Anne Marshall
Lifestyle is a priority in St.
Catharines. Downtown is the new
Meridian Centre where residents can
watch the Niagara IceDogs of the
Ontario Hockey League. In the north
end, a new city library neighbours the
Kiwanis Aquatic Centre, and there’s
the new performing arts centre.
Other cultural pursuits of theatre,
music and dance can be uncovered
at Rodman Hall Arts Centre and
botanical garden, Brock Centre for
the Arts, Niagara Artist Company or
Montebello Park where the pavilion is
alive with entertainment from spring
until fall. The extensive waterways,
trail systems and parklands of St.
Catharines create a natural network
of recreational opportunities that
include fishing, sailing, boating,
hiking, cycling and golfing.
St. Catharines has also prospered
as a shopping mecca and features
the region’s largest mall, the Niagara
Outlet Mall, plus The Pen, Fairview
Mall that has morphed into a power
centre, and Harvard Square. All
have grown to address the needs
of growing communities and new
housing developments.
With the scenic and social
attributes of the city, it comes as
no surprise that home building is
big business, especially when
Niagara has become a retirement
destination due to attractive resale
and new home pricing that appeals
to Toronto buyers.
Among those contributing to
the economic impact are some of
the region’s largest home builders
– Mountainview Homes, Empire
Communities, Bayview-Wellington
Homes and Silvergate Homes – with
a variety of product offerings and
price points.
In addition to the main
transportation corridors of the QEW
and Hwy. 406, four major border
crossings are within minutes. St.
Catharines has the distinction of
being home to the Welland Canal.
Part of its 27-mile route travels
through the city as it leads massive
freighters from throughout the world
on a 325-ft. climb from Lake Ontario
to Lake Erie to by-pass Niagara Falls.
St. Catharines packs a great deal
of opportunity and lifestyle into its
compact size of 39 square miles, an
intensive community that flourishes
as vibrantly as the gardens within.
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GREAT NEWS, SPORTS FANS. The
common belief that new arenas
and sports stadiums are slam-dunk
wins for their billionaire owners
and millionaire players, but big fat
goose eggs for the local economy…
Well, that could be dead wrong. A
new report not only suggests the
opposite, but says such projects
actually boost surrounding real
estate values.
The one key proviso is that tax
increases to help foot the bill can’t be
part of the plan.
The Impact of Stadium
Construction on Real Estate Values,
from the Real Estate Investment
Network (REIN), explores the a� ects
– positive and negative – new arenas,
such as Rogers Place in the new Ice
District in Edmonton, have on real
estate values.
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Highlights of the report include:
» An arena’s positive impact on
housing values can be felt most
within a fi ve-km radius and has
the largest e� ect when appealing
architecture, community plazas,
park landscapes, retail, commercial
and entertainment spaces, and the
stadium’s construction itself are
incorporated into its design.
» A negative e� ect on property values
is felt when the costs of a proposed
stadium necessitates the increase
of property taxes.
» Homes in neighbourhoods close to
new stadiums, on average,
have premiums ranging between
three and 15 per cent, depending
on the di� erent types of housing,
parking options and the distance
from the facility.
» Housing values increase on
average 1.75 per cent for each
10 per cent decrease in distance
from a stadium, with the positive
price increase being highest for
homes closest to the stadiums and
decreasing gradually outwards
within the fi ve-km radius.
By Wayne Karl
When a stadium is located outside
the downtown core, and is not
connected to any other economic
development activities or urban
redevelopment program, residential
properties around the facility will
still see a positive increase in value.
However, this increase will not be as
dramatic as those that are built in,
or with nearby accessibility, to the
Central Business District.
While proximity to the stadium
usually results in the largest price
increases, the regular presence of
fans may lead to a constant source
of noise, incivilities, tra� c congestion
and a scarcity of parking. These are all
factors with the potential to create a
price depreciating e� ect.
The conclusions are somewhat
surprising, given previous perceptions
that such projects yield little
real economic boost, and that
a city’s health depends mostly
on its economic fundamentals
and infrastructure.
“The presence and subsequent
impact on the value of infrastructure
is quite unrelated to the economic
fundamentals, which reign as having
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the most impact on real estate
values in the short, medium and long
term,” says Melanie Reuter, REIN’s
director of research.
The fi ndings regarding arenas
can be likened to the impact of
transportation improvements such
as LRT stations, she adds. “Think
of the infrastructure fi ndings
(transportation and arenas) as a
micro e ect, compared to broader
and deeper fundamentals. So,
once you choose a place to invest
based on strong fundamentals, give
yourself an additional lift by investing
around an arena or an LRT station.”
In Canada, while hockey may be
the number one sport, a project’s
positive impact on real estate values
is unrelated to the type of sport – or
even whether a team is a winner.
“Surprisingly, type of sport and
whether a team is winning or losing
has little impact on the results,”
Reuter says.
More important factors are
proximity to downtown (positive),
ample parking (poorly planned or non-
existent parking can have a negative
impact on values) and integration
with the surrounding community.
Incorporating mixed and constant uses
– think bars, o� ces, shops, outdoor
spaces – was also key, as was access
to good transit.
“Equally important is nearness to
the arena,” says Reuter. “Properties
within walking distance (one
kilometre) saw the biggest price
jumps, and the impact diminished the
farther out one went, until there was
no impact past four kilometres.”
Hamilton’s Tim Hortons Field
So, how did the city of Hamilton do
when it opened Tim Hortons Field
in September 2014, replacing the
historic – though aging – Ivor Wynne
Stadium? Home to the CFL Hamilton
Tiger-Cats, the stadium was also
the soccer venue for the 2015 Pan
American Games.
According to REIN:
» The stadium is not located in
the downtown core, and not the
most convenient for public transit
and parking.
» The City knows that building a new
sporting venue is not enough, and
continues to move forward on
projects in the stadium precinct. It
recently demolished nearby Scott
Park Arena to create the Bernie
Morelli Recreation Centre, which
will include pools, multi-purpose
rooms, a gym and seniors’ centre.
The former Dominion Glass site
on Lloyd Street will be turned into
outdoor recreation space, including
a new community soccer stadium.
» Though not yet budget-approved,
the City plans a mix of commercial,
retail and residential buildings
around the precinct. The vision
includes more public spaces, such
as a small water park and skating
rink, pedestrian corridors and
improved transit links
» The City plans to o er businesses
fi nancial incentives to locate
within the precinct, such as grants
and tax breaks
“The stadium could be a catalyst for
change in Hamilton, transforming
the area into a major retail and
entertainment district,” REIN says.
“But only time will tell.
“The stadium on its own will not
be a catalyst just because it’s new.
Professional sports facilities see
the greatest increase in real estate
values when they are properly
integrated into an entertainment
district and the overall surrounding
community. It’s important to
remember that a facility located
outside the downtown core of a city
that is not connected to any other
economic development activities
will still increase residential property
values around the facility, but this
increase will not be as dramatic.”
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URBAN TOWNHOMES FROM $369,900
70% ALREADY SOLD!
ONLY 6 AVAILABLE!
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