Take in the natural beauty of Canada in style from the comfort of these homes.
Canadian homebuyers value a good view.
For example, Toronto condos with waterfront views command an 8% premium, according to one study. If you’re in the market for a home with a stunning view, or just want to take in some sights yourself, check out the following five listings below.
1. 17 Prospect Heights, Canmore, Alberta
Photo Credit: Maxwell Mawji for Sotheby’s International Realty Canada
List Price: $8,700,000
The Property: A five-bedroom, six-bath custom home nestled along the banks of the Bow River. The location is a highlight of this listing, says Christopher Vincent, a senior vice president of sales at Sotheby’s International Realty Canada. The home is situated in a breathtaking natural setting but right near the heart of Canmore and all of its amenities. Vincent describes who this home should appeal to: “Someone who’s looking for some peace and some tranquility but also someone who has exquisite taste.”
The View: Take in totally unobstructed views of the Rockies from inside this sprawling 7,000-plus-square-foot mountain mansion. “You’re definitely drawn towards the windows,” says Vincent. “The views are pretty stunning. You’re able to see the entire mountain range,” he adds.
2. 716 Almberg Rd., Golden, British Columbia
Photo Credit: Marlon Chambers
List Price: $1,100,000
The Property: “If you’re looking for a cabin in the Rockies, it just gives you that feel,” listing agent Marlon Chambers says of this five-bedroom, four-bath post-and-beam home. Log accents and a wood-burning stove in the main living area add to the cabin feel. Though undeniably cozy, the rustic dwelling was expanded in 2008 to roughly double the living space to about 3,000 square feet. “It went from a cabin to more like a home,” Chambers continues.
The View: “You definitely have awe-inspiring views of the Purcells,” says Chambers of the sights visible from the one-acre wooded lot, which also overlooks the Columbia River Wetlands.