Invest In Style | 2022, Issue 1 by Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited, Brokerage

VOLUME 5 | ISSUE 1, 2022

REAL ESTATE CONFIDENTIAL

Are House Prices About to Fall?

COVER STORY

Southern Georgian Bay: A Four-Season Destination

MUSKOKA LIVING

Glenn Burney Blends Ecology and Architecture

Travel: Old Montreal | Southern Georgian Bay Living: The Bruce Trail | Interior Design: Calm and Contemporary Living Luxury Listings | Industry Experts | Featured Articles

Named after Master Blender, Bill Ashburn’s championship kennel, Forty Creek’s Foxheart has notes of tropical fruit and molasses. Now that’s how you turn the whisky world on its head. Again.

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Chris Kapches, President & CEO of Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited, Brokerage, is a lawyer with an extensive career working within real estate organizations. Chris has served as Executive VP for the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB), as well as roles on numerous TREB committees. Chris has been the Chairman of the Real Estate Council of Ontario’s Discipline and Appeals Committee for more than fifteen years.

Toronto Living

Heartful Heroes

Trinity Bellwoods Neighbourhood

Precious Minds

Cover Story

Art & Design

In Conversation With Jeannie Kyungjin Kim

Southern Georgian Bay A Four-Season Destination

elcome to our first issue of Invest In Style for 2022. While this issue celebrates the beauty and outdoor activities of winter, we also know that spring is around the corner!

Our cover story, “Southern Georgian Bay: A Four-Season Destination,” celebrates this region’s diverse landscapes and cultural opportunities. The province’s latest wine destination, SGB also has a growing craft beer scene. There’s live theatre in historic Meaford Hall and of course great skiing at The Blue Mountain. Wasaga Beach, the longest fresh-water beach in the world, offers family fun year-round. Given its location on the shores of Georgian Bay, water sports here – swimming, kayaking, canoeing, sailing, fishing and more – are enjoyed amidst the spectacular scenery of the Niagara Escarpment. Our Heartful Heroes feature in this issue is Precious Minds. Based in Uxbridge, this organization supports children and adults with developmental challenges to forge friendships and connect with the broader community. Summer camps and day programs for participants are supported by fundraising events and generous corporate donations. In this issue feast your eyes on luxury items from Lemonwood, champions of Canadian designers, in their newest boutique in Unionville. See the work of artist Jeannie Kyungjin Kim who explores the nature of hybrid identities through watercolour, video and drawing. And, even though summer seems a long way off, we hope you enjoy the beautifully renovated Muskoka cottage garage with its huge windows and neutral palette. We love the photographs of the new Lodge at Glenn Burney where the architects and designers have brought the beauty and serenity of the surrounding forest into each residence.

Prince Edward County Living

Peace and Power: The Thrill of Sledding Prince Edward County

What do you think about this year’s unusual pick for colour of the year? We hope the images in that article might give you some ideas to freshen up your rooms. These days, change is a good thing! Have you ever heard of Global Big Day? On May 14, 2022, people around the world will head out to count birds and submit their checklist on the free app, eBird. We suggest three great Torontoarea parks for you to join in the fun. Year-round, The Bruce Trail offers 900km of trails. This protected landscape winds through the Niagara Escarpment and offers some of the most scenic hikes in Ontario. Whether you walk it or travel with snowshoes or cross-country skis, no two days will be the same on this stunning network of nature trails. For the history buffs, we always include something about the history of southern Ontario. In this issue you can read about the history of the Beardmore Tannery in Bracebridge and its position as an economic hub in Muskoka. If you’ve never been to Old Montreal, we hope we can convince you to put it on your travel wish list. With its cobblestone streets and newly remodelled port entertainment facilities, this historic district of Montreal offers a seamless blend of European-style sophistication and contemporary cultural venues. And one of the most amazing light projection shows in the world. The spectacular Ontario properties featured in these pages are represented by our Chestnut Park agents. We hope you enjoy looking at the photographs of these and other luxury properties around the world represented by Christie’s. We hope you enjoy this issue of Invest in Style as much as we enjoyed producing it for you. Remember to listen for the first “cheer-cheer-cheer” calls of the Northern Cardinal, to signal the arrival of spring.

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Trinity Bellwoods Neighbourhood

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Are House Prices About to Fall? The answer requires a consideration of four factors.

he incredible increase in sale prices of homes, especially since the beginning of the pandemic, has generated skepticism about the sustainability of the residential real estate market. Prices in the greater Toronto area have increased by more than 30 percent since 2019. Similar and higher increases are being experienced in almost every community in southern Ontario, from Hamilton in the west, to Barrie and Southern Georgian Bay to the north, to Prince Edward County in the east. At the beginning of 2022 the average sale price of a single-family home in Toronto was almost $1,700,000.

and no longer hoarding money. People are beginning to travel and taking long-postponed holidays. Monetary policy is being tightened. Inflation has reached levels not seen in decades making it an absolute certainty that mortgage interest rates will rise, probably by the end of the first quarter, and perhaps sooner. Canada’s inflation rate in January was almost five percent.

The dramatic escalation in the price of homes is not restricted to southern Ontario. In fact, it has become a global phenomenon. This unprecedented increase in the price of homes has not gone unnoticed. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced that its global house price index has far exceeded the peak it reached before the 2007-2009 financial crisis. This assessment begs the question – is the real estate party about to end?

The economic and real estate landscape is very different today than it was before the financial crisis. There are fundamental factors at play today that explain why house prices are so high and that they are very likely to remain that way, notwithstanding the concerns of the IMF. There are four forces at play that will not only cause houses to remain high, but to continue increasing. This is particularly true in southern Ontario.

The IMF cites a number of legitimate concerns that it believes will negatively impact the market. As government and societies combat and cope with the corona virus, governments are beginning to wind down economic stimuli. Consumers are spending again

Firstly, people are less financially vulnerable to rising interest rates, which are likely to be moderate in any event. Banks learned their lessons after the financial crisis and are substantially more stringent with their lending practices. Even Canadian Banks, already prudent lenders, have tightened their lending policies.

In the face of these changes and challenges, the IMF has pronounced that there is a significant downside risk to house prices and that the current level of house prices is unsustainable. But is this really the case?

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A look at data provided by the Toronto Board reveals that as 1996 came to an end there were 16,964 active listings available to buyers in the greater Toronto area. Fast forward to December 2021 and, unbelievably, there were only 3,232 available properties – 80 percent fewer! Not only is this decline shocking, but it is even more unnerving when we consider that there are almost double the number of people living in the Greater Toronto Area today. This brings us to the fourth factor that is driving the market and sale prices upward – immigration. Canada’s immigration target for 2021 was 401,000 people. In 2022 that number is expected to climb to 411,000 and even higher in 2023. In only three years Canada will be welcoming over 1,200,000 immigrants, many of whom will settle in the Greater Toronto Area, further increasing its current population which is currently approaching seven million.

People want open space, gardens, and less dense environments. Only single-family homes can meet these needs.

Since 2018 borrowers have had to qualify for mortgages at much higher interest rates than the actual rates which they will be paying. Mortgage stress testing requires borrowers to be approved at approximately 5.25 percent. Five-year mortgages are currently under three percent. Any renewal of mortgages that have been issued in the last few years will be at rates well within the borrower’s financial abilities to pay higher rates. As a result, it is most unlikely that banks will have to take collection action, which leads to distress sales which cause prices to decline. Secondly, consumer and household preferences have changed dramatically in the last two years. More and more people are working remotely resulting in the need for home office space. People want open space, gardens, and less dense environments. Only single-family homes can meet these needs. This also explains the diaspora from dense urban markets to the communities that halo the greater Toronto area. Thirdly, and very importantly, is the lack of supply. The supply of housing has simply not kept up with demand. Government policies and Byzantine regulations have made it difficult and expensive for builders to get shovels in the ground and for developers to build to fill the “missing middle.” This is particularly true at the local level where politicians are influenced by community nimbyism, and pander to vocal anti-development taxpayers. In the greater Toronto area supply has diminished to shocking levels. This is best illustrated by looking at resale inventory levels today compared to inventory levels twenty-five years ago. It can be argued that in 1996 the market as we know it today began to emerge. That year, the Toronto Real Estate Board reported more than 55,000 sales, a new record at that time. The previous six years had seen real estate prices decline by more than 30 percent. By the end of 1996 that downward spiral was reversed. At that time the average sale price was $198,150.

A recent study by the Bank of Montreal looked at population growth and its impact on housing prices. The study analyzed 18 major economies throughout the world between the years 2010 and 2020. It concluded that those countries with faster and larger population growth have experienced dramatic growth in house prices. Conversely, countries with shrinking or static population growth saw house prices stagnate or even falling house prices. The study cited Canada and New Zealand. In both countries the populations grew by one percent annually. Correspondingly, home prices in New Zealand grew by 7.9 percent annually while Canada’s prices grew by seven percent. At the other end of the population spectrum, over the same period, Japan’s population declined by 0.2 percent every year and, correspondingly, home prices were stagnant. Based on immigration alone Canada’s and the Greater Toronto Area’s population will continue to grow. The findings of the study point to higher house prices for southern Ontario, including communities outside of the Greater Toronto Area. The nature of the immigrants coming to Canada will further put pressure on housing prices. Canada’s immigration policies are more favourable to immigrants with wealth and job skills. Newcomers arriving with money and job skills quickly join the ranks of domestic buyers, increasing the demand for housing, and correspondingly driving prices higher. These four factors are why house prices will remain high – households are financially sound, shifting household preferences, lack of housing supply, and immigration and population growth. There is little or no likelihood that any of these reasons for rising house prices will change in the next few years, especially supply and immigration. Rising mortgage interest rates may slow the increase in house prices, but their impact will be moderate, because in addition to the four factors currently driving the market, a mindset has developed amongst consumers that will continue to drive up demand. Buyers are now of the justifiable belief that it may not be possible to acquire wealth unless they are invested in real estate. Household incomes have simply not kept pace with rising house prices, particularly since the beginning of the pandemic. That is not going to change and as a result house prices will continue to remain at their lofty levels and even grow higher. So, is the real estate party about to end? Unless some unexpected economic factor comes into play, the answer is a resounding No!

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Bob McHugh, is an Automotive Writer and has been writing car reviews and auto-related stories for over 25 years and is a long time member of the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada.

Electrification of Volvo “Recharge” like a savvy Swedish auto maker.

ou might link the word “recharge” with an

The XC60 and XC90 Recharge editions also use a similar

opportunity to unwind and relax … not Volvo.

powertrain. And it’s a very clever example of modern auto

It’s a major step in an ambitious business plan

engineering. A small, high-efficiency (2.0 litre) gas engine, is

to exclusively sell zero-emission passenger

boosted by dual blowers (supercharger and turbo / F1-like) and

vehicles by 2030. Both the XC60 and the XC90

drives the front wheels. The rear wheels are driven by an electric

utility vehicles are now available as Recharge

motor and both power sources can function independently, or

models. These vehicles have plug-in battery charge capability

seamlessly operate in tandem, to provide over 400 horsepower.

and can be driven in a purely all-electric (zero-emission) mode. While they function primarily as hybrid gas/electric, all-wheel-drive The XC60 and XC90 differ substantially in size and seating

vehicles, they can be driven in a rear-drive purely electric mode

capability, yet they’re also look-alike siblings that even share

that can provide an estimated 31 km of driving range. Not a lot, yet,

the same basic (SPA) structural platform. Likewise, when

surprisingly, it did satisfy most of my regular day-to-day, between

you move inside, the family resemblance is undeniable. Yet,

plug-in opportunities, driving range needs. The seamless transition

both vehicles have super-attractive and luxurious cabins, in

to hybrid (gas/electric) operation is barely discernible and combined

that smart, clean-look and purposeful Scandinavian style.

(city/highway) fuel economy is an impressive 8.8 L/100 km.

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The Dynamic Scandinavian Plug-in Hybrid SUV. In pure electric mode, your daily commute can be transformed into a more considerate drive with zero tailpipe emissions.

VOLVO XC60 RECHARGE The second generation XC60 is a top-selling mid sized premium SUV in Europe, in large part due to Volvo’s justifiable reputation for making incredibly safe vehicles. And the extensive use of boron steel in XC60’s SPA platform makes it one of the sturdiest

“Crystal Eye” gearshift

passenger vehicles that Volvo has ever built. Standard on all Volvos, City Safety is a technology that combines automatic braking and collision avoidance to cover a wide range of potential road accident scenarios. While not a unique technology,

The hand-made “Crystal Eye” gearshift lever knob is an elegant option.

the Volvo system, as you might expect, goes a step further and can also detect pedestrians, cyclists and even a large animal like a moose or a deer. The Swedish towns of Kosta and Orrefors are renowned for their glassworks. The hand-made “Crystal Eye” gearshift lever knob, from this region, was a very elegant and “attention getting” optional offering on my test XC60 Recharge. Small Swedish flag tags on the upholstery also removed any remaining doubt as to the origin of my XC60, as Volvo passenger vehicles are produced and assembled in Sweden for most global markets.

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VOLVO XC90 RECHARGE The biggest Volvo and the company flagship, XC90 is a seven-seat utility vehicle. Classic Volvo styling cues include the iconic “Thor’s Hammer” LED headlight design up front. Inside there’s seating for seven. Okay, the third row is a little tight, but totally fine for the kids. Back of that last row seat there’s 447 litres (15.8 cu-ft) of cargo space, which can expand to a whopping 2,427 litres (85.7 cu-ft) with both the third and second row seats collapsed. The eight-speed (Geartronic) transmission’s electronic shifter (also crystal) requires a double-push (similar to a Porsche transmission) to select either Drive or Reverse. This may seem an odd little trait for those used to conventional automatic transmissions, but you adapt to it fairly quickly and it’s a more efficient transmission design. Interesting and pricey options on my test XC90 Recharge includes air suspension. The smooth and majestic way it allows the XC90 to glide bumps in the highway makes for an enjoyable ride.

XC90 Recharge included air suspension. Price tagged at $2,350, the smooth and majestic way it allowed the XC90 to glide over humps or bumps in the highway, is much harder to put a price on. And for the music connoisseur’s pleasure, there’s a Bowers and Wilkins Premium Sound System, at a mere $3,750. The road to full electrification will be a long one, but there are real benefits right now. Purchasing incentives in the form of rebates or grants, substantially lower operating costs, parking and HOV lane privileges … and helping save the planet from self-destruction. Perhaps it is time to “Recharge.”

Overall advanced comfort and an exclusive crafted interior with plenty of upgrades to choose from.

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VOLVO XC60 RECHARGE

PRICE FROM: $66,650 to $75,350 HORSE POWER: 400 HP / 415 HP ENGINE: 2.0-litre 4-cylinder engine with 11.6 kWh lithium-ion battery and an 87-hp electric motor FUEL ECONOMY: 4.0 Le/100 km* on electric - 9.3 L/100km combined (gas /electric) *Vehicle did not use any gasoline during NRC test.

VOLVO XC90 RECHARGE

PRICE FROM: $88,050 to $101,300 HORSE POWER: 400 HP ENGINE: Plug-in hybrid system FUEL ECONOMY: 4.0 Le/100 km* on electric - 8.8 L/100km combined (gas/electric) *Vehicle did not use any gasoline during NRC test.

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Anna Cipollone, is a writer and editor based in Toronto. Her work has appeared in magazines like Chatelaine, Canada’s 100 Best , Festival Style, Yoga Journal and FASHION, with topics focused on style, design, yoga, arts and culture. She splits her time between Roncesvalles and the Kawarthas.

In Conversation With Jeannie Kyungjin Kim PHOTOGRAPHY BY JEANNIE KYUNGJIN KIM

Born in South Korea and raised in Ontario, multi-disciplinary artist and art educator Jeannie Kyungjin Kim produces chaekgeori paintings–a style based in antiquity that pays homage to the 18th century Korean folk tradition.

Photo by: Red Gate Residency (Beijing, China).

orking primarily in Asian watercolours, video and drawing, Jeannie Kyungjin Kim’s work explores what it means to live with hybrid identities. Her series of greeting cards uses art as a vehicle for change by raising funds in support of Asian advocacy groups. This past summer, 2021, she taught an online course through the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design on still life compositions and the lineage of chaekgeori. What subject matter are you currently exploring in your work?

My art career started with oil painting. As I progressed, I saw myself gravitating towards memory in particular; vague memories of Korea when I was young started to emerge. I explored drawing using graphite and ink. It has become a bit more defined in the sense that I’m interested in this very particular type of Korean traditional painting called chaekgeori painting, which loosely translates to “books and things.” The perspective isn’t quite perfect; it’s not about portraying still life in the most realistic manner.

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Jeannie Kyungjin Kim “In Another World” Asian watercolours on Korean paper 36” x 28.5” 2010.

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What are the defining features of this style and what materials do you use? It’s an Oriental/Asian type of watercolour painting. Eighteenth century scholars were really interested in their books and their tools and they wanted to emulate that sense of scholarship around their space. So, by having these paintings up on their walls it would inspire them to continue learning. I was really drawn to that concept and so I created my own version when covid19 hit in March last year. It’s watercolours, sometimes with animal glue mixed in so it’s a bit more opaque than the traditional European style watercolours. How has your work evolved over the past few years? I’m getting specific to thinking about art as a tool for bringing power to others. How can I empower others to use their talents and their desire to help the world? How would you describe the philosophy behind your art? There’s a term that I always circle around and it’s called interculturality. It’s the philosophy behind why I teach art. Interculturality means that there is an exchange happening between two parties, and the fact that it is reciprocal is the most fundamental factor. My own self, who was born in Korea but raised in Canada, I am essentially a hybrid of cultures and it is always a mix between my Korean side and my Canadian side. I express that through my art and how I use traditional Korean materials in a modern Canadian context.

Jeannie Kyungjin Kim Chaekgeori Greeting Cards Mixed Media 5” x 6 7/8” (ea) 2021.

Jeannie Kyungjin Kim “Books and Things” (Series of 3 Paintings) Asian watercolours on Washi paper 19” x 12” (ea) 2020.

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What impact do you hope your art has on others? I am showing my love for Korean art history and I hope that it will inspire others to do the same with their own heritage and culture. Where do you find inspiration? Before, I would find it from my peers and we would produce work together. But it’s been harder during lockdowns to find that physical connection. I’m getting accustomed to my indoor surroundings, thinking about materiality, thinking about objects that surround us and how much power possessions with significant meaning to you, can have. Inspiration hits me in the most unexpected times. It’s definitely when your mind is wandering and active, when you’re talking with people, when you’re observing things, when you’re walking. Why is art important to you? It’s how I express myself to the world. It’s the way that I connect with other human beings. Art is all around us, not just in galleries but also how our houses are built, how objects are formed, how we consume everyday culture. Because of that, I have devoted my life to bringing art to broad communities through accessible education. And I hope that I can inspire others to create so that they can also feel the power of art. Jeannie Kyungjin Kim in studio working on her series “Books and things.”

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Southern Georgian Bay A Four-Season Destination BY ANDREW HIND

PHOTOGRAPHY BY TAYLOR NULLMEYER

Southern Georgian Bay (SGB) has something for everyone.

harming villages and towns that blend small-town intimacy with big city amenities include the towns of Collingwood, The Blue Mountains, Wasaga Beach, and the Municipalities of Meaford and Clearview. SGB is a region of diverse landscapes, from beaches

and fruit lands, to the forested, rugged highlands of the world-famous Niagara Escarpment. “South Georgian Bay has nature, adventure, relaxation, dining, theatre, arts and culture, and retail,” says Melissa Twist, Director of Regional Tourism with South Georgian Bay Tourism. “You’ll never run out of activities.” One of the appeals of SGB is its unique character and culture, born of a long history that ’s preserved and interpreted at numerous museums across the region. Exhibits at the Collingwood Museum trace the community’s history from First Nations, to port and shipbuilding centre, to a four-season tourism destination. Not far up the Bay, the British schooner HMS Nancy met her end – after a spirited fight against overwhelming odds – at Wasaga Beach in 1814. Her charred remains form the core of Nancy Island Historical Site, which shares the vessel’s history and Wasaga Beach’s role in the War of 1812. Other facilities include the Grey Roots Museum & Archives, Meaford Museum, and the Craigleith Heritage Depot, located in an 1872 train station. The province’s newest wine destination, the vines in SGB produce grapes of distinctive flavour, shaped by the region’s unique climate and soil. Cider is growing in popularity and where better for it than SGB, with its numerous orchards.Founded in 2012, Duxbury Cider Co. is the pioneer of hard (alcoholic) cider in the area. The Beaver Valley Cidery operates out of a converted heritage barn dating to the 1870s. 16

From skiing to surfing, Southern Georgian Bay has activities for

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every season. Photos by: Taylor Nullmeyer

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South Georgian Bay is Ontario’s premier four-season destination filled with great activities for all ages.

An aerial view of Wasaga Beach, the world’s longest fresh-water beach, on Nottawasaga Bay.

–– Melissa Twist

An aerial view of Wasaga Beach, the world’s longest fresh-water beach, on Nottawasaga Bay.

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SGB has a flourishing craft beer scene with a six-pack of breweries at last count, and there is perhaps no more atmospheric place to kick back and savour a local beer than the aptly named Black Bellows Brewpub, housed in a 19th century blacksmith and carriagemaking shop in Collingwood. “South Georgian Bay is Ontario’s premier four-season destination filled with great activities for all ages,” says Twist. “On the same day, you could be swimming in the bay and hiking to the top of the mountain to see the beautiful views of the escarpment, then enjoying the evening at Meaford Hall for some live theatre.” Winter in SGB needs no introduction, thanks to slopes, deep powder, and the party atmosphere at Blue Mountain, the largest ski destination in Ontario. From Nordic skiing to snowmobiling to snowshoeing at any number of Skiing with a view. From the top of beautiful Blue Mountain. Photo by: Taylor Nullmeyer

settings, cool options abound.

Meaford Hall Arts & Cultural Centre, located in historic downtown Meaford. Photo by: Taylor Nullmeyer

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Spring arrives with apple orchards in bloom against a backdrop of brilliant green hills. When the thaw sets in, it’s time to visit maple sugar bushes and explore any one of many historic towns where streets are lined with charming shops and restaurants. Hike along the Bruce Trail, the longest marked trail in Canada. There’s no better way to spend a summer day than at a beach. Wasaga Beach, the world’s longest freshwater beach, gets all the attention, but there are many other enticing beaches in the region, from the limestone and shale shores at Craigleith Provincial Park (home to a short-lived oil industry in the mid-19th century) to the smooth pebble beach at Meaford’s Fred Raper Park.

Georgian Bay offers fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and watersports.

People who would rather be on the water than in it are spoiled for opportunities in SGB. Georgian Bay offers fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and watersports. The gentle rivers that feed the Bay are venues for more sheltered paddling excursions. SGB is stunning in the autumn when the changing leaves transform the many trails. Autumn is harvest season when apples grow fat and ripe. The area has a long history of apple growing, a tradition carried on today with growers that include TK Ferri Orchards, Goldsmith Orchards, and Maxwell Apple Orchards. Towns with exciting amenities happily coexisting with wild spaces is the magic of Southern Autumn apple harvest time. Photo by: Taylor Nullmeyer 20

Georgian Bay.

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Michele Viner, and wellness.

is a Toronto writer who writes about people’s lives and believes we all have a story to tell. She is also an advocate for mental health

Donna Green, founder of Stella’s Place with her daughter, Stella. Photo by: Alex Sawatzky

Stella’s Place

A welcoming place to give young people the mental health services they need. hen Donna Green’s daughter Stella first

where they are offered peer support, clinical services, employment

began to experience depression and

support, wellness classes, art programs, and recovery programs.

anxiety at the age of 16, Donna would quickly learn about the complexities of

Based on a model of peers supporting peers, programs are

living with mood disorders. Throughout

co-designed and evaluated by the participants who are provided

what would become a long journey, she

access to all of the services, free of charge, that, in many cases, can

would also learn that help for young adults like Stella was difficult to

be accessed same day.

find within our current system, and she set out to try to change that. Over the years, in addition to helping countless individuals, the In 2010, Donna founded Stella’s Place, a facility in Toronto that

reach of Stella’s Place has been felt throughout the community,

operates as a place for young adults (ages 16-29) with mental

participating in peer training for many initiatives including The

health needs to come for free mental health services; a place

Community Healing Project with the City of Toronto.

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Most recently that reach has been extended to the creation of an innovative peer support partnership with Mount Sinai Hospital, called RBC Pathway to Peers. When a young adult between the ages of 16 and 29 presents at the emergency department with a mental health issue, this program ensures they will be met not only by medical staff, but also by a peer; someone who has “been there.” “There has been a tremendous mismatch between patient need and services that are available,” says Dr. Bjug Borgundvaag, Emergency Room physician and Director of the Schwartz/ Reisman Emergency Medicine Institute in the Sinai Health System, “and often the most we can offer someone who is at risk of hurting themselves or someone else, or who is suffering from a mental illness causing an inability to care for themselves,

While other hospitals have similar programs, no one has implemented one quite like Mount Sinai, where the peer support workers are hospital employees who are fully integrated into the emergency department care team. “Having lived experience is an essential part of being a peer support worker,” says Nzinga Walker, Executive Director of Stella’s Place, “but so too is the mental health of the person who is offering the help. This can be triggering work and we work to ensure that a supportive system is in place for all.” Since the program was implemented in March 2020, it has seen over 2,500 people and, in many cases, has worked to change the path of a person from admission into the hospital back out into the community to get the help they need, something that makes Donna Green proud.

is to offer an involuntary admission into hospital for psychiatric assessment. That can be an incredibly aggressive thing to do to a young person who is already distraught.” “I am a social worker in the Mount Sinai emergency department and a trained crisis worker,” says Christine Bradshaw, RBC P2P Project Manager at SREMI, “and I have witnessed a skyrocketing number of patients come to the emergency department when there is simply not enough of us. To have a peer support worker to hold space with a person on their journey has had an incredible, positive impact.” The training for the peer support worker is a shared responsibility between Stella’s Place, which offers basic peer training, and the hospital that teaches the specifics that allow

“This program feels amazing and it feels like all of the right boxes are starting to be checked. I love that Stella’s Place is partnering with a prestigious institution such as Mount Sinai, a world-renowned hospital, and there is no reason to think that it couldn’t springboard further across the country.” Dr. Borgundvaag couldn’t agree more: “We need to find ways to support Stella’s Place and other community organizations like them so that hospitals are able to partner with them and create more of these kinds of projects.” Stella’s Place is slated to move into its new building at 54 Wolseley Street, in Toronto, in March of 2022. This facility will offer the same welcoming environment and a greater capacity for staff and participants to engage in programs.

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Enjoying Precious Minds summer camp.

recious Minds was established in 1999, in the Uxbridge area, to develop community inclusion and encourage friendship for individuals with development disabilities. Sharon Simmonds saw first-hand the challenges her friend Elizabeth Graham was having in raising her son, diagnosed with autism, and set out to seek programming that could help him. Joined by Bonnie Noble, a special needs educator, and Stephanie Weddel, an early childhood educator, Precious Minds was created to develop that programming and has been bringing care, support, and hope to the area of North Durham ever since. One of their programs is Skills for Life, a weekly adult program that engages people aged 18+ in daytime opportunities that include a variety of educational, physical, recreational and creative opportunities. Throughout Covid, Skills for Life pivoted to become the Zoom Café where participants can connect online and decide the theme for the weekly event - everything from dance and music, to sports.

For younger kids, Precious Minds offers programming that includes fitness activities like swimming, to promote good health, a Lego friendship and robotics club that employs strategies of engineering and working together, and a very popular Super Strikers Bowling league that meets weekly for fun in the lanes. For Chas Harding, Executive Director of Precious Minds since 2019, after having served on the board of directors since 2012, her mandate is clear: “We work to create community and friendship and we do so by offering meaningful, creative, and fun programs.” To help them to do that, they rely on a number of volunteers who work alongside staff members to run the programs, sometimes with a one-to-one ratio of care. Sarah Hughes is one of those volunteers who has been with Precious Minds since her early years of high school. Sarah is now a fourth-year university student who is studying biology and psychology at McMaster University in Hamilton.

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“I wanted to volunteer in a meaningful way and signed up for their after-school bowling program and was instantly hooked. Throughout high school I volunteered with all of their programs and then began working at their summer camps,” says Sarah. Held at the community centre in Uxbridge Township, the summer camp runs through the two months of summer and offers weekly sessions of both indoor and outdoor programs that appeal to different age groups through different themes. While their charitable status is mandated to Durham Region, participants attend the camp from Bowmanville, Pickering, Ajax and beyond. They even had a participant for several summers who travelled each year from England to live with his grandparents in the summer and attend Precious Minds. “Our programs and our summer camp are open to individuals whose eligibility is determined through an intake process,” explains Harding. “We want to ensure that we have the skillset to manage any Having fun at the fitness zone swim.

behavioural issues or needs that may come up to ensure that the Precious Minds experience will be a positive one for participants and their families and that is inside the scope of our care.” Precious Minds is not government funded and relies on corporations, foundations, community grants, and fundraising events to help raise funds and keep fees affordable for families. A golf tournament is a main event each year, as is an annual pairing event with Uxbridge Hospital that invites locals to an evening of sampling community vendors’ food and wine. “One of my favourite parts of volunteering with this organization is the people,” says Sarah. “It is really just an overwhelming sense of support and community and everyone is great to be around. I want to go into psychology and am now looking at implementing mental health services for young people with development exceptionalities. I know that my decision comes after years of working with Precious Minds.”

Exercising in Elgin Park in Durham.

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Find Comfort in Chic, Luxurious Fashion Selections BY ANNA CIPOLLONE

Lemonwood’s Unionville boutique features the highest quality fibers in styles that are upscale yet down-to-earth for every occasion.

Lemonwood’s Unionville boutique located at 193 Main St , Unionville, Ontario.

ith six locations across southern

With an intention to showcase unique brands with a nod to

Ontario, from Collingwood

natural fabrics and sustainability, Lemonwood is the kind of

to Port Carling, and in and

soothing upscale boutique that drapes its instant calm over

around the GTA, Lemonwood’s

you through soft shades and charming Scandinavian-style

newest boutique in Unionville

interiors. “I love pretty and luxurious things,” says owner and

is housed in a historic building–

founder Christine Peters. “Every woman should own a beautiful

quaint and charming yet modern and chic. Here, you’ll

piece of luxury at an affordable price.” Created for those who

discover the finest collection of cashmere: sweaters and

appreciate natural fabrics as well as unique fashion design,

robes, scarves and blankets, and home decor for that added

Lemonwood’s well-travelled shoppers often have a connection

sense of safe haven during the cold winter months.

to the curated collections the shop carries in every season.

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The Lemonwood brand is ethically-sourced from family-owned factories around the world.

Lemonwood champions Canadian designers focused on sustainability.

“Lemonwood has ethically-sourced products from around the

As a trusted lifestyle brand renowned for outstanding quality, Peters

world that appeal to the senses,” says Peters. “Every item tells

knows her customers are proud to wear the Lemonwood brand.

a story of its journey from fiber to consumer.” With so many gravitating toward quality fashion that provides that sense of style while supporting the work-from-home lifestyle, Peters has noticed consumers are prioritizing themselves a little bit more and focusing on comfort as the notions of work attire have changed. “Many of our customers have upgraded their existing wardrobes and shelled out a little extra for luxuries like our 100% Italian cashmere slippers and 100% Pure 26 Momme Mulberry silk pillow cases,” she says. The Lemonwood brand is ethicallysourced from family-owned factories around the world, and features fabrics like bamboo, Mulberry silk and Italian cashmere. With customer trends shifting along with the ebbs and flows of the pandemic, Peters notes the way we shop has fundamentally changed with the shift from in-store to online shopping. “Our customers were looking for comfortable, around-the-house clothing ranging from loungewear to relaxed leisurewear to the quintessential facemask.” This winter season, comfort remains a priority as transitional clothing returns along with the easing of lockdown restrictions. “Chunky knits, pull-on trousers, oversized items and relaxed outerwear are all on trend this winter,” says Peters. “At Lemonwood, we have coupled the bold ‘70s tones with a ‘90s influence to create a simple and soft casual winter collection.” Peters is passionate about lavish garments sourced directly from manufacturers, and champions Canadian designers who are keenly focused on sustainability through the use of natural dyes, recycled and organic materials. 26

Equestrian Scarf, $350

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Here’s our top fashion picks from Lemonwood, in the most elegant, comfortable fabrics that will keep you cozy yet stylish as we transition to Spring. Cheetah Cashmere Fringe Shawl, $295.

lemonwood.ca

Cashmere Gloves in Pink , $75.

Tulip Travel Wrap, $350.

Sunday Silk Eye Mask in Pink , $55. Cashmere Turtleneck in Foggy, $250.

Cashmere Hat in Chalk , $75.

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Lesley Kenny, is a professional writer and editor with 20+ years of

experience with lifestyle, literary, and academic publications. She is the editorial editor for Invest in Style.

Trinity Bellwoods

Neighbourhood BY LESLEY KENNY

Between Bathurst Street on the east, Dovercourt Road on the west, College Street to the north and the always-cool Queen Street West to the south, at the heart of this lively-yet-laid-back neighbourhood is the largest park in downtown Toronto.

ne of the most walkable neighbourhoods in Toronto, this downtown community offers a mix of red-brick Victorian homes, new-build townhomes, renovated lofts, and some of the best shopping and dining in the city.

But first – the park. Trinity Bellwoods Park, an almost-15-hectare green space, stretches from Dundas to Queen Street West. A favourite place to picnic and play in the summer, it’s also perfect for snowy walks and ice skating in winter. It was the site of the original Trinity College, built in 1852. When the large Gothic building was torn down in the 1950s the imposing gates at Queen Street and Strachan were left intact and still welcome visitors today. On the west side of the park the recreation centre has two pools, a fitness centre and an indoor track. Near the rec centre, eight outdoor tennis courts, two volleyball courts, three ball diamonds, a playground and kids’ wading pool make Trinity Bellwoods one of the most well-loved parks in summer. Bring your pooch to meet new friends at The Dog Bowl, the off-leash area. Throughout the summer the park hosts bookfairs, art shows, outdoor movie nights, live music and random acts of drumming. From May to October, the volunteer-managed Farmers’ Market sets up every Tuesday at the northwest corner of the park. This year’s market season will be its fifteenth. The park sits on top of a ravine where Garrison Creek once flowed. When the Bloor-Danforth subway was excavated in the 1960s, the ravine was levelled using fill from that project. The three-arch bridge that crossed the ravine at Crawford Street was also buried then. It’s still there, under the street, more or less intact.

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Visible from many spots throughout the park, the CN Tower is a reminder that the downtown core is nearby. Shopping along Queen Street West includes the independent and community-minded Type Books, and an eclectic assortment of retail, most of which is still independently owned. From funky socks to Japanese pottery and modern furniture, this section of Queen Street offers one of the most delightful and rewarding shopping experiences in the city. Trinity Bellwoods neighbourhood includes an impressive variety of cafés and restaurants, from the gritty and unpretentious, to the trendy and upscale. Although a few are tucked away on quieter streets, the three main hotspots are along College Street, Ossington Avenue, and Queen Street West. College Street gems include the beloved Bar Isabel and the Barcelona-inspired tapas restaurant, Bar Raval. Café Diplomatico, a local favourite since it was established in 1968, is technically on the north side of College Street, but when it comes to good food and friendly hangouts, boundaries should be flexible.

The rec centre has two indoor pools, a fitness centre and an indoor track. Photo by: Lesley Kenny

Beside the park, on Queen Street, Nadège Patisserie quickly became a Toronto go-to when they opened in 2009. Other Queen Street favourites include Antikka Coffee and Records (and cocktails by night), Squirly’s restaurant, with their red velveteen outdoor patio sofas, and the original Terroni’s location, celebrating 30 years in 2022. The café, bar and restaurant scene on lower Ossington Avenue now rivals some of the best and longest standing food establishments in the city. This lively, spilling-onto-the-street part of the neighbourhood draws residents from across the city to enjoy a variety of cuisine that includes Vietnamese, Italian, Greek … and sliced pizza. The multi-awardwinning Bellwoods Brewery is a local favourite. On the double-wide strip of Shaw Street, Artscape Youngplace is home to artists’ studios and the Koffler Centre for the Arts. This cultural community hub offers programming and rental space, and public areas to lounge and visit. An alley that runs from Queen Street West to Humbert Street, just west of Ossington, is one of the most colourful in the city since a community mural initiative 10 years ago encouraged local artists to paint the garage doors and fences here.

Red brick Victorian homes on tree-lined neighbourhood streets. Photo by: Taylor Nullmeyer

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Type Books and The Paper Place, two popular shopping spots on the always-cool Queen Street West. Photo by: Lesley Kenny

Local artists’ work along an alley off Humbert Street. Photo by: Lesley Kenny

Trinity Bellwoods neighbourhood has a number of good schools including Montessori and a French elementary school. The neighbourhood is well served by two main streetcar routes, including the recently upgraded section of Queen Street, and TTC buses that connect to the subway line. Billy Bishop International Airport, at the foot of the neighbourhood’s eastern boundary on Bathurst Street, is only a 10-minute drive or a convenient streetcar ride. Trinity Bellwoods’ residents are five minutes from the Gardiner Expressway. Minutes from the entertainment district, Kensington Market, China Town, Little Italy and the downtown core, this livelyyet-laid-back neighbourhood is a magnet for young professionals and families, centred around a well-kept and The neighbourhood offers an impressive variety of cafés and restaurants. Photo by: Lesley Kenny

welcoming historic park.

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Calm and Contemporary Living BY ANNA CIPOLLONE PHOTOGRAPHY BY CAMERON ST.

A Muskoka cottage garage gets remodeled into a peaceful and inviting living space.

nce a garage that had been renovated to provide more living space at this Muskoka cottage, its newest transformation comes from husbandand-wife interior design team Coco & Jack. The full-service design firm is

a partnership between Steven and Alyssa Terpstra, with Hamilton as its home base. “The previous owners had changed it into a living space with a kitchen,” says Alyssa Terpstra, about the renovated garage. “But it still felt very much like a garage, and our client was looking to give it a more inviting feel while changing the single car garage into some extra living space with a formal entrance, bathroom and laundry.” The resulting clean and modern design principles at play, juxtaposed against the cozy cabin vibe of shiplap and patio flooring in diagonal earth tones, strikes the ideal balance between country escape and an upscale contemporary getaway. Surrounded by the lakes, rivers and forests throughout Muskoka, a primary focus when designing the space was to ensure the interior felt seamless and connected to the natural beauty outdoors. “There were a few hurdles,” says Alyssa, which is true of every major redesign project. “The biggest one was wanting to keep the existing cabinets and also add onto the kitchen.” As a compromise, they were able to replace the fronts to keep the look cohesive, “and you can’t tell where the old cabinets start and stop,” she says. The most surprising discovery along the way was a bump out that was dividing the kitchen and living space: “We thought it was for the upstairs plumbing,” she says, “however, when we opened it up, we found that it was totally decorative. We were able to make it much smaller and extend the kitchen cabinetry.” 32

The original stone wall ser ves as the room’s pièce de résistance, updated with a

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contemporar y concrete mantel and gas fireplace.

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The double garage doors allow the open space to extend into the outdoors in the warmer months.

A natural gathering place, the fireplace is the room’s design centrepiece while also offering warmth on colder days for guests to connect and congregate around. “I love that we were able to repurpose the stone wall behind the wood stove to hold the new fireplace insert and have a custom concrete mantel made,” says Alyssa, noting that it fits so perfectly it looks as though it was always there. It is a focal point that was meant to be, adding the natural element of stone to bring the outdoors in. In the kitchen, all the plumbing fixtures are polished nickel, while black appliances were selected for the fridge and stove and complemented by gold handles that were swapped in as an accent.

Black cabinetry and appliances are accented with striking gold handles and polished nickel throughout the kitchen.

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A large L-shaped sofa, a long wooden dining table, and the kitchen island offer plenty of sitting space all in the heart of the great room.

A solitary circular mirror ties the fireplace together with the modern ambience of the open concept cottage.

The front entrance has a welcoming table and sitting bench.

“They really elevate the space and give the kitchen a seamless look, while the pendant lights over the island soften the space and add so much great texture,” says Alyssa. Coco & Jack’s aesthetic is rooted in designing spaces that will be well lived in. “With every project, we strive to curate a space that is casual, comfortable and classic,” she says. “Not only do they have to be beautiful, but also functional and durable for everyday life.” The patio tiling merges the indoors with the outdoors beyond the wall of a glass garage door.

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The New Neutral in 2022 High Park

Gloucester Sage

Fernwood Green

October Mist

s a designer, I gravitate to neutrals for their broad appeal and longevity on the style stage, giving my clients great bang for their buck. That’s why I’m excited that the 2022 Colour of the Year happens to fall into the neutral colour category. In an industry first, green was actually selected as the “it” hue by a number of the world’s leading paint and colour brands, chosen for its calming, rejuvenating characteristics, connection to nature and its sheer versatility. If you also love neutrals, the 2022 Colour of the Year is definitely one to work into your plan.

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WORKING WITH NEUTRALS IN 2022 This understated green is just one in a full spectrum of tinted neutrals, ranging from soft sage, to creamy-whites with pink undertones and barely-there blues. Their subtlety gives them versatility while infusing the space with a whisper of colour – not enough to overwhelm or even influence overtly, but just enough to wash with an aura. And like a traditional neutral colour palette (think cream and off-white), these new neutrals pair beautifully with pops of vibrant colour and a range of different materials and finishes. One thing every neutral colour palette calls for is texture. I often layer a variety of organic materials, such as wood, stone, concrete and organic textiles, adding visual interest and touchability, with a nod to nature. Lighting is another factor to consider in your neutral spaces, adding depth and highlighting its best features. Pay careful attention to the “temperature” of your bulbs. A warm bulb that emits yellow light could affect the temperature of your colour scheme. Ensure all bulbs are on the same side of the spectrum. Contrary to popular belief, neutral colour palettes can be exciting and enticing, cool and casual, and totally on-trend. All this, and they appeal to the masses and are immune to the high turn-over trends du jour. Give a neutral colour palette a try this year. Otherwise, you just might find yourself green with envy! Neutral tones offer the best backdrop for changing out your seasonal accessories.

THE NEW NEUTRAL On the grayish, sage-y side of the spectrum you’ll find Benjamin Moore’s Colour of the Year for 2022, October Mist (1495). This soft, silvery shade is soothing and a refreshing alternative for someone seeking a moremodern neutral. This green is well-paired with other neutral colours, standing out against an off-white or cream colour, or as a muted backdrop for a more saturated selection, such as navy blue or a bold pink. This particular shade evokes feelings of peace and tranquility, making it a great choice for living rooms and bedrooms. Sherwin-Williams’ top pick for 2022 is Evergreen Fog (SW 9130), a slightly darker, warmer variation of the above. Inspired by nature, this friendly, hospitable hue makes residents and guests feel right at home. I love it for exterior details such as window frames, front door and trim, but it’s also welcomed indoors, particularly in areas that have a direct line to the outdoors, such as an entranceway, mudroom or sunroom. For those who prefer pastels and the softer side of the colour spectrum, Behr’s Breezeway (MQ3-21) is the green for you. This barely-there shade is crisp and bright, making it the perfect choice for small rooms or busy ones (visually or physically) such as a kitchen or a home office. This is also a trendy alternative to white, coupled with a high-contrast accent colour, like black accents to add dramatic flair and highlight the details in the room. Skewing a little more vibrant in tone are Glidden’s Guacamole (PPG1121- 5) and Dulux’s Olive Sprig. These pistachio-flavoured hues offer a moresaturated experience of our trending colour of the year, calling attention with their strong presence in relation to their more-muted, quieter counterparts.

Custom built in cabinetry stay with the classic timeless neutral tones.

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Major’s Cookies A Successful Startup That Gives Back BY LESLEY KENNY

Soft-baked, scrumptious vegan cookies delivered to your home, office, favourite friends and clients

hree cookies walked into a bar…

Technically, it worked the other way around. When Covid sent Sanford Almahda home from his job as a bartender, he spent hours on his couch, bingewatching Netflix and ordering through Uber Eats and Door Dash. One day he’d had enough and decided to bake a batch of cookies for himself and friends. For the first time. Ever. “When I started making cookies, I noticed the correlation between my passion for bartending and my growing passion for baking,” says Sanford. The owner of Major’s Cookies speaks in thoughtful, deliberate sentences: “In bartending, thousands of flavour profiles need to be measured in small amounts. The key to being a good bartender is paying attention to the notes, the flavour profiles of every spirit. I applied that skill and way of thinking to baking. I knew what I liked and disliked about cookies I’d bought. I asked myself if I made my own version, what would I change? So, I came up with my own recipe.” Sanford says he’s a pretty good cook, and worked in restaurants right out of high school. But where cooking is forgiving – a touch more salt, a squirt of lemon – baking is not. “The initial steps in the process are the most important. But honestly, I winged it, I really just winged it,” he admits. “I was very determined and I had time. I had nothing else to do but obsess about this one thing.” The results of his pursuit of the perfect vegan cookie are softbaked, not-too-sweet cookies that come in three flavours, with plans for more. Sanford sources his ingredients locally where possible: “I really make an effort to get the best vegan chocolate I can.” For their size, they pack an impressive amount of fibre and just enough protein. You can indulge in a couple without feeling you’ve blown that New Year’s resolution.

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I’m confident in the quality. It’s the best tasting vegan cookie in the city. – Sanford Almahda

Sanford Almahda, the force behind Major ’s Cookies. Keep your eye on his IG and website for big changes coming soon. Photo by: Hilary Chan

Major ’s Cookies are sold in packs of six for $10. Delivered to your door, or wherever you want to send some love. Photo by: Arthur Mola

It’s just Sanford now, sometimes working 70-hour weeks and baking up to 4,000 cookies a week. “It’s a one man show, it’s my life,” he says. “I have some very interesting plans for Major’s.” Those three cookies that walked into a bar – classic chocolate chip, dark chocolate chip and cinnamon raisin – will soon be joined by an expanding line of yummy products… and a line of apparel. Sanford Almahda credits the continuing success of his startup to the support of friends and satisfied customers, especially those spreading the word on Instagram. That’s where he found photographer Arthur Mola’s call for startups to submit a request for a free product photoshoot. Sanford’s proposal was accepted and professional photos led to two television interviews. Boom. Community-minded, Major’s Cookies gives back a portion of profits to SickKids, where Sanford spent almost two years of his early life in and out of hospital. He’s also donated huge batches of fresh cookies to Toronto’s frontline healthcare workers. “Anyone who purchases from Major’s is investing in a company that gives back now and will be giving back more in the future,” says Sanford. How does he keep his sanity with the working hours and pressures of starting a new business, alone, during a pandemic no less? The former bartender, comfortable talking to anyone about anything, now talks out loud to himself throughout the day: “I ask myself how I’m doing, make sure I’m okay in what I’m doing and feel sane and balanced. Just being aware of yourself and loving yourself and being able to know when something’s off is so important.” He admits to being “somewhat” of a purist in terms of his health. “I’ve been vegan for four years. I don’t indulge in the typical … enhancers! I don’t judge, but I just don’t indulge myself.” Bored of his takeout daze and Netflix haze, Sanford Almahda baked his first cookie. By the two-year mark, there will be more product options and a clothing line and, he hints, maybe even more.

Major ’s Cookies supplies corporate meetings, like Telus. Available online now, and in selected retail stores soon.

What advice does he have for the rest of us thinking of making a change, still dreaming on the couch? “First, be brave, be really brave,” he says. “Know that you won’t get everything right and it’s okay. Protect your intellectual property, trust your gut and make sure you’re different, because that’s how you’ll last. Oh, and get an accountant!” Back to that melt-in-your-mouth soft-baked cookie. “I’m confident in the quality,” says Sanford. “It’s the best tasting vegan cookie in the city.” @majorscookies majorscookies.com

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The Passionate Cook’s Essentials A Foodie Paradise in Uxbridge

Custom Curated Charcuterie Board A delectable selection of cheeses from around the world, combined with meats, pickles, crostini, and more. The Passionate Cook’s Essentials team will work with you to ensure that your custom charcuterie board is perfect for your gathering.

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he Passionate Cook’s Essentials reflects owner Lisa Hutchinson’s passion for all things food, including top-of-the-line kitchenware, fine foods, artisan cheese and more. In addition to hard-to-find condiments like Moroccan-preserved lemons, Piquillo peppers and Bomba rice from Spain, you’ll find entertaining-related giftware by Emile Henry, Swissmar, Shun, and many more. The store boasts a large cheese and charcuterie counter, filled with artisan cheeses from around the world, smallbatch charcuterie such as artisan sausage, duck foie gras parfait, and many nitriteand nitrate-free salamis. Whether you are shopping for a slice of your favourite Gorgonzola or a cheese board for your next party, The Passionate Cook’s Essentials stocks a range of amazing cheeses that you must taste to believe, and their knowledgeable staff are always happy to chat cheese and offer expert selections. For anyone looking to expand their recipe collection and cooking expertise, Lisa and her team teach in-store cooking and cheese classes. All classes include recipes and a full meal. For twelve people or more, they will hold a private class just for your group.

Gourmet Frozen Meals The Passionate Cook’s Essential’s gourmet prepared meals include mouth-watering dishes: Fish Pie made with shrimp, scallops, and halibut in a creamy white wine sauce with garlic mash, soul satisfying Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup and a Duck Shepherd’s Pie made with duck breast simmered in a red wine stock with veg.

Top Quality Ingredients, Stemware, Serving Platters & More You’ll find everything a passionate cook needs to create and serve extraordinary culinary creations with style, including knives from Shun, bone china from McIntosh and cookware from Emile Henry.

Find the Passionate Cook’s Essentials at 68 Brock Street West, in Uxbridge. thepassionatecook.ca 905 862 3359

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Ruffoni Copper Cookware Exquisite premium quality, handcrafted cookware from Italy. Each piece of the Historia collection is a masterpiece created from tin-lined hammered copper, finished with sculptural bronze handles and knobs. Ideal as a wedding gift or to elevate your home cooking experience.

Cheeses From Around the World The ever-evolving assortment of cheeses and small batch charcuterie found at The Passionate Cook’s Essentials have been professionally selected to ensure that there is something on offer to suit everyone’s palate.

Meredith’s Elixirs A fusion of whole ginger extracts, local honey and freshly squeezed lemons or limes.

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How to Make Yourself Happy as a Lark BY LESLEY KENNY

Global Big Day is May 14, 2022. Three Toronto parks make excellent birdwatching spots and if you can count, you can help.

You don’ t need to be an experienced birder to participate in Global Big Day. Or any birdwatching day.

he birds need our help. Birds are considered an “indicator species.”

Tracking the health and number of birds is used to assess environmental conditions. Since the 1970s, across Canada and the US, the bird population is down almost three billion or about two-thirds of all adult breeding birds. Scientists consider this a staggering number. Of the four main bird migration paths in the Americas, Toronto sits at the convergence of two: the Atlantic and the Mississippi. While migrating birds get all the attention come spring, a surprising number of birds stay here for the winter, growing extra fat and feathers to help withstand the cold. The little chickadee even grows more brain mass to help it remember where to get and store its

food. Year-round residents also include the Northern Cardinal with its cheery insistent call, the American Robin, the Blue Jay and some species of woodpeckers. One of the most common birds seen here in winter is the House Sparrow. Although sparrows are one of the more plentiful species of birds, the Henslow’s Sparrow is a rare sight now and considered endangered. So is the red-headed woodpecker, not reported in the GTA since the 1990s. Here’s where you come in. Global Big Day is an international bird count day. Using eBird, a free app to help identify birds and submit checklists, participants join groups or head out on their own to scour neighbourhoods and local parks for feathered friends. The checklists provide scientists with data to monitor and assess bird species across the world.

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In May of 2020, not surprisingly, a new world record was set when 50,000 people from 175 countries submitted 120,000 checklists in one 24-hour period. Probably because we had more time on our hands and birds were coming closer to lockdown-quiet urban areas. For the spring 2022 count, Global Big Day is Saturday, May, 14. You don’t need to be an experienced birder to participate. The app can help you identify whatever birds you see out your window that day. But before and after May 14, there are three great spots in the GTA to practice your bird finding skills: Tommy Thompson Park, High Park and Colonel Samuel Smith Park. Tommy Thompson Park is made from the concrete, dredged sand and dirt from port-related construction from the 1970s and ‘80s. It’s now considered one of the best birdwatching spots in the city, particularly for owls, waterfowl and shorebirds. This 250-hectare site on the Leslie Street Spit offers spectacular waterfront views and easy walks. There’s free parking at the entrance (no pets allowed).

Northern Cardinals’ birdsong signals the beginning of spring.

Opened to the public almost 150 years ago, High Park is a yearround birdwatching paradise. Several species of hawks, some of which nest in the park, can be seen here in all seasons. The park once clocked an all time high of 260 different bird species. A favourite place for migrating birds, High Park has long been a Toronto birdwatcher favourite and spring is the most anticipated of the birdwatching seasons as Grackles, Red-winged Blackbirds and American Robins return. Fifteen minutes south-west of High Park, Colonel Samuel Smith Park stretches along a wooded shoreline in the Kipling and Lakeshore area. Home to Toronto’s first outdoor skating trail, this almost-80-hectare waterfront park offers a lush, biodiverse environment for birds and wildlife. In the summer, free birdwatching walks are perfect for those new to the sport. Home to more than 100 species of birds, Colonel Samuel Smith Park is considered an eBird counting hotspot. Whether or not you participate in Global Big Day this year, you can still cheer for the songbirds that migrate by the stars at night and the tiny hummingbirds that migrate on their own (even the young), and return to the same spot, even the same feeder, year after year. On the first warm days of late February, listen for the Northern Cardinals as they begin to sing. Pack yourself a thermos of coffee and a protein bar and head out for your first urban birdwatching adventure. Yes, there’s an app. No, you don’t have to wear a Tilley hat. Binoculars a bonus.

Many Blue Jays stay the winter in Southern Ontario.

“One of the rewards of birdwatching is the brief escape it affords from our ancient and compelling need to make Nature useful.” Graeme Gibson, The Bedside Book of Birds (Penguin Random House, 2021)

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Old Montreal BY LESLEY KENNY

On the western shore of the Island of Montreal, this historic district blends old-world charm with twentieth century chic. But mostly – it’s lots of fun!

ne of the oldest neighbourhoods in North America, Old Montreal – Vieux Montréal – is Montreal’s historic district, beside the shores of the St. Lawrence River. Steeped in history going back 8,000 years, when First Nations peoples lived here, the cobblestone

streets and plazas of Old Montreal date back to the 17th and 18th centuries when settlers from France, and then Britain, laid claim. Today, the consensus is that Old Montreal looks the most European of any place in Canada. But there are some definite Canadian vibes and venues here. A 20-minute walk from downtown Montreal, Old Montreal can be enjoyed on foot, the best way to appreciate the architecture and discover the cafés and hole-in-the-wall boutiques. Sections of Rue Saint-Paul, the oldest street here, are designated pedestrian only. At once charming and chic, cobblestone streets and alleys wind past centuries-old buildings that now offer contemporary shopping and fine dining experiences. Wide plazas make great spots for rest and people-watching. Everywhere, flowers decorate the streets and patios, and vines cling to walls and travel along old archways. The architectural landscape of Old Montreal is the result of fire and fury. The homes and businesses built by settlers in the 17th and 18th centuries were mainly constructed of wood. Fires often raged out of control and razed dozens and sometimes hundreds of buildings. Word came from Britain that new buildings needed to be constructed of brick and stone to limit future damage. Montreal’s City Hall, located in Old Montreal, was all but gutted by a fire in the 1700s. The exterior was saved and the rebuilt, five-storey building is considered one of the finest examples of the Second Empire style. In the twentieth century, urban development proposals to tear down old buildings, and even build an expressway that would cut through the centre of the area, had the kibosh put on them by angry citizens and government officials. The domed, neoclassical Bonsecours Market, once the centre of public life two centuries ago, survived the wrecking ball and is today a stunning home to fashionable shops, restaurants and outdoor cafés. Both City Hall and the Bonsecours Market are designated National Historic Sites. 44

The illuminated dome of Bonsecours Market visible behind the tallest ferris

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Charming and chic, Old Montreal’s cobblestone streets wind past centuries-old buildings that offer contemporary shopping and fine dining.

Towering above the old streets, the Notre-Dame Basilica welcomes all visitors. Inside this masterpiece of Gothic Revival architecture, the soaring vaulted ceilings, intricate wooden carvings and stained-glass windows will take your breath away. As originally intended. Join a walking tour of Old Montreal and gain free admission to the basilica. Recently redeveloped, with more plans for 2022, the Old Port’s transformation from an industrial-only zone into a playground for all ages, has greatly expanded the opportunities for visitors to Old Montreal. Cultural facilities along this 2km stretch include the Montreal Science Centre and Montreal’s museum of history and archaeology (Pointe-À-Callière). There’s an outdoor skating rink in winter at the base of the tallest ferris wheel in Canada, where, from your gondola-like swinging cabin, you can take in a panoramic view of the city and seaway. Would you rather rent a paddle boat or be the person above, swinging across the zipline? At the Old Port you can rent a Jet-Ski for the adrenaline rush or maybe you’d prefer the opportunity to ride in an electric boat along the Old Port and Lachine Canal. You can book a luxury dinner cruise for two or take the family to an IMAX movie. There’s a winter park filled with activities for the snowy season, and, come summer, an urban beach beneath the Clock Tower.

Bonsecours Market , once the centre of public life is now the stunning home to fashionable shops, restaurants and cafes.

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Soaring vaulted ceiling and carved wooden figures inside the Notre-Dame Basilica.

An urban beach under the Clock Tower in Old Montreal.

But whatever you do in Old Montreal, don’t leave without taking in one of the most spectacular light projection installations in the world. Cité Mémoire, a massive undertaking, projects the indigenous and colonial history of Montreal onto the sides of buildings, in trees, and across the cobblestone streets under your feet. Download the free app to listen to the narration for each story or just stare in wonder as the side of the 45 metre Clock Tower transforms into a screen for a ballet dancer and the sides of old buildings light up with the social, political and cultural history of Montreal. You’ll see Maurice “Rocket” Richard, and John and Yoko (their famous bed-in for peace in Montreal). Listen to Oscar Peterson, the Montreal-born jazz icon, as the story of Montreal’s Sin City era lights up in front of you. And, thanks to Leonard Cohen, Suzanne takes you down to her place near the river…

Cité Mémoire is a world-class art installation that lights up buildings, streets and trees with the history of Montreal. Photo by: rjdesignworld (pixabay.com)

Welcome to Old Montreal, where sophisticated meets playful. And inspiration… is everywhere.

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Matt Driscoll, is a freelance writer and editor based out of Bracebridge, Ontario. He was a former editor with Muskoka Magazine and former photojournalist with the Bracebridge Examiner and Sioux Lookout Bulletin. Matt worked for several years in the museums field, both in Canada and internationally, before moving into full-time journalism more than a decade ago.

The Muskoka Leather Company operated from 1882 until 1890 when it was re-acquired by the original owner, Beardmore, to become Muskoka Leather Company.

Beardmore Tannery Once a Vital Economic Hub in Muskoka PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF MUSKOKA DIGITAL ARCHIVES

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Largely now a relic of the past, the tannery was once a hub of economic prosperity for many northern Ontario communities and Muskoka was no exception. he first of Bracebridge’s tanneries was the

under company founder George Beardmore. When it came time

Beardmore Tanning Company, which was locally

for expansion, the company considered several options but

known as the “old” tannery and was established

ultimately settled on Bracebridge, largely due to the massive supply

along the Muskoka River in Bracebridge in 1877.

of hemlock trees located in local forests. At the time, tanneries

The Beardmore Tannery first started in the

tannic acid, which could be readily derived from the hemlock bark

Acton area, where they had extensive operations

that was abundant in the area.

transformed cowhide to leather. The process involved the use of

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Muskoka Leather Company’s tannery was located on Muskoka River in Bracebridge. It opened in 187 7 as the Beardmore Co. tannery but was sold in 1882 to Muskoka Leather Company.

The company (alternatively referred to in historical sources as the Beardmore Tannery, the Muskoka Tannery and the Muskoka Leather Company) struck a deal with the village of Bracebridge (now a town) following a referendum put to the voting-age population. The deal included a $2,000 bonus for the Beardmore Company, plus a 10-year exemption from taxes in exchange for hiring at least 12 men. It turned out that hiring 12 men would not be a problem as the tannery quickly became one of the busiest in the country. Just five years after opening, the tannery was sold to Charles Tilson. However, in 1890 the tannery once again became Beardmore’s after Tilson passed away. By the turn of the century there were four tanneries in Bracebridge, including the large Anglo-Canadian Tannery.

Located on 35 acres, by 1890 the tannery was one of the largest in Canada producing sole leather. Although it expanded in 1913, it was closed down in 1922.

locally with labour shortages, multiple strikes in 1908 and 1916 and workplace injuries and fatalities. Locals also grew increasingly irritated

In his book, Bracebridge: Muskoka Heritage, local historian

with the amount of pollution being poured into the Muskoka River,

Ken Veitch details an incident in 1916 when an attempt was

making it virtually unusable downstream for any purpose.

made to bring 10 Austrian prisoners of war into Bracebridge to work at the Muskoka Leather Company. Many Bracebridge residents and tannery employees were furious with the idea

Despite an expansion in 1913, the Beardmore Tannery closed in 1922 as the demand for leather soles declined across North America.

of housing “the enemy” and attended a meeting at the Town

The building was later used to raise poultry but in 1959 a fire killed 4,000

Hall to voice their objections. Mysteriously, in the late-night

chickens and 3,000 turkeys.

hours following the meeting, the building meant to house the POWs burned to the ground.

The facilities were never rebuilt following the fire, but over the past decade that section of the Muskoka River in Bracebridge has become

Despite the economic significance of the tanneries to

home to a waterfront residential community and water quality is now

Bracebridge, the industry ran into increasing problems

on par with anything in the province.

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Immerse yourself in earthy hues, westerly views and the iconic beauty of Georgian Bay. 50

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Glenn Burney Blends Ecology and Architecture BY MATT DRISCOLL

Although the site has been used as a lodge for nearly 100 years, the latest incarnation is something quite different.

he Lodge at Glenn Burney isn’t so much located on Georgian Bay, as it is a part of Georgian Bay. Set for construction in 2022, the new Lodge at Glenn Burney will enjoy the south-western sunsets of Georgian Bay

while being nestled in a private, serene, century forest, lined with mature 100-foot pines. The residences will have floor-to-ceiling windows, magnificent waterfront views, an open concept main floor featuring a chef-inspired kitchen, stone counters and top-of-the-line appliances, cozy fireplace and lower-level master retreat. The project was designed by the international firm Brisbin Brook Beynon (BBB) Architects, designers of world-class projects including resorts in the Caribbean, Florida and Montenegro. “This is a really exciting project,” says Brian Brisbin of BBB. “It’s a pretty special lifestyle we’re providing and there’s nothing else like it in the Parry Sound area, or really in Ontario.” Every residence is complete in every way and managed by GB Lodge with hands-on site management, including concierge, housekeeping, and room services. There are 12 two-storey woodland cottages at Glenn Burney Lodge beside Glenn Burney Marina in Parry Sound. The Lodge was purchased just over 10 years ago by Wesley Thuro, and Brisbin credits Thuro with creating the unique atmosphere of the Lodge. A focal point of the property is the lakeside bistro, which Brisbin describes as having a “Key West vibe.”

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A one-of-a-kind property that respects nature with a minimal footprint to the surrounding environment.

“It’s a laid-back feel directly on the waterfront but it’s widely recognized for the quality of food and wine they serve,” says Brisbin. The bistro is also the point of entry for guest check-in, room services, and the operations of the Lodge’s site management team. Sadly, in 2013 the original Lodge burned to the ground but a new vision emerged and eventually, the Lodge was reborn. The goal was to create a project unequalled in the luxury of a rustic retreat, where guests arrive to ready-to-light wood-burning fireplaces, stocked wine coolers and lunches at the bistro. The new units are located on the sites of the former cabins and cantilever to minimize impact on the surrounding forest. In fact, ensuring the new project merged seamlessly in the environment was a key tenant of BBB’s work. “The entire thing is surrounded by a 100-year-old forest with massive pines and spruces. We had to make sure it was connected with trees,” says Brisbin. “We also wanted the smallest possible footprint.” 52

Respect for the natural environment is something BBB has made a priority in projects around the globe. The firm is responsible for Canada’s first “vertical forest” in Toronto, incorporating some 400 trees and creating sustainable microclimates into a condo development. Brisbin says the vertical forest helps to serve as something of a waypoint for cross-pollination where the natural forest has been interrupted by urban construction. The Lodge at Glenn Burney also features state-of-the-art insulation and green roofs, and every cottage is situated to enjoy lakefront views. Those not using their property have the option to automatically add it to the reservation system. The system offers a simple and easy way to earn a return on investment when the unit isn’t in use. Glenn Burney Marina has docks to accommodate over 230 boats up to 30’ and stacker buildings to winter store more than 300 boats.

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Eco-friendly and organic finishes invite warmth and serenity to everyday living.

The Lodge also benefits from its proximity to Parry Sound and Highway 400. There’s plenty to do in the area, with nearby hiking trails and provincial parks, as well as the stunning Ridge at Manitou golf course, which has now entered a partnership with the Lodge at Glenn Burney. The project is already 70 percent pre-sold, says Brisbin, and he anticipates it won’t be long until all the units are gone. BBB expects an 18-month build, with much of the construction being done off-site to minimize the impact on the property. When finished, the Lodge at Glenn Burney promises to be unlike anything else on Georgian Bay and a unique community unto itself.

Turn-key, environmentally conscious living at its best.

For purchase information and a digital brochure, contact Emilie Shaw, Broker 705 644 2825 Amy McDonald, Sales Representative 705 309 0895 Chestnut Park® Real Estate, Limited Georgian Bay & Muskoka Luxury Real Estate

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Andrew Hind, is a freelance writer specializing in travel, food, lifestyle and history. His work has appeared in dozens of periodicals, and he is the author of 25 books. Andrew lives in Bradford, Ontario.

Peace and Power: The Thrill of Sledding Prince Edward County Winter transforms The County.

any would argue that the best way to experience winter in PEC is astride a snowmobile, blending the adrenaline of the ride with the hushed majesty of a region shrouded in white.

With 150 kilometres of groomed trails to relish, there are enough trails in Prince Edward County to ride to your heart’s content. “We have a nice network of trails, including the 50km-long Millennium Trail that runs from Picton to Consecon,” explains Jamie Forrester, President of the Prince Edward County Trail Riders Snowmobile Club, which for decades has been maintaining these trails on behalf of riders from all over the province. 54

The dedication of the Trail Riders has ensured that, despite poor winters in the last few years that have seen relatively little snowfall and unseasonal thaws, Prince Edward County enjoys a month of sledding in one of Ontario’s most unique settings, with wineries and quaint villages and views of grey, storm-tossed Lake Ontario. The tireless, behind-the-scenes work of the volunteer Trail Riders begins well before snowfall. “Before the first snowmobile can hit the trails, we have cut down trees and cut back brush, repaired run-off damage and bridges, and put in culverts,” Forrester explains. Once snow blankets the landscape, members hop aboard the Club’s two grooming machines to put the trails in pristine sledding condition. They must go out routinely thereafter for maintenance. The result is a network of trails that does The County proud.

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“ The Millennium Trail is the backbone of our trail network. It’s a nice ride that, for most of its length, backs onto farmers’ fields and vineyards,” says Forrester. “But we offer pleasure rides as well, many that run off the Millennium Trail. We have, for example, a trail that runs from Picton to Waupoos, and another, a loop, to Sandbanks Provincial Park.” Prince Edward County isn’t short of natural drama. Unlike in northern climes, where you can ride for vast distances without seeing anything but forest and frozen lakes, a ride in PEC might pass from light woods to pastures to wetlands and on to dense forest within a matter of minutes. The varied terrain is part of the appeal of sledding in The County. Equally attractive is the fact routes pass through or by restaurants, wineries, shops, and quaint communities that call out to sledders and beg them for a brief stop. Snowmobiling is a covid-safe winter experience, and is a thrilling way to witness the beauty of snow-shrouded Prince Edward County.

In addition to his role as President of the Trail Riders, Forrester is a Councilor and owns Log Cabin Point Cottages. As a result, he recognizes, perhaps better than most, the importance of snowmobiling for the local economy (it is, after all, the number one winter sport in Ontario in terms of dollars generated). “Snowmobiling brings thousands of tourists to Prince Edward County on a good snow year,” Forrester explains. “You’ll often see the parking lots of restaurants and gas stations jammed with sleds once the snow arrives. That’s good for many local businesses.” “When you get a good snowfall,” Forrester continues, “there is nothing better than a day exploring aboard a snowmobile.” Slip into your snowsuit, hop on the sled, and explore a transformed Prince Edward County wrapped in a blanket of white.

Prince Edward County boasts over 150km of groomed snowmobile trails.

For Trail Passes and Additional Information: ofsc.on.ca

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For over 20 years Dr. Vi Tu Banh has been proud to provide residents of Uxbridge and surrounding areas with eye care they can count on. His welcoming, and beautifully appointed office features a selection of fashionable frames for patients to choose from.

Dr. Vi Tu Banh BY LESLEY WILKINS PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF DR. VI TU BANH

A life devoted to paying it forward.

or many of us old enough to recall the end of the Vietnam war, the harrowing stories of the Vietnamese “boat people” fleeing the newly reunited country have long faded from our memories. But for Dr. Vi Tu Banh, a successful optometrist in Uxbridge, the story of his family’s journey from thriving business owners in South Vietnam to refugees building a new life in Canada is as fresh in his mind as it was 40 years ago. Growing up in South Vietnam in the 1970s, to a soundtrack of dropping bombs, Vi Tu recalls his close relationship with his

grandparents. “ They treated me like a prince,” he says. The first of seven children, Vi Tu’s survival had been unlikely after his mother suffered a severe fever while pregnant. Her remarkable recovery and Vi Tu’s birth were a source of joy and celebration for an already close family. Vi Tu’s early childhood in Vietnam is sprinkled with fond memories of helping in his grandfather’s shops. A successful clothing business with two thriving locations, Vi Tu recalls the straightforward business ethic taught to him by his grandfather: “your job is to get people what they want, don’t rip people off, and put money in the cashbox.”

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It was the confiscation of that business by the incoming communist government at the end of the Vietnam war, in 1975, that changed the direction of his family’s life forever. Following years of turmoil and hard work, one evening in 1979 the Banh family boarded a cramped 60-foot wooden boat with hundreds of others and prepared to set off in search of a better life. After drifting between refugee camps for five days, the small wooden vessel was intercepted by an American fishing boat and the refugees were transported to the previously uninhabited island of Air Raya in Indonesia. Thinking back on his family’s time at the refugee camp, Vi Tu wonders “how we survived nine hours let along nine months in that place.” With no permanent structures, food stores or adequate medical supplies, an estimated 12,000 Vietnamese “boat people,” as they were dubbed in the news, were held on the island while awaiting resettlement. Few people saw any hope for the Ban family being resettled as countries sponsoring refugees favoured those with professional qualifications. A tailor with a wife and six children did not have good prospects. But then, in response to the Vietnamese refugee crisis, Canada introduced an unprecedented program allowing, for the first time, private citizens to sponsor refugee families. It was through that program that five Uxbridge residents, spearheaded by Barb and Ted Murphy, joined forces to bring the Banh family to Canada. And so, within a year of stepping onto that crowded wooden boat on the shores of Vietnam, the Banh family began their new life in Uxbridge. Small town life did not last long for the Banh family. Vi Tu’s father soon found work in Toronto, and with the help of their sponsors, the family were on the move once more. “I remember as the truck was driving out of town, I said to my father, I will come back,” says Vi Tu. And come back he did. In a spirit of gratitude and a keen desire to pay it forward, Dr. Vi Tu Banh returned to Uxbridge in 2001 to open an optometry office with a strong focus on putting patients first.

Proud family man Dr. Vi Tu Banh at step-daughter Meagan Lum’s graduation from the New England College of Optometry in May 2020. Dr. Banh’s wife, Vision Therapist Mamie Leung (right) and Dr. Meagan Lum work alongside Dr. Banh at his Uxbridge optometry office.

In 2008, when Ted Murphy had passed away, Dr. Banh established the Ted Murphy Award in his honour. Presented by Barb Murphy, the award is given to two graduating students from Uxbridge Secondary School each year.

“I believe that by treating patient symptoms, I will be able to help more people, paying it forward to the people of Uxbridge,” he says.

In 2013, Dr. Banh felt that he wanted to do even more for his patients and began additional training and the study of Vision Therapy as a way to help patients suffering from the effects of concussions. His treatment plans include multiple modalities, including lenses, prisms and filters, along with targeted exercises to utilize neuroplasticity as a way to help retrain the brain and lessen symptoms such as balance loss, visual disturbances, headaches and more.

Dr. Banh recently celebrated 20 successful years in Uxbridge and continues to support the community at every opportunity. It’s clear that Uxbridge is delighted and fortunate to have him back. You can find Dr. Banh’s beautifully appointed optometrist’s office at 2 Elgin Park Drive, Uxbridge. For more information visit: uxbridge.com/health-and-wellness/optometrist-vitu-banh.php

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The Uxbridge Music Hall BY ANDREW HIND PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF JOEL MYSLIKL

A thriving cultural hub with history.

Standing firm and proud in the heart of historic Uxbridge Ontario, the Uxbridge Music Hall has been a much loved gathering spot , and entertainment hub since its opening in 1901.

xbridge, just 45 minutes north of Toronto, is

as a community hub where ideas could be shared, and locals

a close-knit community with an astonishing

could be entertained.

dedication to both the visual arts and the performing arts. While many community theatre programs fail to thrive due to lack of support, Uxbridge is teeming with successful

and much-loved theatre groups, musicians and choirs, all of which rely on the Music Hall as a place to shine. Built on a budget of $4000, the Uxbridge Music Hall was designed by James Walker Jr., of Buffalo, to replace the previous fire-

Today this much-loved Uxbridge landmark is a thriving cultural centre with a state-of-the-art sound, light, and projection system bringing it bang up to date and able to host everything from concerts and musicals to author readings and business conferences. Of course, it takes a village, or in this case a town, to keep a grand old building looking and operating well. The board of directors and a team of dedicated staff ensure that everything is kept up to date,

damaged hall. Officially opened on December 19th, 1901, to an

from hall bookings, maintenance, custodial duties and in-house

enthusiastic crowd, the new Uxbridge Music Hall would serve

sound and lighting.

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There are no bad seats at the Uxbridge Music Hall. Whether you are watching a band from the floor or a play from the balcony, you will be able to soak in the welcoming atmosphere, great view and fabulous sound.

Needless to say, over the past 120 years the hall has seen a lot of performances and been visited by a number of famous faces including Glenn Gould, Graham Greene, Pierre Elliott Trudeau, and, more recently, by favourites such as best-selling writer John Irving, actor Ken Welsh, and singersongwriter Leah Daniels. But of course, the question on everyone’s mind when talking about a fabulous old building is whether there are any ghosts inside. There have certainly been convincing tales told by people who work at the music hall, and a visiting clairvoyant once claimed that indeed there were not just one, but three ghosts wandering the aisles and climbing the stairs. But have no fear, the grumpy spirit was sent on his way and the two remaining spirits (should such a thing exist) are said to be very friendly, and perhaps even helpful. As visitors walk through the doors they are greeted by smiling staff behind the window of the hall’s traditional box office.

Walking through the front entrance of the Uxbridge Music Hall is like stepping back in time. Though the hall is always being updated and maintained, every effort has been made to ensure that the décor remains true to the building’s heritage. The original chandelier still hangs proudly from the centre of the wood paneled ceiling, and the intricate railing at the front of the balcony looks as spectacular now as it did when the music hall opened.

To learn more about upcoming performances or to book the Uxbridge Music Hall visit: uxbridgemusichall.com Uxbridge Music Hall, 16 Main St S, Uxbridge Ticket Booking Line: StarTicketing 1 866 808 2006 Karen Ryl, Booking Clerk (at Uxbridge Arena): 905 852 6761 uxbridgemusichall@gmail.com

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Stone City Brew Co. BY ANDREW HIND PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF STONE CITY BREW CO.

A small craft brewery that does beer right.

estled in the historic heart of Downtown Kingston, Stone City Brew Co., formerly known as Stone City Ales, is a small craft brewery that does beer right. Yes, the location does have a tap room and restaurant which serves up hospitality and good food in equal measure. But Stone City is first and foremost a brewery so their attention

is firmly set on making the best possible brews. That means they don’t cut corners.

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Every beer is made with passion and a commitment to excellence, including only the best ingredients.

They source the best ingredients from around the world and

them to move into their current location on Princess Street a year

use local ones as often as possible, without sacrificing quality.

later, a spot with a sizable dining room and two patios, one on the

Every beer is made with passion and a commitment to excellence.

street and the other off the tap room

They’re all about creativity and encourage their brew team to keep exploring in a quest for exciting new flavour profiles.

Locals have come to know and love the lineup of mainstay beers that are consistently stocked in Stone City’s fridges: the award-

Stone City Brew Co. also has a great story. “The company was

winning Uncharted IPA, the brewery favourite 12 Star Session Ale,

founded by Ron Shore in 2014, making us one of the first small

and a year-round oatmeal stout, Ships in the Night, a dark beer

craft breweries in downtown Kingston and, from the beginning,

with hints of chocolate, caramel, toffee and roasted dark coffee.

Stone City Brew Co. set out to change the way beer was made,” explains general manager Bailey Jewitt. “We wanted to return beer to its craft roots, to focus on quality and small-batch beers made by hand and with love.”

Beer lovers are encouraged to return regularly, as bi-weekly special one-off batch brews are unveiled. Take special note of their current special release, We Hear You, a Double Dry Hopped Session Sour Ale in support of the Sexual Assault Centre Kingston (SACK).

It was also Shore’s belief that a good beer should reflect its community. “We have hard water here in Kingston, the result of the limestone bedrock upon which the city is built,” Bailey says. “Hard water affects hop expression. We’ve had to learn to work with our water profile, to produce truly local beer reflecting our community, and producing a wide variety of brews to meet all palates.”

“ This was an initiative that had special meaning to me. With a month-long social media campaign organized with SACK , we had also visited as many downtown bars and restaurants as we could, to provide free education on the relationship between alcohol use and sexual assault,” Bailey explains. “We had many bars and restaurants participate in our initiative to cultivate a safer industry, by buying kegs to help

The distinctive flavours of Stone City Brew Co.’s beers quickly

us fundraise, and putting up posters to educate customers

struck a chord with people in Kingston, and early success allowed

and staff on awareness in preventing sexual assault.”

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Stone City Ales has a lineup of mainstay beers as well as bi-weekly special one-off batch brews.

Stone City Brew Co. offers an on-site bottle shop allowing customers to access a list of their available bottled beers often selling seasonal special packs and more. In response to the pandemic, they installed a take-out window to ensure the bottle shop was as safe as possible. Stone City also does deliveries – free in-town local deliveries, three times a week, and monthly as far as Toronto and Ottawa. The vibe of the brewery is lively and warm, the flavours of their beers refreshingly unique – everything about Stone City Brew Co. screams passion. “We love beer, and we love our community,” says Bailey. “That’s the secret to our success.” Located at 275 Princess Street , Kingston, Ontario, stop by and have a cold one.

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The Bruce Trail in winter. Photo by: R. Mickeloff

The Bruce Trail BY ANDREW HIND

One of Ontario’s largest land trusts, the Bruce Trail Conservancy is a Canadian success story.

he simple act of following a path and freeing our body and mind provides mental escape, boosts our energy, and leads to the wonders of the natural world.

people would fall in love with its natural splendor and be more inclined to preserve its unique ecosystems. This was revolutionary: never before in Canadian history had a trail even remotely approaching this scope been realized.

We in Ontario are fortunate to have access to the Bruce Trail, an unparalleled network of footpaths throughout the Niagara Escarpment, one of the world’s most important landscapes.

“The Bruce Trail Conservancy is one of Ontario’s largest land trusts,” explains Michael McDonald, CEO of the BTC. “To date, we’ve preserved over 12,700 acres of Niagara Escarpment habitats, providing habitat for 86 species of concern.”

The Niagara Escarpment is a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve that traces the ancient shoreline of a pre-glacial tropical sea. The diverse natural landscape today supports a variety of incredible ecosystems and is home to an outstanding assortment of flora and fauna including 36 species of reptiles and amphibians, 53 species of mammals, 90 species of fish, and more than 350 species of birds.

“Beyond preserving vital biodiversity, the landscapes we protect represent a natural-based solution to climate change,” McDonald continues. “Our trees and wetlands capture carbon and provide fresh oxygen, improving the quality of life of all Ontarians.”

Protecting and promoting this unique natural wonder is the mandate of the Bruce Trail Conservancy (BTC), one of Ontario’s oldest land trusts. Its story begins in 1960, when a group of passionate naturalists, alarmed that the Escarpment was being developed, joined forces to create the Bruce Trail Conservancy. They believed that if they built a footpath along the Escarpment that

BTC makes these lands available for exploration through an unparalleled network of trails. The main trail, which runs from Queenston in the south to Tobermory in the north, is 900 km long. “It would take the average person walking eight hours a day an entire month to traverse its length,” explains McDonald. Additionally, there are more than 400 km of side trails. The Bruce Trail is the longest market trail in Canada.

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The Bruce Trail Conservancy was founded to preserve vulnerable Niagara Escarpment habitats. To date, over 12 , 700 acres have been protected, providing habitat for 86 species of concern. Photo by: B. Henry

The length, longevity and popularity of the Bruce Trail is the result of a remarkable partnership between the BTC and members of the public. Portions of the trail pass over private properties, some 600 at last count. The owners of these properties enjoy no recompense; they offer access simply for the enjoyment of their fellow Ontarians and to promote biodiversity. Similarly, 1400 volunteers donate their time to maintain the trails. “Hiking is a year-round activity. Our trails are used by walkers in every season, and in winter are joined by snowshoers and even crosscountry skiers,” says McDonald. “The topography along the trail is really varied, so the trail represents countless new experiences. The rolling hills of the Beaver Valley are iconic and beautiful. Further north, along the Bruce Peninsula, we’re treated to stunning views of Lake Huron.” “A secret pleasure of mine,” McDonald continues, “is the stretch from Grimsby to Stoney Creek. It’s not as well travelled but has beautiful views overlooking vineyards.” Bruce Trail Conservancy has recently launched a fundraising campaign to protect two vital habitats with Balsam Wetlands Nature Reserve, near Collingwood (home to a diverse array of life including Black Ash, a threatened tree in Canada), and Eugenia Woods Nature Reserve, in the Beaver Valley. The total cost to preserve these two new nature reserves and protect their precious habitats is $3.6 million. The Bruce Trail represents years of adventure. And no two days are ever the same – new weather, new wildlife, and new perspectives emerge every time you head out. Perhaps best of all, these adventures are in irreplaceable forest and wetland landscapes thoughtfully protected by the BTC. “The Bruce Trail Conservancy and the Bruce Trail,” says McDonald, “are a Canadian success story, one we can all be proud of.”

The main Bruce Trail is 900 kilometres long, stretching from Queenston in the south to Tobermory on the shores of Lake Huron

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Wasaga Beach BY ANDREW HIND PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF ONTARIO PARKS

Skis and snowshoes replace sand and sun come winter.

ven if you’ve never strapped on a pair of cross-

“Wasaga Beach Provincial Park offers some of the most exciting

country skis, you’re probably familiar with the

Nordic ski terrains in Central Ontario,” enthuses Marina Opitz ,

allure—gliding across a sea of pristine newly

chief park naturalist at Wasaga Beach Provincial Park.

fallen snow, through wilderness transformed into a soft, white wonderland, surrounded by a hush so complete you can almost hear the snowflakes

Wasaga Beach Provincial Park boasts over 30 kilometres of groomed trail. “We have trail options for all experience levels,”

dancing on the breeze.

says Opitz. “ Trails pass through a variety of terrains including

Downhill gets all the glory, but cross-country skiing has its own

oak savannas, and parabolic sand dunes.” Expert skiers can

rewards – a slower ride that allows you to enjoy the serenity of

challenge themselves on the High Dunes Trail while beginner

lowland hardwood, sugar maple dominant stands, pine-

nature while getting a full-body workout. There are better known ski areas in Ontario, and certainly many with more swank, but there’s arguably no better place to enjoy an afternoon of cross-country skiing than Wasaga Beach. Best

skiers can choose the more leisurely Blueberry Trail. Thanks to the Friends of Wasaga Beach, tracks are track-set after each snowfall, ensuring they remain in the best possible condition.

known for being home to the world’s longest fresh-water beach,

Wasaga Beach in winter isn’t just about skiing, though.

when snow blankets the landscape with fluffy white mounds,

Snowshoeing, a pastime as Canadian as poutine and hockey, is

Wasaga Beach Provincial Park becomes a popular cross-country

also encouraged along a 10-kilometre trail system. If you can walk

(or Nordic) ski destination.

you can snowshoe, making it an ideal gateway into winter sports.

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Typically, the Wasaga Nordic Centre offers modern equipment rentals, light refreshments and hot beverages, washroom facilities, and a warm-up shelter. There are also outback ski shelters to warm up a lunch on crisp winter days. But as everywhere, the pandemic is impacting operations. “Rentals are not available at this time,” explains Opitz , “and while we are planning to offer many of our usual facilities and services to our visitors, some modifications or restrictions may apply due to the pandemic. Visitor and staff safety is always our top priority. We will be continually assessing our approach and may need to adjust facilities and services available depending on ongoing public health advice.” Due to lake-effect weather, trail conditions and local weather can vary greatly from day-to-day. Depending on the weather, the Wasaga Nordic and Trail Centre is usually open mid-December to mid-March.

Wasaga Beach Provincial Park is one of the best places in central Ontario for an afternoon of cross-country skiing.

For up-to-date information on ski conditions and the status of operations, visitors can check the Ontario Parks Ski Report at https://www.ontarioparks.com/ skireport/detail/wasagabeach. Hit the trails. Surrounded by the beauty and tranquility of a postcardperfect landscape, you’ll discover that Wasaga Beach should be as famed for skis and snowshoes as for sand and sunshine. 101 Blueberry Trail, Wasaga BeachRates: Adult $15, senior $10, youth (6-17) $7.50, family $42. Snowshoe Trail $8. Seasonal passes

With over 30km of groomed trails, Wasaga Beach has a trail for every experience level.

Hours: 9-5 daily. Open December – March (weather permitting). wasagabeachpark.com 705 429 0943

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Starting Point Henrybuilt has made its name designing and installing kitchens and wardrobes for designconscious clients across the United States. The company has now created its first range of standalone shelving, armoires, vanities, and consoles, as well as tables and seating. The Primary Objects collection comprises the uncomplicated and functional essentials around which any room is created. For the kitchen, there’s the customizable Shadow Box—a tall, larder-style cupboard with six panes of tinted glass in its doors—while bathroom essentials include the Puddle Jumper double vanity, and the Icicle, “a floating sliver of a medicine cabinet.” All 50 pieces are crafted to the same exacting standards of Henrybuilt’s “fitted architectural products.” Combining color, toughness, craft, and proportion, the Color Box Bar from Henrybuilt’s Primary Objects Collection comes with wine racks, leather pouches, and a utility bar.

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Masquespacio’s three-legged Wink is—depending on your viewpoint—a chair, a dancing eye, or even a planet wearing a flapper dress, says its makers.

The Triple Discus light by London’s Blackbird Bespoke features double-sided metal discs that can be tilted and is available in old gold, antique silver, or bronze finishes.

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Power of Three

Who says interior design has to be a serious business? Certainly not the team at Masquespacio in Valencia, Spain, which—working with sister brand Houtique—have created the Wink chair. Resembling a coquettish, generously lashed eye, it features a back made from bent and welded iron tubing. The joints are sanded smooth before being treated to achieve a shiny chrome or gold finish, and the synthetic velvet seat and back come in a range of colors.

Using skills honed over three generations, Blackbird Bespoke takes commissions for oneoff handcrafted metal furniture pieces, as well making its own lighting, mirrors, tables, and seating. A recent addition to its offering is this Triple Discus table light—so called because the circular steel components resemble the ancient metal discus. It is part of a collection that was designed to be both distinctive and dramatic, and to fit equally well into modern or period interiors.

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170 Falcon Road, Aspen, Colorado

Beds: 5 // Baths: Full 5 // Baths: Partial 4 Interior: 8,983 Sq Ft.Sq Ft. Exterior: 1.4 Acres // Property Type: Single Family Home Located at the terminus of secluded Falcon Road in Five Trees, this ski in/ ski out, 5 bedroom, 9 bath estate embodies architectural artistry, Colorado majesty and ultimate privacy. This 8,983 SF home has interiors of thoughtful finishes, including dramatic stone fireplaces and archways, walls of windows framing mountain views, ash wood floors and soaring ceilings with wooden beam trusses, the home captures a Tuscan aesthetic with materials that are indigenous to Colorado, creating a magnificent synergy.A stand-out feature of the home on 1.4 acres is the stunning elevated outdoor patio complete with a cascading waterfall, oversized stone hearth, spa and northwestern views looking up the Roaring Fork Valley and west towards Baldy Peak and the Willow Creek Valley.

Christie’s International Real Estate Aspen Snowmass 520 E Durant Ave Ste 205 Aspen, Colorado, 81611 United States Colter Smith 970 544 5800

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Kilmurry House, Thomastown, County Kilkenny, Ireland

Beds: 11 // Baths: Full 8 Interior: 17,861 Sq Ft. Exterior: 90 Acres // Property Type: Single Family Home Kilmurry House, the birthplace of Irish watercolorist Mildred Anne Butler, is quite simply one of the finest country manors in all of Ireland. The Georgian house, executed in timeless Palladian style, was Butler’s lifelong home: Its former orangery was her studio; its walled gardens, lake, and woodland were the setting for many of her finest en plein air pastoral and wildlife paintings. Named to the Royal Academy in 1893, Butler painted to international acclaim for more than 30 years. The National Gallery of Ireland purchased seven of her watercolors for its permanent collection. A watercolor of a pair of rooks was commissioned for the Library in Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House. Her legacy abides in Kilmurry House., where some of her Kilmurry landscapes hang in the home’s art gallery, painted from a nearby window facing the picturesque grounds. The great house itself, set within a private demesne in excess of 90 acres in Thomastown, County Kilkenny, dates from 1690. Butler’s father, Captain Henry Butler, grandson of the 11th Viscount Mountgarret, purchased Kilmurry House in the late 1800s, and it remained in the Butler family until 1981. The latest restoration by the current owners extended the home to 17,861 square feet with eleven bedrooms and eight bathrooms while retaining the order and symmetry of the original Georgian design.

Christie’s International Real Estate Sherry FitzGerald 176 Pembroke Road Ballsbridge, Ireland Roseanne de Vere Hunt +353 1 2376402 76

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The Ulivi Estate,Porto Rafael, Italy

Beds:10 // Baths: Full 9 Interior: 6,458 Sq Ft. // - Exterior: 6.42 Acres // Property Type: Estate LOCATION

Overlooking the emerald sea, The Ulivi Estate is a unique waterfront home in the exclusive village of Porto Rafael. The property has a secluded, private setting overlooking the beautiful archipelago of La Maddalena and the turquoise waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Built in harmony with its Mediterranean surroundings, the property encompasses nearly 7.4 acres (3 hectares) of beautiful grounds leading down to a private sandy beach shaded by olive and oleander groves.

THE PROPERTIES AND GROUNDS

The property is divided into two magnificent estates, the main villa and the guest villa. The main residence is a chic, white-stucco villa built in 1969. Architect Michele Busiri Vici to reflect the surrounding natural beauty. Some of the many highlights include superb open-plan living spaces with spectacular sea views over the archipelago and a sublime master suite with a terrace surrounded by sculptural granite rock formations and native flora, with access to the beach. The secondary villa, which is privately situated, features four en suite bedrooms and several pergolas with amazing coastal outlooks. The property also benefits from having its on well water sourced from a 143 metre deep well. Additionally the direct meandering stone path that leads to the beach (within 50 metres) is something very unique on the north east coast of Sardinia.

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Piazzetta Porto Rafael Porto Rafael, Olbia Tempio, 07020 Italy Daniela Bracco +39 0789 700381

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Vicolo degli Archi 1 Porto Cervo, Olbia Tempio, 07021 Italy Julia Bracco +39 0789 909000

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Stunning Beachfront Estate in Old Fort Bay , Bahamas

Beds: 7 // Baths: Full 12 // Property Type: Single Family

Indisputably, Halcyon House is one of the finest beachfront estate homes in the exclusive gated community of Old Fort Bay. This stunning seven bedroom home has eight bathrooms and four powder rooms creatively spread throughout with over 13,000 square feet of interior living space. Halcyon House commands a premier location on the 225 feet of powdery white sand beaches and is one of the largest lots in the community majestically situated on its 1.816 acre property.

HISTORY OF OLD FORT BAY Old Fort Bay Club initially began as a fort constructed by the British to keep order in the area. In the 1700s, the Crown concerned itself with protecting the Bahamas from pirates and privateers, and so the fort was developed. During the 1800s the fort was used as a plantation house for all the sisal growing in the area, and in the 1920s the building fell into the hands of James Cox Brady, who won it in a card game. After Brady’s death, his widow remarried, and she and her husband filled the property with treasures they collected from their world travels. After her death, the Old Fort was left empty until 2002.

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Lyford Cay Shopping Plaza Lyford Cay, Bahamas Philip Hillier, Real Estate Professional +1 242 362 7713 +1 242 427 2795 78

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313 1/2 Worth Avenue Suite 4B Palm Beach, Florida, 33480 United St Danielle Austin, Senior Vice President 561 805 7327

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INVITATION TO CONSIGN Christie’s has led the international auction market for Jewellery continuously for a quarter of a century. Our Magnificent and Online Jewels auctions include an exceptional range of jewels that is sure to excite collectors and enthusiasts alike. We invite you to consign to our upcoming auctions. Please note sales close for collecting approximately 10 weeks before the sale date.

THE SAKURA DIAMOND MAGNIFICENT COLOURED DIAMOND AND DIAMOND RING Sold for HK$223,412,500 Magnificent Jewels Hong Kong, 23 May 2021 CONTACT

Vickie Sek vsek@christies.com +852 2978 9922

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Award-Winning Toronto Real Estate Advisors Providing Luxury Service For Every Client. With over 18 years of deep knowledge, our results-driven success continues to grow with our referral-based business, as we personally invest in our partnerships with our clients. The expertise, innovation and seamless approach that clients associate with our brand translates to record-breaking results. We would welcome the opportunity to assist you in your real estate journey!

Recommended For a Reason.

Charlene Kalia, SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Chairman’s Award Winner, 2021 Office: 416 925 9191 // Direct: 416 953 1226 Charlene@CharleneKalia.com www.CharleneKalia.com

Bringing the most desired homese to Toronto’s most discerning buyers. Tailored high-quality service is what I delivered to my clients as an award winning personal shopper at Holt Renfrew. This type of service is now woven into the fabric of how I help you buy and sell real estate. With my fingers on the pulse of Toronto’s most desirable neighbourhoods, you’ll be the first to know about market shifts and where to buy. As a seller, your property will rise above the competition with my innovative marketing techniques that expose your property to local, national and international markets. The combination of my bespoke service, global reach and innovative use of technology is the reason why I sold over $105 million in real estate in the last three years and a Chairman’s award winner.

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Jeff Knight , SALES REPRESENTATIVE

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Providing Concierge Level Service. Supporting you every step of the way. Achieving record breaking results. #1 Team Chestnut Park Real Estate 2020 & 2021 www.eileenlasswell.com

Eileen Lasswell, BROKER Catherine Mortimer **, Alisha Woodman *, Ann MacNaughton * Kate Buck *, Alexandra Sandler *, Katie Blacha* EileenLasswell@chestnutpark.com Office: 416 925 9191 // Direct: 416 875 8338

Marianne is a Toronto Broker with a long list of loyal clients. She brings an expert touch to each negotiation, handling every detail personally to provide seamless, individualized service. Relentless dedication to her clients, extensive market knowledge, sharp negotiation skills, and creative marketing strategies have elevated her to the top of the industry for 10+ years. For this, she’s earned the honour of consecutive Chairman’s awards. Uniquely, Marianne is known for her thorough understanding of construction and often helps her clients orchestrate renovations. Marianne’s client-focused approach is founded on trust and integrity.

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Marianne Miles, BROKER

Chairman’s Award Winner, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 mariannemiles@chestnutpark.com Office: 416 925 9191

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What drew me to real estate is my love for our city, its many distinct and beautiful neighbourhoods, and the people who shape them. Buying and selling property is a balance between emotion and hard data. I enjoy helping my clients weigh the many factors that come into play, to make informed, logical decisions resulting in for them, the right choices. I bring experienced objective advice and negotiation skills to maximize value. I am keenly focused on my clients and my track record is solid. “Cathy was instrumental in helping me purchase my dream home in Forest Hill. Her thorough understanding of Toronto’s luxury market and careful negotiation skills helped me secure an incredible property (during a pandemic!). The home and neighborhood have exceeded my expectations - all because of Cathy’s talent and skill.” - Erin Elofson, Head of Pinterest Canada

Cathy Park , SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Chairman’s Award Winner 2020 Direct: 416 894 2389 // Office: 416 925 9191 cathy@cathypark.com

Beyond The Transaction: Guiding you home every step of the way. As a full-service, end to end real estate team, we are here to sell your home in less time, for greater value, and help you get settled into your new home.

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Debbie Penzo, SALES REPRESENTATIVE Natasha Penzo, BROKER Graeme McIntosh, SALES REPRESENTATIVE Luca Penzo, DESIGN & BUILD CONSULTANT hello@debbiepenzoteam.com Direct: 416 520 1828

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There’s no one size fits all approach when it comes to real estate… Whether you are buying or selling a home, the personalized service that Helen and Michelle provide is what sets them apart. With an unwavering commitment to excellence, they actively listen to their clients’ needs to ensure a seamless experience and successful results. Helen’s expertise in the luxury market and Michelle’s experience in condo development make them the perfect team to help you attain your real estate goals.

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Helen Braithwaite, BROKER

Chairman’s Award Winner, 2017-2021 helenbraithwaite@chestnutpark.com Office: 416 925 9191 // Direct: 416 561 3114

Michelle Phillips, SALES REPRESENTATIVE

President’s Award Winner, 2020 & 2021 mphillips@chestnutpark.com Office: 416 925 9191 // Direct: 647 261 3655

Julia is a first-class Broker with nearly 10-years of experience buying and selling Toronto. Below are a few of the things that set Julia a tier above: • Professional staging provided for all Seller Clients • Strong online presence bringing additional exposure to listings • Opportunity for Buyer Clients to find off-market properties through expansive industry network • Extensive International contact list, cultivated while working with luxury brands abroad Call or text Julia to set up an introductory meeting!

Love Coming Home

Julia Campbell, BROKER

Direct: 647 981 2250 juliacampbell@chestnutpark.com

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Superb customer service is the cornerstone of Erica Anne’s business. Referred and recommended, her expertise and vast allencompassing experience, has brought Sellers & Buyers together for more than 30 years! Active in Rosedale, Summerhill/Yorkville, Moore Park & Deer Park, her knowledge of local market conditions, use of current market strategies and established networks locally & globally, have resulted in the successful sale of outstanding luxury properties, modest city houses and amazing condos! A consistent top producer with a positive & patient approach, Erica Anne’s ability to efficiently achieve exceptional results through consistent communication & transparency, has earned her the respect of her clients.

The Realtor that really cares! She welcomes your call!

Erica Anne Cook , B.P.H.E, B.A, B.Ed. SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Chairman’s Award Winner 2021 Christie’s International Real Estate Luxury Specialist 2019 Direct: 416 903 3132 // Office: 416 925 9191 homes@ericaannecook.com

Comprehensive research and a consultative approach inspire confident, fully informed decisions Before entering the world of real estate, Katherine, a fully qualified actuary, spent years working as a consultant in the pension industry in Toronto. Parental leave took her to Ireland where her family grew to include four boys. After returning to Toronto, Katherine committed herself to chairing a non-profit board where her discretion, as well as her straightforward, ethical, and reliable leadership ensured the organization’s success. Katherine passionately studies the real estate market and its drivers daily, watching trends closely. Her personalized approach and innate tendency to nurture ensures that her clients make confident, strategic, fully informed decisions.

Katherine Devlin, BROKER

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As a specialist in waterfront properties throughout the Muskoka region, Marilyn is your connection to helping you find and acquire or sell your place in Muskoka. Marilyn has an intimate knowledge and understanding of waterfront properties and their potential value. It is through her experience, dedication, discretion and enthusiasm that Marilyn is able to effectively serve the needs of her clientele. Making the right choice is to call Marilyn first.

Top producing Chairman’s Award winner since 2001

Marilyn Mannion, SALES REPRESENTATIVE Direct: 705 801 5538 mannions@muskoka.com www.marilynmannion.com

TRUST • INTEGRITY • KNOWLEDGE • DISCRETION Maggie Tomlinson has one simple goal: to give the best possible service to her clients. She understands the luxury Muskoka real estate market, and provides the guidance and support needed for a positive outcome for both buyers and sellers. Maggie offers specialized training, a proven track record, and extensive experience that enable her clients to make smart and economically sound real estate decisions. Maggie has been involved in Muskoka real estate since the 1980s, and she has successfully been actively marketing and selling cottages, homes, vacant land and commercial properties for years. She warmly welcomes your inquiries.

FOR EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE AND PROVEN RESULTS

Maggie Tomlinson, ASA, ABR, SRS, CSA, BROKER

Accredited Senior Agent | Accredited Buyer’s Representative Seller Representative Specialist | Certified Staging Advocate Christie’s International Real Estate Luxury Specialist

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Having moved from the GTA over 20 years ago, to the Muskoka area, I get the need for a change of pace! My decision to move was completely fueled by a desire for a certain type of lifestyle. To create a life I love surrounded by nature and community. Working alongside like-minded people who also want this change in lifestyle, is what I love to do. Whether it’s a cottage or fulltime home you’re searching for, I appreciate the time and effort it takes to help you feel at ease with your decision. Understanding that everyone has different “must haves,” there is something that everyone has in common: the need for confidence in your decision and one that you feel good about. I can help you with that. Let’s get you here!

Kim O’Grady, BROKER

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THE LAKE OF BAYS OFFICE Serving all of Lake of Bays and the Surrounding Area, Including Huntsville and Bracebridge.

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LIVE THE LIFESTYLE. CALL US TODAY Elissa Boughen

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“Your Gateway to Muskoka Realtor” Specializing in Waterfront Properties, Residential Homes & Condos in Gravenhurst & Surrounding Muskoka Area

Servicing the North Muskoka and East Parry Sound Area with Proven Results DAWN specializes in LUXURY PROPERTY SALES both on water and off water. Her successful real estate career includes 30 years of Marketing and Executive Advertising Sales experience. This gives her sellers clients’ the edge to sell their property quickly and for top dollar. DAWN’S many Real Estate achievements include: 2020 CHAIRMAN’S AWARD for outstanding sales performance, 2019 &18 Vice Chairman’s Award and the 2017 President’s Award. DAWN is also a designated luxury specialist for Christie’s International Real Estate.

Dawn Mashinter, SALES REPRESENTATIVE

ABR®, SRS, RESA® CSA™ Direct: 705 571 2534 // dawnmash@vianet.ca

Since moving from Toronto to Gravenhurst in 2004, April has developed solid local connections while maintaining her urban roots. Transitioning from a successful career as an interior decorator/home stager into Real Estate Sales in 2010, she wins trust from clients with her discreet, knowledgeable and creative style. A positive approach keeps her focused on her client’s needs as she delivers successful real estate transactions in a challenging marketplace. “My goal is to make the sale or purchase of real estate a positive, successful experience for my clients.” April represents Chestnut Park’s local Gravenhurst office at 181 Bay Street. 705 684 9087.

April Drane

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Team Cottage Country brings a wealth of experience in real estate. We are praised for our outstanding customer service and superior local knowledge, and can offer the ultimate package of real estate services. Whether you are looking at buying or selling a property in Haliburton we are confident that you will be 100% satisfied. We work diligently with each of our clients to determine their real estate needs and create a lasting relationship. Our unique team approach puts our combined experience, skills and knowledge to use for you. We know Haliburton, we have lived, played and worked in cottage country for decades. From knowledge of all the lakes, big and small, to a true love for the small-town community, we have had great success showing buyers just how special cottage country is, and providing sellers the innovative tactics they need to sell their property.

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Shirley Rule, BROKER

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Servicing Collingwood, Blue Mountains and Southern Georgian Bay area where the four seasons never end. Let us help you find a sanctuary for your body and soul. Imagine owning a home that combines natural beauty of the area with all the amenities that only a four season lifestyle can offer. Buying or selling real estate? We have what it takes to handle every detail of your transaction, so you don’t have to. We pride ourselves on making sure we meet all our Buyers and Sellers expectations from start to finish and onwards. Talk it over with the Picot Team.

Experience | Commitment | Negotiation Expertise www.ThePicotTeam.com

Barb Picot , SALES REPRESENTATIVE Direct: 705 444 3452 Ron Picot , SALES REPRESENTATIVE Direct: 705 446 8580 Elizabeth Jilon, EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT Direct: 705 445 5454 Direct: 705 444 3452 // picot@rogers.com // MEET SOME OF OUR SALES PROFESSIONALS // BARRIE //

Dedicated to get you moving, while providing exceptional service and supporting you every step of the way. As a Barrie resident of over 40 years, I offer local area knowledge. Whether you are buying or selling, either residential or recreational, my goal is to provide personalized service, and cater to your unique needs. I look forward to the opportunity of working together with you.

Servicing Barrie, Innisfil, Collingwood, Oro-Medonte, Springwater and surrounding area

Kim Archer, BASc, BROKER

Direct: 705 794 3711 kimarcher@chestnutpark.com // kimarcher.ca

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Rolling hills, hiking trails, horse farms, golf courses and fresh air are some of the many ways to describe Uxbridge and surrounding areas. For 16 years Angela and Maureen’s clients, family and friends have successfully trusted the Wood Team with their next move. Both Angela and Maureen have invaluable experience representing many facets of real estate including farm properties, vacant land, residential, condo sales (new and re-sale) and estate homes. This duo has collaborated directly with developers, creating in depth sales and marketing platforms for new condominium and townhome projects. The Wood Team has successfully sold-out entire projects. Their sales accomplishments have been recognized with multiple industry awards throughout their real estate careers.

For unparalleled service Angela and Maureen welcome the opportunity to move you forward with the Wood Team

Angela Wood, SALES REPRESENTATIVE Maureen Gilleece, SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Angela: 416 817 9575 // angela@woodteam.ca Maureen: 416 895 2255 // maureen@woodteam.ca woodteam.ca

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Toronto

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Muskoka // Port Carling

110 Medora Street Port Carling, Ontario P0B 1J0 T: 705 765 6878 E: cottages@chestnutpark.com

Muskoka // Foot’s Bay

Forest Hill

446 Spadina Road Toronto, Ontario M5P 2W4 T: 647 347 8500 E: luxury@chestnutpark.com

1039 McDonald Road (RR1 Mactierpoc 180) Foot’s Bay, Ontario P0C 1H0 T: 705.375.9191 E: footsbay@chestnutpark.com

Southern Georgian Bay // Collingwood

Huntsville //Lake of Bays (Florence St.)

393 First Street, Suite 100 Collingwood, Ontario L9Y 1B3 T: 705 445 5454 E: collingwood@chestnutpark.com

32 Florence Street East Huntsville, Ontario P1H 1P8 T: 705 789 1001 E: huntsville@chestnutpark.com

Grey Bruce // Owen Sound

Huntsville // Lake of Bays // Almaguin (Main St.)

957 4th Avenue East, Suite 200 Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 2N9 T: 519 371 5455 E: owensound@chestnutpark.com

59 Main Street East, Unit 2 Huntsville, Ontario, P1H 2B8 T: 705 789 1001 Toll-free: 877 789 1003 E: huntsville@chestnutpark.com

Grey Bruce // Wiarton

551 Berford Street Wiarton, Ontario N0H 2T0 T: 519 534 5757 E: wiarton@chestnutpark.com

Baysville // Lake of Bays

2676 Muskoka Road 117 Baysville, Ontario, P0B 1A0 T: 705 767 2121 E: lakeofbays@chestnutpark.com

Grey Bruce // Tobermory

Gravenhurst

7433 Hwy 6 Tobermory, Ontario N0H 2R0 T: 519 371 5455 E: tobermory@chestnutpark.com

181 Bay Street Gravenhurst, Ontario P1P 1X2 T: 705 684 9087 E: gravenhurst@chestnutpark.com

Simcoe County // Barrie // Innisfil

Prince Edward County // Picton

43 Main Street East Picton, Ontario K0K 2T0 T: 613 471 1708 E: princeedwardcounty@chestnutpark.com

T: 705 445 5454 E: barrie@chestnutpark.com

Simcoe County // Barrie // Craighurst // Orillia

Lake Simcoe //North of Markham

2093 Horseshoe Valley Road W., Craighurst, Ontario L4M 4Y4 T: 705 445 5454 E: barrie@chestnutpark.com

T: 289 338 0767 E: lakesimcoe@chestnutpark.com

Kingston

Erin //Caledon // Mono // King

623 Fortune Crescent, Suite 100 Kingston, Ontario, K7P 0L5 T: 613 409 2444 E: kingston@chestnutpark.com

15425 Creditview Road Caledon, Ontario L7C 3G8 T: 519 833 0888 E: country@chestnutpark.com

Northumberland County

Haliburton

4490 Kennisis Lake Road Haliburton, Ontario K0M 1S0 T: 705 754 0880 E: haliburton@chestnutpark.com

46 Pine Street South Port Hope, Ontario L1A 3E9 T: 905 800 0321 E: northumberland@chestnutpark.com

Aurora

Peterborough // The Kawarthas

T: 416 925 9191 E: homes@chestnutpark.com

135 Queen Street, Unit 3, P.O. Box 1293 Lakefield, Ontario K0L 2H0 T: 705 652 5000 E: peterborough@chestnutpark.com

Stratford //Huron-Perth

64 Hillcrest Drive Stratford, Ontario N5A 5J1 T: 289 338 0767 E: stratford@chestnutpark.com

Uxbridge

9 Main Street South Uxbridge, Ontario L9P 1P7 T: 905 852 0002 E: uxbridge@chestnutpark.com

Guelph

28 Douglas Street Guelph, Ontario N1H 2S9 T: 519 804 4095

The 1000 Islands

T: 416 925 9191 E: homes@chestnutpark.com

Waterloo

Unit 50, 75 King Street South Waterloo, Ontario N2J 1P2 T: 519 804 7200

Unionville // North of Markham T: 905 479 8989

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