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THE CITY EDIT 8 Agenda Where to go and when — this season’s best urban events and experiences. 10 Limited Editions The women behind Bref, an art and design concept shop in Montreal, share where they find their global inspirations. 12 Prolific Producers Small producers are becoming the foundation for the future of food, taking it back to its roots — foraging for mushrooms, ice-fishing for Arctic char and making cold-pressed organic oil. 16 The Art of Savoir Faire Iconic décor company Roche Bobois continues to evolve and bring creative collaborations to its coveted tables...and chairs. 18 Take Two Where to invest in a second home can be a costly question. Sotheby’s International Realty brokers help take out the guesswork.

52 F E AT U R E S 20 Toasting Art with Wine Okanagan winery estate Liquidity showcases contemporary art alongside some of the best wine on the west coast. 24 Screen Queen Emmy-award wining actor Katherine Heigl has traded scrubs for a suit. She talks motherhood, humility and the second time around. 26 Handsome Girls Sister power at the Canadian fashion sensational label Beaufile opted for delicate textiles, clever structure and modern objets to define the brand’s smart signature style.

LIFESTYLE 30 Trend Report Browse the season’s must-haves in fashion looks and accessories. 32 Décor Report Go big with this season’s maximalism trend, and make room for more. 35 Breaking Ground Three Canadian architectural firms look beyond pure design by using their craft to make a social difference. 38 Modern Stories An east coast sensation, architect Omar Ghandi is making his way to the big smoke with plans to make a visual impact. 44 The View from Here Photographer Rita Liestner captures the lives of those often overlooked, most recently, those who help to heal the earth. 48 Retro Rides Behind the wheel and on the block with some of the most valuable iconic automobiles in the world.

T R AV E L 52 Artistry in the Oasis A bounty of art, history and culture, plus luxury and decadence... Welcome to Marrakesh, Morocco. 58 Savouring Singapore An ultra-modern vibe with a richly layered cultural heritage makes Singapore a standout destination. 62 Close to Home With a climate and soil ideal for agriculture, as well as plentiful fish and seafood, Prince Edward Island celebrates its local culinary specialties.

R E A L E S TAT E 65 Property listings A collection of extraordinary properties for sale across the country.

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C OV E R The Bounty Issue A panoramic view from an Omar Ghandi-designed home in Sluice Point, Yarmouth, N.S. Photo: Ema Peter Photography

ADDENDUM The Wild Abode art installation (above) shown in the spring 2018 issue of INSIGHT, was a design collaboration by Stacklab, The Community Agency and Great Gulf. #thefutureiswood

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CAITLIN AGNEW Toronto-based writer Caitlin Agnew is a contributing beauty and digital editor at The Globe and Mail and a regular contributor to FASHION Magazine. Her work has been published in FLARE, Toronto Life, Elle Canada and Chatelaine. She also launched W Dish, an online companion to Corus Entertainment’s W Network. For Insight: The Art of Living, Agnew chronicles the storied history of design powerhouse Roche Bobois (page 16).

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DA N P R O U D F O O T A boyhood fascination for an eccentric uncle’s Rover 90 — with its traditional English interior and innovative freewheeling that allowed it to coast at highway speeds — trumped sports as the career focus for writer Dan Proudfoot. He has contributed to Road & Track and various automotive-enthusiast magazines, as well as The Globe and Mail and The Toronto Sun. For the fall issue of Insight, Proudfoot documents the trajectory of collector car prices at RM Sotheby’s auctions (page 48).

L O L A AU G U S T I N E B R O W N The work of Nova Scotia–based writer Lola Augustine Brown has appeared in numerous publications, such as The Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, WestJet Magazine and The Guardian (U.K. edition). Recent trips have taken Brown to Zurich, Wales and Brighton, as well as to Dominica and Anguilla. She loves the peace of travelling solo but enjoys the hullabaloo of travel with her three kids. She also considers herself lucky to be living in a place that’s within a two-hour drive to Prince Edward Island and can never get enough of the fresh local seafood. On page 62, Brown shares why PEI is attracting foodies from far and wide.

M IC H E LE GE N E ST A food columnist at quarterly magazine Yukon, North of Ordinary, Michele Genest is also the author of The Boreal Gourmet: Adventures in Northern Cooking and The Boreal Feast: A Culinary Journey Through the North. Toronto-born Genest lives in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, where she chases down boreal flavours in forest and stream and writes about them. She talks to some of Canada’s best artisanal food producers in this issue of Insight (page 12). Her “wanderfoodlust” wishlist — the Naramata Bench in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley; the town of Saint-Rochde-l’Achigan, Quebec; and Qikiqtarjuak, Nunavut. Photo: Archbould Photography

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WELCOME/BIENVENUE Wealth begins with gratitude. L’abondance nait dans la gratitude.

all marks a time of year when we pause to give thanks — for the simple blessings of home, health and harvest, and for greater fortunes and luxuries we have the privilege to partake. In this issue of Insight: The Art of Living, we invite you to seize a moment to appreciate the natural, cultural, culinary and artistic bounty here in Canada. We’ll take you from coast to coast on a virtual journey to visit prolific local vineyards and farms whose harvests grace the tables of this country’s finest restaurants. You will meet Canadian artists of note, such as Rita Leistner, whose photography chronicles the reforestation of Canada’s boreal zone to renewed abundance. We will introduce you to the creative individuals behind leading firms, like Henriquez Partners Architects in Vancouver, StudioAC in Toronto and Woodford Sheppard Architecture in St. John’s. Within these pages of our Fall 2018 issue and at sothebysrealty.ca, you will also discover noteworthy homes in Canadian cities and communities where the essentials to a high quality of life — beautiful natural settings, leisure options and luxury opportunities — continue to rank them among the world’s most prosperous and desirable places to live in. During this season of bounty, join us in celebrating life in the spirit of gratitude. L’automne marque un moment de l’année lors duquel nous prenons le temps d’être reconnaissants pour les choses simples telles qu’un foyer, la santé, du pain sur notre table, et pour tous les autres luxes dont nous avons le privilège de profiter. Ce numéro d’Insight : The Art of Living vous invite à saisir le moment, à apprécier l’abondance naturelle, culturelle, culinaire et artistique dont nous avons la chance d’être entourés, ici au Canada. D’un océan à l’autre, nous vous entraînons dans un voyage virtuel pour visiter des vignobles et des exploitations agricoles prolifiques, dont les récoltes ravitaillent les tables des restaurants les plus raffinés du pays. Vous rencontrerez des artistes canadiens influents, notamment Rita Leistner, dont les chroniques photographiques témoignent de la reforestation de la zone boréale, dans un effort pour lui redonner son abondance. Nous vous présenterons les esprits créatifs derrière des firmes de premier plan, notamment Henriquez Partners Architects à Vancouver, StudioAC à Toronto et Woodfort Scheppard Architecture à Saint-Jean de Terre-Neuve. Sur sothebysrealty.ca, et dans les pages de notre édition automne 2018, vous découvrirez aussi des résidences remarquables dans des communautés et des villes canadiennes. Les éléments essentiels à une excellente qualité de vie, tels qu’un cadre naturel agréable, une sélection de loisirs et des opportunités luxueuses, permettent à ces endroits de toujours compter parmi les plus prospères et prestigieuses du monde. Pendant la saison de l’abondance, joignez-vous à notre célébration de la vie dans un esprit de gratitude.

Brad J. Henderson President & CEO / Président et directeur Sotheby’s International Realty Canada Please connect with an email at insight@sothebysrealty.ca, or on Twitter @sothebysrltycan #artofliving. Veuillez nous contacter par courriel à l’adresse insight@ sothebysrealty.ca, ou sur Twitter à @sothebysrltycan #artofliving.

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Fall for the season’s most anticipated events in art, music and dance. By Nicole Keen

Harrison James and Hannah Fischer, shown in rehearsal for Paz de la Jolla, are among the artists at the Fall for Dance North festival performing in Toronto at the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts or at the festival’s newest venue, Ryerson Theatre. Photo: Karolina Kuras

Young gifted countertenor Jakub Józef Orlinski is in the lineup of artists at Festival Bach Montreal’s live musical tribute to the German composer. Photo: Jiyang Chen

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October 2–6

November 22–December 7

The Fall for Dance North festival returns to Toronto for its fourth edition and an exciting lineup of live performances. Highlights include choreographer Justin Peck’s buzz-worthy ballet, Paz de la Jolla, performed by The National Ballet of Canada, and the world premiere of acclaimed dance artist Peggy Baker’s who we are in the dark, featuring musicians Sarah Neufeld and Jeremy Gara from beloved Canadian indie band Arcade Fire. ffdnorth.com

Festival Bach Montreal gives classical music enthusiasts a unique opportunity to listen to some of the German composer’s most famous pieces performed live. Worldclass musicians such as pianist Sergei Babayan and cellist Yo-Yo Ma will be in town playing their respects, as well as renowned vocalist Julian Prégardien, who will perform “St. John Passion” in the atmospheric Abbaye Saint-Benôit-du-Lac in Quebec. Not to be missed is a concert by countertenor Jakub Józef Orliński. At just 27 years old, Orliński — a gifted singer (and breakdancer!) — is sure to deliver a dynamic performance. festivalbachmontreal.com

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The festival stage will be set for some of the best international literary minds and authors to share with book lovers, the power of story. Photo: courtesy of Wordfest

Mexican artist Frida Kahlo’s personal effects and various photographs on view at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London include Frida Kahlo with Olmec figurine, 1939 (above). Photo: Nickolas Muray © Nickolas Muray Photo Archives

L.A.’s centennial kick-off celebration this year includes Visions of America: Amériques, a multimedia presentation featuring conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen, accompanied by Refik Anadol’s architectural video installation.

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If you’re more inclined toward a good read than rowdy rodeos, consider Calgary’s Wordfest. Celebrating some of the best in literary talent for seven days each October, Wordfest takes over 12th Avenue in the city’s trendy Beltline neighbourhood to host more than 70 authors for readings, interviews and workshops. This year’s lineup is still to be announced, but previous attendees included best-selling poet Rupi Kaur and philosopher Mark Kingwell, so there are sure to be some big names in town. Until then, keep an eye out for Wordfest’s year-round events, such as trivia nights and monthly book club meetings. wordfest.com

Fashion lovers and Frida Kahlo fans can get up close and personal with the iconic artist’s exquisite wardrobe at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. “Frida Kahlo: Making Her Self Up” marks the first time this collection of more than 200 intimate objects, including clothing, jewellery and cosmetics, has been displayed outside of Mexico. In fact, for 50 years after her death, Kahlo’s belongings remained sealed in the house she shared with her husband, Diego Rivera. This exhibit also showcases self-portraits and photographs that reveal more details on her life and personal style. vam.ac.uk

The Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra is turning 100 this year, so naturally the city is throwing an anniversary party. Celebrations kick off with the California Soul gala honouring American talents, such as composer John Adams and guitarist Frank Zappa, and an awe-inspiring installation by media artist Refik Anadol, who will project archival material onto the Walt Disney Concert Hall. On September 30, the Celebrate LA! festival takes over the streets between the downtown hall and the Hollywood Bowl, culminating with a massive free concert at the Bowl. laphil.com

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Maude St-Louis and Cynthia Moreau — co-founders of art and design concept shop Bref in Montreal — share their favourite inspiring spaces. By Wing Sze Tang

t’s a paradox of the Internet age that buying anything you could possibly imagine is easier than ever, but actually discovering the rare, little-known gems amid all the chaff is harder than ever. Fortunately for us, searching for under-the-radar art and design is the raison d’être for Bref, the ever-transforming concept shop in Montreal that is part boutique, part gallery and part event venue. The shop was co-founded in 2016 by environmental designer Maude St-Louis and retail brand strategist Cynthia Moreau, who bonded over a shared love of design. Since then, Bref ’s transient themes (they reinvent the whole space — layout and merchandise — every six weeks) have run the whimsical gamut. There’s been a palette (black and white), a mood (relaxed) and topics both practical (table art) and far out (astral). Coming this September is a zero-waste theme, followed by architecture. While the idea behind Bref may be reminiscent of destinations like Story in NYC or the dearly departed Colette in Paris, it’s proudly homegrown. “Years ago, the local market didn’t have a place for new creators to help them grow and present their work,” explains Moreau. Once a theme is chosen, the duo collaborate with creators to develop an exhibition. “We mix visual art, ceramics, clothing, even food sometimes,” says Moreau. “We think about everything to create an experience, a journey — something stronger than a common retail store.”

Moreau (left) and St-Louis are always on the lookout for emerging creators, and waiting-tobe-discovered stuff — art, design, even food.

01 BREF “We try to push the limit and work with different furniture, with geometry, with contrast,” says St-Louis, referring to each iteration of the store design. “If you’re looking for the playful, giftable or seriously limited edition, you’re in the right place. For the astral theme earlier this year, you could shop a quilt hand-stitched with a constellation of stars by Brooklyn’s Haptic Lab, or zodiac prints by local illustrator Amélie Dubois. For Bref ’s recent “table art” theme, the lineup included offerings from two boutiques in Montreal — Atelier Make’s pretty pastel ceramics alongside icealternative whiskey stones from Lithologie, made from multimillion-year-old rocks. Keep an eye on Bref ’s online calendar — each new theme is revealed with a special event. 261, rue Bernard ouest, Montreal; 438-290-5074; brefmtl.com

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02 KLIN D’OEIL A cross between gallery-like boutique and hands-on atelier, Klin d’oeil is devoted to the indie craft, incorporating décor, jewellery and fashion. It regularly hosts events, like the recent pop-ups for Les Pavés Sonores (shoes with exotic prints) and Kamomeya (Japanese vintage dresses). Catering to the creative class, the shop also runs Saturday workshops, bringing in artisans and designers to share their skills, such as weaving, screen printing and silk painting. 6, rue Deguerry, Paris; 01-77-15-22-30; klindoeil.com

04 POKETO

“This concept inspired Bref a lot,” says Moreau. Founded by a husband-and-wife team, Poketo is all about “art for your everyday,” creating and also curating a wide range of accessibly priced lifestyle goods, including clothes, accessories, home décor and even stationery. There’s emphasis on functionality-meets-elegance, as seen in the retro-glam lamps designed by Søren Rose and the geometric handbags that convert into the sleekest of backpacks, a collab with The Common Knowledge. 777 South Alameda Street, #174, Los Angeles; 213-372-5686; poketo.com

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“It was amazing to discover this kind of place in Costa Rica,” Moreau says of Cueropapel, which creates traditionally crafted, handmade leather goods with a minimalist sensibility. Handbags, wallets and other accessories in a palette, from earth tones to pastels, invite browsing. “You can talk with the designer [Sofia Protti, also the shop owner]. The place is beautiful and the product is very good-quality and original.” Sabana Norte (100 metres north of Torre La Sabana), San José, Costa Rica; 506-2222-5516; cueropapelytijera.com

Tucked in the same Mile End neighbourhood as Bref, Le Butterblume (German for “buttercup”) is a local go-to for coffee and artfully presented (yet unfussy) takes on brunch. Think asparagus toast topped with radishes and a bright yolky egg. “It’s a light space with a design touch — and an amazing squash cake,” notes Moreau. The 40-seat café also has a little boutique nook, where you can buy magazines, homewares or a custom bouquet of flowers to go with your espresso. 5836, boulevard St-Laurent, Montreal; 514-903-9115; lebutterblume.com

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Industrious small businesses across the country are committed to supplying top-tier chefs and home cooks with the ingredients to create memorable meals. By Michele Genest

cross Canada, dedicated small producers are providing — with passion and their own hands — delicious artisanal foods for fine restaurants and at-home gourmands. From cold-pressed canola oil to wild Arctic char, exceptional products are available, whether you’re in your own ’hood or on the road.

‘THE MUSHROOM FEAST’ AT LA TABLE AT LES JARDINS SAUVAGES Every fall for the past 15 years, a small crowd of enthusiasts has been assembling at François Brouillard’s old family cabin–turned–restaurant on the Achigan River, 50 kilometres north of Montreal. They come for the mushrooms at La Table at Les Jardins Sauvages — all 17 courses of them, in all their funky fungal glory, from soup to dessert, which might include, say, the maple-scented lactarius dacquoise with redmouthed bolete sabayon served last year. Nancy Hinton is the chef for these dinners, along with legendary forager François Brouillard, a mushroom expert who also happens to be Hinton’s business and life partner. Together they supply the crème de la crème of chefs in Quebec with foraged wild foods. As well, they sell more than 100 seasonal wild products and condiments under the label Les Jardins Sauvages at their stall in Marché JeanTalon in Montreal. Here, home chefs can pick up choice ingredients for their kitchens and, perhaps, even get Hinton and Brouillard to dole

out advice on culinary matters, such as what to do with wild mushroom oil. Of all the special dinners the couple host at La Table at Les Jardins Sauvages, the mushroom feast is the favourite. “People get very excited,” says Hinton. “François [walks around in] the room with a platter of mushrooms, showing [guests] what they’re eating. There are lots of questions and the wine is flowing.” Just remember, reserve far in advance. jardinssauvages.com >

BELOW: Chef Nancy Hinton and mushroom guru François Brouillard at their Les Jardins Sauvages restaurant and his bounty of choice champignons. OPPOSITE PAGE: A selection of wild mushrooms destined for a glorious fungifocused feast. Photo: Cultura Creative/Alamy

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“What we’ve done is set up a supply chain that lets the independent fisherman get on with it and [that] opens up the restaurant world to the products of the Arctic.” — Chris Colombo

WILD ARCTIC CHAR FROM BAFFIN ISLAND FOR FIRST FISH Winter harvest, when you’re an Inuit fisherman supplying fish to First Fish, means you travel more than 200 kilometres by snowmobile in –50C to a remote lake on Baffin Island in Nunavut. You drill down through ice up to eight feet thick to set a net. You gut and behead the fish before it freezes (no need for a freezer). Then, six days and several harvests later, you drive back home to Qikiqtarjuaq, a community of 525 people on Broughton Island, just off the southeast coast of Baffin, to load the fish onto a plane. In a proud Inuit community struggling with poverty, the fishermen are in the driver’s seat of their own sustainable fisheries development,

making a decent living and using their traditional knowledge to catch wild Arctic char with the help of non-profit group First Fish, which assists in delivering the coveted fish to the southern market. First Fish was launched in 2017 by a group of Ontario-based social entrepreneurs in collaboration with Qikiqtarjuak fishermen. “What we’ve done is set up a supply chain that lets the independent fisherman get on with it and [that] opens up the restaurant world to the products of the Arctic,” says Chris Colombo, president of First Fish. “Everybody wins.” For now, Arctic char is mostly available in Toronto. The highly prized fish is “unbeatable…sashimiquality,” notes chef Wayne Morris, a co-owner of Boralia restaurant on Ossington Street.

Inuit fishermen from the community of Qikiqtarjuaq travel to remote lakes on Baffin Island in Nunavut to catch Arctic char. Their collaboration with the non-profit group First Fish makes it possible to deliver the highly coveted fish to southern markets in Canada.

Colombo is especially excited about the fall season and reports that there will be “delicious” sea-caught wild char, flown fresh to market, and a high-calcium fish stock made from filleting offcuts. Soon, the list at First Fish will include Arctic turbot and, eventually, shrimp, clams, mussels and whelks — wonderful wild seafood that benefits those who harvest it and those who dine on it. firstfish.ca

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COLD-PRESSED CANOLA OIL FROM HIGHWOOD CROSSING At River Café on Prince’s Island in Calgary, chef Matthias Fong has weaned the kitchen from olive oil. He’s subbing in canola seeds for mustard seeds and using flax seeds instead of sesame. He’s able to do this, he says, because of a small farm located next to the Highwood River, south of Calgary, that produces organic cold-pressed canola and flaxseed oils, plus several organic grain and seeds under the label Highwood Crossing. Tony and Penny Marshall transitioned their century-old family farm to organic between 1983 and 1989. “The concept when we first started was [that] it was going be this lovely little closed system where we were going to grow everything,” says Tony. Surrounded by farmers growing genetically engineered canola, however, the Marshalls were forced to change their plan and purchased seeds from a network of small organic farms scattered across Alberta. Currently, the farm produces and sells granola, flour and, of course, the Highwood Crossing canola and flaxseed oils. The Marshalls were groundbreakers in bringing Canadian canola oil out from under the sink to pride of place in the kitchen. Their organic cold-pressed canola oil is made weekly, to order, all year round. “We press it, we let it settle for 24 hours, and then we bottle it. The oil is in the seed on Monday and in the bottle on Thursday,” Tony explains. Seeds are pressed once; the leftover oil-rich meal goes to organic poultry and dairy farmers. Chef Fong is a huge fan of the flavour, which he describes as “both nutty and delicate.” During tastings, students at the highly acclaimed Stratford Chefs School in southwestern Ontario have compared Highwood Crossing’s canola oil to “freshmown grass” and “a field of clover.” Says Tony Marshall, “I’m still constantly amazed every time I open a bottle. The colour, the bold taste, the aroma — this is not an oil for the fainthearted.” highwoodcrossing.com

TOP: Cold-pressed canola oil contains a healthy combination of omega-6 and omega-3 essential fatty acids, yet has only half the amount of saturated fat that extra-virgin olive oil has. RIGHT: In addition to its signature canola oil, Highwood Crossing farm purveys organic flaxseed, müesli, oats, flour and granola.

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Designer Kenzo Takada joined Roche Bobois’s long list of collaborators when he offered his take on the popular Mah Jong modular sofa.

THE ART OF I SAVOIR FAIRE Roche Bobois continues to transform furniture into chic conversation pieces, but what keeps critics and customers at the edge of their seats are its creative designer collaborations. By Caitlin Agnew

t is no surprise that Roche Bobois has stayed true to its motto — art de vivre (the art of living). The iconic French retailer has been on the forefront of modern design for more than 65 years. With 250-plus showrooms around the world — including the more recent openings in Tokyo, Singapore, Jakarta and Sofia, Bulgaria (in Canada, there are stores in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto and four in the province of Quebec) — the brand’s ultra-stylish pieces have become a mainstay in design-chic homes-away-from-home, such as The Langham in New York, Palazzo Ridolfi in Florence, and Hôtel Version Maquis Citadelle in Corsica. But it is Roche Bobois’s commitment to collaboration and innovation that solidifies the company’s reputation as a designer favourite in today’s fickle and ever-changing world of décor. Roche Bobois itself is an amalgamation of two noted design families — the Roches and the Chouchans, who were selling furniture at Au Beau Bois (a name that later evolved into Bobois) — who bonded over their shared appreciation of mid-century design. It was at the Copenhagen Furniture Fair in 1960 that Philippe and François Roche met brothers Patrick and Jean-Claude Chouchan, and the decision was made to combine their resources to

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import Scandinavian design to Paris. However, it wasn’t until 1971 that Roche Bobois experienced its first major design milestone, courtesy of the Mah Jong modular sofa. Conceived by German designer Hans Hopfer, it was based on freedom of function and form and tossed out all the rules of formal living furniture. The three basic elements of the Mah Jong — seat cushions, straight backs and corner or lounge chair units — can be combined or stacked, allowing for a limitless number of custom combinations. “At that time, this low-seat sofa was very popular, very hippie chic,” says Gilles Bonan, CEO of Roche Bobois. Adaptable to any space, the Mah Jong’s relaxed take on a luxury product continues to resonate today. “It’s still the number one selling item for Roche Bobois all over the world,” he notes. “It’s really a timeless product.” But this wasn’t always the case. Experiencing slow sales in the ´90s, the brand decided to collaborate with the world’s top fashion houses in the hopes of rejuvenating the Mah Jong. “We were kind of pioneers because design and decoration companies didn’t work with fashion at that time,” explains Bonan. “We saw clear links between fashion and design. [Both are] influenced by trends, by the changes in society and, of course, we have many things in common — fabrics [and] colours, the emotion, modernity, creativity. For me, [all that is] part of the same world.” Roche Bobois’s first alliance was with Parisbased Kenzo, a men’s and womenswear luxury brand. Soon after, other fashion collaborations followed — with Missoni, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Sonia Rykiel and, in fall last year, with Kenzo Takada, who founded Kenzo in 1970 but retired prior to the marque’s initial collaboration with Roche Bobois. Signature Roche Bobois designs include the Zephyrus sideboard, a sapphire blue butterfly-like piece that looks like it was transported from an episode of Star Trek, and the award-winning elegant Ora Ito dining table, a textbook example of fluid modernity. Another nod to the company’s commitment to innovative design is its contribution to sustainable product development. Roche Bobois’s first eco-minded piece was the Legend bookcase created by Christophe Delcourt 11 years ago. “At that time, eco-conception was not really popular,” recalls Bonan. “We were kind of extremists in our respect of the environment.” The bookcase was designed without any

internal hardware and used a water-based varnish to treat the wood, which was sourced from a sustainable forest in Burgundy. Roche Bobois has since created other eco-friendly products, such as the glass Diapo dining table and the modular Edge 2 Composition bookcase. It even developed its own criteria, ECO8, to minimize the environmental impact of its operations from start to finish by using sustainable and recycled materials, and natural finishes like oils or waxes instead of polyurethane varnishes, and maximizing product durability and recyclability. A recent accomplishment of note is the 2017 opening of La Galerie Roche Bobois in Monaco. Conceived as an exhibition space rather than a retail store — an on-trend way to showcase merchandise — the gallery highlights some of the brand’s signature pieces alongside the work of other artists, such as the photographers behind Studio Harcourt, a hush-hush portrait studio in Paris devoted to the rich and famous. It’s this ethos of artistic creativity that informs the uniquely playful side of Roche Bobois. “People just want to enjoy their interiors, for them to be comfortable, creative, colourful,” says Bonan. Consider that mission accomplished.

ABOVE: Marcel Wanders (right), shown with Gabriele Chiave, creative director of Wanders’ eponymous studio in Amsterdam — designed the eclectic Globe Trotter Collection for a recent collaboration with Roche Bobois. FROM TOP LEFT: La Parisienne dining table with fabric-wrapped legs; Mariposa, a table lamp doubling as a suspended lighting fixture; Dojo, a lacquered Japanese-inspired bookcase.

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Insight: The Art of Living invites expert real-estate brokers to weigh in on where to buy your next home away from home. By Tracey Ho Lung

N I AGA R A - O N - T H E L A K E , O N TA R I O As cities get more crowded and congested, there is an overwhelming need to get away from it all. “Our clients — executives, wellpaid professionals and retirees — are looking to leave the city on weekend getaways or settle for a few months over summer and the fall,” says Rachael Werner, a sales representative at Sotheby’s International Realty Canada. These city dwellers don’t have to look far. Niagara-on-the-Lake (NOTL) is a picturesque and peaceful wine-producing community that’s only about an-hour-and-a-half drive from

Toronto. Plus, GO Transit recently extended its routes to include Niagara Falls, allowing more travel options for commuters. “Old Town is in the heart of NOTL, [with] a rich, storied history, fabulous cafés, shops and walking trails, but [it is] also the most expensive residential real estate,” says Werner. Possible alternative investment opportunities lie in neighbourhoods such as Virgil, west of NOTL, and St. Davids, to the south. “These [neighbourhoods] tend to be less expensive but are still close to town, major highways and shopping.” In Virgil, there is a lot of commercial growth. The Outlet Collection at Niagara is Canada’s largest open-air outlet mall and

conveniently located close to the highway. And if you’re looking for a second property surrounded by agricultural land and vineyards or perhaps just some outdoor space for alfresco entertaining, country lots offer a popular option. In terms of resale value, NOTL holds the highest average sale price in the Niagara region — and has for decades. It also has a solid reputation for producing top-rated golf courses, luxury spas and talked-about restaurants, like The Garrison House, Treadwell Cuisine and the Oban Inn. “We’re a lifestyle destination. Year-round, there are wine events, from casual to black-tie, with many local restaurants doing pairings with wineries,” notes Werner. “Buyers

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from Mississauga, Oakville, Burlington or Buffalo, and foreigners looking to expand their real-estate portfolio can choose from a private waterfront residence, a charming historical home or a custom country estate.”

M O N T- T R E M B L A N T, QUEBEC In this popular ski-and-lakefront town, it’s becoming difficult to nab a great investment opportunity. “In the early ’90s to [the] 2000s, condo-hotel options were popular and very profitable,” says Herb Ratsch, a sales broker at Sotheby’s International Realty Quebec. “Now I tell people — you either buy for capital appreciation or you buy for income. It’s rare that you get both.” Ratsch points out that a prime investment is typically in close proximity to the ski lift or lakeside. For the past 10 years, there has been no development at ski-in/ski-out Versant Soleil, and the timing now is right to buy, especially since there are plans for a soon-to-be-announced local hotel and residential townhome project. Consider too a home with river and lake frontage just a short drive north of the ski hill. “The highway has opened up properties and areas, usually undervalued, that people wouldn’t have considered before,” says Ratsch. “Lake Nominingue is the largest of the many pristine lakes in the area, but there is also supply on Lake Lacoste, Lake Desmarais, Lake des Trois Montagnes and Lake Ouimet. Or you can buy your very own lake — Lac Ida, Lac Polo, Lac Marie-Louise or Domaine Villeneuve.”

Within walking distance to grocery stores, Main Street and the Bow River are South Canmore and Spring Creek — a master-planned community with hotels, short-term rentals, residential areas and assisted living for seniors, redeveloped from a former dairy farm and campground. Larger homes in more secluded settings can be found in the communities of Silvertip, The Three Sisters and Rundleview. Alongside premium health-care facilities are excellent restaurants, such as the Crazy Weed Kitchen, and local breweries such as The Grizzly Paw Pub & Brewing Company, Canmore Brewing Company and Wild Life Distillery. Bonus: You can be parking in downtown Calgary within the hour.

WHISTLER, B R I T I S H C O LU M BI A In 1975, when development started in Whistler, considered then as a relatively new town, forward-thinking planners who valued the lay of the land were enlisted. “They limited the density of the areas, created a pedestrian-only main street, left many forested areas intact and maximized views, so that Whistler will always feel like a mountain getaway,” says Nicholas Harriss, a real-estate broker at Sotheby’s International Realty Canada. Still available here is a wide selection of homes slope-side, lake-

side and near a golf course, with condos built for full-time and part-time living, townhome complexes and chalets on generously sized lots. Whistler is a huge draw for local Vancouverites wanting to up the ante in their outdoor activities, as well as international buyers from Seattle, the U.K. and Hong Kong. “While the main reason for purchasing a second home is for weekend or holiday getaways, there are also investment opportunities,” says Harriss. “Quite a few homes in Whistler have zoning that allows for nightly rentals, which can be lucrative.” Blackcomb Benchlands, White Gold, Whistler Cay Heights and Blueberry Estates — all have easy access to Whistler Village, the Valley Trail (a network of car-free trails) and lakes. The best time to buy? Soon. In 2016, Vail Resorts, a large American skiresort company based in Colorado, purchased Whistler Blackcomb, and improvements are already underway, such as a 10-person Blackcomb gondola and a new suspension bridge, all of which are likely increase the value of your investment.

Owning a second home in one of these picturesque destination locations means also being able to enjoy amenities that the area offers all year round.

C A N M O RE , BA N F F & T H E B O W VA L L E Y, A L B E R TA Being surrounded by parks — national (Banff) and provincial (Kananaskis) — and wildlands means having the outdoors at your doorstep, which is Canmore’s biggest attraction. “There is a finite land base and we are in a narrow mountain valley,” says Christopher Vincent, senior vice-president of sales at Sotheby’s International Realty Canada. Real estate is a solid investment, and The Three Sisters, Silvertip and Spring Creek residential and mixed-use/ commercial developments are the last ones with any sizable landholdings. “When it’s all built out — roughly in the next 20 years — there won’t be any developmental land left and we’ll only see values increase,” notes Vincent. “Investors are looking for properties that have a zoning and land-use that allow for short-term rentals, which are in short supply. Gross income [on these properties] can be really strong.” There is something here for everyone, whether it’s seniors looking to downsize, young families searching for a weekend base for skiing, biking, hiking or golf, or investment seekers.

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TOASTING ART WITH WINE Okanagan vintner Ian MacDonald is a passionate art collector who has mastered a growing trend â&#x20AC;&#x201D; reimagining the vineyard as an experiential gallery. By Christy Wright

Liquidity vineyards span over 12 hectares in the stunning, Okanagen Falls, and have produced awardwinning wines entirely from estategrown, hand-harvested grapes. Photo: Lionel Trudel

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ith its cool-climate viticulture, British Columbia’s Okanagan region is a wine-producing Eden. The long, sun-filled summer days, tempered by cool, crisp nights, yield wines with a natural acidity and a unique flavour profile. Many first-time visitors to the vineyards of Liquidity, in Okanagan Falls, come with a purpose — swirl, sniff and sip, perhaps a fruity viognier, a savoury pinot noir or maybe a peachy chardonnay. That is, until they arrive at the estate. “At this point, guests realize we are much more than a winery,” says Ian MacDonald, Liquidity’s founding partner and president, and client of Sotheby’s International Realty Canada. It’s a realization that becomes apparent right at the entrance. Grand black iron gates open to reveal a tableau of 18-foot-tall tree sculptures

built from reinforced-steel bars and designed by MacDonald himself. The massive scale of the man-made trees, juxtaposed against natural grasses, is an intimation of what’s to come. “When I purchased the land in 2008, it was just a well-established old vineyard and not much else,” Macdonald notes. “I knew it had to be more than that to keep people’s attention. It needed to be experience-driven, so I designed it that way — from the ground up.” And MacDonald knew how to do that. He was a marketing executive who’d built a successful clothing company that supplied uniforms for 13 consecutive Olympic Games. The business took him around the world and, along the way, presented the chance to work with wine producers that were sponsors of the Olympics. “I lived in Italy and France, where food is part of the wine experience and where it’s sourced >

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UNCORKING ART LIKE LIQUIDITY, OTHER VINEYARDS ARE OFFERING UNIQUE EXPERIENCES THAT PAIR FINE WINES WITH FINE ART.

from what surrounds you — the terroir. In many ways, [people have] lost that connection to the land and I wanted to go back to [it].” He added a bistro to his property, where everything is made using local ingredients, most of which are grown on the grounds. “It was a crazy proposition — building a restaurant in the middle of nowhere — but I’m really proud of it.” His venture also ticked the experiential box and would become a magnet for wineloving day-trippers who appreciate good meals. But it wasn’t enough for MacDonald. “I felt like there was still something missing,” he says. “I am passionate about art and have been collecting for years. I thought [that] now is the opportunity to show off my collection.” He likens arriving at Liquidity to going on a self-guided art tour that encourages guests to stroll through the tree-sculpture park, then wind their way through the vineyards to the main building. “The art at the gates helps set the tone for things to come, including other sculptures that dot the landscape,” MacDonald explains. Those artworks include Arlo Argoseris (Mountain Dandelion), a mammoth installation in polished stainless steel and aluminum, by Mark Baltes and Ken McCall; People, freestanding abstract steel forms of humans, by Martha Sturdy; and Shattered Sphere sculpture by Brent Comber, using old-growth wood from fallen trees in Vancouver’s Stanley Park. The Shattered Sphere marks the entrance to the main building. If anything can compete with its visual impact, it’s the view — from an 11-by-11-foot glass wall fronting the lobby, which leads to another glass wall with the exact same dimensions, which, MacDonald says, acts as a “sort of viewfinder” to the vineyard. The breathtaking vista is a series of verdant rolling

hills facing south over a spectacular view of Vaseux Lake and McIntyre Bluff. It’s an optic so stunning that BC Tourism used it for more than 20 years in its promotional material. It’s also an image that visitors always remember. “Guests tell me [that] the minute they walk into [Liquidity’s] lobby, they feel at ease,” says MacDonald, “and that creates an intimacy heightened by the art.” MacDonald curates his art with that intimate connection in mind. “I have been collecting for over 25 years. Almost everything I own is because of a relationship I have with the artist. It means a lot to me to know something about the person and [the] creative process and technical skills. Most of the art I show at Liquidity is meant to create a reaction and some conversation. That’s part of the experience.” All of the exhibits are by North American artists — pieces from MacDonald’s permanent collection, which he rotates year-round — shown alongside the works of guest artists. Liquidity also hosts special events, including a recent touring exhibit — “Photo Ark” — of National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore’s intimate portraiture of endangered species in captivity. For MacDonald, creating this unique experience extends beyond viewing art at the winery. Liquidity has launched the Equity Tasting Club where twice a year, members are delivered three 200ml samples of upcoming releases which they can sip in the comfort of their own home, before they place their order. While membership involves a commitment to purchasing wines, MacDonald points out that entry to view the art on site is free. “I can’t imagine a world without art, and sharing the experience of art should not come at a price.”

Castello di Ama This winery’s historical setting — a restored Etruscan village in Tuscany’s Chianti region — is enhanced by spectacular contemporary art. Its site-specific works include sculptor Anish Kapoor’s light installation — a fiery red bowl carved into the floor of a 12th-century chapel on the property. Another is Daniel Buren’s wall of mirrors installed on the exterior of a building; 25 metres (82 feet) long, it reflects the surrounding countryside and takes “landscape painting” to a whole new level. Château La Coste Art de vivre is cultivated in style at this 200-hectare (500acre) biodynamic vineyard in Provence, nestled in an idyllic setting of olive groves, rocky hilltops and lush valleys. In the lobby are paintings by Damien Hirst, a tapestry by Fernand Léger and embroidered pieces by Louise Bourgeois. Also of note are the on-site installations of other renowned artists, including architects Tadao Ando and Frank Gehry, sculptor Alexander Calder and activist artist Ai Weiwei. Bonus: there’s a Michelinstarred resto and a chic hotel. Huff Estates Winery Closer to home, in Southern Ontario’s vibrant Prince Edward County, is Huff Estates, whose award-winning wines are paired with original art on-site, at Oeno Gallery. Specializing in contemporary Canadian art and secondary-market paintings by Tom Thomson and Maud Lewis, it also represents Canadian artists, like Milly Ristvedt and Scott Pattinson, glass sculptor John Paul Robinson, photographer Ryan Van Der Hout and mixedmedia sculptor Philippe Pallafray.

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THIS PAGE: The on-site art gallery enhances the visitor experience for wine aficionados. Photo: Jon Adrian. OPPOSITE PAGE: Shattered Sphere, by sculptor Brent Comber, greets visitors at the entrance to the main building. Grid interiors of the steel trees have been planted with silver lace vines. Photos: Lionel Trudel.

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Katherine Heigl takes charge in her new role as Samantha Wheeler on USA Networkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Suits. Photo: Vera Anderson/ WireImage/Getty Images

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SCREEN QUEEN Actor Katherine Heigl gets suited up in Toronto for a powerful role that she’s ready to play. By Amber Dowling

ucked away behind Toronto’s Downsview Park, unmarked grey buildings tower over an uneven parking lot and unkempt grass, where the odd wildflower reaches out towards passing trucks. It’s hard to imagine a newly minted royal like Meghan Markle slugging out long production days within these sound stages for seven seasons on USA Network’s Suits. Yet, this is indeed where the glamorous New York legal scene and its fashionable characters come to life. While original stars Gabriel Macht, Sarah Rafferty and Rick Hoffman remain, Markle and co-star Patrick J. Adams are now gone — replaced with series regulars Dulé Hill, Amanda Schull and Katherine Heigl for season 8. It’s Heigl’s trailer that’s parked first in line to the right of those buildings, with an inconspicuous sign marked “Sam” (for Suits character Samantha Wheeler) tacked on the door. Inside, though, the décor is surely fit for royalty. Pristine white shag carpet, pink throw pillows and white flowers set the ambience, while a sweet scent wafts from a nearby diffuser and several lit candles cast the illusion of a meditative retreat. Indeed, Heigl’s rescue Pomeranian, Sergeant Snuggles, has majestically passed out at the head of the pillow-strewn bed. Heigl, who turns 40 this year, is certainly queen of her craft. At age 15, she starred as Gérard Depardieu’s daughter in My Father the Hero, released in 1994, and then worked her way through a handful of other projects before starring in the 1999 TV series Roswell. But it was in 2005, when she landed the role of Dr. Izzie Stevens in Shonda Rhimes’ Grey’s Anatomy, that she became a household name. Two Golden Globe nominations and an Emmy win later, it all blew up.

Heigl withdrew from the 2008 Emmy Awards following her win the year before, stating she hadn’t been given sufficient material. She began booking romantic comedies and asked to be released from her Grey’s contract despite having recently renewed it for more money. And then there were the rumours that she and her manager mother, Nancy Heigl, were difficult to work with, something Rhimes fuelled in the press. It all culminated in Heigl’s highly publicized exit from the series in 2010 and a short-lived foray into feature films. Fast-forward to today and Heigl has apologized to Rhimes for her comments. She has been to therapy to deal with the public scrutiny following the “difficulty” rumours and recalls getting to a point where she was afraid to tell wardrobe that the shoes she’d been issued on one gig were too small for her feet. Meanwhile, she has become a mother to three children, married musician Josh Kelley and found new footing in her career. “I really had to adjust my work expectations and schedules to accommodate being a working mom,” says Heigl, adding that during production, her family moved to a “tiny” condo in Yorkville, where they were living on top of one another. “It’s a fallacy that we can do it all. I’m compromising being with the kids right now to be here on Suits. Or I’m compromising doing what I love to do professionally to be with my kids. You have to make those choices, but the beauty of something like this is that I’m playing someone who can still be a role model to my children. And the schedule is so awesome. It’s amazing not to work every single episode, every day.” If it weren’t for Heigl’s work ethic, she may never have landed such a sweet gig. Over the

past four years, while headlining two shortlived TV dramas, State of Affairs and Doubt, she has also started producing with her mother. When the duo pursued Suits creator Aaron Korsh to write a potential project, it inadvertently led to the role of Samantha Wheeler on the recently renewed show, marking the first time in Heigl’s career that she has joined something in progress. “It’s been a totally different experience because you’re walking into something already established. But it’s also a relief in a way because I already know I love the dialogue, the characters, the look of the show. You’re stepping into something that’s already working and there is a real relief in that. It’s not as much pressure,” says Heigl. “She’s a force on the screen. She has such an amazing attitude, she’s so professional, she knows her lines, she shows up on time, and she can do anything,” Korsh raves, revealing it’s a first for him too, creating a character after an actor’s been signed. “You ask her to play a scene in a completely opposite way than she just did and she knocks it out of the park. She just breathes new life into the show.” While the future of Suits, its legacy of powerful women and Heigl’s role on it remain unknown at time of press, the actor reflects that this character is unlike anything she has ever tackled and it empowers her in “a soulful new way”. “I feel like I’ve aged out of the insecurity and waffle-iness of my 20s, and the trying to loudly make a stance in my early 30s,” she says. “Now I feel more like a Samantha — someone who can draw boundaries, can get it done, can take charge, but can do it with grace and ease and a smile and not look contentious.” This is 40 indeed.

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Smart tailoring, interesting textures and wearability are key elements in Beaufilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fall/winter 2018 collection. Photo: Sarah Blais

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HANDSOME GIRLS Chloé and Parris Gordon’s fashion line, Beaufille, is mastering the art of the effortless feminine-masculine mix. By Carlene Higgins

isters Chloé and Parris Gordon have been, to put it bluntly, crushing it since their debut collection launched at Toronto Fashion Week back in 2011 — their first show after graduating from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design. Local boutiques were swift to pick up pieces from the collection. Realizing their school project was getting serious, the Gordon sisters renamed the brand in 2013 — from Chloé Comme Parris to Beaufille — and set about cultivating a signature look that blends hard elements (think structured neoprene and gloss-coated wools) with soft (shirred Victorian collars, ultra-wide flares). In just a few years, the designer duo have earned accolades ranging from several CAFA (Canadian Arts and Fashion) Awards to making it to the 30 Under 30 list of Forbes, as well as winning over celebrities like Lady Gaga, Selena Gomez and Chloë Grace Moretz, who have all been spotted wearing the Canadian label. In conversation with Insight: The Art of Living, the designers reveal why home really is where the heart is — and what’s behind their newfound confidence. Chloé and Parris, aged 30 and 28, respectively, grew up in the tony Rosedale neighbourhood of Toronto and attended exclusive private schools Branksome Hall and the Toronto French School. Their mother, Eve Gordon, is an artist who painted everything,

from canvasses to wall murals. Like most sisters, they would fight over the contents of each other’s closets. “I would steal Parris’s clothes and say they were mine,” says Chloé, laughing, “then write my initials in Sharpie.” One could surmise that Beaufille’s binary DNA comes from the siblings’ unique aesthetics, cultivated in high school. Chloé was a self-professed tomboy, whereas Parris leaned more toward pretty (with the exception of one short-lived punk phase). Today, the sisters describe their sartorial style as more of a “classic uniform dressing,” meaning comfortable, wearable and put together. At university, Chloé immediately gravitated toward textiles, while Parris chose to pursue jewellery design. “I have more of a rough, hard hand that’s more related to metalwork, like hammering and filing,” Parris explains. “I just wasn’t as delicate with textiles.” That didn’t stop the sisters from partnering on a fashion line. Now, Beaufille boasts two jewellery categories — fashion, which, this season, incorporates playful oversized pearls and sculptural cuffs; and demi-fine subtler pieces available in 10- and 14-carat gold. (The best-seller is the Ringlet earring, a tri-hoop design that climbs up the earlobe to fake a multi-piercing look.) For fall/winter 2018, Chloé and Parris are reimagining Beaufille’s greatest hits. With half a decade now under their belt and with worldwide stockists ranging from Nordstrom

to Selfridges to Net-a-Porter, they have ascertained which pieces f ly off the shelves fastest and then made the decision to build on them. “We’ve been doing these textured chiffon dresses that have a lot of elastic sheering in various colours and fabrics, and those have become really recognizable,” Chloé notes. To date, the feminine frock has appeared only in solid colours. For fall, the Gordons approached its construction by creating a masculine tartan but still maintaining the sheer fabric. A similar design tweak can be found in the solid-hued crocheted knits that have appeared over the past two seasons and have now turned up in graphic black and white. “Each season, it has been about keeping something consistent and then bringing in new fabrics that allow us to go in another direction,” says Chloé. Total innovation isn’t off the table, however. A mock-blazer blouse in tartan fabric allows the wearer to look like the blazer had been tucked into a pant (a high-fashion stylist’s trick), but without the bulk of bunched-up fabric. “Creating that came out of a need for me personally. I love the look of a blazer, but sometimes it’s too warm to wear,” she explains. Meanwhile, the oversized turtlenecks, along with the collection’s calflength structured coat in that same tartan material, are also on high rotation. Parris too is branching out this season with the brand’s first foray into lifestyle. A capsule collection, comprised of modern, highly >

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Today, the sisters describe their sartorial style as more of a “classic uniform dressing,” meaning comfortable, wearable and put together. THIS PAGE: Beaufille designer sisters Chloé and Parris Gordon; a sculptural metal jewellery stand designed by Parris for their brand’s new lifestyle line. Photo: Sarah Blais; portrait, Wally Sparks OPPOSITE PAGE: Beaufille’s mock-blazer blouse in plaid is paired with a tailored, leather skirt. Photo: Sarah Blais

sculptural vases and jewellery stands that can also hold flowers and candles, sprung quite naturally from the way the designers were displaying Beaufille jewellery pieces during market appointments and in their showroom. What started as an experiment in building chic, functional metal forms ended up getting picked up by select online retailers, such as thedreslyn.com and chicun.design, both of which ship to Canada. Inspiration knows no bounds, as the saying goes, and yet, many of the Gordon sisters’ ideas originate in the family home of their youth. Every Sunday for dinner, Chloé and Parris visit there, where their mother’s artworks, including decorative wooden objects, adorn the walls — and elsewhere in the house. “She’s an amazing chef and [what’s] great about going [there] is eating the meal she’s spent days preparing, in the house that she painted, on placemats that she made,” Chloé enthuses. “There’s just endless creativity coming out of her.” Eve Gordon’s collection of vintage fashion is also a regular source of imaginative fodder for her daughters, as is her extensive archive of Vogue magazines, which she has amassed since age 18. The sisters even collaborated with their mother on a Beaufille print in the past and they plan to do so again in the near future. With creativity and culture richly ingrained in these designers’ lives, it’s no wonder they have succeeded in creating an ‘it’ label with clever, yet modestly cut, clothing rather than the navelbaring or street-baggy wares that many of their youthful contemporaries have succumbed to. Instead, the Beaufille formula suits both barefaced gallery girls (not unlike Chloé and Parris themselves) and seasoned mavens alike. For Chloé, who just turned 30, entering a new decade has brought about reflection as well as resolve. “I spent my 20s experimenting, making a bunch of different things and I feel [that], in your 30s, you get to really hone in on that,” she says. “The year’s not over yet, but I think there’s a newfound confidence that just comes with age and doing things for longer.”

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Accessorized with slashes of red and shades of brown, the iconic plaid suit gets reinvented for fall. By Ingrie Williams

04 05 06 08 01 AKRIS Photo: Jonas Gustavsson/Sipa USA/Newscom

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09 01 Better off red at Akris 02 Alexander Wang leather bag, $893; shopbop.com 03 Marc Cain wool pants, $500; at Marc Cain stores 04 Jenny Bird silver earrings, $95; jenny-bird.ca 05 HUGO leather booties, $698; hugoboss.com 06 Sentaler baby alpaca cape, $1,195; sentaler.ca 07 Nest Fragrances Cocoa Woods Eau de Parfum, $96/50 ml; sephora.ca 08 Marc Cain wool blazer, $910; at Marc Cain stores 09 Dolce&Gabbana Velvet Incenso Eau de Parfum, $365/50 ml; at Dolce&Gabbana boutique, Toronto 10 Lardini silk blazer, $1,282; mrporter.com 11 A studied gaze at Giorgio Armani 12 Omega Seamaster 1948 limited-edition watch, $8,350; omegawatches.com 13 Dries van Noten wool twill trousers, $803; mrporter.com 14 Ted Baker leather backpack, $565; tedbaker.com 15 Anne et Valentin eyeglasses, $650; Josephson Opticians, josephson.ca 16 John Lobb leather shoes, $1,516; mrporter.com 17 COS knit vest, $175; at COS stores

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OVER THE TOP Fall’s most recent offerings for the home render a style nod to maximalism. By Arren Williams

01 S I T T I N G P RE T T Y In true multi-culti style, the Tembo stool by on-the-rise French company La Chance references Africa (tembo is “elephant” in Swahili) and ’80s Italian Post-Modernism. The result — funked-up modern seating that combines cork, wood and metal. Tembo Stool (available in two heights), from €1,054 (approximately $1,600). La Chance, lachance.paris

02 BRIGHT LIGHTS Indulge your technicolour dreams with Dutton Brown. Among the snazzy light fixtures purveyed by this young, colour-loving firm in Minneapolis is a mid-century-inspired chandelier in 13 eye-popping hues and two sizes. Colour Sputnik Chandelier, from $410. Dutton Brown Design, duttonbrown.com

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Putting their own spin on the traditional rectangular flat-weave rug, the fabulously conceptual Bouroullec brothers apply a rhythmic repeated pattern of colour stripes in random, yet harmonious, blocks. It merits bonus points for being woven in 100-percent Afghan wool. Lattice rug, from $1,050. Hut K, hutk.ca

Cement floors no longer have to be in that boring grey. Italian luxury brand Bisazza wants you to max out on pattern and colour with its latest collection of sumptuous cement tiles created by some of the hottest names in design, including Tom Dixon and Paola Navone. Designer tip: If you’re a cold-climate resident, pair up the tiles with underfloor heating. Cementiles, from $26 per square foot. Bisazza, bisazza.it

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06 D U TC H D RE A M S White sinks are so last season, according to Kohler. Ring in some modern romance for that new powder room. This dramatic floral vessel pays homage to the richly tinted patterns inspired by the golden age of Dutch 17th-century stilllife paintings. Dutchmaster in Midnight Floral, approximately $1,720. Kohler, kohler.com

05 P OW E R P R I N T S Pattern queen JJ Martin of fashion brand LaDoubleJ (think a more feminine Marni) has hooked up with Kartell, swathing a series of Italian design classics — like Anna Castelli’s Componibili storage unit and Philippe Starck and Eugeni Quitllet’s side table — in her vibrantly kooky, vintage-inspired prints and patterns. LaDoubleJ X Kartell collection, prices upon request. Kartell, kartell.com

08 P O P PA PE R Dubbed Fempower, Brooklyn-based Flavor Paper’s most recent wallpaper collection focuses on collabs with female artists known for their unique perspectives and style (some are soft and ethereal; others, like Shyama Golden’s About Face, are thoughtprovoking). Here, the painted and collaged gems of Ashley Longshore’s Sparklepuss is printed on reflective Mylar, giving it even more persuasive pop. Sparklepuss wallpaper, approximately $17 per square foot. Flavor Paper, flavorpaper.com

07 T O P TAB L E Part of Louis Vuitton’s exclusive Objets Nomades collection, French architect and designer India Mahdavi’s brilliant blue leather table was inspired by Middle Eastern nomadic hospitality. The removable top, which features a “benevolent eye” crafted in leather marquetry, converts into a glorious tray for, say, canapés, to be served in high style. Talisman Table, price upon request. Louis Vuitton, louisvuitton.com

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ABOVE: A rendering of the mobile shower units for the homeless — designed by StudioAC for World Changers. BELOW: Each unit has a skylight and includes a luxurious shower, toilet and vanity.

BREAKING GROUND Meet three Canadian architectural firms who are using their talents to make an impact on society. By Shawna Cohen

n this age of mounting social and political activism, architects are making a powerful statement in their own right. They’re tackling issues close to their hearts, from helping the homeless to supporting the cause for sustainable food and building better cities through design. We’ve rounded up three leading Canadian architectural firms who are boldly breaking new ground — with a conscience.

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Food trucks and pop-up shops are regular fixtures on Toronto streets. But if architect Jennifer Kudlats has her way, mobile showers will soon be, too. Kudlats is part of the design team at Toronto-based StudioAC (a.k.a. Studio for Architecture and Collaboration) that is transforming a 50-foot trailer into mobile shower units for the homeless, which will move from shelter to shelter this fall. “Many shelters have people come and stay but [have] no shower and plumbing facilities for them to use. The bigger idea [in providing showers] is allowing people to have a moment of dignity,” says Kudlats. “In terms of design, it’s what you’d imagine a high-end residential bathroom to look like, with beautiful light fixtures and in-floor heating.” When approached by World Changers — a Christian charitable organization in Toronto — with its groundbreaking idea of

a mobile shower program, StudioAC jumped at the chance to help create social change. The studio, known for its sleek, modern living spaces, took inspiration from the Truck Art Project in Spain, which showcases the work of street artists on the exteriors of commercial trucks. StudioAC is also in talks with the City of Toronto on a public-art component to the project — graffiti artists creating original murals on the trailers’ façades. It’s a way of making art accessible to the masses and with a deeper meaning of bringing awareness to the issue of much-needed facilities for the homeless. “There will be skylights in each of the [truck’s] three showers because we wanted to bring natural light into the space,” says StudioAC’s Reza Nik, who’s heading the pro bono project. “There is a lobby space with towels and lockers. It wasn’t about maximizing the number of people who can use it but allowing individuals to sit down and take a moment.” >

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“We’re very excited about creating more inclusive cities.” THE CITY CITIZENS Henriquez Partners Architects, Vancouver

ABOVE: Woodward’s Redevelopment — a mixed-use project in downtown Vancouver — shows what responsible community-geared architecture can offer urban residents. Retail shops, a theatre, a daycare facility and a community centre share light-filled spaces with residential housing and a community college. Photo: Bob Matheson. BELOW: A rendering of the community-oriented reconstruction of Mirvish Village, a local landmark in Toronto.

Gregory Henriquez is on a mission to end homelessness in Vancouver and beyond. In 2010, the managing partner of Henriquez Partners Architects unveiled the revamped Woodward’s Redevelopment in the city’s Downtown Eastside neighbourhood. The massive socially inclusive project — which includes 200 non-market housing units as well as retail shops, an urban green space and a public plaza — was instrumental in transforming a once-gritty area into the hipster haven that it is today. Not surprisingly, Henriquez is a proponent of inclusionary zoning, a land-use planning tool that requires affordable housing units to be included in residential developments of a certain size.

“We’re very excited about creating more inclusive cities,” says Henriquez, who has since taken on a slew of similar projects, such as Oakridge Centre, a shopping mall-turned-full-ontown centre slated for completion in 2025. (it’s the largest development in Vancouver’s history and, in typical Henriquez form, will incorporate both rental- and social-housing units). For Henriquez, an architect is an activist of sorts — someone who can shape communities and create positive social impact. In his book, Citizen City, published in 2016, he encourages young architects to engage civically and act as a liaison between the needs of a community and the financial incentives of developers. That’s precisely the role Henriquez is now playing in Toronto, in one of his most high-profile projects — Mirvish Village (home of the iconic Honest Ed’s discount store, a city landmark that closed in 2016). Currently in pre-construction, the 1.8-hectare (4.4-acre) site will include more than 800 rental units — a rarity in Toronto’s condo-saturated core. “We were chosen to work on this project because of the left-leaning, social-activist neighbourhood. It was the most robust community consultation in the city. It took three years,” says Henriquez. “There’s a very large pedestrianfriendly realm with a landscape that’s more like Europe, with piazzas. A whole new concept was derived from listening to the neighbourhood, such as pop-up retail along the alley… and we’re talking to [international documentary festival] Hot Docs about playing outdoor cinema at night. It’s really community-oriented.”

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T H E C U L T I VA T OR S BELOW: A rendering of a restoration project by Woodward Sheppard Architects — O’Brien Farm, now an historic site. BOTTOM: While rooted in the style of local traditional buildings, St.Thomas Community Centre in Paradise, Newfoundland, was reinterpreted in a modern context.

Woodford Sheppard Architects, St. John’s

Chris Woodford and Taryn Sheppard — founders of Woodford Sheppard Architects in St. John’s, Newfoundland — have mastered the art of building buzzworthy structures while maintaining a site’s unique heritage. Case in point: O’Brien Farm. The 13-hectare (32-acre) property was operated by the O’Brien family for more than 150 years until 1998, when the last descendant passed away. It is now an historic site, and the O’Brien Farm Foundation is aiming to preserve the farm and make it a visitor attraction. Woodford and Sheppard volunteered to help raise funds for the project with a “farmhouse chic” proposal (think traditionalstyle barn alongside an edgy contemporary learning centre for urban farming). “It could have easily become a subdivision of vinyl-clad houses,” Sheppard points out. “We wanted to save the history of the site. Our goal is to celebrate old heritage buildings and contrast it with newer materials.”

The team has the additional challenge of factoring in the harsh climate. “We try to make use of the rugged nature of the Newfoundland coastline — our high wind loads, high snow loads — and find an aesthetic in those details,” says Sheppard. “This is especially true in the rural areas that see an abundance of precipitation.” For one of their recent projects, a residence in the town of Eastport, they focused on making the space energy-efficient by including south-facing glazing on the exterior to keep the house warm and planting local species on the property to block the winds. The duo is excited about O’Brien Farm’s potential from an architectural standpoint, as well as what it will do for the community. “In Newfoundland, most of our food is imported. The site was an actual working farm with chickens and other animals. By turning it into a learning centre, we’re helping to stop farming techniques from being lost,” says Woodward. “That kind of an urban farm doesn’t exist in most places anymore. People can now learn how to grow vegetables in their own yard. That is pretty amazing.”

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This cabin at Rabbit Snare Gorge, in Cape Breton, N.S., was designed to peek above the trees and offer elevated views of the gorge, brook, ocean and the rocky cliffs below. The gabled roof is not only visually stunning but also practical, efficiently shedding snow and water.

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MODERN STORIES After garnering acclaim for his stunningly designed homes in rural Nova Scotia, architect Omar Gandhi sets his sights on redefining Toronto’s urban landscape. By Jeremy Freed

mar Gandhi was lost. It was his first day of high school and he found himself wandering in circles through the halls of Mayfield Secondary School, in the town of Caledon. For anyone else, this might have been standard first-day-of-grade-9 stuff — a minor embarrassment. For Gandhi, one of Canada’s foremost young architects, however, it proved to be a formative experience. “My high school blew my mind,” says Gandhi, recalling his secondary school in the Greater Toronto Area. “It was a beautiful building built in the ’60s, and the auditorium was in the middle, so you actually circled around it to get to all your classes. It wasn’t a linear path, which I thought was really interesting, but I only paid attention to it because I remember getting completely lost and going [around] in circles.” He remembers a similar awakening years later when he began his studies at the University of Toronto. He was in awe of the Gothic spires of Hart House and the Soldiers’ Tower, and for the first time, his

eyes opened to the potential of the built world to create emotion. “That was the first time I got really excited about architecture,” he says. With a string of breathtaking homes in rural Nova Scotia to his credit, Gandhi has shown a knack for combining traditional forms with modern elements, creating structures that exist in harmony with their picturesque natural settings without blending into them. At Rabbit Snare Gorge in Cape Breton, the shape of a gabled shed is reinterpreted into a whimsically geometric house with spectacular views of the surrounding hills. At Shantih in Hunts Point, a multi-generational family cottage is built around a grassy bowl, where clean horizontal volumes encircle the hollow like a grandmother’s embracing arms. A slew of honours back up the hype these projects have generated, including the Canada Council for the Arts’ Prix de Rome in Architecture for Emerging Practitioners, a Governor General’s Medal in Architecture and a plum spot on Wallpaper magazine’s list of the world’s top 20 young architects. >

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TOP: The airy interior of Sluice Point House in Yarmouth, N.S., makes use of natural, raw materials, like concrete and local wood. ABOVE: Architect Omar Ghandi. Portrait photo by Tara Noelle. OPPOSITE PAGE: Sluice Point House has a low-slung roof and a bold white-framed entranceway.

“He has brought back the traditional Canadian cottage to the contemporary design conversation,” says Catherine Osborne, formerly the editor of Azure magazine, and a longstanding supporter of Gandhi’s work. “It harks back to the pitched roof and the quaintness of those styles, but it doesn’t copy them or mimic them. He’s come up with another vocabulary that’s not rural — it’s urbanism in the country.” After studying architecture at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Gandhi grew to love both the wilderness of the Maritimes and the warmth of its people and ended up staying and working in Halifax. He could have easily made a career in Nova Scotia, building luxurious second homes for expats and austere modern cottages for retirees, but the big city beckoned. With its abundance of construction projects large and small, Toronto was a natural choice for an ambitious architect to open shop, and Gandhi did just that in 2016. Now, a world away from the rugged beauty of Nova Scotia, Gandhi is tasked with proving that his skill translates from cottages to the big city. “The product is going to be very different, but the process is very similar,” he says of his studio’s shift from the Maritimes to Toronto. “We spend a lot of time researching materials and traditions

in a specific area, as well as climate, context, historical precedents and the vernacular. We’re trying to find a deeper meaning to a site and trying to understand what’s most appropriate, to come up with ideas that tell a story about a place.” Where Nova Scotia is all about dense forests, rocky cliffs and the surging Atlantic, Toronto, Gandhi notes, is about different tones and types of brickwork, different species of local trees and varying colours and textures of wood. It’s also about the interplay of the squat post-war bungalows, ornate Victorian manses and modern boxes that line the city’s residential streets. Creating buildings that add to these neighbourhoods without disrupting them is a tall order for any architect, but it’s a challenge Gandhi is ready to tackle. “There’s a general aesthetic or feeling that people are really tired of in this city,” he says of the drab anonymous modern home that has become increasingly ubiquitous in Toronto. “It doesn’t respond to the history of a place. It’s very much the kind of architecture you’d find anywhere on earth and doesn’t tell a story about Toronto.” Rather than just plunking down another charcoal grey glass-walled box, Gandhi and his team interpret cues from the preexisting structures nearby into something at >

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LIFESTYLE RIGHT: A light-filled interior alleviates the narrow footprint of Lady Marmalade restaurant, one of Ghandi’s projects in Toronto. OPPOSITE PAGE: The Syncline residence in Halifax is privvy to stunning views of Point Pleasant Park and the ocean, thanks to a double-height atrium and multiple walkout decks.

once familiar and new. “Our approach is modern architecture, but there’s still that connection of scale or texture or material. It’s not going to feel like a replica of another period, but it’s certainly going to feel like a younger kid in the same family.” When Gandhi and his team aren’t busy transforming tired-looking single-family residences into stylish covetable homes, they’re dealing with their portfolio’s ever-increasing diversity. Among the renderings and photos that occupy a wall of his Toronto studio is an ambitious mixed-use redevelopment of a block in the Birch Cliff neighbourhood of Scarborough. The scale, location and purpose of the project — a 10-storey mid-rise with 120 residential units plus street-level retail — are a marked departure from anything Gandhi has done before. So too are his first-ever restaurant designs — one on Queen West for celebrity chef Matty Matheson and another for Leslieville’s beloved brunch destination, Lady Marmalade. For the Lady Marmalade project, Gandhi is tasked with turning a century-old, multistorey structure into a modern, functional dining space. While he was initially challenged by stringent building codes and accessibility requirements, as well as the existing long, narrow shell, his sense of playfulness prevails. “We’ve taken this old building, and instead of trying to add a bunch of elements to it, we’ve started to carve spaces out of it,” he says of the restaurant’s airy, light-filled interior. “Instead of feeling like these are major obstacles, it’s really just embracing those challenges to allow the project to become something extremely unique.” Just as an Omar Gandhi cottage doesn’t have to look like a cottage, a restaurant needn’t look like a restaurant to him either — or, at least, like any restaurant you’ve ever seen before. This sense of discovery and freshness, combined with a deep respect for history and context, is what makes Omar Gandhi so good at what he does. He’s no longer that disoriented teenager circling his high-school auditorium in search of a grade 9 math class, or the shy undergraduate enthralled by U of T’s artful masonry, but a part of that awestruck kid lingers in the architect he became. Thankfully for us, some two decades later, the excitement Gandhi found in those buildings remains undiminished.

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THE VIEW FROM HERE Photographer Rita Leistner sheds light and her lens on the oft-overlooked lives of others, most recently, those who replenish the earth. By Yuki Hayashi

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air tied back, eyes focused on the task at hand, the young woman is hard at work, surrounded by the debris from clearcut trees. The terrain is desolate, unforgiving, ominous even. Like a warrior wearing layers of heavy armour, she is weighted down with the tools of her campaign — saddle bags, a spade, formidable boots. Her expression is one of concentration, undeterred by the devastated landscape. With its brooding quality, dramatic lighting and powerful central figure, the portrait of Jennifer Veitch takes its cues from the heroic tradition in classical painting. Like the other subjects in The Tree Planters series by photographer Rita Leistner, Veitch is captured in the midst of a crusade, battling the elements and hostile surroundings, unbowed by presumed hunger and exhaustion. “I had spent much of my life photographing in conflict zones and watching how soldiers are portrayed in this epic, heroic manner,” explains Leistner. “I see tree planters as warriors of the land and I wanted to portray them with equal stature, so [their photographs] might hang in museums next to great paintings of soldiers and of angels — and gods, for that matter.” With The Tree Planters project, the Torontobased award-winning shooter and writer has shifted the focus to her own roots. Before her three-decade-long career documenting life in Iraq, Lebanon, Israel and the Palestinian territories, Leistner worked every summer when she was in her 20s, from 1984 to 1993, in cutblocks — land areas designated for reforestation — in Northern Ontario. She credits tree planting with preparing her for the gruelling nature of combat photography. “Tree planting [has] stuck with me my whole life, and [it] is widely considered a comingof-age experience,” she notes. “I was part of the first generation of planters who are now in middle age, which is a kind of second coming of age. I wanted to go back to the cutblocks to meet young planters and create a bridge between them and my generation [by] asking my peers how tree planting helped them overcome challenges later in life. I am discovering some incredible stories through this.” In addition to The Tree Planters series, which was the Guest of Honour exhibit at this year’s Photo Doc. in Paris, Leistner is also working on a documentary and book on the subject. >

Jennifer Veitch is one of many tree-planting women photographed by Rita Leistner when she visited cutblocks in British Columbia in 2016-17.

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“The secret to photographing someone as a subject and not as an object is to identify with them.”

Part of her Afghanistan series, these images showcase Leistner’s dramatic take on photojournalism: (from left) Musa Qala in Helmand province; hospital corpsman Shannon Crowley.

“It was not uncommon to go a week or two weeks or more without access to proper bathing, all the while living in crude conditions, putting up with inclement weather, punishing insects, and all kinds of things I really appreciate the absence of when I am at home in the comfort of my bed,” she says. “But perhaps even more, [it prepared me] mentally. Tree planting is incredibly isolated and repetitive work.” Since the early 1990s, Leistner has observed up close, respectfully, various disparate groups. “The secret to photographing someone as a subject and not as an object is to identify with them,” she explains. “Being an outsider while, at the same time, empathizing or wanting to belong has driven my photography.” For those who plant, a sense of camaraderie through shared hardship is natural, something she

witnessed too while chronicling past subjects — U.S. soldiers and Iraqi prisoners of war, as well as American female wrestlers and female psychiatric patients in Iraq. Leistner’s photography is internationally renowned — the National Autonomous University of Mexico is currently running a retrospective of her work — but she makes time to contribute to smaller projects, such as From Janet With Love. An interactive photo essay produced by the National Film Board, From Janet recounts a daughter’s attempt to understand the life and values of her mother, a pen-pal bride who immigrated to Canada when she was 17. It reflects the larger goal of socially engaged photography, which is what defines Leistner’s storied career. “I’m not interested in making art that

doesn’t have a purpose or [doesn’t] take some kind of social, political, or ecological or educational position,” says Leistner. “This is particularly important when photographing people in extreme conditions. It is not enough to witness, to be a voyeur. I promise the people I photograph that I will commit myself to getting the work seen and tell their stories in a way that will bring dignity to what has happened to them or to what they are dedicating their hard labour to.” In her quest to tell these stories visually, Leistner veers towards a formality that may appear anachronistic in today’s world of grainy viral images, citizen journalism and Instagram pop art. “I am not a fan of ‘accidental art,’ ” she says, admitting to imposing “an artistic order” on the events that she is capturing. Although she

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experimented with an iPhone 4 to photograph U.S. Marines for her project in 2011, Looking for Marshall McLuhan in Afghanistan, Leistner prefers a more technical approach. This is evident in The Tree Planters, which channels an old masters vibe. To get this effect, Leistner combined her photojournalism practice with techniques and strategies associated with film. “The lighting was very deliberate,” she explains. “I wanted to create the look of a classical painting, with very controlled lighting, so the images could be printed huge.” (Each photo is an impressive 78” x 58”). To get her unstaged shots, Leistner positioned herself in front of her subjects as they worked at quota-driven pace, scrambling backwards over tree stumps and scrub, as an assistant followed with a giant strobe light. “It

was unbelievably hard work,” she says. Leistner returned to the cutblocks this past summer, seeking two things that have defined her career as a tree planter and as a photojournalist — the seemingly oppositional but entwined goals of solitude and community. “I went away and did conflict work and wanted to go back to the forest. It’s a great feeling being in the wilderness with no one around you, feeling so small in the landscape. It feels really safe, too — a big contrast to being in a conflict zone,” explains Leistner. “But you’re also part of a community, and I think there’s something in me that is drawn to a community. I’m an outsider, yet someone with a connection. That’s the continuity thing. I keep being drawn to communities, and everyone is, like, ‘Okay, there’s Rita. She’s just with us.’ ”

ABOVE: Photographer Rita Leistner. TOP: Tree planter Maeve O’Neill Sanger in B.C., where Leistner embedded herself with Coast Range Contracting Ltd.’s planting camp.

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1956 Aston Martin DBR commanded $22.5 million — most ever for a British car at auction — at the sale in Monterey, California, held prior to the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, the high point on car collectors’ social calendar. Photo: Tim Scott/courtesy of RM Sotheby’s

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With the right knowledge and pro advice, vintage cars are becoming the next investment opportunity. By Dan Proudfoot

he younger generations are disinterested in driving — or so futurists, politicians and even some auto industry executives keep reminding us — and someday soon, they will simply summon rides in self-driving pods rather than buy their own cars. And yet, the fastest, finest, most extraordinary automobiles of yesteryears continue to grow more precious (and lucrative), evidenced in the most unlikely of places — Blenheim, in southwestern Ontario — and courtesy of Rob Myers. Myers restored his Edsel Corsair in a one-car garage in Chatham, Ontario, in 1976 and started a business fixing vintage cars, eventually earning himself an impressive reputation. News spread — mainly of his exacting standards — and increasingly, worthy automobiles arrived for Myers, who by then had officially formed RM Auto Restoration, one of the world’s leading automobile restorers and auctioneers. >

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LEFT: 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4*S N.A.R.T. Spider by Scaglietti. BELOW: The showroom of collectable cars at the Sotheby’s auction Art of the Automobile, in New York. Photos: Darin Schnabel/courtesy of RM Auctions

The conviction that auctions could be taken to a higher level dawned in the wake of opening a sales division. RM’s first auction took place in Toronto in 1992; auctions held in conjunction with America’s foremost Concours d’Elegance were in place by 2000. After opening a European division in 2006, Myers met with Bill Ruprecht, then chief executive officer of Sotheby’s, to explore a possible collaboration. Their relationship started with Ferrari, at the auction titled Leggenda e Passione, in May 2007. Conducted in association with Sotheby’s, on the hallowed ground of Ferrari’s headquarters in Maranello in northern Italy, the sale was a sensation with a sell-through rate of 97 percent and $46 million in sales and fees, instantly establishing RM’s auction stature on the continent. Subsequent sales at Maranello followed in 2008, 2009 and 2017. The auction Art of the Automobile in 2013 presented classic cars on the 10th floor of the

global headquarters of Sotheby’s on New York’s Upper East Side, arrayed in a series of rooms with dramatic backdrops. In two hours of bidding, 31 classics sold for $63 million, a sellthrough rate of 93 percent. In 2015, Sotheby’s had acquired 25 per cent of RM Auctions, further solidifying a “hobby” as a major player when it comes to quality investments. Triumph followed tour de force in the first year of Sotheby’s in an ownership position. Sales totalled $593 million — a record that included $172.9 million at Monterey, California, the highest grossing classic auction ever. The icing on the cake: RM Restoration earned its sixth best-in-show award at Pebble Beach, with an Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A restored in its Blenheim facility for renowned collector Jim Patterson of Louisville, Kentucky. In the world of car auctions the Sotheby’s and RM Restoration partnership has been significant, establishing the largest client network of any collector car auction house in the world. While much credit goes to Myers for this Canadian success story, change is underway. Myers continues as chairman and CEO, and Sotheby’s has brought in its own experts, like Kenneth Ahn, who moved from New York to RM’s headquarters and restoration shops in Blenheim, and

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The fastest, finest, most extraordinary automobiles of yesteryears continue to grow more precious (and lucrative).

The 1962 Shelby 260 Cobra CSX 2000 is considered one of the most important American sports cars in history. After five decades of single ownership, it was finally offered up at auction and sold for $13.75 million. Photo: Darin Schnabel/courtesy of RM Sotheby’s

Ian Kelleher, who was called in from managing west coast auctions to go to New York to help integrate car auctions within the vast range of Sotheby’s specialties, such as 20th-century design and modern Asian art. In an effort to bolster the perception of automobiles as objets d’art, last November, Sotheby’s hosted a contemporary art evening sale in Manhattan that offered mostly paintings, some sculpture and one fantastically red race car. That Ferrari Formula One race car from Lot 55 — the one Michael Schumacher drove and that won the 2001 Monaco Grand Prix — found its new home, courtesy of a telephone bidder, for $7,504,000. At that same auction, Three Studies of George Dyer, a painting by Francis Bacon, realized the highest price among the contemporary art offerings, at $38.6 million. A closer comparison for the race car, perhaps, was sculptor Jeff Koons’s Five Vacuum Cleaners, which framed five actual vacuum cleaners and hammered at $6,437,500. Even five vacuums at full throttle are no match for a Ferrari’s V-10 howl. Ferraris have come closer to rivalling art or sculpture than any other car. Certainly, Les Wexner, whose Victoria’s Secret lingerie stores made him a billionaire, thinks so. After accumulating a formidable collection of Pablo Picasso’s works, the richest man in Ohio has repeated the performance with Enzo Ferrari’s. Gord Duff, global head of auctions at RM Sotheby’s, understands how the lines blur between fine art and vintage cars. He’s in touch with hundreds of clients, many of whom he met during his first 10 years with RM as a truck driver, picking up cars for the next sale or delivering classics they’d purchased. His next role was as a car specialist bringing buyers and sellers together. As this story was being written, Duff was flying to Moscow to visit clients before continuing on to the biennial auction at Monaco. “Many collectors don’t drive their cars,” remarks Duff. “Close to half, I’d say, display them in purpose-built facilities, spend time with them, have friends come over for social gatherings

among the cars — much like art collectors.” Duff knows every car-collector category. “Some focus on one marque,” he says, citing Steve Plunkett’s fabulous range of Cadillacs the singer and composer has assembled near London, Ontario. “Others [focus on] a category, like Detroit Muscle Cars.” At Vernon’s Antique Toy Shop — in Swift Current, Newfoundland — Vernon Smith’s preference is obvious: most of the 65 cars on show are convertibles. Some collectors drive their treasures at every opportunity. Most days when he’s home, Steve Plunkett chooses one Cadillac to drive to breakfast, another to lunch. Lawrence Stroll, who developed the Tommy Hilfiger and Michael Kors brands along his way to billionaire status, returns to Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, to sample his extensive collection of Ferrari race cars — including the 1967 275 GTB/4*S N.A.R.T. Spider, for which he paid $27.5 million at an RM Monterey auction — on his own race track. Vintage racers compete wheel-to-wheel at multi-track venues, like Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, east of Toronto. Others prefer less intense road rallies, such as Italy’s Mille Miglia. Once a storied and dangerous road race, it’s now a highly social celebration of owning classics that many view as objets d’art. Collectors typically begin with the cars they

yearned for in their teenage years. If they’re not sure where to begin, specialists like Duff can help play a critical role in counselling and motivating clients to build or prune their collections. Toronto collector Brent Merrill remembers Duff identifying the opportune moment to sell his 1950s classics before their prices fell. A current favourite of Merrill’s is a spectacular 1932 Marmon Convertible Coupe that he purchased since bidding farewell to the ’50s in favour of cars from the ’30s. And the Marmon’s appreciation in recent years has proved it to be investment-quality. “I am rather an independent soul with my own mind and thinking,” Merrill explains, “but the RM specialist team, especially Gord Duff, helps keep me focused and disciplined in my purchases.” And even with the advent of self-driving cars, these types of purchases will continue. Doomsayers worry that the Les Wexners of the collector world are 80 years old and counting. “Plenty of new collectors are coming into the market at the same time, as older collectors in their 70s, 80s, 90s have fabulous cars they bought for a tenth what they’re worth today,” says Duff. “These collectors are loyal and will likely enlist us when it comes time to consign their cars. Time works in our favour.” *All amounts in U.S. dollars.

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ARTISTRY IN AN OASIS International art fairs, world-class museums and a thriving vibrant design district â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Marrakech has evolved into a global arts mecca. By Viia Beaumanis

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eryanne Loum-Martin is greeting her guests, here at her candlelit compound at La Palmeraie in Marrakech. Among those in attendance are His Excellency Dwight L. Bush Sr., the U.S. ambassador to Morocco under President Barack Obama, and Bozoma “Boz” A. Saint John, Uber’s chief brand officer. LoumMartin ushers them into her vast lush gardens, designed by her ethnobotanist husband, Gary Martin. On the agenda — free-flowing cocktails (no wine, hard liquor only), a sit-down dinner for 180 and a fabulous Congolese band. Welcome to the arts scene in Marrakesh. I’m in town for the 1:54 Contemporary African Art Fair — three days of gallery exhibits, forum talks and countless parties — and first stop is at Loum-Martin’s posh residence on the desert edge of the town. A design doyenne of French-Senegalese descent who arrived in Marrakech three decades ago, Loum-Martin was among the first in the city to revamp the historic riads (traditional luxurious

houses with interior gardens or courtyards) into elegant holiday villas. Frequently splashed across the pages of décor magazines, photos of her elegant bohemian interiors caught the eye of chic voyagers like David Bowie and fashion designers Giorgio Armani and Yves Saint Laurent, who famously had made this Moroccan wonderland his second home. No longer the best-kept secret of the very welltravelled, Marrakech quickly became known as a destination and hub with the perfect blend of exoticism, hedonism, beauty and artistry. “The arts define us, and Moroccans needed a platform for creative expression,” says Vanessa Branson — sister of business magnate and philanthropist Richard — who’s co-hosting the evening with Loum-Martin. Branson is the founder of the non-profit organization Marrakech Biennale Association, which hosts the eponymously named cultural festival showcasing the best of local and international artists. Her involvement attracts a glittering roster of A-list artists as well as collectors. >

Jardin Rouge is a 14,000 square foot artist’s in-residence on the edge of Marrekech where contemporary and street artists are afforded an unique environment to create their art. Photo: Fanny Lopez/Montresso Art Foundation

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“Having worked in the arts for decades, I understood the role they play as a bridge between cultures,” she explains. “It seemed important to make it into a world-class event.” When Branson’s Marrakech Biennale was on hiatus for 2018 due to funding snafus, 1:54 successfully stepped into the breach and is now slated as an annual event. With the Biennale returning for 2020, the two events — 1:54 and Marrakech Biennale — will overlap every other year, making February in Morocco an exciting month on the international art, and social, calendar. “It’s been an important goal to host 1:54 on the African continent. We couldn’t think of a better place than Morocco, which has one of the most dynamic art scenes,” notes Touria El Glaoui, 1:54’s founding director, who had presented earlier editions of the art fair in London and New York. “Marrakech has an enduring creativity that never ceases to inspire,” adds Loum-Martin. “And, from Fondation Louis Vuitton [and] Fondation Cartier to private galleries and art fairs, the genius of black artists is now being acclaimed everywhere. Being of mixed race, I’m very interested in developing the black audience to attend events celebrating black artists and [in] making 1:54 into a real rendezvous for people interested in African culture and art.” Toby Clarke couldn’t agree more. “Africa is a hotbed of creativity and innovation. Like all regions, there’s great variance in quality, but the artists we represent are seeing huge interest and sales. The market is very strong,” says Clarke, director of London-based Vigo Gallery, which is home to an impressive roster of international artists that includes major African names. “We have a particular interest in the African diaspora and represent artists at the top end of this market who are important in their own right. [British-Trinidadian] Zak Ové is doing incredibly well. We’ve sold his work to major collectors and institutions, like the British Museum and Newark [Museum] and have waiting lists for his doily works, which are more accessible than his large-scale installations.” Clarke, who’s in town too for 1:54, also espouses the brilliance of Oxford-based Sudanese painter Ibrahim El-Salahi. “Toplevel curators feel he needs to be represented in important museum collections to give a fuller picture. Much of what the great 20th-century European and American artists achieved has debts to African art and, at 85, El-Salahi is now seen as one of the most important living African artists, the godfather of African and Arabic modernism. There’s enormous demand for his work; about a third of it, if not more, ends up in museums. In the last few years, the MoMA, Tate Modern, The Art Institute of Chicago, the Sharjah Art Foundation, the Guggenheim Doha, Newark Museum and the British Museum — [all] have acquired his work.”

“Marrakech has an enduring creativity that never ceases to inspire” Also on the gallery tour is Robert Devereux, a founding shareholder of the Virgin Group. He is seen perusing the paintings of Dominique Zinkpè, who was born in Cotonou, Benin, a West African nation, and whose work he has acquired. A serious collector, Devereux was known to have sold all his British pieces to invest in African contemporary art. Nurturing local contemporary-art organizations through his charity, The African Arts Trust, Devereux now counts among his treasures the works by Turner Prize nominees, such as London-based painter Lynette Yiadom-Boakye, who is of Ghanaian descent. Around the corner, the space for the (S)ITOR gallery of Paris-based collector Sitor Senghor is lined with collage-like paintings by New York resident Ouattara Watts, whose talent caught the eye of Basquiat in the ’80s. Watts, >

ABOVE: French-born painter and one of Jardin Rouge’s artist-in-residence, Kouka, at work. Photo: Alizée Thily/Montresso Art Foundation OPPOSITE: There’s something colourful around every corner at the Musée Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech. Photo: Samia Akhtar

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TOP: The Montresso Foundation contemporary art space highlights street artists like FenX, JonOne and Cédrix Crespel. BELOW: French artist David Mesguich’s Fallen Selfie sculpture. Photos: Courtesy of Montresso Art Foundation

who was born in Abidjan in Côte d’Ivoire, went on to exhibit everywhere, from the Whitney to the Smithsonian, landing solo shows at Gagosian Gallery in New York City. African art is not the only genre celebrated in Marrakech, however. In the French colonial neighbourhood of Gueliz, a profusion of galleries owned by expats — David Bloch, 127, Noir sur Blanc, Matisse, Re, Tindouf — have cropped up, all within walking distance of one another. On a grander scale, the city’s glossiest new addition — Musée Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech — opened in October 2017 with a permanent retrospective of the designer’s signature work alongside a sun-splashed café, a 130-seat auditorium, gallery and event space and a 5,000-volume research library dedicated to fashion, botany and Berber design. On the fringes of Marrakech, 45 minutes away, is where the impressive Montresso Art Foundation is located, spread across a 32acre olive grove. It was launched in 2005 and Jean-Louis Haguenauer, a French businessmanturned-collector, designed the entire place himself. Contemporary sculptures are scattered about, while peacocks and stallions roam the grounds — an immense space so gorgeously laid out that it was featured in Architectural Digest. Home to a monolithic 14,000-squarefoot gallery space and Jardin Rouge, Montresso offers a residency program for both established and emerging modern artists who are housed, fed and provided with materials, assistants and studios, as well as connections with international curators and collectors. In exchange, the artists leave behind public works that speak to contemporary art practice while honouring their traditional surroundings. At the much-lauded VOICE Gallery, director Rocco Orlacchio is of the viewpoint that Morocco is a bridge between the African and European cultures. For his gallery, he’d selected a warehouse-like space in Sidi Ghanem, formerly a stark industrial zone outside of the city and now a thriving vibrant design district and artists’ enclave with stylish shops and lively bistros, as well as innovative art spaces. “I’ve always wanted a gallery. I thought Marrakech was a great place to create one, that everything was possible here,” says Orlacchio, who moved here from Naples in 2011. “A gallery could help young local artists, and inviting artists from abroad [will] create new exchanges. Foreign

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Bold paintings of women from French contemporary artist Fenx, were a part of his A en rougir ! collection, created during his time in residence at Jardin Rouge in 2014. Photo: Adnane Zemmama/Montresso Art Foundation

artists — like [Algerian-born, Cameroonraised] Eric van Hove, [Parisian-born] Sibylle Baltzer and [Tokyo-born] Megumi Matsubara — have been living here for years. Now, with Moroccan artists and a new generation of art lovers, it’s the opposite of the diaspora. Lots of them are coming back. They want to live here.” Casablanca-born Laila Hida is among the growing phalanx of young Moroccans who’ve returned from abroad, adding another layer of inspiration and initiative to the lively local arts scene. After a 10-year stint in Paris as a producer for fashion shoots, Hida moved back home in 2011 and opened Le 18 in the medina. Offering four programs annually — each comprised of an exhibition and a symposium and spanning a month or two — Hida provides a venue for young artists to share their work

and connect with established artists, curators, critics and collectors. “Le 18 is not only for artists; it’s [also] a place where people share, question and inform themselves,” she says. “It’s as vibrant as Marrakech, and its collaborators reflect that.” She then references a slew of like-minded projects that have cropped up across the medina — SwissMoroccan Ke’ch Collective (kech-collective. com), which supports cross-cultural dialogue via contemporary art and design, and Queens Collective (queenscollective.org), which offers live-in community art space with an LGBT slant. These art spaces are important, Hida points out. “People want to experience other aspects of the city. They no longer come to Marrakech just for the exoticism, but for the sheer bounty of what we have to offer.”

T H E D E TA I L S HOW TO GET THERE Connect to Africa and take advantage of TAP Air Portugal’s newly-launched “Portugal Stopover” program. Spend up to five nights in Lisbon, and use the handy mobile app loaded with city tips. flytrap.com WHERE TO STAY Royal Mansour is luxury at its finest. A 12-acre oasis, the hotel is home to a magnificent spa, three Michelinstarred chef Yannick Alléno, and 53 private riads drenched in exquisite Moroccan art. royalmansour.com WHERE TO EAT Book a late dinner at Bo-Zin. While the city’s favourite boîte is more about mood than the food, reserve a 9:30pm table — ask for one off the main bar — for the perfect perch for après supper good times. bo-zin.com

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SAVOURING SINGAPORE This urbane island-state is all about its sophisticated fusion of diverse cuisines, vibrant cultures and architectural gems. By Doug Wallace

ity, state and country, all rolled into one — Singapore, the chameleon nation of Southeast Asia, is many things all at once. Its colourful history as a trading settlement influences all facets of modern life, harmoniously, in innovative ways. The population of 5.8 million is a vibrant mix of Chinese, Indian and Malay cultures — Peranakans (locally born Singaporeans) descended from people who began immigrating to the Malay Archipelago 400 years ago — and more than 145 years of British rule left an indelible mark. As a result, there are four official languages — English, Mandarin, Malay and

Tamil — but you will also hear many other tongues, including the colloquial “Singlish.” This island nation is also an architect’s paradise, with cutting-edge skyscrapers coexisting with colonial-era buildings meticulously revived and infused with modern elements. Streets are awash in colour, thanks to the lively façades of the iconic mixed-use traditional shophouses, where retail stores are on the main floor and, above them, one or two storeys of apartments. Wellpreserved places of worship anchor almost every neighbourhood, such as the Sri Mariamman, the oldest Hindu temple in Singapore, and Thian Hock Keng, a Chinese Hokkien temple.

It’s also worth noting that, for a country that has been evolving for centuries, Singapore boasts a surprising number of green spaces where visitors and locals alike can saunter through and relax. One of these is the Botanic Gardens, which showcases the world’s largest collection of orchids. Gardens by the Bay, a futuristic ecoarchitectural park, features two biomes and a “forest” of tree-like towers covered with tropical flowers and ferns. In addition to running tracks and dog-walking parks, as well as yoga and tai chi class venues, these urban oases also offer a wide range of dining options for foodies keen to sample Singapore’s glorious fusion cuisine. >

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The glittering Marina Bay skyline at sundown is an irresistable magnet for Instagram aficionados, whether theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re locals or first-time visitors to Singapore. Photo: Singapore Tourism Board

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HOT SPOTS: THE SINGAPORE SIZZLE WHERE TO STAY

TOP: The Warehouse Hotel’s lobby pays tribute to its spice-warehouse origins with pulleys artfully hung from the ceiling. Photo: courtesy of The Warehouse Hotel. ABOVE: Wild Rocket restaurant specializes in mod-Sin (modern Singaporean) fare, such as gado gado spicy shrimp and peanut ice cream. Photo: Wild Rocket

Although it will be tempting to book into the glitzy, massive three-towered Marina Bay Sands, if only to swim in the world’s largest rooftop infinity pool, there are other chic environs you can choose from. Andaz Singapore, launched last fall, is a dazzling hexagonal-windowed skyscraper whose understatedly luxurious reception lobby is on the 25th floor. The front desk, bars and restaurants in the public areas are laid out in an “alley” to mirror the neighbourhood’s meandering laneways. The hotel’s 342 rooms have incredible views, either of the city or Marina Bay, and décor elements take their cues from the past. Plaques outside the doors, for example, which accept room-access key cards, echo the look of mailboxes in Singapore’s traditional shophouses. And guests keen to explore the city will find the hotel’s location convenient; it’s right on the subway line. The 37-room Warehouse Hotel, which is located on the waterfront, on Robertson Quay, is affiliated with Design Hotels Group. It began

life in 1895 as a spice warehouse in what used to be a rather shady part of town. Now meticulously restored, it pays homage to its heritage via style details such as light fixtures in the lobby with whimsical pulleys hanging from the original ceiling beams. The building’s original façade is countered by a slick interior hinting at mid-century modern. Definitely a must-notmiss is Pó, the hotel’s restaurant, well known for its gourmet take on popiah, Singapore’s traditional chunky, stew-stuffed fresh spring roll. With its “hotel in a garden” motif, Parkroyal on Pickering reinforces Singapore’s image as the Garden City. This 357-room hotel features more than 15,000 square metres (161,500 square feet) of lush sustainable greenery, terraced plantings, waterfalls and reflecting pools — indoors and out. On the fifth floor, perched right on the rooftop infinity pool, are birdcage cabanas that overlook the cascading gardens below and the cityscape outside. WHERE TO DINE

An amalgamation of multiple cultures overlapping in delectable ways, Singaporean cuisine tells the story of its people, past and present. Traditional dishes sold in the hawker-stall food

T R AV E L RIGHT: (from top) Colourful shophouses line the Chinatown, in the Outram district. Photo: Greg Balfour Evens/Alamy. Visitors relax underneath the majestic trees at the Botanic Gardens. Photo. Darren Soh

courts lay the foundation for mod-Sin (modernSingaporean) fare served at top-tier restaurants. At Wild Rocket in Mount Emily Park, the omakase (tasting) menu will net you a couple of hours of mod-Sin small-course delights, from the amuse right through to dessert. The subdued ambience evokes a Japanese teahouse — a nice backdrop for dining on tantalizing ravioli (filled with crab-prawn or laksa pesto), deep-fried oysters, curried red snapper and lychee sorbet. The Michelin-starred Candlenut in the Dempsey Hill neighbourhood serves innovative elevated Peranakan fare that retains its homey comfort-food quality. Stick around for the creatively complex black-nut and Valrhonachocolate ice cream, garnished with chili flakes and chocolate foam and crumbles. Drop by Open Door Policy in the gentrified Tiong Bahru residential enclave for a totally gluten- and dairy-free lunch made with sustainable ingredients, many of them grown in the restaurant’s micro-gardens. Meanwhile, Singapore’s deep British colonial roots are in evidence in the plethora of afternoon-tea venues — primarily at the hotels, like The Clifford Pier in The Fullerton Bay Hotel; Colony in The Ritz-Carlton; and Anti:dote in the Fairmont Singapore. Avail yourself of those requisite tea sandwiches, scones and sweets if you must, but also on offer are masterfully executed local takes on traditional tea accompaniments. WHERE TO SHOP

Make time also for street-market experiences in Singapore. Stroll through Little India and Chinatown, where traditional Asian businesses, small coffee shops and little bakeries blend in with hipster-cool galleries and artisan crafts stores. Explore Kampong Glam, the Muslim quarter, and its eclectic independent fashion boutiques on narrow Haji Lane. Then pop around the corner to Supermama, a gallery shop on Beach Road, to browse artisanal ceramics and crafts for souvenirs. Proceed to hip ’hood Tiong Bahru to check out BooksActually, an independent bookstore big on local authors, and Woods in the Books, a treasure trove of carefully curated children’s picture books. Final stop — Orchard Road. At one time a small lane flanked by fruit trees, nutmeg plantations and pepper farms, Singapore’s renowned grand boulevard is perhaps the ultimate destination with its dizzying range of options for shopping, dining and entertainment to suit every taste and budget across the board. Spend an hour here, or the whole day, or every day for a week. Then return to make sure there’s nothing you’d missed.

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CLOSE TO HOME Prince Edward Island’s new wave of food enthusiasts has taken local connections to the next level. By Lola Augustine Brown

ivid red sand beaches, dazzling blue waters, rolling grass-covered dunes, dramatic sandstone cliffs — Prince Edward Island with its bounty of land and sea is an ever-popular tourist destination — and a chef ’s paradise. “The climate here is wonderful for agriculture. We’re a great, big, giant green farm floating in the deep blue sea,” says Michael Smith, an award-winning chef, cookbook

author and TV host, as well as a long-time Islander (20 years plus) and owner of The Inn at Bay Fortune and its revered farm-to-table restaurant, FireWorks. Spanning 5,680 square kilometers (2,185 square miles), this modestly sized island is home to the Culinary Institute of Canada (in Charlottetown) and the many renowned PEIraised chefs who teach there. The hyper-local food scene typically serves up excellent fare

prepared with fresh ingredients hauled from the sea or harvested from the fertile red soil. “We’ve become more comfortable in our own skin, both as Canadians and as Islanders, and that’s allowed us to celebrate what is around us,” notes Smith. And although there has always been incredible local cuisine on offer, what brought significant culinary change is a new generation of chefs and diners craving PEI’s elemental connections to earth and sea.

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Smith has been foraging on the island for many years, but interest in locally sourced fare has grown so much recently that local producers are able to sustain their success as small businesses, like independent forager Sylvain Cormier of Everything Wild. “Others here have realized we are surrounded by wild food, but Sylvain is out in the woods and on the beaches, foraging wild vegetables as a career, and that couldn’t have happened here before,” says Smith. “We now have five distilleries on the island. I had somebody come in through the door the other day who was making artisan mustard. I can’t keep track of all these new producers. They just keep coming and I love that.” And then there’s Chuck Hughes, a professional chef who is based in Montreal but has a deep, special connection to Prince Edward Island. He started coming seven years ago to participate in the annual food event Fall Flavours, which runs in September in tandem with the PEI International Shellfish Festival. In 2016 Hughes filmed an episode on the island for his Food Network Canada show, Chuck and Danny’s Road Trip. He now spends a couple of weeks with his family every year at a cottage in Cavendish, a resort area on the northern shore. “Obviously, there are great restaurants and there are artisans,” says Hughes. But the draw for him is something else. “It’s the people you meet along the way who aren’t chefs or restaurant owners but have this passion [for] where food comes from. It’s a little bit of what big cities have lost, and it is refreshing to go to PEI because of that.” When you’re in Prince Edward Island, that connection to local producers is easily found. Hughes recounts going to Charlottetown Farmers Market just after his first child was born to buy a lambskin, which the vendor was selling next to the wool and the lamb chops that also came from the vendor’s sheep. Shopping at the market is a wonderful experience, he says, because there’s a wide range of choices, all locally sourced — from bountiful produce and just-baked goods to fresh-cut flowers and handicrafts. It’s that local connection that Hughes says he feels, the minute he arrives. “For me, that’s the real PEI experience. And anybody visiting PEI is going to have a similar experience because the people are so proud of what they offer. “It’s so honest and real. There’s an authenticity and connection to real food, and the joy of eating — and living.”

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TOP: Shucking fresh oysters at the annual PEI Shellfish Festival. Photo: Tourism PEI. Chef Michael Smith, a long-time Islander and owner of The Inn at Bay Fortune in Charlottetown. OPPOSITE PAGE: PEI’s fertile local soil and the sea provide a bounty of premium ingredients to delight five-star chefs. Photo: iStock

PEI offers more than just Instagramworthy beaches and that charming small-town vibe. This culinary dream of a destination boasts seriously premium-quality seafood and drink to delight residents and vacationers alike, such as chefs in-the-know Michael Smith and Chuck Hughes. Around half of the 40,000 PEI oysters shucked every year at Smith’s restaurant, FireWorks, comes from Colville Bay Oyster Company (colvillebayoysterco.com), a family-run business in the port town of Souris — “quite possibly the very best oysters on the island,” according to Smith. And he cites the straight-up old-fashioned moonshine at Myriad Distillery (straitshine.com) as a great example of the creative craft distilling that’s happening on the island. Meanwhile, as an essential part of meal planning, Hughes heads to Gallant’s Shellfish & Seafood (gallantspeifood.ca) at Stanley Bridge for “live lobster, phenomenal crab cakes, scallops and,” he enthuses, “whatever is coming in at the dock.” Hughes also appreciates the extensive range of gouda available at Glasgow Glen Farm (glasgowglenfarm.ca), from classic to cumin and fenugreek.

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GOLDEN MILE SPECTACULAR PENTHOUSE 2000 RUE DRUMMOND, APT. PH 2201 MONTREAL, QC | MLS 15205045 $3,595,000 Fabulous custom designed penthouse in Le Roc Fleuri located between The Ritz and Four Seasons. No expense has been spared, only the finest European workmanship throughout. Appartement-terrasse unique en son genre et sur mesure dans le prestigieux Roc Fleuri situé entre le Ritz et le Four Seasons. Rien n’a été épargné dans la finition de cet appartement. JJ JACOBS** 1.514.817.7020 | JJJACOBS@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

UPPER OUTREMONT ELEGANCE 155 AV. MAPLEWOOD, OUTREMONT MONTREAL, QC | MLS 18899222 $2,848,000 Charming luxury home standing on a majestic lot of over 7,000 sq. ft. with an enormous in-ground pool and a detailed backyard. Great for entertaining family and friends. Charmante résidence sise sur un terrain majestueux de plus de 7 000 pi. ca. avec piscine creusée et cour soigneusement aménagée idéale pour recevoir les amis et la famille. PATRICK VAILLANT* 1.514.774.6917 | PVAILLANT@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

TRADITIONAL OUTREMONT 50 AV. KELVIN MONTREAL, QC | MLS 28955923 $1,685,000 Impeccable semi-detached home located next to excellent schools and amenities. Rear extension, tall ceilings, crown moldings & wood work throughout. The perfect family home. Impeccable semi-détaché situé à côté des excellentes écoles et services. Extension à l’arrière, hauts plafonds, moulures et boiseries. Une maison parfaite pour la famille. JOHN DI PIETRO*, 1.514.726.1400 | JDIPIETRO@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA JESSICA DI RE≈, 1.514.465.4197 | JDIRE@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

WATERFRONT TIMELESS ELEGANCE 100 AV. DES SOMMETS, APT. 1806, NUNS’ ISLAND MONTREAL, QC | MLS 10176054 $1,498,000 Les Sommets sur le Fleuve - Live in comfort and style and enjoy fabulous water and city views from every room. All this in a perfect waterfront location less than 15 minutes from Montreal downtown core. Les Sommets sur le Fleuve - Vivez dans le confort et le calme et profitez de fabuleuses vues dans un cadre de vie exceptionnel au bord de l’eau, et ce à moins de 15 minutes du centre-ville de Montréal. DIANE OLIVER** 1.514.893.9872 | DOLIVER@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

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LINTON APARTMENTS, GOLDEN SQUARE MILE 1509 RUE SHERBROOKE O., APT. 59 MONTREAL, QC | MLS 18657871 $1,450,000 Elegant 4 bedroom, 2,400 sq. ft. residence at the iconic Linton Apartments ideally located in the famed Golden Square Mile of Downtown Montreal. An ideal alternative to a house. Élégante résidence de 4 chambres, avec 2 400 pi. ca., située dans l’emblématique Appartements Linton, dans le célèbre Mille carré doré du centre-ville de Montréal. KAREN KARPMAN* 1.514.992.2249 | KKARPMAN@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

LUXURIOUS & TIMELESS MONTREAL CONDO 6300 PLACE NORTHCREST, APT. 6D MONTREAL, QC | MLS 24907483 $1,388,000 Le Sanctuaire - Spacious corner unit offering 2,121 sq. ft.. Open concept; 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, ash and marble floors, oversized windows offering a panoramic city view, western exposure and wrap around terrace. Le Sanctuaire - Spacieuse unité de coin offrant 2 121 pi. ca.. Aire ouverte; 2 chambres à coucher, 2 salles de bain. Planchers frêne & marbre. Fenêtres surdimensionnées, vue panoramique sur la ville, terrasse. MARIE-JOSÉE ROULEAU* 1.514.660.6682 | MJROULEAU@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

LE 1200 OUEST 1210 BOUL. DE MAISONNEUVE O., APT. 23C MONTREAL, QC | MLS 19573932 $1,200,000 Amazing corner apartment, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, exceptional mountain and city views, prestigious address, 24 hr security, pool, gym, reception room. The ultimate downtown location. Magnifique appartement de coin, 2 chambres à coucher, 2 salles de bain, vues imprenables, adresse de prestige, au cœur du centre-ville, sécurité 24 h, piscine, gym, salle de réception. PHYLLIS A. TELLIER** 1.514.924.4062 | PTELLIER@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

BOUTIQUE PROJECT AT ATWATER MARKET 2442 RUE ST-CHARLES, LE SUD-OUEST MONTREAL, QC | MLS 27562089 $695,000 + GST/QST Superb unit in a high-end project and within steps from Atwater Market. 2 levels with heated concrete floors, 10 ft. ceilings and 830+ sq. ft. private rooftop terrace. 2 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms. Parking. Superbe unité dans projet haut de gamme au marché Atwater. 2 niveaux avec plancher de béton chauffant, plafonds 10 pi et terrasse privée de +830 pi. ca. sur le toit. Stationnement. ANICK TRUONG* 1.514.836.4062 | ATRUONG@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

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TOWN OF MOUNT ROYAL 153 AV. VIVIAN MONT-ROYAL, QC | MLS 14623346 $1,395,000 Spectacular home in the heart of Mount Royal. Spacious open living areas and generously sized bedrooms make this the perfect family home. Landscaped yard with pool. Spectaculaire résidence au cœur de Mont-Royal. Idéale pour famille avec espaces spacieux à aires ouvertes et très grandes chambres. Cour intime dotée d’une terrasse et piscine creusée. JESSICA LOMBARD*, 1.514.476.9700 | JLOMBARD@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA ELIZABETH COX*, 1.514.577.2737 | ECOX@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

SKI IN/SKI OUT RESORT - TREMBLANT 166 CH. AU PIED-DE-LA-MONTAGNE, APT. 9 MONT-TREMBLANT, QC | MLS 24576733 $5,900,000 Breathtaking views of the resort and Lac Tremblant. Ski in/Ski out - luxury 4-bedroom condo with 2 master suites, and a large mudroom with shower that leads out to the ski hill. Une vue imprenable sur la station et le lac Tremblant. Ski in/Ski out - condo de luxe de quatre chambres. MARSHA HANNA* 1.819.425.0619 | MHANNA@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

LAC TREMBLANT 565 RUE FRANCESCHINI MONT-TREMBLANT, QC | MLS 16100796 $4,700,000 Beautiful waterfront property on Lac Tremblant. The home has a stunning view of Lac Tremblant and the ski resort. Property sold as-is: home construction is not complete. Image is a concept rendering. Propriété incroyable au bord du lac Tremblant. Vendue telle quelle - la construction de la maison n’est pas complète. Cette image est un rendu. HERBERT RATSCH† 1.819.429.9019 | HRATSCH@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

RIVERFRONT 475 BOUL. DE L’ASSOMPTION REPENTIGNY, QC | MLS 20859347 $1,595,000 Sumptuous and exceptional property bordered by the Assomption River. Luminous pool and interior spa with panoramic views of the river. Somptueuse propriété de prestige et d’exception bordée par la rivière l’Assomption. Piscine lumineuse et le spa intérieur proposent une vue panoramique sur la rivière. DIEGO BRUNELLE≈ 1.450.751.0400 | DBRUNELLE@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

E&O.E: This information is from sources which we deem reliable, but must be verified by prospective purchasers and may be subject to change or withdrawal. *Real Estate Broker, **Certified Real Estate Broker, ≈Residential Real Estate Broker, †Sotheby’s International Realty Québec, HR Real estate agency. Sotheby’s International Realty Québec. Sotheby’s International Realty Canada, Brokerage. Independently Owned & Operated.

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RENOVATED RESIDENCE 626 RUE DU CÔTE-DU-RHÔNE ROSEMÈRE, QC | MLS 18953806 $879,000 Elegance and refinement characterize this prestigious residence that was beautifully renovated and updated. Bordering the Lorraine Golf Club. Élégance et raffinement caractérisent cette prestigieuse résidence rénovée au goût du jour, adossée au club de golf Lorraine. CAROLE LEMIEUX* 1.514.992.2249 | CLEMIEUX@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

EXCEPTIONAL ESTATE | LAC DES SABLES 24 CH. DE LA POINTE-GREENSHIELDS SAINTE-AGATHE, QC | MLS 20865581 $5,500,000 Situated on the highly desirable Lac des Sables, in the exclusive PointeGreenshields. 2.8-acre manicured lot with a generous shoreline, facing South West. 1 hour from Montreal. Domaine privé en bordure du recherché Lac-Des-Sables, sur la PointeGreenshields. 2,8 acres de terrain, grand rivage orientation sud-ouest. Seulement 1 heure au nord de Montréal. MICHEL DAVIDSON* 1.514.239.7399 | MDAVIDSON@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

PRESTIGIOUS PRIVATE ESTATE 959 2E RANG SAINTE-CLOTILDE-DE CHATEAUGUAY, QC | MLS 26880821 $2,290,000 35 minutes from Montreal. Unique and private estate on a 416,640 sq.ft. lot, offering a main property built in 2008 with an 8-car garage, pavilion, pond, and much more. À 35 minutes de Montréal. Unique et très privé. Lot de 419 640 pi. ca. Propriété principale construite en 2008, un grand garage, un pavillon, un étang et beaucoup plus. BO SHI LI≈ 1.514.998.1835 | BLI@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

MODERN DAY MASTERPIECE 53 SURREY GARDENS WESTMOUNT, QC | MLS 10973728 $5,500,000 This magnificent home is generously proportioned with luxurious finishes throughout. Recently built by Jean Houde Construction and interiors done by Scott Yetman Design. Cette magnifique maison est généreusement proportionnée avec des finitions luxueuses. Récemment construit par Construction Jean Houde, intérieurs par Scott Yetman Design. ANNE BEN-AMI (MADAR)* 1.514.726.3037 | ABEN-AMI@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

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EXCLUSIVE WATERFRONT 49 RUE ROCHEFORT REPENTIGNY, QC | MLS 27425779 $3,750,000 Introducing this majestic waterfront property at the foot of the St. Lawrence River: 6 bedrooms, 7+1 bathrooms, indoor pool, and tennis court. Majestueuse propriété riveraine située au pied du fleuve St-Laurent: 6 chambres, 7+1 salles de bain, piscine intérieure, court de tennis. NADIA MALTAIS* 1.514.994.3589 | NMALTAIS@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

LUXURY AND TRANQUILITY 1155 PLACE MURRAY BAY MASCOUCHE, QC | MLS 10093943 $2,750,000 Situated in the domain of Murray Bay, intergenerational side-by-side highend home built with exceptional quality. Luxury and tranquility await on this 71,978 sq.ft. lot. 8-person spa and 3 garages. Domaine Murray Bay - Sublime intergénération côte-à-côte haut de gamme où le luxe et la tranquillité sont au rendez-vous. Construction impeccable. 71 978 pi. ca., spa 8 places, 3 garages. NADIA MALTAIS* 1.514.994.3589 | NMALTAIS@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

PRIVATE MANSION 820 CH. WILLIAM-MALO SAINTE-MÉLANIE, QC | MLS 12116882 $1,850,000 Breathtaking waterfront property. At the foot of Lac du Rocher on 113,000 sq. ft. of land, this high-end house has all the sought-after qualities. In the heart of nature. Propriété riveraine à couper le souffle! Au pied du lac du Rocher, sise sur un terrain de 113 000 pi. ca., cette demeure haut de gamme possède toutes les qualités recherchées. NADIA MALTAIS* 1.514.994.3589 | NMALTAIS@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

CHIC AND REFINED PROPERTY 1173 RUE ST-ANDREWS MASCOUCHE, QC | MLS 12336281 $1,450,000 A sumptuous property with a contemporary home designed by Adornetto Design: 5 bedrooms, 3+1 bathrooms, 3 garages, pool house, in-ground pool, no neighbours in the back. Somptueuse propriété de style contemporain signée Adornetto: 5 chambres, 3+1 salles de bain, 3 garages, pool house, piscine creusée, aucun voisin arrière. NADIA MALTAIS* 1.514.994.3589 | NMALTAIS@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

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PRESTIGIOUS & LUXURIOUS RESIDENCE 7640 AV. DE LA SEINE ANJOU, QC | MLS 11268990 $1,298,000 Welcome to this magnificent residence built by renowned contractor, Bonneville Construction. One of kind in Ville d’Anjou. A must see. Bienvenue dans cette magnifique résidence construite par l’entrepreneur renommé, Bonneville Construction. Unique à Ville d’Anjou. À voir. PINA PIZZI* 1.514.781.4826 | PPIZZI@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

LAKESIDE LIVING IN WINE COUNTRY 411 MAIN STREET WELLINGTON, ON | MLS X4161381 $1,572,000 Life is yours to celebrate in Wellington where the lake meets the sky and a refreshing breeze brings a wave of revitalization. Now selling, preconstruction, 36 deluxe boutique condos by Royalcliff Homes. The epitome of space, design and unsurpassed location. Timeless state-of-the-art amenities and captivating water views. twelvetreeswellington.ca. IRIS ANDREWS‡, 1.613.969.2044 | IANDREWS@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA BRIAN ANDREWS‡, 1.613.969.2044 | BANDREWS@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

HISTORIC ELIJAH SECORD HOUSE 47 RIVER VALLEY ROAD STIRLING, ON | MLS X4168403 $1,200,000 A very rare opportunity to own a piece of Canadian history. Amazing post and beam home originally built in Stoney Creek in 1817 by Laura Secord’s nephew. Dismantled, archived and rebuilt on 33 private acres in Stirling, Ontario in 1988. No historic detail overlooked in the reconstruction, design and decor. 7 fireplaces, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms plus a coach house. JACKSON THURLING† 1.416.315.9390 | JTHURLING@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE ESTATE HOME 421 JOHNSON STREET NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, ON | MLS 30652924 $2,750,000 Welcome to Niagara-On-The-Lake: Canada’s prettiest town. This estate home sits on almost an acre and was largely rebuilt in 2012. Steps from Lake Ontario, golfing and a short stroll to shops and the Shaw Festival theaters. Live close to wineries, vineyards and orchards. One hour from the Greater Toronto Area and minutes to the US border. JAIME DA SILVA† 1.905.321.0449 | JDASILVA@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

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CONTEMPORARY NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE 14833 NIAGARA PARKWAY NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, ON | MLS 30671597 $6,490,000 One of the more prominent properties in Niagara-On-The-Lake, this contemporary 6,000 plus sq. ft. estate overlooks the majestic Niagara River. A private winding driveway lined with mature trees leads to an architecturally designed, luxury home and grounds, showing the best of what life has to offer. DOUG WIDDICOMBE†, 1.289.686.8590 | DWIDDICOMBE@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA TAMMY MASOUMI†, 1.416.817.3629 | TMASOUMI@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

DREAM BEACHFRONT HOME 137 ARTHUR STREET ST. CATHARINES, ON | MLS 30671557 $1,999,000 Situated on Lake Ontario with a beachfront walk-out, this extraordinary home offers over 4,800 sq. ft. of finely crafted living space. Peaceful elegance greets you from the moment you open the door, with spectacular water views from all levels. The rhythmic flow is perfect for entertaining with a balcony, four seasons sunroom and lower level walkout. MICHELLE CHAPPELL†, 1.289.213.9392 | MCHAPPELL@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA DOUG WIDDICOMBE†, 1.289.686.8590 | DWIDDICOMBE@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

INCOMPARABLE GEORGIAN HOME 2 SAMUEL STREET NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, ON | MLS 30653565 $1,490,000 Be prepared to be swept of your feet. With a charming wrap-around verandah, this four bedroom home is built for a family looking to set roots in an active community. This signature home in what is known as The Village, offers the best of what Niagara has to offer – proximity to markets, wineries, theatre and festivals. An incredible lifestyle. DOUG WIDDICOMBE† 1.289.686.8590 | DWIDDICOMBE@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA DOUGWIDDICOMBEHOMES.COM

SERENE MANOR IN NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE 354 JOHNSON STREET NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, ON | MLS 30656128 $3,200,000 Exceptional one of a kind estate home designed for ultimate privacy in the highly sought after Old Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake. This magnificent lofted bungalow is surrounded by lush perennial gardens, has a main floor master suite and impressive sun-drenched great room with 24 ft. ceilings. Relax or host by one of the stone fireplaces or patios. RACHAEL WERNER† 1.289.407.1990 | RWERNER@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

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RESIDENCES AT THE RITZ-CARLTON 183 WELLINGTON STREET WEST, SUITE 2705 TORONTO, ON | SOLD $1,550,000 Exceptional suite at the renowned Residences of the Ritz-Carlton. The suite features soaring ceilings, stunning finishes, incredible attention to detail and sweeping south facing panoramic views. Enjoy five-star living in an extraordinary location with incredible amenities and hotel services including spa, pool, gym, 24 hour concierge and in-room dining. MARCO CHIAPPETTA† 1.416.806.6133 | MCHIAPPETTA@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA RESIDENCESTORONTO.COM

FLAWLESS FASHION DISTRICT PENTHOUSE 533 RICHMOND STREET WEST, PENTHOUSE 2 TORONTO, ON | MLS C4159637 $2,750,000 Exquisite 2,100 sq. ft. penthouse loft in the Fashion District. Two levels and appointed with a 1,876 sq. ft. rooftop terrace with unobstructed 360 degree city views, 16 ft. ceilings, floating staircase, gas fireplace, teak floored balcony, floor to ceiling windows, designer kitchen, private storage, locker and 2 car parking. Feng Shui certified. KENDRA CONNELLY† 1.416.270.7470 | KCONNELLY@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

DOWNTOWN CONDO WITH A VIEW 300 FRONT STREET WEST TORONTO, ON | SOLD $1,858,800 Luxurious 2 bedroom plus den with rare 240 sq. ft. terrace. Spectacular south east views of city and lake. Generous split bedroom layout. Extensive upgrades, stunning granite island and spacious pantry. 10 ft. ceilings, locker plus 2 car tandem parking. Terrace features 3 walk-outs, gas line and water line for planters. Spectacular space for entertaining. BRENT PARK† 1.416.360.1400 | BPARK@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

STUNNING LOFT INSPIRED SUITE 2181 YONGE STREET, SUITE 506 TORONTO, ON | SOLD $1,899,000 Spectacular 2,200+ sq. ft. upgraded 2 bedroom plus den podium penthouse is an entertainers delight. Spacious open concept great room combined with chef’s kitchen spans the length of the suite and is graced with floor to ceiling windows. Grand foyer leads to unique outdoor oasis with a 400 sq. ft. south facing private terrace. Five-star hotel like amenities. CHERYL THOMPSON†, 1.416.960.9995 | CTHOMPSON@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA LINDA MCEWAN†, 1.416.960.9995 | LMCEWAN@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA TORONTOSFINESTHOMES.COM

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CRICKET CLUB 406 ELM ROAD TORONTO, ON | MLS C4138433 $2,579,000 Timeless beauty, custom built to a meticulous standard. Formal dining room, elegant living room, chef’s kitchen with breakfast nook, large island and family room. Walk-out to your stunning garden and bask in its beauty from spring to fall. The lower level has in-floor heating, direct access to the garage and an elevator that services all 3 floors. NIGEL DENHAM†, 1.416.960.9995 | NDENHAM@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA ROBERT NELSON†, 1.416.960.9995 | RNELSON@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA NELSONANDDENHAM.COM

THE ANNEX 138 MADISON AVENUE TORONTO, ON | MLS C4178633 $5,649,000 Rare and exceptional opportunity in The Annex. 100 ft. of frontage on coveted Madison Avenue. Existing home is approximately 6,000 sq. ft. + 2,000 sq. ft. lower level. Potential for upwards of 15,000 buildable sq. ft.. Zoned for multi-residential, or create your dream estate in the heart of the city. Walking distance to Bloor Street, shops, subway and Yorkville. ROBERT NELSON†, 1.416.960.9995 | RNELSON@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA NIGEL DENHAM†, 1.416.960.9995 | NDENHAM@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA PENNY BROWN‡, 1.416.960.9995 | PBROWN@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA NELSONANDDENHAM.COM

RESTORED | MODERNIZED | EXPANDED TORONTO, ON | MLS C4178721 $4,499,000 A magnificent renovation reveals a masterpiece in Toronto’s historic Annex area, close to downtown. This 3-storey, 5+1 bedroom home has been spectacularly restored, modernized and expanded. Thoughtful layouts with seamless transitions and exquisite finishes abound. Over 4,650 sq. ft. of total living space plus a chic outdoor area and Walk Score of 93. MYLES SLOCOMBE† 1.416.554.0801 | MSLOCOMBE@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA TORONTOPORTFOLIO.CA

WALK TO EVERYTHING IN YORKVILLE 46 BERRYMAN STREET TORONTO, ON | SOLD Yorkville offers the rare ability to walk through tree-lined streets housed with classic Victorian homes, to fine dining, haute couture, five-star hotels, universities, art galleries and two subway lines. Condominium options range from pied-a-terre studios to expansive elegant residences at the Four Seasons. We represent a number of Yorkville options such as new construction condominiums designed by star-architects that will redefine your Yorkville experience. LISA-MARIE DOOREY‡, 1.416.720.1495 | LDOOREY@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA LINDA CHU‡, 1.416.960.9995 | LCHU@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA DOWNTOWNTORONTOHOMES.COM

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EXTRAORDINARY WATERFRONT ESTATE 1150 LAKESHORE ROAD EAST OAKVILLE, ON | MLS W4194008 $59,000,000 Akin to the 59 carat “Pink Star” diamond, Chelster Hall is an irreplaceable crown jewel. One of Canada’s finest estates. 10 acres of direct waterfront on Lake Ontario within reach of Toronto’s Financial District and the airport. A trophy property of the highest order; designed for both formal entertaining and extraordinary family gatherings. Bowling lane. Tuscan wine cellars. PAUL MARANGER‡, 1.416.960.9995 | PMARANGER@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA CHRISTIAN VERMAST†, 1.416.960.9995 | CVERMAST@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA FRAN BENNETT†, 1.416.960.9995 | FBENNETT@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA TRILOGYAGENTS.COM

HISTORIC NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE 456 QUEEN STREET NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, ON | MLS 30578985 $9,899,000 2.15 acres featuring a family compound in historic old town. Modern conveniences with the refinement of the Georgian period. Rooms are spacious and graceful. Each bedroom enjoys spa-like ensuite privileges and a balcony reminiscent of the grand antebellum age. Entertain lavishly and live in style. Every square inch has been exquisitely designed. CHRISTIAN VERMAST†, 1.416.960.9995 | CVERMAST@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA PAUL MARANGER‡, 1.416.960.9995 | PMARANGER@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA FRAN BENNETT†, 1.416.960.9995 | FBENNETT@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA TRILOGYAGENTS.COM

CANADA’S MOST PRESTIGIOUS ADDRESS 75 THE BRIDLE PATH TORONTO, ON | MLS C4104645 $19,800,000 Architecturally significant contemporary glass residence on 2 acres of landscaped nature, right in Toronto. Completely renovated from top to bottom, this Asian-inspired minimalist gem exudes simple elegance and functionality. A 32 ft. long glass wall of sliding doors opens to integrate the open plan interiors to the magnificent outdoors. Pool, spa and tennis court. PAUL MARANGER‡, 1.416.960.9995 | PMARANGER@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA CHRISTIAN VERMAST†, 1.416.960.9995 | CVERMAST@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA FRAN BENNETT†, 1.416.960.9995 | FBENNETT@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA TRILOGYAGENTS.COM

PICTURESQUE FAMILY COMPUND 16740 ST. ANDREWS RAOD CALEDON, ON | MLS W4113404 $3,250,000 Private 50-acre country estate with trout stream running through the grounds. This property is ideal for an exclusive family compound. Wonderful views over rolling hills and open meadows. Fully rebuilt 3 bedroom “hillhouse” with top of the line finishes, luxurious wood paneling and a fully screened in porch. This property has unlimited potential. CHRISTIAN VERMAST†, 1.416.960.9995 | CVERMAST@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA PAUL MARANGER‡, 1.416.960.9995 | PMARANGER@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA FRAN BENNETT†, 1.416.960.9995 | FBENNETT@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA TRILOGYAGENTS.COM

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THE PERFECT FAMILY HOME 85 CHUDLEIGH AVENUE TORONTO, ON | EXCLUSIVE $2,400,000 Nestled on a prime tree-lined street in a top school district, this classic 4 + 1 bedroom, 4 bathroom home is located on the most prestigious block of Chudleigh Avenue in Lytton Park. This home features a 3-level addition, finished basement, open concept kitchen with natural marble island and custom cabinets. Complete with a large south facing yard with a Trex deck. RYAN BARNES† 1.416.729.2707 | RBARNES@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA/RYAN-BARNES

EXQUISITE UPDATED RANCH BUNGALOW 292 PILGRIM CIRCLE WATERLOO, ON | MLS 30672985 $1,490,000 Situated as the magnificent centrepiece to a 3/4 acre mature lot, this home offers an abundance of quality updates, architectural details and intelligent design. The head-turning private backyard with generous terrace promises to be perfect for a garden party. To truly appreciate this rare offering, it must be explored in person. JULIE ASHLEY†, 1.519.841.1924 | JASHLEY@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA ALBERT ASHLEY†, 1.519.716.1924 | AASHLEY@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA CHRISTINE BEVAN-STEWART†, 1.519.823.6911 | CSTEWART@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA SARAH RIOUX†, 1.519.998.4295 | SRIOUX@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

CONTEMPORARY STYLE BUNGALOW 1568 DOUGLAS DRIVE MISSISSAUGA, ON | MLS W4143981 $1,750,000 Spectacular home situated on a 300 ft. ravine lot with stream and forest. Coveted views of nature from every window including the walk-out basement. Situated in the heart of prestigious Mineola West surrounded by multi-million dollar estate homes. Top rated public and private schools. Enjoy the lifestyle of trendy Port Credit and its waterfront. DORIS WOOD† 1.416.568.3955 | DWOOD@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

IDYLLIC SOUTH EAST OAKVILLE FAMILY HOME 221 ARICHAT ROAD OAKVILLE, ON | MLS 30660599 $1,688,000 Nestled on a quiet tree-lined road, on a mature lot, this beautiful family home offers sound quality, prudent maintenance and profound upgrades. Professionally appointed renovations are beautifully done throughout. Walk to lake and close to commuter routes. MARK BOOT‡, 1.416.300.4669 | MBOOT@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA DIANNE BOOT†, 1.905.339.7045 | DBOOT@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

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INSPIRED CONTEMPORARY RAVINE ESTATE 1130 MORRISON HEIGHTS DRIVE OAKVILLE, ON | MLS 30641813 $7,800,000 Incredible opportunity to live in this exquisite contemporary Bachly built estate home. Situated on a private, lush creekside, this lot overlooks the tranquil ravine setting in the most coveted South East Oakville neighbourhood known as Morrison. This spectacular west-coast inspired residence exudes sophistication and warmth, combined with timeless luxurious design elements, uniting a harmonious confluence of pristine natural elements, unprecedented craftsmanship, bespoke details and a European sensibility that offers you the elevated and artful lifestyle experience. Approximately 9,000 sq. ft. of luxuriously appointed living spaces and outdoor terraces are designed for taking in the breathtaking views, whether dining al fresco under the stars, lounging poolside or warming up by the gas fireplaces. Incredible amenities include Crestron Home automation system, 800 plus bottle wine cellar, glass enclosed gym/ studio, home theatre, spa bathrooms, in-floor radiant heat throughout, fingerprint keyless entry system, home security, ambient night lighting and outdoor heating. Luxury lives here. JUDITH HANLEY† 1.416.346.8780 | JHANLEY@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA JUDITHHANLEY.COM

A TRADITIONAL FAMILY HOME 1482 OAKHILL DRIVE OAKVILLE, ON | SOLD $2,498,000 Just 30 minutes from Downtown Toronto. This affluent Oakville lakefront location is near the historic downtown area and a wide variety of family amenities and attractions. Public and private schools are among the best in Canada, providing top recreational clubs and facilities. For those looking for an exquisite area to raise a family the Nancy Robertson Team is here to take you for a tour, anytime. NANCY ROBERTSON† 1.905.334.9422 | NROBERTSON@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA NANCYROBERTSONHOMES.COM

A MAGNIFICENT ESTATE HOME 119 BLAIR ROAD CAMBRIDGE, ON | MLS 30664166 $2,198,000 A landmark home with real pedigree, this classic Georgian Revival is situated on 2.96 acres and prominently set back from the street. A family home with elegant rooms, the spacious layout offers sophisticated rooms for informal or formal entertaining. Incredible views and gracious stone terraces allow for perfect al fresco dining. NANCY ROBERTSON† 1.905.334.9422 | NROBERTSON@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA NANCYROBERTSONHOMES.COM

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RETREAT TO 64 ACRES IN MONO 753432 2ND LINE MONO, ON | EXCLUSIVE PRICE UPON REQUEST Waterstone Estate is unrivalled as the ultimate family and friends retreat where you can spend precious time with your loved ones. Guests can choose from five luxuriously renovated homes on the property to stay in. There is more than 14,000 sq.ft. of liveable space, a swimming pool, and a swimming certified pond to help keep you cool. Choose to fish at the pond, or at your very own river, take a stroll through the forest on one of the many hiking trails, and breathe in the fresh air of the country. Only a one hour drive from the GTA, this makes for an easy commute to your very own sanctuary. PETRUS ENGELBRECHT† 1.905.467.2651 | PENGELBRECHT@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

EXQUISITE OAKVILLE ESTATE 140 CHARTWELL ROAD OAKVILLE, ON | MLS 30666275 $7,398,000 One of Oakville’s finest gated estates, situated on 1.50 acres. Private parklike setting amidst majestic trees with a tennis court, Gunite swimming pool, cabana and exquisitely manicured gardens. Extensive renovations to over 8,700 sq.ft. of finished living space spanning over 3 levels. Short stroll to downtown Oakville and the lake. ALEX IRISH† 1.905.845.0024 | AIRISH@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA ALEXIRISH.COM

LUXURIOUS RIVERSIDE CONDO 111 FORSYTHE STREET, SUITE 701 OAKVILLE, ON | MLS 30659669 $2,525,000 Southeast vistas. 2,182 sq. ft. of luxurious living. Professionally decorated with thousands spent in upgrades, this 2 bedroom plus den has a modified builder’s floor plan for maximum efficiency. 2 adjacent parking spaces and locker. First class amenities. Concierge service around the clock. Steps to the lake and Downtown Oakville lifestyle. ALEX IRISH† 1.905.845.0024 | AIRISH@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA ALEXIRISH.COM

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GATED 40 ACRE WATERFRONT ESTATE 314 BASELINE ROAD 1000 ISLANDS, ON | EXCLUSIVE $3,100,000 What if you could own the ultimate private Thousand Islands retreat? Entertain guests in this expansive custom built home with dramatic great room overlooking over 800 ft. of waterfront. Store all your watertoys in the double boathouse with self contained 2 bedroom loft offering amazing sunsets. Extraordinary professional landscaping and tranquil privacy offered for the most discerning of buyers. Explore further possibilites on this significant 40-acre parcel including the potential of severing off 2 waterfront lots. Minutes to historic Downtown Kingston by car or boat for great restaurants, entertainment and shopping. Enjoy a truly enviable lifestyle in this rare one-of-a-kind property. TODD BICKERTON†, 1.613.217.8683 | TBICKERTON@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA TONY CHARD‡, 1.613.540.2280 | TCHARD@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

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AN EXTRAORDINARY MOUNTAIN LIFESTYLE CANMORE, BANFF & THE CANADIAN ROCKIES Imagine living in one of Canada’s most beautiful and iconic locales. Canmore, Banff and the Bow Valley offer an unparalleled lifestyle with world class skiing, golf, biking, hiking and scenery at your doorstep. These vibrant communities are home to the arts, top restaurants, festivals and dynamic and engaging people. An hour’s drive to Calgary and the international airport, the world is at your fingertips while surrounded by Canada’s first National Park. The opportunities for you and your family are endless with an enviable selection of homes and developments to choose from. Whether you are looking for a contemporary mountain home, golf course estate, ski chalet, weekend retreat or community to retire to; the mountains provide an inviting and majestic place to call home. A truly enviable lifestyle comes with living in the Bow Valley and it is no wonder that Canmore is consistently rated one of the top places in Canada to call home. CHRISTIAN DUBOIS, CHRISTOPHER VINCENT & LAURA WRIGHT 1.403.707.8048 | CVINCENT@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA CANMOREBANFFREALESTATE.COM

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LIVE BOWNESS CALGARY, AB Calgary’s NW community of Bowness offers heritage and luxury homes situated in one of Alberta’s most beautiful river valley landscapes. As one of Calgary’s oldest communities, Bowness offers numerous homes with heritage value and histories worth preserving. Snaking through Bowness, the Bow River has carved out a natural playground, creating a community with a recreational advantage that’s both accessible and diverse. Whether on foot or bike along well-maintained trails or skating on the frozen Bowness lagoon, life in Bowness offers an active lifestyle. Living in Bowness affords a luxury experience, with proximity to both the downtown core and the nearby Rocky Mountains. Bowness has a strong history, woven through the stories and lives of its proud citizens. Make the choice to buy in Bowness and join the story that time is telling. Come see our collection of luxury and heritage homes currently for private and/or public offer. Begin creating the life you want to live. CALLEY ERICKSON 1.403.701.1313 | CERICKSON@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

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BOUTIQUE PENTHOUSE CONDOMINIUM #1101 701 3 AVENUE SW CALGARY, AB | MLS C4186519 $1,975,000 Welcome to the prestigious boutique development of Churchill Estates, one of Calgary’s premier residences. This 3,400+ sq. ft. Penthouse encompasses the entire 11th floor with private elevator access. The refined layout offers all the luxury finishes you would expect plus views of Calgary’s world-renowned Peace Bridge and the Bow River. Steps from a vibrant downtown and river pathways. A great location and exceptional value. ANNE CLARKE-DAVIDSON, 1.403.803.5578 | ACLARKE@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA LESLIE SCHROEDER, 1.403.703.9111 | LSCHROEDER@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

ESTATE HOME IN ELBOW VALLEY 101 LOTT CREEK LANDING CALGARY, AB | MLS C4194337 $1,485,800 5,294 sq. ft. home in Lott Creek Estates. Magnificent 2-storey foyer and impressive grand staircase. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms. Chef’s dream kitchen with built-in appliances, granite counters, custom cabinets, large walk-in pantry, large living area with double-sided fireplace. Master with 5-piece ensuite. Fully finished walk-out basement and elevator. THOMAS YEUNG, 1.403.708.9722 | TYEUNG@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA THOMASYEUNG.CA

MAGICAL MOUNTAIN RETREAT 22101 31 AVENUE BELLEVUE, AB | MLS C4182855 $1,200,000 Imagine waking every morning to the soothing sound of water flowing from a 75 ft. waterfall. Welcome to Rockwater, 4.8 acres of pristine paradise featuring a custom-built modified timber frame home. No detail has been overlooked in this private oasis that is only 10 minutes to amenities. Enjoy year round recreation at your doorstep, just 2 hours from Calgary. JENNIFER EVERINGHAM, 1.403.614.8772 | JEVERINGHAM@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA

THE CROWN JEWEL OF EDMONTON 5604 WHITEMUD ROAD EDMONTON, AB | MLS E4108283 $5,595,000 The crown jewel. Celebrating the finest estate of Edmonton’s luxury residential collection to date. An unparalleled masterpiece by Lee Fogolin Design and Construction, one of the most respected names in custom construction work. This exquisite home rests over the North Saskatchewan River, while still being superbly set among the city’s foremost extravagant neighbourhoods. RON DICKSON, ROBBY HALABI & ASSOCIATES 1.780.919.8180 | RHALABI@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA LUXURYEDMONTON.COM

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CUSTOM CONTEMPORARY GOLF COURSE HOME 624 HOWATT DRIVE EDMONTON, AB | MLS E4119734 $2,399,000 Live in Jagare Ridge. Reside in the intimacy of a Birkholz built pièce de résistance, a mark of enduring quality in the luxury class since 1968. Resting above a picturesque setting of wetlands and the Jagare Ridge Golf Course, this beautifully appointed custom estate home will leave you breathless. Truly a rare offering in the Edmonton marketplace. RON DICKSON, ROBBY HALABI & ASSOCIATES 1.780.919.8180 | RHALABI@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA LUXURYEDMONTON.COM

INCOMPARABLE AND IRREPLACEABLE 2571 EAST ROAD ANMORE, BC | MLS R2270556 $6,788,000 This wonderous estate is a one-of-a-kind, fully hedged and gated gem. Completely redesigned, modernized and rebuilt with master craftsmanship. Grandeur awaits you in a park-like setting with your very own bridge, on 1.3 acres, with abundant mature landscaping and masonry. Option to enjoy the outdoors sitting poolside or lakeside. This home features an elaborate 4-person office space with a separate entrance and garage which can be designed to transition into a suite, plus self-contained cabana. Able to hold hundreds for private entertaining or weddings. This spectacular home is an oasis, refreshing and nourishing the soul. COLIN DAVIDSON 604.868.3210 | CDAVIDSON@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA COLINDAVIDSON.CA

RENOVATED HOME - COMMERCIAL DRIVE 2754 PARKER STREET VANCOUVER, BC | MLS R2281122 $1,550,000 5 bedroom, completely renovated home with contemporary flair and quality workmanship and materials. Open and modern floor plan, big windows and skylight bring in an abundance of natural light. Living room and dining room have views of the mountains. Spacious kitchen with Samsung appliances. Amazing location in trendy East Vancouver. JACKY LEVI, 1.604.780.5677 | JLEVI@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA JACOB KRAUSE, 1.778.229.5000 | JKRAUSE@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA VANCOUVERSPACES.COM

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ELLENBROOK ESTATES 598 194 STREET LANGLEY, BC | MLS R2259430 $5,998,000 Stunning 5.023 acre executive estate featuring just under 5,000 sq. ft. of one level living. Overlooks an incredible outdoor area with over 7,000 sq. ft. of patio and a salt water pool. The barn with separate road access has four horse stalls, a large wash area, feed room and tack room. Completely fenced with potential dressage court. PHILIP DUMOULIN, 1.604.787.2114 | PDUMOULIN@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA SANDRA MILLER , 1.778.833.1169 | SMILLER@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA prec

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BEACHFRONT TREASURE 218 CENTENNIAL PARKWAY TSAWWASSEN, BC | MLS R2279768 $4,298,000 The views from this house are spectacular and the beach is only just steps away. Completely renovated with bright, modern interiors dominated by simple, white decor. Wide openings allow ample natural light which creates a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor. Self contained nanny/ living quarters with separate entrance. PHILIP DUMOULIN, 1.604.787.2114 | PDUMOULIN@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA SANDRA MILLER , 1.778.833.1169 | SMILLER@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA prec

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WATERFRONT OASIS 1626 BEACH GROVE ROAD TSAWWASSEN, BC | MLS R2272392 $3,299,000 Custom-built, ocean front craftsman residence in the highly desirable community of Beach Grove. Only steps away from beachfront, the generously sized patio offers unlimited opportunities for entertaining. Detached outbuilding has parking for three cars, a full bathroom, a ‘prep’ bar and a flex space. Just 45 minutes out of Vancouver. PHILIP DUMOULIN, 1.604.787.2114 | PDUMOULIN@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA SANDRA MILLER , 1.778.833.1169 | SMILLER@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA prec

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THE SUCIA AT THE HILL, WHITE ROCK 1148 JOHNSTON ROAD WHITE ROCK, BC | MLS SIRC323857 $1,995,000 The Sucia is one of four breathtaking, luxurious city homes each with their own distinct floor plan. The Sucia features state-of-the-art architecture, unique landscaping and the latest features in home design. This one-of-akind home is engineered with your well being in mind. Sit back, relax and enjoy all that is beautiful in White Rock, B.C. PHILIP DUMOULIN, 1.604.787.2114 | PDUMOULIN@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA SANDRA MILLER , 1.778.833.1169 | SMILLER@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA prec

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STUNNING WORLD CLASS OCEANFRONT 2530 QUEENSWOOD DRIVE VICTORIA, BC | MLS 388087 $7,500,000 Exceptional custom oceanfront home in Victoria’s premier suburb. Built to exquisite standards with walls of glass to enjoy unobstructed views from 1.74 acres with almost 300 ft. of shoreline. The 6,103 sq. ft. home has ceilings soaring to 25 ft., the perfect showcase for any art connoisseur. A masterpiece with Frank Lloyd Wright influences. GLYNIS MACLEOD

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ELEGANT ESTATE 1259 GARDEN GATE DRIVE VICTORIA, BC | MLS 392480 $3,400,000 Behind a privacy hedge and wrought-iron gates this stately, custom-crafted 8,058 sq.ft. home of granite and concrete sits on 2.23 landscaped acres. The home is an entertainer’s delight with lower-level movie theatre and 5-ensuite bedrooms. Main-level living includes a sizeable master suite, 12 ft. ceilings, polished granite, wood and tile floors. A magnificent estate. GLYNIS MACLEOD

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PEACEFUL WATERFRONT 404 LANDS END ROAD NORTH SAANICH, BC | MLS 395487 $4,500,000 This traditional family home sits on 2.7 acres of rare, wooded shoreline. Complete with a large secluded beach and a private cove, this is one of the last substantial properties facing west on the Saanich Peninsula. Water views extend from Wain Rock to Saltspring Island with Cowichan Bay front row and centre. The rancher-designed 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is unique to maximize the gorgeous views. An extremely rare offering, the property has the opportunity to be sub-divided. ANDREW MAXWELL 250.213.2104 | AMAXWELL@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA ANDREWMAXWELL.CA

CLASSY WATERFRONT 1829 MARINA WAY VICTORIA, BC | MLS 392641 $3,466,700 Over 5,000 sq.ft of classy waterfront and enjoyable tranquility. Enjoy the fresh air of the ocean and watch the passing sailboats while sitting in the sun-drenched backyard and patio. Features include a gourmet kitchen, custom woodwork and radiant heated floors. The dining room and the the den/sitting room boasts lovely ocean views. Truly remarkable. ANDREW MAXWELL 250.213.2104 | AMAXWELL@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA ANDREWMAXWELL.CA

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WEST COAST WATERFRONT ESTATE 9227 INVERMUIR ROAD VICTORIA, BC | MLS 391997 $2,500,000 This private 4.8 acre waterfront estate on Vancouver Island’s rugged coastline offers breathtaking panoramas of the Juan de Fuca Strait to the Olympic Mountains from the peaceful surroundings of its immaculate grounds. With an unparalleled list of luxury amenities complementing the striking home, this property affords the best of West Coast living. ANDY STEPHENSON 250.532.0888 | ASTEPHENSON@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA ANDYSTEPHENSON.COM

UNRIVALLED SERENITY AND TIMELESS APPEAL 744 WESLEY COURT VICTORIA, BC | MLS SIRC307013 $1,688,000 A legacy build that offers incomparable privacy with enchanting backyard. This meticulously maintained and immaculate custom-built executive home is nestled at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in the coveted seaside community of Cordova Bay. Graciously appointed formal rooms, large open concept kitchen and living with harmonious flow throughout. BETH HAYHURST 250.896.0766 | BHAYHURST@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA BETHHAYHURST.COM

DAZZLING CONTEMPORARY TOWNHOUSE 4015 RAINBOW HILL LANE VICTORIA, BC | MLS 390975 $1,280,000 Sweeping views and state of the art contemporary living are on offer at this dazzling townhouse in Victoria’s highly sought after Rainbow Hill community. With maple hardwood, soaring ceilings, Pella windows, custommilled rift white oak cabinetry, geothermal heating and cooling, and an upscale appliance package, this home represents turn-key luxury. ANDY STEPHENSON 250.532.0888 | ASTEPHENSON@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA ANDYSTEPHENSON.COM

OCEANFRONT LUXURY ON SALT SPRING 133 ALDERS AVENUE SALT SPRING ISLAND, BC | MLS 388696 $2,595,000 Coastal elegance and meticulous modern design principles are throughout this energetic 6,330 sq. ft. floor plan on 1.45 oceanfront acres. Spectacular home has 5 bedrooms, 4 fireplaces, 5-car garage, lush gardens, separate office wing, and includes soaring, beamed ceilings, slide-away walls, openair lounge, games room, Ocean view gym/spa, dedicated home theatre and wine cellar. CHRIS HOBBS, 1.250.537.1778 | CHOBBS@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA DARLENE HOBBS, 1.250.537.1778 | DHOBBS@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA THEHOBBS.CA

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SUN PEAKS RESORT MUNICIPALITY SUN PEAKS, BC Sun Peaks, Canada’s second largest ski area and a year-round holiday destination is only 45 minutes northeast of Kamloops, in the Thompson Okanagan Region of BC’s sunny interior. Winter offers deep steeps, long cruisers, gladed areas, powder stashes and corduroy groomers all within 4,270 acres of skiable terrain. Three mountains surround a European-style, ski-through village filled with quaint shops, cafes and eateries. Sun Peaks has an abundance of activities and events both on and off the snow such as groomer rides, snowmobiling, ice fishing, dog sled tours & NHL-sized skating rink. Spring, summer and fall offer guests a wide range of leisure activities, featuring an 18-hole, par 72 Graham Cooke-designed golf course, a lift-access downhill mountain bike park, cross country mountain biking, alpine hiking trails, and a year-round line up of concerts, events and festivals. This growing resort community has a year round K-12 school, medical centre and recently announced sports centre. Quarter ownership: Experience 4 season luxury living in ‘The Residences at Sun Peaks Grand’ located in the heart of the Sun Peaks village. Elegant 1 & 2 bedroom ski-in/out suites offering full kitchen granite countertops, cozy living room & in-suite laundry. Full use of all hotel amenities such as pool, hot tubs, gym, sauna, room service, heated parking and much more. Prices start at $65,900 GST Applicable. MLS 140770. LIZ FORSTER 250.682.2289 | LFORSTER@SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA SUNPEAKSCOLLECTION.COM

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ESTATE AT THE DUNMORE BEACH CLUB DUNMORE BEACH CLUB, HARBOUR ISLAND, BAHAMAS SIRBAHAMAS.COM C62Z69 $11,995,000 USD Located on Harbour Island’s famous Pink Sand Beach, this 5-bedroom, 7-bathroom estate is an idyllic tropical retreat situated in one of the Bahamas’ most coveted locations. As one of only 5 homes located in a private enclave on the grounds of the Dunmore Beach Club, owners enjoy resort amenities, property management services and can even participate in the resort rental program. NICK DAMIANOS 1.242.376.1841 | NICK.DAMIANOS@SIR.COM SIRBAHAMAS.COM

THE PENTHOUSE AT THE OCEAN CLUB RESIDENCES OCEAN CLUB RESIDENCES AND MARINA, PARADISE ISLAND, BAHAMAS SIRBAHAMAS.COM RPYVWN $10,500,000 USD With 7,224 sq. ft. of refined finishes and exquisite furnishings, this waterfront Penthouse is the most magnificent condominium in the entire Bahamas. Located within the gates of the world-renowned Ocean Club, the owners enjoy use of an 18-hole golf course, fitness center, tennis courts, beach club, and marina. NICK DAMIANOS 1.242.376.1841 | NICK.DAMIANOS@SIR.COM SIRBAHAMAS.COM

TALISMAN ELBOW CAY/HOPE TOWN, ABACO, BAHAMAS SIRBAHAMAS.COM SF84MY $1,325,000 Talisman is an oceanfront home that has recently been remodeled with a new 100 ft. long sea wall, hurricane glass doors, complete with designer furnishings. Multiple decks for dining, entertaining, relaxing or enjoying the incredible views. This 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home is close to dockage, beaches, and snorkeling. Located only a short golf cart trip into town that has all the necessary amenities. JANE PATTERSON 1.242.577.0344 | JANE.PATTERSON@SIR.COM SIRBAHAMAS.COM

MON SOLEIL FRENCH LEAVE BEACH, GOVERNORS HARBOUR, BAHAMAS SIRBAHAMAS.COM SN86CM $1,350,000 USD Situated at the end of the world famous French Leave Beach is Mon Soleil, a delightful beach house with incredible sweeping views over pink sand beaches and clear blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean. This comfortable 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom house features a galley kitchen, open atrium, outdoor patios and extra loft bedroom. JONATHAN MORRIS 1.242.557.7917 | JONTHAN.MORRIS@SIR.COM SIRBAHAMAS.COM

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ALL OUT ’80S

Six contemporary artists play with the bright colours, bold geometric forms and visual maximalism of the Decade of Decadence. By Lisa Mesbur

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L.A.-based multimedia artist Green has cited both the visual branding of ’80s fashion powerhouse Esprit de Corps and Memphis Milano style as her early formative influences. In her “Screen Cleaners” project, loopy squiggles and noodle shapes, grids and oversized 3-D droplets rendered in variegated rainbow hues and pastels echo the graphic punch of vintage stickers and stationery.

As the granddaddy of New York’s NeoConceptualist art scene, Halley broke ground over three decades ago with his flat “prisons and cells” paintings, created from fluorescent Day-Glo and Roll-A-Tex paints. His current work continues to refine and build upon his own unique visual lexicon, using bold abstracted geometric shapes and neon-bright grids.

With loose and messy brushstrokes, selfconsciously chaotic compositions and saturated colour palettes, the paintings and drawings of U.K.-based multidisciplinary artist Bolaji trigger inevitable comparisons to Basquiat’s work. While his canvasses may bear a superficial similarity to his predecessor’s, Bolaji’s powerful explorations of culture and identity are all his own.

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Pairing banal consumer goods and slogans with Pop-bright palettes, Queens-based Mistretta’s parodic work hearkens back to the conceptual savvy of ’70s and ’80s Toronto art collective General Idea. Seen at the Armory’s 2018 Spring/ Break Art Show, heaps of concrete lavender and orange dog toys fill plastic bins, while flat text scream tabloid-style headlines in block letters.

In the hands of sculptor Hein Koh, who lives in Brooklyn, all things cuddly are subverted into overblown, exaggerated representations of femininity at its most monstrous. Imagine a twisted version of the set from the TV show Pee-Wee’s Playhouse. Koh’s oversized weeping f lowers, f loor-length stuffed tongues and lamé eyeballs are eerily creepy, not cute.

Texas-raised, New York-based Parker offers up optic verve and eye candy. His “New Mood” exhibition features a collection of his hyperpigmented, eye-popping art at Mary Boone Gallery in Manhattan. Expect a veritable visual feast of pop culture, graffiti and references to comics and street art, mingling in technicolour paintings both familiar and fantastical.

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