If you're looking for a weekend getaway from Toronto or even just a day trip, there are many quaint small towns that feel like an entirely different world than the big city. A perfect example is Elora. Located just north of Guelph, this small town is known for its natural beauty and local charm. One place you probably already know in Elora is the famous Elora Gorge. Located on the western side of the city, this conservation area covers over 350 acres of natural land. The Grand... [read more]

Toronto's home prices extended gains in November, and are now accelerating at the fastest annual pace since 2017 as demand continues to outpace a dwindling supply of listings. Benchmark prices on homes sold in Canada's biggest city rose 0.6% in November from October, bringing the increase from a year earlier to 6.8%. The number of transactions also rose with sales up 14% from November 2018. Toronto's housing market has began bouncing back in recent months - driven by a... [read more]

Luxury home sales in Toronto climbed in the first 11 months of 2019 and, with momentum continuing to build in the market as the year winds down, the outlook for 2020 is looking more and more promising. Much like the rest of the city and surrounding region's housing market, luxury real estate took a big dip in market activity in 2018 after a spectacular - though ultimately unsustainable - 2017 performance. This year started slow, but activity has crept higher in recent months led by... [read more]

If you grew up anywhere on Toronto's west side, you'll likely remember the sprawling Mr. Christie factory and outlet store that abutted south Etobicoke's waterfront and produced the world's favourite cookie for more than 60 years. (You'll at least be able to recognize its iconic water tower.) When demolition of the Lakeshore Boulevard site began in 2017, there was talk of a mega development taking the factory's place, slated to include a transit hub, retail space,... [read more]

A small town roughly 60km north of Toronto is set to become home to a futuristic city called The Orbit. The town of Innisful isn't known for much besides cottages, farms and the Lake Simcoe shoreline - but that's all going to change. Around the area of the 6th Line and east of 20th Sideroad, at the heart of the region, Innisfil will become the perfect balance of urban living while still maintaining its natural and agricultural lands. The master plan for The Orbit, drafted by... [read more]