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Wondering what makes for a great outdoor space in Winter? Check out The Mayfair garden by John Minty Design and outdoor living by Wiedemann Architectural Design in Vancouver, BC.

The Best Outdoor Spaces In Winter Featuring The Mayfair In Vancouver, BC

0 The Best Outdoor Spaces In Winter Featuring The Mayfair In Vancouver, BC

Southern Ontario-based landscaping company - Quiet Nature Ltd. - recommends a natural pool that is visually appealing, very much swimmable, and sustainable. 

Natural Swimming Pools By Quiet Nature Ltd. In Ayr, Ontario

0 Natural Swimming Pools By Quiet Nature Ltd. In Ayr, Ontario

As we navigate the COVID-19 Pandemic, could spending time - or creating your own - mediation garden be the right path for you?

The Benefits Of A Meditation Garden

0 The Benefits Of A Meditation Garden

Running From March 2nd to April 6th at United Contemporary Gallery, 'Still Lives In Architecture' showcases the artwork of Stefan Berg. His paintings of urban architecture celebrate the shape of Toronto's landscape and take pleasure in views that we take for granted on a daily basis!

Stefan Berg’s ‘Still Lives In Architecture’ Celebrates The Urban Landscape Of Toronto, Ontario

0 Stefan Berg’s ‘Still Lives In Architecture’ Celebrates The Urban Landscape Of Toronto, Ontario

Free Spirit Spheres in Vancouver Island, B.C offers a unique perspective for experiencing Canada’s wildlife.

Free Spirit Spheres On Vancouver Island, British Columbia

0 Free Spirit Spheres On Vancouver Island, British Columbia

Check out how Dubbeldam Architecture + Design creates a strong connection to nature reinventing a Toronto dwelling on a narrow city lot.

Toronto’s Skygarden House By Dubbeldam Architecture + Design

0 Toronto’s Skygarden House By Dubbeldam Architecture + Design

Dan Nuttall of Dan Does Design explains his process in creating a Black Garden for The Black House in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island!

A Black Garden At The Black House In PEI By Dan Does Design

0 A Black Garden At The Black House In PEI By Dan Does Design

What would housing look like in a new Toronto neighbourhood that's 'built from the internet-up'? 

Sidewalk Labs Plans For Toronto’s Quayside District

0 Sidewalk Labs Plans For Toronto’s Quayside District

Ever wondered what life is like in northern Canada? Ever dreamed of being a dog sledder and living in a rustic cabin the woods? If so, catch a glimpse of what it's like to live in Boyleville Saloon without central heating, running water, and -bonus- through the eyes of dog handler Kristina Disney!

Boyleville Saloon: A Dog Sledder’s Cabin In The Yukon Wilderness

0 Boyleville Saloon: A Dog Sledder’s Cabin In The Yukon Wilderness

For climbers, skiers, and hikers - and emergencies - tents are a necessity as they offer shelter from the elements. And, as a bonus, they fit within a backpack! Read on to learn more about how tents have become a practical version of the "mobile home".

Tent Living In The Mountains Of Canada

0 Tent Living In The Mountains Of Canada

Cecconi Simone Inc - in Toronto, Ontario - creates a synergistic landscape design, tying together a contemporary green roof and a lovely patio space.

Toronto’s Cecconi Simone’s Green Roof & Garden

0 Toronto’s Cecconi Simone’s Green Roof & Garden

Designed by Finnish sculptor Jaakko Pernu, Toronto's design firm Eventscape has manufactured an urban garden installation, titled Runaway Forest, in the Theatre District.

Toronto’s Eventscape Curates A Slice Of Urban Forest In The Theatre District

0 Toronto’s Eventscape Curates A Slice Of Urban Forest In The Theatre District

If you're concerned about basement floods due to heavy rains, installing a rain garden is a relatively inexpensive and environmentally friendly way to prevent them from happening.

Rain Gardens Are Sprouting Up

0 Rain Gardens Are Sprouting Up

The 17th International Garden Festival - hosted in eastern Quebec by Reford Gardens and Les Jardins de Métis - showcases contemporary garden structures and installations from around the world.

The 17th International Garden Festival Takes Root In Québec

0 The 17th International Garden Festival Takes Root In Québec

This Windscreen protective housing structure is a dominant feature in the small sub-arctic town of Fermont, Quebec.

“The Wall” Housing Structure In Fermont, Quebec

0 “The Wall” Housing Structure In Fermont, Quebec

The Martin-Lancaster house by MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects - in Prospect, Nova Scotia - is one of Canada's most delightfully Minimalist residential treasures.

The Martin-Lancaster House In Prospect, Nova Scotia By McKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architecture

0 The Martin-Lancaster House In Prospect, Nova Scotia By McKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architecture

Expert speakers at the We the City Summit in Vancouver recently weighed in on considerations for creating housing options that bridge the city and the suburbs.

Rethinking Suburbia From The ‘We The City’ Summit In Vancouver, BC

0 Rethinking Suburbia From The ‘We The City’ Summit In Vancouver, BC

In addition to purifying the air in our homes and being a living work of art, 'green walls' have energy saving and property value benefits.

More Living Walls By Vancouver’s Green Over Grey

0 More Living Walls By Vancouver’s Green Over Grey

Vancouver is home to just over 600,000 people, but humans do not inhabit it alone.

The Insect Hotel In Vancouver, By Contexture Design

0 The Insect Hotel In Vancouver, By Contexture Design

With two pilot projects in 2015, The Laneway Project is facilitating transformation of Toronto's oft-overlooked back alleys

Toronto’s Laneway Project By Ariana Cancelli And Michelle Senayah

0 Toronto’s Laneway Project By Ariana Cancelli And Michelle Senayah

Houseporn.ca's purveyor Steve Fudge skims the surface of the rock, exploring the architectural vernacular of Newfoundland.

The Architectural Vernacular Of Newfoundland

0 The Architectural Vernacular Of Newfoundland

Virginia Burt Designs has been honoured with a 2015 Excellence Award for their innovative residential landscape design in Nova Scotia. 

Ontario Firm Wins CSLA Award In Residential Design

0 Ontario Firm Wins CSLA Award In Residential Design

Do you desire a safer alternative to today's mainstream, chemically treated pool? Then Eco-Pools Inc. could offer you a natural way to enjoy our Canadian outdoors all-year long!

Natural Swimming Pools By Ontario’s Eco-Pools Inc.

0 Natural Swimming Pools By Ontario’s Eco-Pools Inc.

Challenged by the needs of his own growing family, Canadian architect Paul Bernier took his residence in the Plateau Mont-Royal neighborhood of Montreal, Quebec and transformed it.

Bernier-Thibault Residence In Montreal, Quebec

0 Bernier-Thibault Residence In Montreal, Quebec

What's all the hype about green roofs in Canada? Read on to learn more about this important trend popping up on rooftops across the nation.

It’s ‘High-Tide’ For Green Roofs In Canadian Housing

0 It’s ‘High-Tide’ For Green Roofs In Canadian Housing

The Harbourfront Centre in Toronto is presenting The Deep Woods, a contemporary Canadian collective of visual art that is inspired from our nations landscapes.  

The Deep Woods Exhibition at Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre

0 The Deep Woods Exhibition at Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre

At the vanguard of green living and eco-design, vertical gardens are one of our favorite budding trends.

Vertical Landscaping!

0 Vertical Landscaping!

The Bigger the Better has never seemed more antiquated than when presented with this iconic Alberta house

Energy Efficient Contemporary Warburg, Alberta Home

0 Energy Efficient Contemporary Warburg, Alberta Home

Remedy the winter blues with a luxurious escape to Houseporn's top places to glamp in our East Coast Edition!

Houseporn’s Guide to East Coast Glamping

0 Houseporn’s Guide to East Coast Glamping

From Winnipeg, Manitoba, a fresh take on housing geared toward the 55+ demographic by 5468796 Architecture

HEDGE In Winnipeg, Manitoba By 5468796 Architecture

0 HEDGE In Winnipeg, Manitoba By 5468796 Architecture

A modern contemplative space in Vancouver, incorporates nature into the design.

Eppich Studio By Nick Milkovich Architects In Vancouver, BC

0 Eppich Studio By Nick Milkovich Architects In Vancouver, BC

In this feature we look to the luxurious spots to glamp in the Western regions of Canada! From yurts, to tipis, to the ultimate in glamour - Glamping 'Out West' has never sounded more appealing!

Houseporn’s Guide to Glamping: Canada’s West Edition

0 Houseporn’s Guide to Glamping: Canada’s West Edition

Glamping - the luxe version of camping where accommodations are elevated in comfort and design - is an ideal alternative to weather our Canadian winter without freezing your butt off. Here we explore some examples.

Houseporn’s Introductory Guide to Glamping

0 Houseporn’s Introductory Guide to Glamping

In downtown Toronto, a massive residential high-rise development called CityPlace integrates public art with its landscape and architecture.

Public Art In Toronto’s CityPlace Neighbourhood

0 Public Art In Toronto’s CityPlace Neighbourhood

The Don River House, by LGA Architectural Partners, is a modern nature sanctuary.

A Modern Nature Sanctuary By LGA Architectural Partners

0 A Modern Nature Sanctuary By LGA Architectural Partners
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