5 Seriously Sustainable Homes for Sale in Canada

By Josh Sherman | 2 minute read

Solar panels are a popular feature on eco-friendly Canadian homes.

Many Canadian homebuyers clearly care about sustainability.

A recent Abacus Data poll found that 59% of Canadians who are planning to purchase a home in the coming years say it’s important that their next home is energy efficient. Meanwhile, experts have dubbed so-called eco-conscious homes “the future of housing” in the country, and the federal government even offers interest-free loans to homeowners interested in improving their homes’ energy profiles. With April being Earth Month — a time when environmental awareness is top of mind — we dove into the Wahi listings for green properties. Scroll below to see five super sustainable homes currently on the market in Canada.

1. 5119B Township Rd. 114, Rural Cypress County, Alberta

Price: $1,195,000

Bedrooms: 4 

Bathrooms: 4
Green features: Encompassing about six acres, this Prairie estate proves that eco-friendliness doesn’t have to come at the expense of luxury. The detached home’s 20-by-40-foot saltwater pool is warmed by solar panels and a heat pump, while the main structure itself draws on a geothermal system for climate control. It just goes to show that even in an oil-rich province like Alberta, some Canadians are opting for renewable energy.

2. 3112 Doctors Lake Rd., Cariboo, B.C.

List price: $795,000

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 3
Green features: Here’s a property that’s ripe for embracing the homesteading trend, which is all about self-sufficiency and living off the land where possible. The nearly seven-acre property is described as a “hobby farmer’s dream” and has a micro orchard with seven apple trees as well as lots of room for beekeeping and raising livestock. The home itself draws water from a well and has been built to last with sturdy components such as a metal roof.

3. 132 Milburn Dr., Colwood, B.C.

Price: $2,175,000

Bedrooms: 5

Bathrooms: 5

Green features: This 3,900-square-foot oceanside home was built to passive-house standards, meaning it was engineered to generate as much energy as it consumes. And with such a prime location overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Olympic Mountains, who needs to take a carbon-intensive vacation (tourism is to blame for 8% of the world’s carbon emissions) when there are world-class natural wonders in your own backyard?

4. 5038 Country Rd. 4, Enterprise, Ontario

List price: $995,000

Bedrooms:2

Bathrooms: 1

Green features: Set on 26 acres of pristine land in eastern Ontario, this approximately 2,000-square-foot off-the-grid house was designed to minimize energy consumption. The secluded passive house relies on solar panels and includes a 720-square-foot greenhouse for all-season growing. Outside, there are several garden beds, fruit trees, and a double-insulated chicken coop.

5. 1B Marowyne Dr., Toronto, Ontario

List price: $3,699,000

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 5
Green features: Eco-conscious design meets elevated design at this net-zero home in Toronto’s Don Valley Village neighbourhood. With stylish Scandinavian design cues inside and out, this home looks as good as it performs. The dwelling is powered by solar panels and two Tesla batteries, and also comes with two EV plugs so the owners can live a low-carbon lifestyle at home and when they’re out and about.