10 Canadian Homes for Sale with Unreal Rec Rooms

By Josh Sherman | 5 minute read

This luxe Canadian home is one of many top-tier properties that has a glamourous rec room (Ferrari not included).

It won’t be long now until Jack Frost relegates many Canadians to indoor activities for the next few months. With winter fast-approaching, we scanned the Wahi listings for homes with unreal rec rooms for indoor entertainment. See the listings below.

1. 1104 Drury Ave., Calgary

List price: $2,999,900

The lower-level rec room in his gleaming 5,700-square foot custom modern home is an auto enthusiasts’ dream. The expansive space, which is laid out to include a home theatre, gym, and lounge area features a glass wall looking onto the five-car heated garage — so you can car spot from the comfort of your own home. Ferrari not included. 

The four-bedroom home — there are evidently more parking spots than bedrooms — also boasts more impressive entertaining space above. The main living/dining area opens out onto a terrace with impressive views of downtown Calgary.

2. 1920 31 Ave., Calgary

List price: $2,395,000

Here’s a basement rec room that’s perfect for cinephiles. A retractable big screen helps transform the space into an ideal venue for movie night — or a screening. The glassed-in wine cellar and bar area make it easy to keep the refreshments flowing for guests. 

If someone has too much fun during the filmic festivities, there’s room to stay the night in the fourth bedroom, which features a spa-like bathroom with sauna for mornings after (or post-workout relaxation, as the basement also has a gym).

3. 27209 TWP Rd. 512, Rural Parkland County, Edmonton

List price: $2,200,000

Cozy up in this seven-bedroom country estate’s expansive basement rec room. Rustic stone and wood finishes give the space a warm feel despite its overwhelming scale.

The seller has made the most of the space with pool and poker tables and several vintage arcade games. Meanwhile, just off the rec room, they’ve put in a custom theatre.

4. 253 Carlton Rd., Markham

List price: $4,150,000

This six-bedroom house in Markham boasts a few separate rec rooms. For one, there’s an indoor blue-and-white basketball court that’s decorated to pay homage to Toronto’s major sports franchises. There’s also a more traditional basement rec room, which could be used as a personal fitness centre or kids’ playroom.

That’s not all — another basement room has been finished with Cineplex-style seating, a popcorn machine, and home theatre system, while the wine cellar has been set up to provide a romantic backdrop.

5. 1535 Glenburnie Rd., Mississauga

List price: $5,999,850

Some rec rooms are all-ages fun — others cater more to the 19-plus set. Take this elegant walk-out rec room located on the bottom floor of a massive 8,000-square-foot custom build in Mississauga. Dark finishes give the bar area a lounge-like quality, while a set of slot machines up the ante. 

The room’s entire back wall is glass and can be opened to create a seamless connection to the saltwater pool and resort-style patio with loungers, a sunken fire pit, and outdoor kitchen on the terrace perched atop it.

6. 64 Glengowan Rd., Toronto

List price: $9,950,000

This four-plus-two bedroom home’s basement is where a lot of the action happens, so it’s a good thing you can ride the elevator there and back. No need to trudge up the stairs after working out in the gym or taking in a movie in the home theatre.

Of course, you may be inclined to just hang around in the adjacent den, though if you’re planning to head out to the pool afterwards you will have to tackle several steps through the back door.

7. 5755 Angus Dr., Vancouver

List price: $10,880,000

Rec rooms don’t typically scream opulence — but this one does. Then again, in a $10-million home that’s appointed with a level of trim that includes marble flooring, white-oak millwork and mouldings, mosaic decor, and silk wallpaper, would you expect anything less?

8. 4332 Quinton Pl., North Vancouver

List price: $4,498,000

Oenophiles will appreciate this five-bedroom North Vancouver home’s strikingly minimal rec room. It puts the home owner’s wine collection front and centre, making the wine display one of the first things guests will notice when they enter the space. Next, they’ll probably be drawn to the LED-lit bar, which gives off a unique periwinkle glow.

Bask in the glow of the bar before imbibing what we can only assume will be a very expensive glass of wine.

9. 2495 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver

List price: $7,698,000

Set on a large corner lot in the hills of West Vancouver, this 5,200-square foot home practically puts Club Med to shame, and the spacious basement rec room is central to the experience.

With a full bar, plenty of seating, and an epic screen, the rec room is a great place to while away the rainy Vancouver winter. On nicer days, you can venture out into the totally decked out backyard which has a two-tiered hot tub, pool, and multiple sun decks.

10. 1160 Rockcliffe St., Halifax 

List price: $6,495,000

Occupying nearly 10,000 square feet of waterfront property in Halifax, this approximately 6,000-square-foot newly built house will give the future owners lots of reasons to enjoy the outdoors. It comes with its own boathouse, a tiny cottage for entertaining, and a seaside sundeck.

However, its rec room also impresses by giving you the best of both worlds — indoors and out. Take in stunning waterfront views from the comfort of your own home’s lower level. Combine basking in the sun with playing pool, or working out in the bright-and-air gym adjoining the space.