For Sale: 5 Homes Built for the Canadian Summer

Summer in Canada is short. These five homes are bursting with all the requisite amenities for summer-maxxing, from pools, cabanas, and fire pits to docks and sports courts.

By Josh Sherman | 3 minute read

Images courtesy of Sotheby’s International Realty Canada

It sure took a while to get here, but summer is in full swing in Canada. Here are five homes designed for soaking up the sun, barbecues and al fresco dining, and poolside lounging.

1. 102 Cumberland Dr., Mississauga, Ont.

List price: $6,988,000

This approximately 5,000-square-foot multi-million-dollar Mississauga mansion straddles 50 feet of uninterrupted Lake Ontario shoreline in the Port Credit community, giving it a cottage-like feel about a 20-minute drive from the city’s downtown. Overlooking the lake, the five-bedroom manor’s backyard features a full-sized saltwater pool, hot tub for eight, and a 500-square-foot covered terrace that includes an outdoor chef’s kitchen. There’s also a separate 500-square-foot balcony adjoining the primary bedroom with a spa-inspired marble-clad ensuite. The sellers are throwing in tonnes of extras with the property, including a robot to clean the pool, a host of new appliances, and three different sound systems for different zones of the house.

2. 259 Cedar Ave., Meaford, Ont.

List price: $1,079,000

Here’s a more modestly priced waterfront option: a cozy three-bedroom all-season cottage with just over 1,300 square feet of living on Georgian Bay. Situated in the scenic town of Meaford — approximately two-and-a-half hours from Toronto and northwest of Barrie — the cottage’s amenities make it shine on summer days. It’s got a total of three sun decks, a private boat lift, and a separate workshop. 

3. 5 Hartfield Rd., Toronto, Ont.

List price: $4,998,000

Nestled in Etobicoke’s Humber Valley, there’s a striking four-bedroom residence that engages with the surrounding natural environment by incorporating earthy materials and hues into its minimalist exterior design. Similarly, the interior entertaining area blends with the outdoor resort-style amenity space effortlessly. This thoughtfully curated area has everything for a peak summertime party — or the morning after — from the in-ground pool, hot tub, and single-net basketball court to the cabana, custom firepit and well-appointed open-air kitchen. There’s even an outdoor washroom and, for more low-key moments, a sauna.

4. 5240 Marine Dr., West Vancouver, B.C.

List price: $16,800,000

Perched on a peninsula encompassing more than an acre of West Vancouver waterfront property that spans 300 feet of oceanfront, you’ll find a sprawling 8,000-square-foot red-brick estate with its own private sandy beach. The stately six-bedroom home’s property contains ocean-view balconies, windswept patios, and meticulously landscaped grounds with intricate gardens and shaded lawns. The in-ground pool, set towards the tip of the property, is steps from the crashing waves of the Pacific.  

5. 2764 Abbott St., Kelowna, B.C.

List price: $9,890,000

Few homes in Canada are better equipped for summer vacations than this five-bedroom modern home on Okanagan Lake. The waterfront backyard boasts a dramatic infinity pool that provides seamless views of the surrounding lake and mountainscape. A little farther out, you can dig your toes into the sand of a miniature private beach. With a home like this, your guests may not want to leave — so fortunately, the property is host to a full two-bedroom, 1,200-square-foot guest house with a private patio.