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BEST SEARCH AND FIND🎯
Meet these happy homeowners! They came from the GTA to Phase 1 and are now rooted in the community in so many beautiful ways. If you’re searching…maybe Watercolour is the best place for you too. So, how do you find the right place? Remember when we could only imagine the Internet of Things, where devices would… Continue reading BEST SEARCH AND FIND🎯
Watercolour Westport Brings Net Zero Homebuilding to Cottage Country
At the 2026 CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence, “Watercolour Westport” by Land Ark Homes won the award for Best Production Net Zero Home, sponsored by Panasonic. Starting with the end in mind, Land Ark set out to build a legacy community that would be a role model for builders across Canada. Building an entire… Continue reading Watercolour Westport Brings Net Zero Homebuilding to Cottage Country
SUMMER 2026 MOMENTS 😎
YOU’VE BEEN WAITING FOR! New Floor Plan Take a look at the Beverley Bungalow. Much like the nearby lake it is named after, this beautiful home truly sparkles. Trailside Phase 3 NOW OPEN Exciting things are happening in Westport. Our Trailside Phase 3 is now open. New roads are in place and you can watch… Continue reading SUMMER 2026 MOMENTS 😎
3 HOURS FROM MONTREAL, TORONTO & 80 MINUTES FROM OTTAWA
Looking for the perfect summer trip this weekend? Make your way to Westport, where classic cars, Canadian history, waterfront charm, and sustainable living come together for an unforgettable day. ⚓ Celebrate 200 Years of the Rideau Canal in Portland at Len’s Cove Marina. Just minutes from Westport, the village of Portland is hosting the Rideau Canal Nautical Heritage… Continue reading 3 HOURS FROM MONTREAL, TORONTO & 80 MINUTES FROM OTTAWA
WAITING WHILE TIME IS TICKING?
Come and end the wait. We spend more of our lives waiting than we realize. Waiting in traffic. Waiting in line. Waiting for replies, for weekends, for “the right time.” On average, people spend nearly 6 months of their lives waiting at red lights, about 5 years waiting in lines, and roughly 2–3 years on… Continue reading WAITING WHILE TIME IS TICKING?
FIND CANADA’S BEST IN WESTPORT🍁
Our great country is known for its vast beauty and the kindness of its people. Lakes, rivers, a mountain and wonderful people all intersect in Westport. And what’s more? Canada’s Best Production Net Zero Home Builder is right here in Westport. In a nationwide, industry judged competition – we came in FIRST 🏅 Our sustainability, land… Continue reading FIND CANADA’S BEST IN WESTPORT🍁
Longest Day of Summer☀️
Summer days are stretched out ahead of us with the summer solstice this weekend. What the calendar says about summer is reflected in life! Days pass quickly, and the longer days seem to call for getting acquainted with new things, while you can. This season invites us to expand our horizons by adding fresh endeavours,… Continue reading Longest Day of Summer☀️
WALKING LENGTHENS LIFE!
It’s simple. Walking is the timeless key to longevity. Having a purposeful walk, when your lifestyle is connected to a walkable place, makes walking a natural outcome rather than a prompt from your smart device. We love to introduce people to walkable places that have inspired our journey. Not so you’ll move there…but to share… Continue reading WALKING LENGTHENS LIFE!
IT’S COTTAGE COUNTRY TIME!
Westport is the place to be. Break out of the city for the weekend in the land of lakes, trails and sandy beaches. Remember those warm, sunny, cottage days when life slowed down and your only thought was which book you’d read next? It’s time to rekindle your love of hiking, find a new treasure… Continue reading IT’S COTTAGE COUNTRY TIME!
Make a weekend trip to fresh food and flowers
We have two very good reasons to take a road trip this weekend to Westport: fresh asparagus and lilacs. Flowers and fresh vegetables take centre stage at roadside stands around Westport. Discovering farm-fresh eggs, fresh vegetables, and flowers is one of the pleasures of living at Watercolour. Local farms are all around and only a… Continue reading Make a weekend trip to fresh food and flowers
Westport is the place to be
At Watercolour, we are not hopping on every bandwagon in town to shout out the environmental concerns we are all experiencing. But we are working diligently with our trade partners to build homes that empower everyday people to influence their carbon footprint and reserve precious non-renewable resources for future generations. Green Energy Futures recently created… Continue reading Westport is the place to be
Visit the Home Named Best Net Zero Production Home in Canada
Model Home: Crosby Bungalow + Loft, Named Best Net Zero Production Home in Canada We are absolutely thrilled to share some monumental news with our community. Watercolour Westport by Land Ark Homes has won the CHBA National Award for Housing Excellence for Best Production Net Zero Home in Canada. This award is recognition for the hard work… Continue reading Visit the Home Named Best Net Zero Production Home in Canada