HST Relief for New Home Buyers We’re excited to share some great news! The Province of Ontario, in partnership with the Government of Canada, has introduced new HST relief beginning April 1, 2026, for all new home buyers. New homes in Watercolour Westport meet the criteria for this significant tax savings. This means greater affordability and… Continue reading GOOD NEWS!
Taking a break from the routines can uncover some needs you have in your home. The opportunity to unwind and reflect is a precious commodity, so enjoy it. But, if in the process of being at home you see all those unwanted spaces, the lack of connection to nature and the checklist of an aging… Continue reading Spending time at home can uncover some new needs.
Hey Ottawa! It’s time for the Spring Home and Garden Show and Watercolour Westport is showcasing a booth you won’t want to miss. Come and ask all your best questions as Stephen Rolston takes the main stage at the Ottawa Home Show on Friday March 20th at 6:30 pm and Saturday March 21st at 11:00 am. He will be… Continue reading Stephen Rolston, Founder and Visionary behind Watercolour Westport at the Ottawa Home Show
Finding Your Happy Place At Watercolour Westport, we’ve always known there is something special about the pace of life here, even when the snow falls. Now, the latest research confirms it: Rural Canadians are consistently happier than their urban counterparts. According to recent Statistics Canada data, there is a distinct “happiness gap” between city and… Continue reading THRIVE HERE THIS WINTER
Land Ark Homes has built its outstanding reputation in custom home craftsmanship, a tradition you will find in our thoughtfully designed Watercolour community. Without the custom home price tag, we are building homes with just the right footprint—optimizing space without compromising on luxury. WELCOME TO THE CRANBERRY Our design team took a fresh look and… Continue reading It’s Floor Plan Friday, Again!
In the stillness of the forest, there is a quiet retreat that refreshes the soul and awaits your arrival. But in the village, you’ll find activity and community that thrives. It’s a wonderful experience of wellness. With euchre, a darts tourney, a ladies’ pool night at the legion, spaghetti supper and live music with regional… Continue reading Winter Blahs? None Found Here! ❄️
It’s not too often you hear a home builder talking about love. But Watercolour and Land Ark exist because of love. We ❤️ to build community bonds and homes that take care of their occupants and the earth. We ❤️ our village and its many incredible volunteer-run organizations that bring opportunities and possibilities to life. We ❤️ our Land Ark family.… Continue reading Westport Weekend Giveaway! 🎉
Families are central to creating community, but so are the friends you choose as your family. We become a strong community together with friends, and life becomes full of opportunities to grow and nurture one another over a lifetime. At Land Ark Homes, we are creating a place where family and friendship thrive, fostering a… Continue reading 4 Newly Furnished Move-In Ready Homes to Tour Family Day Weekend
We are excited to introduce a well-loved floor plan with some new flair. We took our Frontenac attached home and made it into a single-family home, but with some unique changes. But before we dive into the floor plan… let’s talk about why moving is a good idea. When you are buying a new home,… Continue reading It’s Floor Plan Friday! 🎉🏠
Once the Christmas retail season ends, have you noticed a pattern? It’s quickly followed by a wave of organization and storage ads. New bins, shelves, baskets and label makers. All of a sudden, you need to be able to put your hands on that rarely used pair of pillowcases. If not, your home is a… Continue reading A Not-So-Big House
Construction creates legacies. Think about the beautiful promenades of Paris or the piazzas in Italy…not the pizza, the piazzas. They are enduring legacies from the generations gone by. In Canada, our housing stock is aging. Considering the average life expectancy of homes in Canada, based on homeowner maintenance, can be 70 -100 years. The average… Continue reading The Apples, Oranges, and Lemons of Homebuying
Watercolour is surrounded by water. The Upper Rideau Lake, Mill Pond and Westport Sand Lake. Connected streams and a vast array of nearby lakes make Westport a destination for spending time in the pristine beauty of the area. Living in a home in Watercolour means you are at the intersection of two UNESCO World Sites,… Continue reading Take the Journey into Nature & Neighbourhood