Watercolour Stories

Westport is the place to be

by Land Ark | May 21, 2026

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

by Land Ark | May 15, 2026

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

A view of Westport from on top of Mount Foley.

A Life Where Every Day is an Extraordinary Escape

by Land Ark | May 7, 2026

Getting away isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be, and sometimes it isn’t what you really need. There is a whole travel industry trying to get your attention to prioritize escaping the everyday. But what if you lived somewhere that is a destination? What if every day had a new opportunity to explore and a… Continue reading A Life Where Every Day is an Extraordinary Escape

Let The Sunshine In ☀️

by Land Ark | April 30, 2026

If you’re buying a new home and it doesn’t have triple-pane windows – stop! You can have more light-filled rooms with windows that have better energy efficiency than most walls. At Land Ark Homes, we build houses with only the best possible quality of craftsmanship. So we choose to install triple-pane windows as a standard in all of… Continue reading Let The Sunshine In ☀️

Breathe Easy: In a Net Zero Ready Home 

by Land Ark | April 23, 2026

Is it spring or allergy season? Spring is here, but for many, it marks the start of “allergy season.” At Watercolour Westport, we believe your home should be your ultimate retreat, especially when pollen counts soar. As new homes are selling with the new HST savings, why would you buy a house that won’t take care… Continue reading Breathe Easy: In a Net Zero Ready Home 

HST Relief Helps: Watercolour Gives You More

by Land Ark | April 17, 2026

Dear friends of Watercolour Westport, Removing the HST for everyone buying a new home in Ontario, makes a new home more attainable than ever.  Government rebates mean you get to keep more of your hard earned money.  If you have been waiting for the right time to buy, THIS IS IT! To make a complicated… Continue reading HST Relief Helps: Watercolour Gives You More

NEW LOWER PRICES, SAME GREAT STANDARDS!

by Land Ark | April 8, 2026

A NEW HST REBATE FOR HOMEBUYERS IS HERE- AND IT’S CHANGING WHAT’S POSSIBLE. WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU MAKE THE MOST OF IT! For a limited time, the Federal and Ontario governments are offering expanded HST relief on all new homes for all new homebuyers. That means you could keep up to $130,000 in your pocket… Continue reading NEW LOWER PRICES, SAME GREAT STANDARDS!

Sustainability, Beauty and Community all in one place.

by Land Ark | April 1, 2026

The greatest risk of all is to be just like everyone else. Land Ark Homes is not taking that risk.  Building an all-electric, fossil fuel-free community in a walkable traditional neighbourhood design with access to trails – IS NOT LIKE ANYTHING ELSE.  You can live in a life-giving place where calm and connectedness go hand in… Continue reading Sustainability, Beauty and Community all in one place.

GOOD NEWS!

by Land Ark | March 27, 2026

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!

Spending time at home can uncover some new needs.

by Land Ark | March 18, 2026

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.

Stephen Rolston, Founder and Visionary behind Watercolour Westport at the Ottawa Home Show

by Land Ark | March 13, 2026

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

THRIVE HERE THIS WINTER

by Land Ark | March 5, 2026

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