Watercolour Stories

Mock up of the Benson Bungalow at Watercolour Westport.

Weekend Fun and a New Home to See!

by Land Ark | July 19, 2022

Meet the Benson Bungalow – now under construction for quick occupancy; a new home plan in the models Land Ark is constructing in Watercolour Westport. Net Zero Ready and lifestyle refined, this bungalow has room for you and your family with a spacious 2703 sq ft living space on two levels with 1GB fibre optic connectivity available. We love porches… Continue reading Weekend Fun and a New Home to See!

A bridge along the Harvest Creek Trail at Watercolour Westport.

Stroll In Westport

by Land Ark | July 12, 2022

Adding beauty to the village of Westport, Watercolour Westport has a new 1km trail, complete with new bridges! The Harvest Creek Trail is ready for everyone’s enjoyment. Working with the world-class suppliers at The Wood Source, in Manotick ON, we are proudly unveiling these beautiful bridges. With over 2000lbs of steel and 3000lbs of Douglas Fir from B.C, these… Continue reading Stroll In Westport

Sandi, homeowner at Watercolour Westport.

Interview With Watercolour Homeowner

by Land Ark | June 29, 2022

“I entered a point in my life where I wanted to be in nature. This place embodies nature and community, which is what I like.” – Sandi, Watercolour Resident Watercolour in Westport is being developed by a proven builder with a trustworthy track record. Land Ark Homes has a reputation as a builder of remarkable communities with… Continue reading Interview With Watercolour Homeowner

A beautiful nature path near Westport, Ontario.

Just A Little Farther…

by Land Ark | April 27, 2022

Go a little farther to find something better. Watercolour is part of a historic village. Westport is poised to grow and has the unique geography of the Frontenac Arch Biosphere that brings nature and neighbourhood in perfect balance. Walking the other day, a pedestrian lost their credit card from their pocket. As she re-traced her… Continue reading Just A Little Farther…

Temple’s, Sugar Bush, Pancake House & Event Venue

Maple Syrup Season is Here 🍁

by Land Ark | April 27, 2022

A sweet welcome into warmer weather after a long winter – a visit to the Sugar Bush is an annual (if not much more frequently!) tradition for many in Rideau Lakes.  You don’t have to drive far to find the great maple syrup that makes the Westport area famous. Here are a few of our… Continue reading Maple Syrup Season is Here 🍁

A sunny field.

All You Need is Sun

by Land Ark | April 22, 2022

Our earth is remarkable and miraculous. To harness the energy of the earth and put it to use for mankind while leaving it unspoiled is the challenge of true stewardship. Many of us know that the sun’s energy can be harnessed by what we label “solar power.” But your home can be powered by the… Continue reading All You Need is Sun

Cameron & Colleen Johnstone,residents at Watercolor Westport.

Watercolour Portrait: The Johnstones

by Land Ark | Jan 14, 2022

The next home to house the memories You can mark the eras of your life with houses, like markers on a road. There’s your first house — small but full of energy when anything seemed possible. There is the house that was full of kids — noisy, joyful, a period when everything was growing. And… Continue reading Watercolour Portrait: The Johnstones

A view of Westport from on top of Mount Foley.

Watercolour Portrait: John and Joan Buma

by Land Ark | Nov 25, 2021

You don’t need to suffer cottage headaches to live the cottage life A cottage is a dream. But any cottage owner will tell you that fallen trees, power outages, and broken septic pumps can turn the dream into a weighty weekend burden. For as long as Joan Buma can remember she wanted to retire to a cottage near Westport. Her family had roots there. But John, her husband,… Continue reading Watercolour Portrait: John and Joan Buma

Summer view of Westport from on top of Mount Foley

7 Reasons to Retire to Westport, Ontario

by Land Ark | Nov 18, 2021

For many of us, retirement is a time in our lives to enjoy ultimate freedom, fulfillment, joy, and peace. The challenge, then, is to find a place where dreams become reality, where our perspectives and experiences are shared, and where we are renewed, like each day, over and over again. Westport, Ontario is such a… Continue reading 7 Reasons to Retire to Westport, Ontario

The Rideau + loft Or Charleston + loft at Watercolour Westport.

Work from Home in Cottage Country with 1G Fiber Optic Internet

by Land Ark | Nov 18, 2021

If you thought that living in cottage country meant isolating yourself from technological innovation for the sake of peace and quiet, think again. In Watercolour, a community of brand new, cottage-style homes in Westport, you choose how connected you want to be. If your livelihood (or even your mother) depends on you having high speed… Continue reading Work from Home in Cottage Country with 1G Fiber Optic Internet

The view of Westport from on top of Foley Mountain.

Embrace a Walkable Lifestyle in Westport, ON

by Land Ark | Nov 18, 2021

In the village of Westport in Eastern Ontario, simplicity reigns supreme. Here, the pace is slower so that you can enjoy long, fun-filled days, the homes are spread out among the trees so everyone has access to green space, and residents can simply step out of their homes and walk to numerous local destinations. Here,… Continue reading Embrace a Walkable Lifestyle in Westport, ON

Dining room and kitchen in a home at Watercolour Westport.

Watercolour Portrait: Mona Kennedy

by Land Ark | Nov 9, 2021

Mona Kennedy chose Westport first. Then she discovered the house. Now she’s found her home. A year ago Mona sold her house in Picton and moved to a rental in the charming village of Westport. Living in the picturesque cottage town would put her near her family and friends. She knew the area well because… Continue reading Watercolour Portrait: Mona Kennedy