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WEEKENDS IN WESTPORT
A place where the weekend never ends. Finding a home you love in a life-giving place is no easy task. Ontario new home buyers face a difficult dilemma. They are increasingly forced to choose between cramped, high density urban infills – mandated by recent provincial density legislation and new land use restrictions, which put code-minimum… Continue reading WEEKENDS IN WESTPORT
OTTAWA FALL HOME SHOW 2026
See you in Ottawa this weekend! Hey Ottawa, we are coming to you this weekend! Our partners from Bluewater Energy will be in our booth giving their insights on solar power solutions for homeowners. As a leading provider of everything solar, Bluewater will be available to answer your questions and set you up for the… Continue reading OTTAWA FALL HOME SHOW 2026
WATER IS LIFE.
Watercolour Life is a life surrounded by water. I was looking to move….and I didn’t realize how close Westport is to the water! ….as heard in our model home. Living here surrounds you with the restorative power of nature. Science shows that living near water reduces stress, lowers heart rates, and boosts mental clarity. Globally,… Continue reading WATER IS LIFE.
Surround yourself with colour 🍂 Save up to $106K (new) rebate.
A warm and cozy welcome to our new homeowners experiencing their first season of fall colours in Westport! Let the seasons surround you with the life you’ve been longing to live. If you’re not here yet and looking for the fall colours, look no further. Westport is surrounded by native species forests of maples, oaks… Continue reading Surround yourself with colour 🍂 Save up to $106K (new) rebate.
WHAT TO DO?
When you don’t know where to start! When you don’t know where to start, it’s a longer road to your destination, and sometimes you may never arrive. Like those summer road trips we recently enjoyed, it was easier when we had a good plan. Some spontaneous things come along, and they become memorable moments. But… Continue reading WHAT TO DO?
🏞️FIND A POND ON THE MOUNTAIN.
Live where lakes and trees surround you. Long weekends are made for discoveries. Foley Mountain Conservation area is in the heart of the Rideau Lakes and stands on the horizon of Watercolour Westport. Come for a hike this weekend and discover Beaver Pond. A body of water, a scenic hike and one of the trails… Continue reading 🏞️FIND A POND ON THE MOUNTAIN.
LET’S CLOSE OUT PHASE 2 THIS SUMMER 🌻
Only 2 Homes Left! We love welcoming new homeowners to Watercolour. Just last week, we had the joy of watching a new family arrive with their moving truck, unloading their belongings to settle into their new home. That’s the magical moment that matters. We are building a community that has connected people to nature and neighbours.… Continue reading LET’S CLOSE OUT PHASE 2 THIS SUMMER 🌻
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?