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Discover Canada’s Most Unique Homes: 8 Can’t-Miss Properties

Daniel Crook by Daniel Crook
June 28, 2023
in Canada, Listings, Unique Real Estate
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While most people have dreams of buying a suburban single-family home, some are on the hunt for something truly unique. If the latter sounds like you, we’ve uncovered some of the most interesting homes we could find currently for sale across Canada, ranging from dome homes to houseboats. So if you’re looking for something a little unconventional that will leave your guests in awe, look no further.

1. 147 Capri Drive – Halifax

Re/Max Nova
Re/Max Nova

Property details:

  • 3 beds, 2 baths, 0 parking
  • Detached
  • Walking score 1/Transit score N/A

This extraordinary home based in Nova Scotia is shaped like two domes. The waterfront home has space in abundance, with a large living room leading right into the spacious kitchen. There are also multiple floors, with a finished attic space and an office overlooking the home.

View the listing here.

2. 10460 Victoria Road – Cowichan Valley

Royal Lepage Parksville-Qualicum Beach Realty
Royal Lepage Parksville-Qualicum Beach Realty

Property details:

  • 4 beds, 3 baths, 2 parking
  • Detached
  • Walking score 6/Transit score N/A

This spacious home overlooks acres of farm and mountain ranges and is the perfect place to get away to. The additional cabin has five beds, making it an excellent opportunity for short-term rentals!

View the listing here.

3. 8 Dalton Road – Norfolk County

Right at Home Realty
Right at Home Realty

Property details:

  • 2 beds, 3 baths, 6 parking
  • Detached
  • Walking score N/A/Transit score N/A

This home is located on a one-acre wooded lot on a quiet street in Norfolk County. The large windows provide gorgeous views of the surrounding area and the interior design of the home is any modern-design lover’s dream, filled with clean lines and neutral colours.

View the listing here.

4. 0 Rye Road – Parry Sound

Coldwell Banker Thompson Real Estate
Coldwell Banker Thompson Real Estate

Property details:

  • 1 bed, 1 bath, 0 parking
  • Detached
  • Walking score N/A/Transit score N/A

A tiny house that can be moved! This one is particularly unique and a prime candidate for those wanting to live “off the grid”, as it is entirely solar-powered. Currently, it is based on a 1/2 acre lot overlooking the local pond.

View the listing here.

5. 107 – 8191 River Road – Richmond

Royal Lepage Westside
Royal Lepage Westside

Property details:

  • 3 beds, 3 baths, 1 parking
  • Detached
  • Walking score 33/Transit score 72

This gorgeous houseboat is perfect for anyone who loves to be out on the water! It has plenty of space, with a living area that flows right into the kitchen with just a countertop separating the two. There are three bedrooms, as well as a deck to spend the summer evenings on.

View the listing here.

6. c07 – 415 Esplanade Street – North Vancouver

Team 3000 Realty
Team 3000 Realty

Property details:

  • 1 bed, 1 bath, 0 parking
  • Boat
  • Walking score 85/Transit score 64

This double-decker houseboat is the perfect place to live and play from. it has been beautifully renovated with new lighting, windows and flooring. There is a private, enclosed deck on the upper level to enjoy year-round as well.

View the listing here.

7. ph002 – 993 Queen Street West – Toronto

Forest Hill Real Estate
Forest Hill Real Estate

Property details:

  • 1 bed, 2 baths, 1 parking
  • Condo apartment
  • Walking score 96/Transit score 92

This condo is based in Candy Factory Lofts in Toronto. This penthouse apartment has a 400-square-foot terrace to enjoy the gorgeous views of the city, making it an excellent spot to entertain. The open-concept layout gives it a spacious feel and offers ample room for you and your guests.

View the listing here.

8. 485 Hilton’s Point Road North – Kawartha Lakes

Keller Williams Referred Urban Keitner Group
Keller Williams Referred Urban Keitner Group

Property details:

  • 4 beds, 3 baths, 32.5 parking
  • Detached
  • Walking score N/A/Transit score N/A

This custom-built property is our second dome home. Sprawled across 75 acres, the home is the perfect place for a tranquil and private lifestyle. In fact, there’s so much space, the property even has its own lake!

View the listing here.

If you’re looking for your own unique property or something a bit more standard, why not give us a call? We’ll help you find the perfect place to live.

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Daniel Crook

Daniel Crook is a Content Marketing Specialist at Zoocasa. Daniel’s insights provide home buyers and sellers with knowledge of local and national markets to aid them in their real estate pursuits. Daniel covers a multitude of topics, ranging from mortgages to local market trends, as well as data-driven reports uncovering national trends. His work has been featured in outlets such as BNN Bloomberg, CTV News, the National Post and the Globe and Mail. You can find all his latest insights on the Zoocasa blog.

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