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The Québécois area of Charlevoix is a hidden gem, a pocket of barely touched nature embraced by mountainous terrain, rugged vegetation and the world-famous St. Lawrence River. Montreal-based design firm MU Architecture landed the project of a lifetime when asked to design a series of rental homes in this rugged little piece of paradise, and …

At the height of his career, Canada’s hottest womenswear designer looks back on the lessons he learned on the rise, shares his thoughts on how Canucks are doing in the fashion race and spills his secret to surviving Fashion Week (hint: it involves Drake on repeat) Q: What do you love most about what you …

DM: When and why did you first get into photography? JD: I started photography seriously only a few years ago. I wanted to capture and share compelling images of the natural beauty that exists all around us. DM: As you say, much of your work focuses on nature and natural environments. Why is that something …

An Asian-inspired estate on Toronto’s Bridle Path utilizes notes of Eastern tradition and an immense respect for nature to create a space of serenity The Bridle Path is an architect’s fantasy playground, an intricate patchwork of estates radiating with artistry. Echo House, which arrived in the upscale neighbourhood at the dawn of 2014, is no …

A quiet but profound addition has been made to Ontario’s Georgian Bay. On one of the many islands dotting the water’s northeastern shore, a private boathouse and docking facility now sits, a careful composition of modern design elements that promise not to overwhelm the serene environment in which it was built. Designed for an active …