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Montreal is consistently ranked among one of the best cities in the world, thanks to the city’s unique European culture, stunning architecture, affordability, and lively nightlife scene. It also happens... The post The Top Five Post-Secondary Schools in Montreal appeared first on Sotheby's International Realty Canada.

With Vancouver recently being rated the 6th most livable city in the world for the second year running by The Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Liveability Index, you wouldn’t be wrong in assuming the city has a lot on offer for culture buffs and winter sports enthusiasts. But Vancouver also has appealing options for its families when it comes to public schools. While Vancouver’s private schools consistently rate as the top performing institutions in the city according to the yearly rankings undertaken by the Fraser Institute, some of the city’s public schools also make the top of the list. Schools are ranked based on annual province-wide exams, grade-to-grade transition rates, graduation rates, and overall improvement rates over time. The post The Top Public Schools in Vancouver appeared first on Sotheby's International Realty Canada.

Toronto is a city of unparalleled dining options, a thriving arts and entertainment scene, and a multicultural demographic with more than half of its population hailing from outside the country.... The post The Top Private Schools in Toronto by Neighbourhood appeared first on Sotheby's International Realty Canada.

An electric vehicle is a great way to save money on gas and to do your part to protect the environment. While public charging stations are becoming more available, you... The post What to Know When Installing Electric Vehicle Charging in Your Home appeared first on Sotheby's International Realty Canada.

A smaller outdoor space doesn't mean sacrificing when it comes to entertaining and relaxing. With a few strategic choices, you can create something truly special out of even the smallest yard or deck. Follow these design and décor recommendations to maximize the potential of your home’s outdoor space. The post Living Large in a Small Space: Maximizing Your Home’s Outdoor Space appeared first on Sotheby's International Realty Canada.

Québec City welcomes people with open arms, and offers the perfect balance of history, culture, nature and modern living. With its wealth of safe, charming and affordable neighbourhoods – each... The post Explore These 7 Neighbourhoods in Québec City appeared first on Sotheby's International Realty Canada.

In 2022, we successfully represented some of the most extraordinary and unique homes across Canada, and our network has represented some of the most significant homes and clientele in the... The post 2022 Significant Sales Highlights appeared first on Sotheby's International Realty Canada.

Driven by passion, here’s the story behind some of the most unlikely heroes of the art community – art collectors.  Collectors have always been integral to the story of art.... The post Art Collectors: The Unlikely Heroes of the Art Community appeared first on Sotheby's International Realty Canada.

Montréal’s Anemone takes its place among the newest restaurants in Mile-Ex turning heads and pleasing palates.  Less than a year old, Anemone seems to be on everyone’s list of best... The post Turning Heads in Montréal’s Mile-Ex: Anemone appeared first on Sotheby's International Realty Canada.

In the West Texas desert, not far from Big Bend, tiny Marfa, Texas has been reinvented as the art world’s biggest small town. Founded in the 1880s as a water... The post Small Town, Big Ideas: Marfa, Texas appeared first on Sotheby's International Realty Canada.

The unassuming capital of British Columbia, situated on the traditional territories of the Lekwungen people and nestled between the Salish Sea and the rich Vancouver Island forests, is no stranger... The post Expected Charm: Victoria, British Columbia appeared first on Sotheby's International Realty Canada.

Deborah Cox opens up on breaking new ground in music and film, as well as finding passion in her latest pursuit — winemaking.  “Beyond Category” was the highest praise Duke... The post Breaking New Ground with Deborah Cox appeared first on Sotheby's International Realty Canada.

It is incredible the power that a colour/ shade/refraction of light has on culture, composure and communities around the world, and over centuries. Think purple and royalty, the show of... The post In Living Colour: Bold Colour Takes Centre Stage in 2023 appeared first on Sotheby's International Realty Canada.

Entering into a new life stage often prompts us to reevaluate what we’re looking for in a home. And while many of us still follow the traditional real-estate trajectory —... The post City Limits: Right-Sizing Your Home appeared first on Sotheby's International Realty Canada.

For many Canadians, owning a second home has long felt like a distant dream. But with interest rates rising and the secondary home market slowing down, the timing may finally... The post Recreational Report: Second-Home Success in an Uncertain Market appeared first on Sotheby's International Realty Canada.

As an entrepreneur and philanthropist, Miles Nadal is driven by passion and possibility. Born in Toronto, Canada to a family of modest means, Nadal’s first entrepreneurial venture was as a... The post Driven by Passion: Collector, entrepreneur & philanthropist, Miles S. Nadal appeared first on Sotheby's International Realty Canada.

Canada’s luxury real estate market saw muted sales activity in the first quarter of 2023, as a shortage of housing supply across every spectrum of the market compelled real estate... The post Top-Tier Real Estate: Spring 2023 State of Luxury Report* appeared first on Sotheby's International Realty Canada.

Ready to live an active lifestyle in a charming town surrounded by mountainous landscapes, thousands of crystalline lakes and lush forests? Head to Québec’s magical Laurentians region. Located just north... The post 5 Reasons to Move to the Laurentians appeared first on Sotheby's International Realty Canada.

Film has a way of capturing life in a way that cannot be captured through other forms of art, yet at the same time it encapsulates all forms of art.”... The post Art With Heart: Perspectives of Artist and Filmmaker Caroline Monnet appeared first on Sotheby's International Realty Canada.

Over the past decade, Calgary has continued to come into its own. Young entrepreneurs have opened artisanal bakeries, coffee shops, and farm-to-table restaurants, encouraging an active lifestyle in dynamic, revitalized neighbourhoods. Add in dog parks and walkways, natural recreation spaces, and new homes with views of the foothills and riverfront curb appeal, and you’ll see why these five neighbourhoods are the ones to watch over the next five years. The post 5 Trending Calgary Neighbourhoods appeared first on Sotheby's International Realty Canada.