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Across this quintet of listings, water sets the pace—ocean horizons, tidal ponds, and a two-lake setting that invites quiet immersion in the outdoors. Each property balances natural privacy with everyday practicality, from walkout basements and suite potential to layouts suited for family life or extended stays. Updates and rebuilds add confidence, whether through refreshed interiors, modern systems, or a fully rebuilt lakeside home. Even the waterfront parcel with a renovated bus/camper leans into simple, ready-made escape.

Across this quintet, premium value is shaped as much by setting and infrastructure as by square footage. A golf-course backdrop in Ponoka County frames an artisan-finished residence designed for entertaining, while a family-ready home near Amherst pairs a chef’s kitchen with generous living space. In rural Alberta, highway frontage and like-new industrial scale take center stage, from a 2020–2021 build on 144 acres to a serviced 13.52-acre site with substantial water storage. Summerside adds a restored century home where heritage details meet modern efficiency and returns.

Across Prince Edward Island’s quieter communities, this quartet highlights a practical, flexible approach to rural living—where a home can be an investment, a residence, or both. From a Main Street O’Leary two-storey offered fully furnished and already sold, to a five-year-old mini home available “to be moved,” each option lowers the barrier to getting started. The selection rounds out with a waterview bungalow on 1.16 acres with an electrified outbuilding, and a 25-acre parcel suited to woodlot use or a future build.

land. From a brand-new three-bedroom home set on 1.5 acres in East Uniacke to a 58.6-acre Middle LaHave holding with elevation and river access, each offering leans into privacy and outdoor living. Ocean frontage and build readiness appear in Waterford, while Cape Traverse adds the character of a three-generation home on 1.51 acres with classic outbuildings. Even Regina’s oversized Devonia Park lot underscores the appeal of space.

Beyond Halifax’s core, East Hants offers a calmer, commuter-friendly setting where new-home possibilities feel within reach. This one opportunity at 4 Meek Arm Trail places buyers roughly 35 minutes from the city while keeping the price point at $284,895. Rather than presenting a fixed, finished resale, it emphasizes flexibility, with building plans and pricing options available for those who want to shape a home to their needs. It is a practical path for value-minded buyers seeking breathing room without losing connection to Halifax.

Edmonton’s Glenora is taking on a distinctly urban rhythm at West Block Glenora, a 3.5-acre mixed-use district that blends residential, commercial, and retail life around an active public plaza. This one property frames luxury less as isolation and more as daily ease, with curated ground-floor businesses that keep essential services close at hand. Inside, comfort is engineered through triple-pane floor-to-ceiling windows, sound-conscious construction, and dual heating, while resident-focused amenities—from concierge support to pet-friendly spaces—round out a walkable, transit-connected lifestyle hub.

Prince Edward Island’s coast sets the rhythm for this trio of properties, each positioned for easy time at the beach while supporting everyday living. In Crapaud, a centrally located two-bedroom home between Charlottetown and Summerside pairs an updated kitchen with practical upgrades like a metal roof and heat pump, plus proximity to a local public school. In Mont Carmel, a one-bedroom condo streamlines life with fee-included building amenities and shared gathering space. In Mount Pleasant, a horse-ready setup offers a six-stall barn, fencing, and a drive shed within reach of Summerside.

Festival Napa Valley returns July 4–19 for its 20th anniversary summer season, bringing music, opera, dance, film, wellness programming, culinary events, and admission-free performances to venues across Napa Valley.

Haven TeamJun 15, 2026 · 2 min read

For ten days this summer, Beaufort’s waterfront will become the center of one of the Lowcountry’s longest-running community traditions. The 70th Annual Beaufort Water Festival will take place July 17 through 26, filling Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park and surrounding areas with live music, water events, local art, food, and family activities.

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The Cherry Creek Arts Festival will return to Denver over Independence Day weekend, bringing three days of visual art, live music, food, and interactive programming to the streets of Cherry Creek North. Taking place July 3 through 5, the free event will mark its 35th year as one of the city’s signature summer traditions.

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