Property Snoop: What $540,000 buys across Canada this week

1. A Rocky Mountain getaway in Alberta

Address: 904 - 70 Dyrgas Gate
Where: Canmore, AB Price: $539,000 Specs: 3 bedrooms, 2 bath Banff may be world-famous, but neighbouring Canmore—freed from the red tape of buying property in a National Park—is where the real-estate action is. This three-bedroom townhome has all the mountain-modern touches—rock fireplace, exposed timbers, in-floor heating—but it’s the spectacular mountain and forest views (plus easy proximity to the ski hills) that seal the deal.

2. A relatively spacious rowhouse just outside of Toronto

Address: #122 – 3150 Erin Centre Blvd.
Where: Mississauga, ON Price: $539,000 Specs: 3 bedrooms, 4 bath Terraced housing or row-style houses originated in Europe in the 16th century, but didn’t arrive this side of the pond until the early 1800s. This reimagined brick-façade version in Churchill Meadows evokes its historical big-city brethren with a narrow layout and uniform features, but it also dovetails suburban extras like four bathrooms and a built-in garage.

3. A large waterfront property in Newfoundland

Address: 6 Pine St.
Where: Humber Village, NL Price: $545,000 Specs: 3 bedrooms, 3 bath Peaceful Humber Village is a just a short 15 kilometres from Corner Brook, the second largest city after St. John’s, but this home features 2.5 acres of land and waterfront to make you feel like you’re far from the madding crowd. Its old-school charm comes courtesy of a modern builder: at only 25 years old, it has modern conveniences like master-bedroom ensuite and full-height basement.

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