What $699,000 buys across Canada, including 6 acres in Quebec

1. A beautiful, newly renovated home on a landscaped six-acre plot North of Montreal. 

Address: 1156 Rue Brosseau
Where: Prévost, Quebec Price: $699,000 Specs: 3 beds, 3 baths The argument about commutes always boils down to: how long can you live with? Fifty minutes from Montreal sounds pretty doable when it’s a contemporary, freshly renovated jewel box, set on six acres stocked with a pool, outdoor kitchen, forest and private pond replete with trout and ducks. City working by day; country living by night.

2. A lakeside home or cottage with stunning views of Lake Ontario.

Address: 1146 Highway 96
Where: Wolfe Island, Ontario Price: $699,000 Specs: 3 beds, 3 baths While everyone else sits in their pricey pint-sized Toronto condo, you're living like a pasha in a sprawling Wolfe Island property with 142 feet of Lake Ontario frontage. From your private palazzo and dock, you're only 20 minutes away from Kingston by ferry. If the main floor feels a little like you're living on a boat, it's only because the expansive views of the water are almost underfoot.

3. A stunning, completely refurbished bungalow in Southeast Calgary.

Address: 10015 Fairmount Drive SE
Where: Calgary, Alberta Price: $679,000 Specs: 3 beds, 3 baths Although mid-century ranches were designed to be affordable housing stock in planned communities, you'd never know this circa 1965 bungalow wasn't meant for a king. Totally renovated and updated for 2017, the retrofitted floor plan now includes an open, airy vibe overlooking a great room with fireplace and dining area. The master bedroom is now thoroughly efficient with open en suite bath and large closet, while the basement is as far from basement-y as it gets — ground-level, modern and bright.

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