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Minto Communities GTA

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Minto Communities GTA

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Hurrah to the home builders who put energy efficiency into their new homes

Hurrah to the home builders who put energy efficiency into their new homes

EnerQuality says energy-efficient adoption has reached 32% of Ontario homes, thanks to builders who believe in it and to buyers who ask for it in their new home. EQ Awards honoured Minto Communities Canada in two categories: Ontario Green Builder of the Year, and the Energy Star for New Homes Builder of the Year in the large volume category.

Homebuyers camp out for chance to live in Queensville

Homebuyers camp out for chance to live in Queensville

Two men camped out by the sales office of Minto’s Queen’s Landing Development in Queensville to earn spots in line to buy a yet-to-be-constructed house. Luckily a representative from Minto Communities Canada told them they didn’t have to stay overnight and that as long as they returned by 7 am the next day, they would be first in line.

Builders lead way in energy-efficiency

Builders lead way in energy-efficiency

An industry leader in standardizing criteria for performance efficiency, EnerQuality launched in 2005 and has been on a firm growth trajectory ever since. Minto Communities Canada was recognized with three awards including Ontario Green Builder of the Year for its Longbranch master-planned community in Etobicoke.

DRHBA: Why should you want a 'Greener' builder?

DRHBA: Why should you want a 'Greener' builder?

By building sustainable homes and communities that are highly efficient and reduce their carbon footprint. Minto Communities Canada was recently named Ontario Green Builder of the Year at the EnerQuality Awards in February. Not only do they build a very efficient, comfortable home, they also reduce, reuse and recycle on the job site.

On Site: Live, play, buy groceries: Minto offers all-in-one condo

On Site: Live, play, buy groceries: Minto offers all-in-one condo

At Minto Communities Canada's latest mixed-use, high-rise development, condo dwellers who want more space to play or impress their guests won't have to choose between staying in their suite or paying for the many costs of a night out. By pushing an elevator button, residents can access indoor and outdoor attractions and activities.

Making room for millennials to play

Making room for millennials to play

Now in the pre-construction phase, Minto Communities Canada's condominium project, Minto Westside, at the northeast corner of Bathurst and Front Sts. is scheduled for occupancy in 2018. It will have amenities designed to appeal to millennials, including two floors worth of large, interactive spaces described as an “adult playground”.

Press Releases

Minto Communities to launch Park & Main, a new Markham townhome community steps away from historic Unionville

Minto Communities to launch Park & Main, a new Markham townhome community steps away from historic Unionville

Located in the heart of Markham and steps away from Main Street Unionville, Park and Main will deliver 119 traditional and back-to-back townhomes specifically designed to suit intergenerational and growing families.

Minto Communities Joins IWBI’s WELL for Residential Program

Minto Communities Joins IWBI’s WELL for Residential Program

To help catalyze and spur leadership in health and well-being across the residential sector, Minto Communities is participating in a first-of-its-kind program aimed at establishing IWBI’s new global standard for healthier and more resilient homes

Minto Communities GTA launches Westshore, a new urban townhome community delivering missing middle housing to Toronto’s Long Branch neighbourhood

Minto Communities GTA launches Westshore, a new urban townhome community delivering missing middle housing to Toronto’s Long Branch neighbourhood

Working with leading international architecture firm BDP Quadrangle, Westshore’s first phase brings an all-in-one housing solution for first-time buyers, growing families and empty nesters.

Minto Communities Celebrates Milestone with 100,000 Homes Built across North America

Minto Communities Celebrates Milestone with 100,000 Homes Built across North America

Minto Communities, a leading force in real estate development is celebrating the completion of 100,000 homes built across North America.

Minto Communities set to launch of Phase II of the award-winning “The Heights of Harmony” master-planned community, offering flexible housing options for new homebuyers, growing families and multi-generational households

Minto Communities set to launch of Phase II of the award-winning “The Heights of Harmony” master-planned community, offering flexible housing options for new homebuyers, growing families and multi-generational households

Located in North Oshawa’s Kedron neighbourhood, the Heights of Harmony community highlights Minto’s continued commitment to building well-designed and flexible homes in Durham Region - one of Canada’s fastest growing communities

Minto Communities wins multiple 2022 OHBA Awards of Distinction including Special Recognition Award

Minto Communities wins multiple 2022 OHBA Awards of Distinction including Special Recognition Award

An industry leader, Minto Communities took home awards in nearly every category including the Best Amenity award for Towers 1 and 2 of the North Oak project in Oakville.

The future is full of promise.

The industry recognition we’ve received over the years is something that we are proud of. It is a testament that we are building on our promise to build better homes. From thoughtfully and sustainably designed homes and vibrant communities, to quality service and construction, we strive for greatness in everything we do.

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