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A MESSAGE FROM FIELDGATE HOMES

Your Perfect GtA LifestYLe stArts with fieLdGAte homes

...somethingperfect for youand your family.

Whatever kind of home and lifestyle you’re looking for, Fieldgate Homes has something perfect for you and your family. With over 55 years of home building experience and a steadfast commitment to quality construction and customer care, Fieldgate

Homes has a number of popular GTA communities that you can discover this weekend to make your home dreams come true.

Impressions — Kleinburg Kleinburg’s most popular master-planned community has never looked better, with two new designer decorated model homes at Impressions. Fieldgate Homes has spared no expense, going above and beyond to showcase the truly extravagant lifestyle possible at Impressions. There’s also an Early Move-in Sales Event on for a limited time, so there’s never been a better opportunity to discover Impressions. A new phase of homes was recently released featuring a selection of 30’, 38’ and 44’ singles, Impressions offers master-planned community living and a highly desirable Kleinburg location.

Lotus Pointe – South Caledon Featuring the region’s best selection of homes, you’re sure to find everything you’ve been searching for when you arrive at Lotus Pointe. Fieldgate’s homes at Lotus Pointe are all detached models situated on 38’, 41’ and 43’ traditional depth lots. Now, with numerous homes available with September-December, 2015 closing dates, you can move-in and start enjoying this amazing lifestyle in as little as 5 months!

Valleylands — West Brampton There’s an exciting New Release and Early Move-in Sales Event at Valleylands! Visit the community this weekend to be the first to see the New Release and get up to $10,000 in free décor upgrades. Homebuyers are falling in love with the great selection of architecturally enhanced homes that are offered in this amazing community. Located near the Mississauga border, Valleylands is a place that offers the perfect balance of nature in a new home community. There are 38’, 41’, 45’, and 50’ singles — a great selection to suit anyone’s needs in a new home.

Aurora Trails — Aurora Aurora Trails is a visionary master-planned community that offers the best of town and country living at one exceptional location. Phase II of this community will be released this June, featuring a great selection of freehold townhomes, semi-detached homes and 32', 38’ and 43’ singles nestled amongst the pristine forests of the surrounding area. Surrounded by such natural majesty, it’s easy to forget that the many conveniences of downtown Aurora, Newmarket, Richmond Hill and Vaughan are all just a short drive away.

For more information on any of these remarkable communities, Sales Centre locations, pricing, phone numbers and floor plans, or to register for upcoming communities, visit www.fieldgatehomes.com, or follow us on Facebook or Twitter.

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SPRING/SUMMER EVENTS ...05

CELEBRAMPTON 2015

SATuRDAy JuNE 13TH LOCATION: DOWNTOWN BRAMPTON

CeleBRAMPTON is an annual festival that celebrates all the best of life in Brampton.

With fun activities, entertainment, food and the annual Flower Parade, this event is sure to

be a great time for the whole family.

PAN AM GAMES AND PARAPAN AM GAMES

JuLy 10-26TH & AuGuST 7-15TH MuLTIPLE LOCATIONS

The Pan Am and Parapan Am Games will give your family the opportunity to see world class

athletes from across the Americas and the Caribbean enter into exciting competition at venues throughout the GTA. See our special

Pan Am feature on page 8 to learn more!

REDPATH WATERFRONT

FESTIVAL JuNE 19-21ST

LOCATION: TORONTO’S WATERFRONT & HTO PARK

The Redpath Waterfront Festival offers virtually endless opportunities to get out and

enjoy life on Toronto’s iconic harbour. The festival hosts a Flyboarding competition,

Dock Dogs canine aquatic competition, music, wine and spirit tasting and more.

VAuGHAN CONCERTS IN THE PARK

JuNE 10 & 17TH; JuLy 8, 22 & 29TH; AuGuST 5TH MuLTIPLE LOCATIONS

The City of Vaughan is pleased to host its 21st annual concerts in park series at various locations

on Wednesday evenings all summer long. Visit Vaughan.ca to learn more.

sPriNG/summer eVeNts Guide Every spring and summer, the GTA is home to a diverse range of fun-filled events for the whole family. Check out some of our top picks and create some great family memories that will last for years to come.

uNIONVILLE FESTIVAL

JuNE 5-7TH LOCATION: MAIN STREET, uNIONVILLE

Featuring a parade, bands, a rubber duck race on Toogood Pond, a 5K fun run, a village market and more, the unionville festival offers a great variety of activities all weekend long.

At Lotus Pointe, GTA homebuyers have a rare opportunity to live in a spectacular family home community in one of the last true country towns remaining in the GTA. Located just 30 minutes

northwest of Toronto, Caledon is famous throughout the region for its many hobby farms, its magnificent golf courses and its all-round spectacular country lifestyle. This is a community where life moves at a slower pace, a place where you’re just as likely to get your groceries from a farmers’ market as you are from a supermarket. This ideal setting lets you enjoy the simple pleasures of country life with big city conveniences of Brampton just moments south.

Featuring the region’s best selection of homes, you’re sure to find everything you’ve been searching for when you arrive at Lotus Pointe. Now, with numerous homes available with September-December, 2015 closing dates, you can move-in and start enjoying this amazing lifestyle this year!

Fieldgate’s homes at Lotus Pointe are all detached models situated on 38’, 41’ and 43’ traditional depth lots. These are positively luxurious family homes that boast an inspired combination of contemporary open-concept floor plans and classic countryside charm. The homes boast stunning brick and stone elevations, large windows, 2 car garages and

charming covered porches. Luxury is in no short supply inside these homes either, with 3 1/2 bathrooms in most homes, hardwood flooring, freestanding soaker tubs and separate showers in the master ensuites and a whole host of other spectacular premium features and finishes. The Lotus Pointe community also offers easy access to pristine

greenbelt lands, with hiking and cycling trails just steps away.

South Caledon offers the finest lifestyle in the GTA, with unparalleled access to some of the regions finest shopping and lifestyle amenities. There are a

number of well regarded elementary and secondary

schools right in the area. Of course, the most amazing

aspect of life in Caledon is the wonderful selection of outdoor amenities, with numerous parks, golf courses and conservation areas all nearby. For convenient access to Toronto and other popular GTA

destinations, Hwys. 410, 407 and 401 are just waiting to take you wherever you want to go.

Fieldgate Homes has been known for building architecturally unique homes in distinctive neighbourhoods that become excellent investments and showpieces of craftsmanship and distinction. Nobody has a greater appreciation for Fieldgate’s wonderful reputation than the 20,000 plus satisfied customers who have purchased a Fieldgate home over the past 55 years.

To learn more about Lotus Pointe call 905-838-2806 or visit Fieldgatehomes.com today!

MOVE-IN FALL 2015 AT LOTUS POINTE, CALEDON

OUTDOOR LIVING ...07

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GET COMFORTABLE WITH FANTASTIC FuRNITuRE: There are more options than ever to create a stylish and comfortable “second living room” in your backyard. Weatherproof couches and pillows, outdoor coffee tables and even waterproof speakers are just a few of the things you can consider to spruce up your outdoor space.

COOK uP SOMETHING SPECIAL: While the barbeque is a standard for outdoor living, many families are really starting to take the outdoor kitchen to the next level. In addition to the growing trend of outdoor pizza ovens, you may want to consider installing a simple stone or concrete outdoor counter for prep work, or even an outdoor sink. All of these options can be created quite cost effectively and are sure to wow your guests.

KEEP WARM WITH FIRE PITS AND HEATERS: There are so many great options to keep warm on those cool spring and summer evenings. Whether you choose to create a brick and mortar outdoor fireplace, use a chimenea or just keep things simple with an outdoor propane heater, you and your guests will have no problem keeping toasty with any of these fine options.

LIGHT uP yOuR LIFE: you can keep your neighbourhood barbeques going well into the night with the right outdoor lighting. you may want to try hanging some lights from trees, or even just stringing up some good old fashioned patio lanterns.

WE CANADIANS KNOW hOW TO GET ThE MOST OUT OF OUR WARM MONThS. ThERE’S NO BETTER WAy TO PACK IN EVEN MORE OUTDOOR TIME ThAN TO CREATE AN AMAzING BACKyARD LIVING SPACE FOR yOUR FAMILy TO ENjOy. hERE ARE A FEW OF ThE KEy

INGREDIENTS TO CREATING yOUR IDEAL BACKyARD OASIS.

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PAN AM GAMES ...09

yOUR GUIDE TO ThE PAN Am GAmes’ most eXcitiNG VeNues

The GTA will come alive this summer when over 7,600 top athletes from across the Americas and the Caribbean arrive to compete in 36 Pan Am sports and 15 Parapan Am sports at venues across Southern Ontario. There are many venues located in convenient proximity to some of Fieldgate Homes’ top GTA communities, discover them for yourself this summer!

PAN AM FACTS: • The Pan Am Games take place from July 10th – 26th, 2015

• The Parapan Am Games take place from August 7th – 15th, 2015

• The Pan Am Games is the third largest international multi-sport games; only Olympic Summer Games and the Asian Games are larger.

• This will be the third time Canada has hosted the Pan Am Games.

CHEVROLET BEACH VOLLEyBALL CENTRE Location: 200 Princes Boulevard, Toronto

Details: : This temporary facility will have 3,000 metric tonnes of sand brought into the heart of Toronto to create a beautiful beach in the heart of the city.

Events at This Venue: Beach Volleyball

CIBC PAN AM/PARAPAN AM AquATICS CENTRE AND FIELD HOuSE Location: 875 Morningside Avenue, Toronto

Details: Specially constructed for the Pan Am games, this centre features two 50-metre pools, a 5-metre deep diving tank with 3-metre, 5-metre, 7.5-metre and 10-metre platforms, an indoor track, a gymnasium and more.

Events at This Venue: Diving, Fencing, Modern Pentathlon, Roller Sports — Speed Skating, Swimming, Synchronized Swimming, Sitting Volleyball (Parapan Am), Swimming (Parapan Am).

CALEDON PAN AM EquESTRIAN PARK Location: 200 Pine Avenue, Caledon

Details: With numerous upgrades to accommodate the Pan Am Games, Caledon’s world famous equestrian park is the perfect place to take in the country air and enjoy some truly world-class competition.

Events at This Venue: Showjumping, Eventing, Dressage

ATOS MARKHAM PAN AM/ PARAPAN AM CENTRE Location: 16 Main Street unionville, Markham

Details: This stunning new facility features a triple gymnasium that boasts 36,000 sq. ft. of space and an Olympic-sized swimming pool.

Events at This Venue: Water Polo, Badminton, Table Tennis and Water Polo (Parapan Am)

Images courtesy of www.toronto2015.org

EXPERT PERSPECTIVES ...11

FIELDGATE eXPert

PersPectiVes Get the inside scoop on current trends in new home and condominium markets from the minds

that helped to market some of the GTA's most successful projects.

QuestioNs:

q: In your experience, what is it that new home and condo buyers are looking for?

Location is always the top priority for homebuyers. If people can find a home that is close to great amenities, their workplaces, family and friends, they will often be more flexible in many of their other expectations. The second major consideration is home value in relation to its location —this includes a number of factors, ranging from resale value to pricing for similar homes in a neighbourhood they are interested in. Once these factors are considered, homebuyers are simply just looking for a place that meets their specific needs and desires. Keep in mind that these criteria don’t just apply to end users; investors often make the same considerations to ensure that they’re purchasing a truly marketable property.

q: What are builders doing today to help ensure that they’re keeping up with the changing tastes and demands of today’s customer?

The GTA’s leading builders are constantly trying to innovate with each new community they create. It is a competitive marketplace, so great builders are always on the lookout for new ideas to improve home designs and exceed the expectations of today’s homebuyer. Builders will often look at successful developments throughout North America and Europe to find great design innovations that set them apart from the competition. The end result is a great selection of highly desirable, more affordable homes for the consumer. As certain features have gained popularity, prices have come down, and now things like granite and other superior kitchen surfaces, freestanding soaker tubs and many other premium appointments are available standard in many

communities. Exteriors are also changing, with increased architectural diversity within communities and more contemporary design elements, creating some truly spectacular designs that simply were not available to the average homebuyer ten years ago.

q: How can homebuyers be sure that they’ve picked the right community and builder to purchase their new home or condo?

Naturally, it is key that buyers do their research on who the builder is and how long they’ve been in business, but it doesn’t stop there. It is really critical that buyers visit communities that the builder has created previously. How are the communities looking ten years down the line? If you visit a master planned community ten to fifteen years after its been completed and it looks like the kind of place you’d be happy to live, you can be pretty confident that you’ve found the right builder.

q: Is there an ideal time of year to shop for a new home or condominium?

In today’s market any time is a good time to buy a home. ultimately the best time is when the buyer is ready. If your finances are in order, and the mortgage rates are low and you find the right home at the right location, that is always the perfect time to buy a home. This is even true if you are an investor — the golden rule in Real Estate is always “buy when you can, then wait.”

meet the eXPert: Peter comyns Sales and Marketing Manager at PMA Brethour Realty

Peter Comyns is one of the leading voices at PMA Brethour Realty. His many years of experience in the real estate industry have given him a keen insight, which he’s used to help market some of the GTA’s most successful new home and condominium communities. One of Canada’s premier real estate firms, PMA Brethour Realty has become a leader in the sale of new homes across North America. PMA equals attitude, enthusiasm and teamwork. For 50 years the PMA family has embraced a simple yet powerful cornerstone: positive mental attitude makes all the difference.

KIDS CORNER ...13

mAKe A cArdBoArddoLLhouse ANd wiN BiG with fieLdGAte homes: Do you ever imagine what your dream house will be like when you grow up? Fieldgate Homes wants you to show us by making the cardboard box dollhouse or clubhouse of your dreams. All you need is a cardboard box, construction paper, a little glue and your imagination to get started.

TO ENTER THE CONTEST: Once you’ve completed your house, take a picture with you beside it and have your parents send it along with your name, age, address and contact information for a chance to win a prize from Fieldgate Homes at jenniferj@fieldgatehomes.com The deadline to enter is June 18, 2015.

Think these pictures look the same? Think again! There are ten differences between these two pictures. Do you think you can find them all?

New coNtest ALert!!!

mAKe A moNsterOur spring monsters are going on an adventure, but they could use a few friends to help them on their journey. Can you create a few monsters of your own in the space provided?

Kodi the cat is lost; can you help Kristina find him? Find your

way through the maze to help Kodi make

it home.

fiNd the teN differeNces!

Thanks to all those who participated in the 1st Annual Fieldgate Homes Snowman of the year Contest. It was a great success. Thank you again!

VALLEyLANDS ...15

BRAMPTON

PeeL Art GALLerY, museum + ArchiVes

9 Wellington St. E, Brampton

Featuring numerous art exhibitions and a museum, all housed in a stunning, recently expanded facility, a trip to the Peel Art Gallery, Museum + Archives makes for a fun and educational outing that the whole family is sure to enjoy.

treetoP treKKiNG BrAmPtoN

10818 Heart Lake Rd, Brampton

Located at Heart Lake Conservation Area, Treetop Trekking Brampton gives your family the opportunity to enjoy a safe and exciting outdoor adventure just minutes from downtown Brampton. The park features 6 Treetop Courses, 7 zip lines and over 65 aerial games. The highlights of the park are the twin 1,000 sq. ft. zip lines crossing right over Heart Lake.

rose theAtre

1 Theatre Lane, Brampton

Whether you’re looking for live theatre, world-class musical performances, dance, or any number of other performing art forms, The Rose Theatre is Brampton’s top location.

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9050 Bramalea Road, Brampton

DMG Chinguacousy Park offers Brampton’s best selection of sports and leisure activities at one convenient location. The wide range of athletic facilities include a curling rink, winterized tennis courts, beach volleyball courts, a ski hill

and track and field facilities. There’s also mini-putt golf, gardens and a green house, paddleboats,

a petting zoo and barn, a splash pad and children’s playground and a BMX/skateboard park.

When driving along Chinguacousy Road in southwest Brampton, one gets the feeling that they're in the midst of a very special community. It’s a place where

the valleys of the Credit River offer a breathtaking outdoor playground of lush green parkland. It’s in the heart of this exquisite neighbourhood that Fieldgate Homes has created one of Brampton's finest family communities, Valleylands of the Credit River.

There's a great selection of 38', 41', 45' and 50' singles currently available at Valleylands.

For most families, school is a top priority, so it’s nice to know Valleylands is ideally situated to take advantage of many of Brampton's wonderful educational facilities.

A new elementary school is under construction right in the Valleylands community, and queen Street elementary school and Sir William Gage middle school are just a short walk north of the community. There are also a number of public and Catholic primary and secondary schools within a short distance. And with post-secondary tuition costs on the rise, it’s nice to know that Valleylands is ideally situated to make the live-at-home college lifestyle a breeze. Well-regarded

institutions such as Sheridan College and Algoma university both have campuses that are just a short drive or bus ride away.

In addition to excellent proximity to schools, Valleylands is also in a great location to take advantage of a whole host of other lifestyle amenities. The Heartland Town Centre is only five minutes away, offering major retailers such as Best Buy, Home Depot and Costco. Nearby Erin Mills Town Centre, Trinity Common Mall and Bramalea City Centre also offer wonderful selections of shops and restaurants. For those in search of live entertainment, there’s the Rose Theatre, offering a year-round calendar of musical and theatrical performances. Golfing enthusiasts will be impressed with the great selection of golf courses within a short driving distance, and the commute to Toronto is a breeze with Hwys. 401, 410 and 407 just minutes away.

For more information on Valleylands, please call 905.457.0445 or visit fieldgatehomes.com.

COMMuNITy FEATuRE VISIT VALLEyLANDS TODAyTO DISCOVER LIFE IN THE CREDIT RIVER VALLEy

Brampton is the 9th largest city in Canada. Known for its vibrant multiculturalism, many parks and recreation facilities, great shopping and more, there is virtually no end to the things that can be discovered in Brampton. With so much to see and do, we could never show you all of our favourite Brampton attractions, but here are a few that you and your family can check out this weekend!

LANDSCAPING IDEAS ...17

shAPe uP Your shruBs

This is probably one of the easiest fixes on our list. untidy bushes and shrubs can significantly impact overall curb appeal, especially in the front yard. Make sure to take the time to properly tend to all bushes and shrubs to set the stage for a beautifully landscaped yard.

GiVe Your GArdeNs the GLAmour treAtmeNt

untended garden beds are another easy fix that can rapidly enhance overall curb appeal. Pick some low maintenance perennials to give your garden a polished look without having to give it too much attention. Some of our favourites are Russian Sage, Switchgrass, Black-Eyed Susan and Veronica.

PLANt A tree

It turns out money does grow on trees — according to moneysense.ca, mature trees can raise the average home’s value by more than $19,000 and save you more than $180 a year on home cooling costs. So plant a tree today for a natural way to grow value.

Get Your LAwN LooKiNG GreAt

A patchy lawn is another major factor that diminishes your curb appeal. A little seed, fertilizer, attention and adequate watering can go a long way to helping you increase your home’s value.

LANdscAPiNG

WhILE A LOT OF PEOPLE LOOK TO hOME RENOVATIONS AS ThE BEST WAy TO INCREASE hOME VALUE, STRATEGIC

LANDSCAPING CAN ACTUALLy BE A hIGhLy EFFECTIVE AND AFFORDABLE WAy TO GET ThE BEST PRICE FOR yOUR hOME.

hERE ARE SOME SIMPLE TIPS ThAT yOU MAy WANT TO CONSIDER IF yOU’RE GETTING READy TO SELL yOUR hOME, OR IF yOU’RE

jUST LOOKING TO INCREASE yOUR PROPERTy VALUE.

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90 NIAGARA BOUTIQUE LIVING IN DOWNTOWN TORONTO.

Construction is now under way at 90 Niagara, so there has never been a better opportunity to come home soon to one of downtown Toronto’s most vibrant

urban neighbourhoods. Located on Niagara Street just south of King, this intimate 5-storey boutique residence features just 45 luxurious suites including King West’s most distinctive contemporary two-storey townhomes. These positively stunning suites and lofts boast contemporary open-concept floor plans designed for modern life — cook up a feast in the gourmet kitchen or soak up the style in the lavish master suite. Most units have balconies or terraces, and offer an impressive range of features and finishes such as hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances and Caesarstone countertops. There is a great selection of floor plans to choose from, with condo suites starting from a 560 sq. ft. 1 bedroom + study model to an 819 sq. ft. one bedroom model that features a 90 sq. ft. balcony. The two-storey townhomes are available in a range from 1 bedroom + den up to an impressive 1,277 sq. ft. 3 bedroom suite with a 74 sq. ft. balcony.

The King West neighbourhood offers one of the best urban lifestyles in all of downtown Toronto. With a distinctive neighbourhood aesthetic and some of the best amenities in the city, young urban professionals are finding the lifestyle of their dreams in this hot neighbourhood setting. The stylish boutique living of 90 Niagara can be found just steps from the streetcar and all the many popular hotspots of King West.

King West is perfectly situated to enjoy the many rich flavours of life to be found in popular adjacent neighbourhoods. Located just off King, nearby Liberty Village has a reputation as one of the trendiest neighbourhoods in the entire city. Home to stylish shops and restaurants and an ever-evolving array of high-tech start-ups and other cutting edge businesses,

you can liberate your social life and your professional life in this amazing neighbourhood. Take just a short walk north from the King West neighbourhood to discover the city’s most popular boutique shopping destinations on queen West, featuring a wide array of exclusive shops, not to mention bars and restaurants.

90 Niagara is also ideally located to take advantage of the many pleasures of life elsewhere in Toronto’s downtown core — with destinations such as the financial district, Air Canada Centre and Rogers Centre, all just a short TTC ride away. you can also head south for a relaxing day on Toronto’s picturesque waterfront, or catch a rousing soccer match at nearby BMO Centre. Not to mention the great selection of parks — such as Victoria, Memorial and Stanley — all within easy walking distance.

90 Niagara's sales centre and model suite hours are Monday to Thursday 12 - 7pm and Saturday, Sunday and holidays 11am - 6pm. Visit Fieldgatehomes.com or call 416-981-0036 for more information.

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2. In another pan, add remaining teaspoon of canola oil with turkey cutlets. Salt and pepper to taste and cook turkey until brown on both sides and fully cooked through.

3. Serve with a side of salad, brown rice or quinoa for a delicious and healthy meal.

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