Prairie Sky Cohousing Cooperative		Calgary
status	completed
cohousing consultant
location	31st Avenue & Edmonton Trail NE, Calgary, AB
number of homes	18
common house	3200 sq. ft.
contact	info@prairiesky.ab.ca
description	Our group is incorporated as an equity cooperative under Alberta's new cooperatives legislation. Our project consists of apartments, townhouses, and a common house that surround a central courtyard with community gardens and a children's play area on a ¾ acre inner city site. The common house contains a kitchen, dining room, lounge, children's play room, teen room, laundry, guest room, office, studio, workshop, and storage. Parking is underground. Construction was completed in spring of 2003.
web site	www.prairiesky.ab.ca

Dragonfly Cohousing		Central Calgary
status	design stage
cohousing consultant	Chris ScottHanson
location	1 Ave 3 St NE Calgary
number of homes	36
common house	5000-6000 sq. ft.
contact	Jana Vander Kloet (403) 945-2725 info@dragonflycohousing.ca
description	The Dragonfly Cohousing is purchasing land in central Calgary with a strong focus on community-building, inclusiveness and sustainable building options. Well-designed common spaces will complement private homes (townhouse and apartment style) to create the right balance for a higher-density urban environment. They have agreed to pursue PassiveHaus standards in their building and emphasize access for all in its design. Members and committees are meeting twice monthly to move this project forward!
web site	www.dragonflycohousing.ca

Belterra Cohousing		Bowen Island, B.C.
status	rezoning and conceptual design
cohousing consultant	CDC cohousing development consulting www.cohousingconsulting.ca
location	10 acres on Carter Road
number of homes	30
common house	approximately 3500 sq. ft.
contact	Roger McGillivray or Stephanie Legg (604) 947-9486 info@belterracohousing.ca
description	Belterra is a beautiful property within a 15 minute walk of the village of Snug Cove on Bowen Island (a 20 minute ferry ride from West Vancouver). The site has sloping open meadows, forested areas, steeper rocky bluffs with exceptional ocean and mountain views and a year round creek. Our goal is to create an affordable eco-village while preserving the natural features of the land.
web site	www.belterracohousing.ca

Cranberry Commons Cohousing		Burnaby
status	completed
cohousing consultant	CDC cohousing development consulting www.cohousingconsulting.ca
location	4272 Albert St., Burnaby, BC V5C 2E8
number of homes	22
common house	3400 sq. ft.
contact	Ruth Walmsley (604) 298-9220 ruth@cranberrycommons.ca
description	A mix of townhouses and apartments arranged around a courtyard in a vibrant urban neighbourhood, a half hour bus ride from downtown Vancouver. We have incorporated many environmentally sustainable and technology features into our design. Construction was completed in October 2001. We are a community of young and old, families & singles.
web site	www.cranberrycommons.ca

Creekside Commons		Courtenay
status	completed
cohousing consultant	CDC cohousing development consulting www.cohousingconsulting.ca
location	9 acres located 2 km from Courtenay town centre on Vancouver Island
number of homes	36
common house	3500 sq. ft.
contact	Pam or Don Munroe (250) 338-0187 dpmunroe@telus.net
description	Completed summer 2007, our 2-5 bedroom duplex homes are clustered in three neighbourhoods radiating from our timber-beamed common house, green-roofed workshop and peripheral parking area. The land is gently sloped and bright, with developing gardens, orchards, children's play areas, paths and ponds. These commons are accessible and naturally landscaped for use by our whole multi-generational community. Creekside Commons has also placed paths through an adjacent 4-acre park with a footbridge across Piercy Creek giving access to downtown. Respect for the natural environment has been a priority for all development decisions.
web site	www.creeksidecommons.net

Fernwood Urban Village		Victoria, B.C.
status	forming
cohousing consultant
location	Corner of Chambers & North Park St., Victoria, BC
number of homes	potential 32
common house	potential 2800 sq. ft.
contact	info@fernwoodurbanvillage.ca
description	The land has been assembled, and plans for the units are being prepared based on the best principles and practices of urban cohousing communities. Some units will be available as rentals. We are located on the rim of Victoria’s urban core in the Fernwood district. It’s an easy walk to town. Because of our proximity to services and downtown, the Fernwood Urban Village encourages the use of bicycles and car-share. Sheds for kayaks and bikes are part of the common infrastructure. Intensive vegetable and flower gardens are a major component of the village atmosphere. A permaculture or green lifestyle is encouraged.
web site	www.fernwoodurbanvillage.ca

The Middle Road Community		Nelson
status	completed	fireplace in the common house
cohousing consultant	none
location	3180 The Middle Road, Nelson, BC V1L 6M3
number of homes	11
common house	4000 sq. ft.
contact	Stuart McKinnon (250) 825-0012 buffalo.sage@shaw.ca
description	Completed in 1996 with owner-built homes and a Common House on 50 acres above Kootenay Lake. Households own their own lots plus equal share in approximately 25 commonly held acres. The Common House is a renovated barn with kitchen, dining space, guest room, office and children's play areas, and a newly added fitness centre. We share 2 meals per week in the common house. Read their brochure!
web site

Nelson Land Group		Nelson
status	Forming - land search
cohousing consultant
location	Within 15 minutes of Nelson, BC (Blewett, North Shore)
number of homes	Approximately 12 - 15
common house	1000 - 1500 sq. ft.
contact	Bessie Wapp (250) 354-0288 bessiewapp@yahoo.com
description	We are an enthusiastic group of Nelson area residents embarking on a Cohousing project with a strong agricultural focus and an environmental ethic of sustainable land use. We embrace diversity and welcome all ages. We have a consensus based model for decision making and use mindful, non-violent communication with each other.
web site	www.nelsonlandgroup.com

Okanagan Ecovillage		near Lumby
status	Land secured
cohousing consultant	McCamant and Durret Architects; www.maccamant-durrett.com
location	714 Mabel Lake Road, Lumby, BC
number of homes	10 - 30
common house	3,000 to 4,000 sq feet
contact	Gwyllyn Goddard (778)-238-2778 ok.ecovillage@gmail.com
description	Sophisticated yet comfortable Ecovillage of 10 to 30 households on 30+ acres organic farmland in Okanagan outside village of Lumby. 20-minute drive to Vernon & 40-minutes to Kelowna International Airport. Creek is rich in trout and Coho/spring salmon run annually. Climate is mild in winters and sunny and gorgeous in the summers. We are 35km from the beautiful swimming and fishing at pristine Mabel Lake.
web site	www.ok-eco.com

Pacific Gardens		Nanaimo
status	completed
cohousing consultant	none
location	Community Location: 347 Seventh Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 1E3 Mailing Address: #312, 347 Seventh Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 1E3
number of homes	25
common house	8000 sq. ft.
contact	Pacific Gardens (250) 754-3060 fax: 250-754-3060 joinus@pacificgardens.ca
description	4.37 acres with tranquil river setting; completed design of 25 condo-style apartment homes; glass-covered atrium, 8000 sq ft central common house, gardens, green building design. Prices range from to $369,350 - $531,200. New members very welcome.
web site	www.pacificgardens.ca

Quayside Village		North Vancouver
status	completed	view from 5th and Chesterfield
cohousing consultant	CDC cohousing development consulting www.cohousingconsulting.ca
location	510 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver, BC V7M 2L9
number of homes	19
common house	2600 sq. ft.
contact	Lorraine quaysidevillage@gmail.com
description	Award winning apartment/townhome condominum located in a vibrant urban area across the inlet from Vancouver. Completed August, 1998. The stained glass windows, wood doors and oak floors from the homes that were originally on the site were recycled and included in the design and the building has a state-of-the-art greywater recycling system. Homes have panoramic views of the North Shore mountains, the skyline of downtown Vancouver & Burrard Inlet.
web site	http://quaysidevillage.googlepages.com/home

Roberts Creek Cohousing		Sunshine Coast
status	completed
cohousing consultant	CDC cohousing development consulting www.cohousingconsulting.ca
location	1131 Emery Road, Roberts Creek, BC
number of homes	31
common house	2840 sq. ft.
contact	Gary or Stacia (604) 885-2971 garykent@uniserve.com Alan Franks (604) 740-3811 afranks@dccnet.com
description	The homes were occupied in 2004, with the last households having moved in by mid-December. This semi-rural community is within walking distance of amenities and includes a mix of detached and attached housing on 20 acres with a common house, shared work spaces, gardens, creek, etc. For more information check our website.
web site	www.robertscreekcohousing.ca

Valterra Village eCohousing		Qualicum Beach
status	Forming - land secured
cohousing consultant
location	Qualicum Beach, Vancouver Island
number of homes	Approximately 32 - 40
common house	5000 sq. ft.
contact	Ruth Adler (250) 752-0833 aerie1@telus.net
description	We intend to build an ecovillage on the west boundary of Qualicum Beach. This area is comprised of a 250 acre greenbelt where less than 30 acres are slated for future development. We are looking at clustering the homes within 5 1/2 acres. Fundamental principles of the community will emphasize sustainability and low-environmental impact of physical structures and lifestyle.
web site	www.valterravillage.ca

WindSong		Langley
status	completed	glass-enclosed pedestrian street
cohousing consultant	Chris ScottHanson of Cohousing Resources; www.cohousingresources.com
location	20543 96th Ave., Langley, BC V1M 3W3
number of homes	34
common house	5000 sq. ft.
contact	Valerie valerie333@windsong.bc.ca
description	Environmental award winning townhome development with glass enclosed pedestrian street. Nestled on a 6 acre site with organic community gardens and 4 acres of natural reserve traversed by a creek. We opened our doors in July, 1996. Visitors welcome. Call to arrange for a tour.
web site	www.windsong.bc.ca

Yarrow EcoVillage		Upper Fraser Valley
status	In development
cohousing consultant	Charles Durrett of McCamant and Durrett Architects; www.mccamant-durrett.com
location	42312 Yarrow Central Road, Yarrow, BC V2R 5E2
number of homes	33
common house	3600 SF
contact	welcome@yarrowecovillage.ca
description	The Yarrow Ecovillage is a unique combination of farming, cohousing, and a Granville Island style commercial development nestled in the Fraser Valley providing the potential to lease farm land and run your business close to home. Combined with the existing Yarrow services, the farming and commercial spaces aim to make our cohousing a simple walk-to-everything experience including schools, library, post office and more. Together we steward 20 acres of certified organic farm land currently leased by several individual farming families. Both a family and adult style cohousing project all within a short hour and a half drive inland from Vancouver. We welcome you to browse our website and we invite your questions.
web site	www.yarrowecovillage.ca

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Nunavut

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Ontario

Convivium Cohousing		Ottawa
status	forming
cohousing consultant
location	Central Ottawa
number of homes	15 - 20
common house	15% of total floor area
contact	Convivium Cohousing; conviviumcohousing@gmail.com
description	We are a group working collaboratively to create an envirionmentally friendly, adult cohousing community in central Ottawa, of approximately 15 to 20 units, within walking distance of services. The cohousing project will provide private independent living accomodation with shared facilities designed to be accessable and to encourage an active involved life-style, social interaction and mutual support.
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GreenSong		near Toronto
status	forming
cohousing consultant	Ed Starr, of SHS Consulting Inc; www.shs-inc.ca Charles Simon Architect + Planner Inc.; www.simon-archplan.com
location	to be determined
number of homes	25-30
common house	to be determined
contact	Laurie Mace, President; info@greensong.ca
description	GreenSong Inc. is building an environmentally sensitive cohousing development near Toronto, Ontario, Canada, where individuality can flourish within a vibrant, diverse neighbourhood. We plan to create an inclusive, multi-generational community where the arts thrive and newness is encouraged.
web site	www.greensong.ca/

Terra Firma Cohousing		Ottawa
status	completed
cohousing consultant
location	Drummond St., Ottawa, ON
number of homes	7
common house	1250 sq. ft., barrier-free access, kitchen, dining, guestroom, bathroom, sauna
contact	Signy Fridriksson and Steve Fick (613) 233-8438
description	Terra Firma is a small cohousing project located in the centre of the city and close to the Rideau Canal. In 1997 we bought and subsequently renovated two three-door townhouses. We have recently built an infill between the two buildings which houses a seventh unit and our common space, which has already been used to host a great variety of neat events and activities, in addition to dinners. A solar hot water installation provides heat and hot water to the common space and three units, and hot water to an additional unit. From the common space we have also created a lovely walkout area that will eventually host a hot tub. Our large common yard has many shared amenities (play structures, treehouse, gardens, quiet sitting area, bicycle and storage sheds, composting bins, wood pile). Adjacent neighbours join us twice a week to eat. It's a great place to live!
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Quebec

Cohabitat Québec		Québec City
status	conceptual design
cohousing consultant	Kraus Fitch Architects; www.krausfitch.com Atelier Pierre Thibault; www.pthibault.com
location	1650 Louis-Jetté, Québec.
number of homes	34 - 40
common house	5000 sq. ft.
contact	Michel Desgagnés (418) 527-4205 info@cohabitat.ca
description	Notre défi consiste à créer un milieu de vie qui favorisera l'harmonie entre les individus, la communauté et l'environnement; un espace sain où les générations s'enrichissent mutuellement et se sentent tout simplement bien les unes avec les autres. Notre seule limite... notre imagination. Our challenge is to create a living environment that will promote harmony between the individual, the community and the environment, a healthy space where the generations enrich one another and simply feel good. Our only limit... our imagination.
web site	www.cohabitat.ca

Saskatchewan

Wolf Willow Cohousing		Downtown Saskatoon
status	under construction
cohousing consultant	CDC cohousing development consulting www.cohousingconsulting.ca
location	920 – 17th Street W, Saskatoon
number of homes	21
common house	4500 SF
contact	Erin Shoemaker or Jan Harvey (306)-653-2225 e.shoemaker@sasktel.net jej.harvey@sasktel.net Margo Day or Ken Wiggins (306) 378-2712 daygins@sasktel.net
description	We are creating a community for older adults (ages 55 plus) and have found a site on the edge of Saskatoon’s revitalized cultural core that meets our goal of locating within walking/biking distance of most of our needs. A charming bike and pedestrian trail runs the length of 17th Street and connects with the riverside trail system. Individuals or couples interested in our project are invited to contact us.
web site	www.wolfwillowcohousing.ca

Yukon

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