Here's what a $1M Metro Vancouver home looks like compared to other Canadian cities

When it comes to buying a new home, the three most important things are: location, location, location!

A million bucks is a lot of scratch, and based on where you live in Canada, it may or may not get you your dream home.

We’re analyzing $1 million homes across the rest of the country and comparing them to the size, look, and feel of homes in Metro Vancouver with the same price.

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According to the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), the average Canadian house price in 2020 was forecast to be $531,000, meaning a $1 million home is almost double the Canadian average. In Metro Vancouver, prices average $1,084,000. By comparison, the lowest end of the Canadian spectrum is $224,785, in New Brunswick.

With that said, let’s see how $1 million houses vary across the country compared to a home in this region.

Richmond, British Columbia – 14 9551 No. 3 Road, $1,000,000

This three-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom condo is located with “easy access to the airport, highway, and downtown.”

It was built in 2016, has quartz counter-tops and modern kitchen cabinets, but very little land space.

Calgary, Alberta – 16 Mountain View Close NW, $1,000,000

This 2,714-square-foot home is located on four acres, with a triple garage, fully finished walkout basement, and four fireplaces.

The four-bedroom property resides on a quiet cul-de-sac, with three and a half bathrooms, vaulted ceilings and mountain views.

Laval, Quebec – 1620-1626 Rue Notre-Dame-de-Fatima, $1,000,000

According to Realtor.ca, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom single-family home is part of a beautiful quadruplex built in 2002.

Buyers have the option of living in the main unit on two floors or keeping the current owners in the building as tenants. The spot has a fully finished basement with a separate entrance, space to park five cars, and a beautiful backyard.

Toronto, Ontario, – 48 Satchell Boulevard, $1,000,000

This three-bedroom, three-bathroom detached home resides on a pie-shaped lot with no houses behind it. The property has a large family room with a gas fireplace, a spacious deck and yard, and is close to a beach and the 401 highway.

Paradise, Newfoundland – 13 Joshua Street, $1,000,000

This four-bedroom, single-family home sits on 9,000 square feet of land, has a large entrance foyer, a kitchen with quartz countertops, an island with a wet bar, two ovens, a double-door fridge and freezer combo, a butler’s pantry, and a gorgeous view of the bay.

Winnipeg, Manitoba – 125 Autumnview Drive, $1,000,000

“Are you two families that want to live together but need your own space?” asks Realtor.ca. “This is the perfect set up!” The 2,000-square-foot home is nestled between two $1 million lottery houses, with a walkout basement that boasts the perfect in-law suite. The lower level has a self-contained kitchen, its own family room, two bedrooms, and a second laundry area.

The main floor has an open concept kitchen, an oversized balcony with amazing views, and a huge master bedroom with a four-piece ensuite and walk-in closet. A triple car garage and landscaped yard make the property even more desirable.

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