Apartment Look

Today’s generation of new apartment buildings looks nothing like its dated predecessors. Built to emulate high-end condominiums but with the services and amenities of upscale hotels, these extraordinary vertical communities boast beautiful designs and common spaces to die for. Here’s a look at some of the new, state-of-the art apartments emerging in cities all across Canada and a list of their featured amenities. From East to West and top to bottom, apartment living today is anything but bland. The Alexander Location: Halifax Owner/Manager: Killam Apartment REIT Opening: October 2017 At 22 storeys, The Alexander is a brand new residential development located on Lower Water Street in downtown Halifax. A blend of  modern and historic with its ironstone base and a soaring glass tower , The Alexander will provide residents with convenient access to the popular Brewery Market Square where on- site retailers abound . Building amenities include : a spacious 800+ square foot lobby; a...

For those who have always wanted to meet a celebrity, Navy Yard’s Insignia on M apartment building is offering tours with an Instagram-famous resident, known as Reagan. Reagan is a chocolate labrador puppy born in November 2016 who has over 11,500 followers on Instagram and a penchant for touring the sites in the nation’s capital. Insignia on M is already a very pet- friendly building , thanks to its many amenities, which include a rooftop dog park , pet spa, and wash station. In the upcoming tours with Reagan, the Navy Yard building hopes to appeal even more to fluff-loving people with easygoing tours sure to fill any dog-lover’s heart with joy. Reagan’s owner, Kristin Szafranski, told Curbed DC , “I though it would be fun to post photos of her because I think she’s adorable, and apparently other people do too.” If you feel the same, Insignia on M will host a tour on September 16 with Reagan. Be sure to reach out if interested in joining in on the fun. More dates will be added in t...