We are excited to introduce our all-new Modern Farmhouse elevations! Seamlessly blending traditional and contemporary aesthetics, each home exudes a rustic warmth and modern sophistication. With upgraded exterior and interior finishes, these beautiful designs are now available in Activa’s newest community, Harvest Park. What is ‘Modern Farmhouse’? Modern farmhouse is a style of architectural design…
Parade of Homes Join us for an open house event to see ACTIVA’s new Designer Homes in Trussler West and Vista Hills! Saturday, March 4, 2023 Drop-in anytime between 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm See SIX move-in ready homes with high-end features and finishes selected by our expert Design Studio team. THREE are even professionally…
Our expert Design Studio team is always keeping up with well-loved trends in the interior design space! Today on the blog, we asked the team to share with us popular upgrade trends for new homes in 2023! Check out our homeowners’ favourites for inspiration. 1. Floating Vanity Floating vanities are on trend, and we don’t…
Looking to revamp your style in 2023 with trending home designs? Look no further, our expert Design Studio team is here to give you an exclusive update on what’s hot, hip and trendy in the interior design space this year. Our team is sharing some new and emerging trends we haven’t seen before – get…
Welcome to our Home for the Holidays Series! We asked our employees for their favourite shop local spots in the KW Region… and we’ve got the deets! Discover the best spots to shop for the home décor lover, the foodie, the eco-warrior and more! Support these businesses online, visit their shops or purchase a gift…
How can I express interest in purchasing a condo townhome in Trussler West? Condo Townhomes are now available for purchase at Trussler West. Please review the floorplans and pricing on our website, as well as the information outlined below. Once you have made the decision to express your interest in purchasing, you may contact an agent,…
How can I express interest in purchasing a lot in Vista Hills? Net Zero Ready Single Detached homes are now available for purchase at Vista Hills. Please review the floorplans and pricing on our website, as well as the information outlined below. Once you have made the decision to express your interest in purchasing, you…
Activa partners with Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region to bring affordable housing to Cambridge New stacked townhome units on Shantz Hill will provide affordable housing to 24 families in Cambridge. Waterloo, ON – June 7, 2022 – Activa, Waterloo Region’s largest and most active homebuilder, is proud to partner with Habitat for Humanity Waterloo…
If you’re building a Net Zero Ready home with Activa or considering upgrading your home to Net Zero, we highly recommend you visit our NEW Net Zero Model Home in Trussler West to learn all about energy-efficient home building! At our model home, you will see energy-saving features firsthand, while also learning what makes a…
How can I express interest in purchasing a stacked condo townhome in Vista Hills? Stacked Condo Townhomes are now available for purchase in Vista Hills. Please review the floorplans and pricing on our website, as well as the information outlined below. Once you have made the decision to express your interest in purchasing, you may contact an…
Looking to learn more about Harvest Park? Download our community guide and visit our community page to start planning for your dream home!
How can I express interest in purchasing a lot in Harvest Park? Net Zero Ready Single Detached homes are now available for purchase in Harvest Park. Please review the floorplans and pricing on our website, as well as the information outlined below. Once you have made the decision to express your interest in purchasing, you…
How can I express interest in purchasing a lot in Trussler West? Net Zero Ready Single Detached homes are now available for purchase in Trussler West. Please review the floorplans and pricing on our website, as well as the information outlined below. Once you have made the decision to express your interest in purchasing, you may contact…
How can I express interest in purchasing a Trailside Townhome? Rear-garage Condo Townhomes are now available for purchase at The Trailside Towns. Please review the floorplans and pricing on our website, as well as the information outlined below. Once you have made the decision to express your interest in purchasing, you may contact an…
Do you live in an older home or did you recently move into a pre-owned home? Do you plan to do any renovations and want to save electrician time, testing if there’s capacity for more plugs/lights? Is there a light switch in your home that doesn’t seem to do anything? Have you been looking at…
Welcome to our Home for the Holidays Series! We hope you’ve taken the time to read our other blogs: Shop Local Round-Up, Home Décor Tips and Holiday Events in the KWC. We are highlighting our team’s favourite recipes… and they look delicious! We hope you enjoy making some of these treats at home for you…
December 7, 2021 LOCAL HOMEBUILDER WINS ENERGY EFFICIENCY AWARD Activa receives EnerQuality Award in the ENERGY STAR® for New Homes – Large Volume Builder category! WATERLOO, ON, December 7, 2021 – Activa, Waterloo Region’s largest and most active homebuilder, is this year’s winner of the ENERGY STAR® For New Homes – Large Volume Builder…
Charmed Flowers, located in Uptown Waterloo, is filled with fresh arrangements for any occasion. Their focus is on unique, handmade and heartfelt flower arrangements for you and your loved ones to enjoy. We are happy to have the owner, Haley, on ActivaLearn to highlight the shop’s new holiday collection! Follow along with her helpful tips for…
You can’t beat home sweet home during the holidays! Make the most out of the holiday season this year with fun activities at home for the whole family. We’ve got crafts, games, movies and more holiday-inspired fun for you and your family to enjoy, inspired by the traditions of our very own Activa team members…
Welcome to our Home for the Holidays Series! We hope you’ve checked our other blog in this series, our Shop Local Round-Up, to kick off the holiday season. Our next post brings you home décor tips from our very own Activa team members. Check out our team’s expert tips for how they make their home…
Grab the twinkle lights and some fresh baked goods and make yourself at home this holiday season. From getting involved in your community to spending time with loved ones at home, we have a series of blog posts coming at you to spark some holiday cheer! Let’s kick off Home for the Holidays with Community…
We want you to have a Spooktacular weekend and celebrate some Halloween family fun! From baking some sweet treats to watching scary movies all night, it’s time to turn the spooky up and get this monster mash party started. Check out these fun activities to do on Halloweekend this year! Spook up your home! Skulls,…
Purchasing a home is a big decision whether it be for an end-user or an investor. While a live-in homeowner will pay for all the expenses themselves, an investor will have tenants that will pay rent, contributing to the overall expenses of owning the home. Because your goal as an investor is to attract renters,…
From tapping into your artistic side to learning about this community we call home, there are so many fun things to see and do in Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge this fall. Check out our top 6 fall activities for the whole family to enjoy this season. While you’re making plans for what to see next,…
With a countryside panorama, environmentally protected lands and a secluded entrance, Vista Hills is a community where generations can value the serenity of natural beauty and the convenience of nearby city amenities. Respecting the environmental heritage of this unique location, over two decades of planning has gone into creating an environmentally sustainable community complete with…
As the leading home builder in the Waterloo Region, Activa is taking the necessary steps to identify fraud in the housing market. To purchase an Activa home, all buyers will be required to submit a mortgage approval letter from a reputable financial institution. In an effort to assist you in this process, we have listed…
The Waterloo Region is traced with many trails, and last year we shortlisted four of our favourites! Whether you’re looking for leisurely paths near the city or trails that wind through scenic countrysides and forests, there’s no shortage of natural beauty to discover here. Check out our 2021 Top Hiking Trails list to get ready…
BY JENNA EATON My partner Mitch and I purchased our first home in Activa’s Huron Village community this past fall. We chose to buy a new build with Activa so that we could pick a floor plan that best suited our lifestyle and personalize it to our liking! Soon after we secured our unit, it…
BY CHRISTINE TASSE ARE YOU LOOKING to get started on building your very own backyard oasis? We built an extended patio in the backyard of our Activa home where my family loves to spend time together throughout the summer. Today on ActivaLearn, I’m sharing my top five tips for creating a backyard oasis for you…
Is there a better way to beat the summer heat than enjoying a refreshing ice-cold drink on a local patio? Across the Waterloo Region, Business Improvement Areas have pulled their resources together to support local restaurants through expanded patios and resourceful guides. Luckily, there is no shortage of great restaurants to try in the KWC…
The days are getting longer and the sun has finally come out to play. As we start to see restaurant patios and recreational programs across the tri-cities reopen this summer, let’s not forget about our local food truck vendors! Many of these local businesses rely on large outdoor events and gatherings throughout the summer season…
Our expert Design Studio team is always keeping up with well-loved trends in the interior design space! Today on the blog, we asked our Design Studio team to share with us popular upgrade trends for new homes in 2021! Check out our homeowners’ favourites for inspiration. 1. Creating a Bathroom Sanctuary Creating a bathroom sanctuary…
Selecting a backsplash for your kitchen is a big decision! With so many colours, patterns and finishes to choose from it can be hard to narrow it down to one choice. That is why we asked our expert Design Studio team to break down the selection process for choosing a backsplash, so you can feel…
Did you know that almost all Activa homes are ENERGY STAR® certified? It’s true – but we are now offering homeowners even more options to take energy efficiency to the next level. At Activa, Net Zero Ready comes standard in all single detached homes so that your home is optimized to generate as much energy as an…
BY AISLING DENNETT, PROGRAM DIVISION MANAGER AT SUSTAINABLE WATERLOO REGION Did you know that even the most sustainably designed buildings still rely on the people in them to reach their full potential? How we interact with the spaces we live and work in can be the difference between whether they are expanding our local carbon…
With Spring Break right around the corner, we wanted to share with you some ideas to keep your kids busy while at home for the week. From crafts to video games and everything in between, check out our top 6 activities for the whole family to enjoy this spring break! 1. Virtual Spring Break Camps…
Discover a sense of community where home reaches beyond your front door. Feel the difference of intimate streetscapes and friendly folks. A neighbourhood where your children will meet their best friends forever at the local park, and you’ll chat with yours over coffee on the front porch. A space where natural beauty isn’t far from…
Looking to revamp your style in 2021 with trending home designs? Look no further, our expert Design Studio team is here to give you an exclusive update on what’s hot, hip and trendy in the interior design space this year. Our team is sharing some new and emerging trends we haven’t seen before – get…
Welcome to the fifth and final post of our Home for the Holidays Series! We hope you’ve taken the time to read our other blogs in the series: Community Events for Families, Activities at Home, Home Décor Tips, Shop Local Round-Up and Giving Back to our Community. In our final blog, we are highlighting our team’s favourite…
Welcome to the fifth post of our Home for the Holidays Series! We hope you’ve checked our other blogs in the series: Community Events for Families, Activities at Home, Home Décor Tips, and our Shop Local Round-Up! Next, we have a post all about giving back to the community. At Activa, we celebrate giving back to the…
Welcome to the fourth post of our Home for the Holidays Series! We hope you’ve checked our other blogs in the series, Community Events for Families, Activities at Home and Home Décor Tips. Next up, we asked our employees for their favourite shop local spots in the KW Region… and we’ve got the deets! Discover…
Redefining City Living Discover what city living can mean to you: a home immersed in nature but steps from the convenience of the city. Explore the City Located just off Hespeler Road and minutes from historic Downtown Cambridge, Hespeler Village and Preston Towne Centre, hāvn is the perfect location for an experience like no other.…
Welcome to the third post of our Home for the Holidays Series! We hope you’ve checked our other blogs in the series, Community Events for Families and Activities at Home, to kick off the holiday season. Our next post brings you home décor tips from our very own Activa team members. Check out our team’s…
The home is now yours, but don’t worry, you’re not in this alone! Your home is not just a financial investment – it is a personal and emotional one as well. This is why we believe the relationship we have built with you should last long after you move in. What is Tarion? The Home…
You can’t beat home sweet home during the holidays! This year, make the most out of the holiday season with fun activities at home for the whole family. We’ve got crafting, games, movies and more inspired by our very own Activa team members and their families for you and your bubble to enjoy! Sarah’s Christmas…
You’ve made it! Welcome to the fifth installment of our Building a Home Series on ActivaLearn! Your home is now ready for you, but are you ready for it? Read on to learn our top tips for a successful and seamless move into your new home. Note: This process may look slightly different if you’re…
Welcome to our fourth installment of our Building a Home Series on ActivaLearn! Thus far, you’ve met with our Sales Representatives and a Design Studio Consultant to help make some big and exciting decisions; now, it’s time to watch all your hard work come to life during The Construction Process! Read on to learn what…
Welcome to our third installment of our Building a Home Series on ActivaLearn! So far, you’ve learned about The Shopping Process and The Purchasing Process, and now, it’s time for the most exciting part of the home building process – The Design Studio Selection! Kitchen display at the Activa Design Studio Our Award-Winning Design Studio…
Grab the twinkle lights and some fresh baked goods and make yourself at home this holiday season. From getting involved in your community to spending time with loved ones at home, we have a series of blog posts coming at you to spark some holiday cheer! Let’s kick off our Home for the Holidays Series…
Welcome to our Building a Home Series! As the Region’s largest homebuilder, we are proud to be local experts on the home building experience. In this ActivaLearn series, you’ll learn about the in‑depth process of purchasing a new build from start to finish. Learn what makes our process unique and follow our tips along the…
Did you know that Halloween falls on a Saturday this year? That means you can have an entire day of Halloween fun in the comfort of your home. From baking some sweet treats to watching scary movies all night, it’s time to turn the spooky up and get this monster mash party started. Here are…
BY CHRISTINE TASSE Hands down, this was my favourite project to date in my home! As a first time Mom, I knew I wanted to keep the room somewhat neutral but also include accents that are reflective of our family. I welcomed my son Samuel in June 2020 and am excited to share my top…
Knit sweaters, big blankets and all the pumpkin spice candles your heart desires; fall is here, and Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Get inspired by our Design Studio experts who have rounded up their favourite interior design trends that will help transition your home in time for Thanksgiving weekend! 1) Pumpkins Everywhere! Felt…
There’s no reason to let your Dirndl and Lederhosen gather dust in the closet; Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest is STILL happening! From live virtual events to restaurant specials and donation drives, there are many ways to get involved in this year’s festivities. First, Make Your Haus Look More Wunderbar! There’s no reason Oktoberfest can’t come to…
Are you considering a smart home but have no idea where to start? Looking at all the smart home gadgets on the market can be extremely overwhelming (especially for those of us who aren’t tech-savvy), which is why we have simplified the process for you! Our smart home options are trusted by us and our…
If you’re itching for a day trip with your family or a dose of nature after a long workday, look no further! The KW Region is traced with many trails, but we’ve managed to shortlist 4 of our favourites. Enjoy a stroll in the woods on a sunny day at one of these beautiful spots…