Are you looking at houses for sale in Canada? Unless you've got a lot of money put away, you might just have to rent for now (and that's a whole other story when it comes to cost). Of course, if you want to fantasize about buying one of the most expensive houses in Canada, then it might be good to see what's actually out there and topping the charts in terms of multimillion-dollar homes. We've compiled seven of the most expensive houses in Canada right now. Try not to cry about the prices — just focus on the pretty pictures! 1150 Lakeshore Rd E, Oakville, Ontario Paul Maranger Christian Vermast Fran Bennett | Sotheby's Paul Maranger Christian Vermast Fran Bennett | Sotheby's Paul Maranger Christian Vermast Fran Bennett | Sotheby's Price: $59,000,000 Listed By: Paul Maranger, Christian Vermast, Fran Bennett Imagine living in a home with a bowling alley, home cinema, and a wet bar. Why would you ever leave? Not to mention the two, count 'em, two wine cellars. This home, known as Chelster Hall, was completed in 2006, and yet it looks like something out of the opulent 1920s. It also has indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and the listing mentions that, yes, you can land a helicopter safely on the property. It boasts 43,850 square feet of space and sits on a 10-acre lot. Site: Sotheby's 4743 Belmont Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia Christa Frosch | Sotheby's Christa Frosch | Sotheby's Christa Frosch | Sotheby's Price: $58,000,000 Listed By: Christa Frosch Wouldn't you feel so fancy living in a house that you get to call an 'estate'? Belmont Estate, as this property is known, boasts plenty of amenities: a library, a steam room, three fireplaces... But it's the classic look mixed with more modern touches that make this 21,977 square foot luxury home so attractive. Site: Sotheby's Ville Marie, Montreal, Quebec Joseph Montanaro | Sotheby's Joseph Montanaro | Sotheby's Joseph Montanaro | Sotheby's Price: $40,000,000 Listed By: Joseph Montanaro This home has plenty of history and would pique the interest of any architecture fans. According to its listing, this home may have been designed by famous architect Charles Platt, who designed houses for folks like the Rockefellers and the Astors. Queen Elizabeth II herself has been a guest at one of this home's many soirees. If one aspect of this house can accurately describe how bougie it is, it's that it has a butler's pantry. Site: Sotheby's 6391 Walkers Line, Burlington, Ontario Peter Mickus Lee Mickus | Sotheby's Peter Mickus Lee Mickus | Sotheby's Peter Mickus Lee Mickus | Sotheby's Price: $22,000,000 Listed By: Peter Mickus, Lee Mickus Who said that living on a farm had to be rustic? Clearly, that's not the case with this incredible 14,950 square foot home located on 206 acres. This amazing mansion has plenty of amenities, including tons of horse storage, but it also boasts geothermal heating and a state of the art automation system. Site: Sotheby's 489 Lakeshore Road East, Oakville, Ontario Kingsley Qin | Sotheby's Kingsley Qin | Sotheby's Kingsley Qin | Sotheby's Price: $21,999,000 Listed By: Kingsley Qin If we asked you to close your eyes and picture a mansion, there's almost no doubt that this beautiful Oakville home would pretty much look exactly like the image you have in your head. This 16,000 square foot home is gorgeous and boasts all of the amenities someone would want in their dream home: a theatre, a library, and even a guest house. Site: Sotheby's 124 Park Road, Toronto, Ontario Richard Silver Jim Burtnick Celia Alves Erin Haas Phil Taylor Geoff Joyner Oliver Craven Jay Banks | Sotheby's Richard Silver Jim Burtnick Celia Alves Erin Haas Phil Taylor Geoff Joyner Oliver Craven Jay Banks | Sotheby's Richard Silver Jim Burtnick Celia Alves Erin Haas Phil Taylor Geoff Joyner Oliver Craven Jay Banks | Sotheby's Price: $19,800,000 Listed By: Richard Silver, Jim Burtnick, Celia Alves, Erin Haas, Phil Taylor, Geoff Joyner, Oliver Craven, Jay Banks This house may not look like all of the other mansions on this list, presenting a more modest facade. But inside, you would find just the same amount of luxury living. In classic Canadian fashion, it even includes an indoor ball hockey court. Plus, there's plenty of room in the backyard to build your own soccer pitch. Site: Sotheby's 75 The Bridle Path, Toronto, Ontario Paul Maranger Christian Vermast Fran Bennett | Sotheby's Paul Maranger Christian Vermast Fran Bennett | Sotheby's Paul Maranger Christian Vermast Fran Bennett | Sotheby's Price: $19,500,000 Listed By: Paul Maranger, Christian Vermast, Fran Bennett This is by far the most modern-looking home on the list. Rather than sticking with the classical architecture that defines other luxury homes, this contemporary mansion goes for something more future-retro on the exterior. Inside, the modern theme continues, with plenty of glass and marble. Amenities include a heated floor, a tennis court, and a steam room. Site: Sotheby's There are stories everywhere. If you spot a newsworthy event in your city, send us a message, photo, or video @NarcityCanada on Twitter and Instagram.
