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What a $1 million home looks like in Canada this week - Jul. 13 edition

<p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.zoocasa.com/toronto-on-real-estate/5437531-1573-dufferin-st-toronto-on-m6h3l5-w4185449" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:1573 Dufferin St., Toronto, Ont.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">1573 Dufferin St., Toronto, Ont.</a><br>Location: Toronto, Ontario<br>List Price: $999,000<br>(Photo: Zoocasa) </p>
<p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.zoocasa.com/toronto-on-real-estate/5437531-1573-dufferin-st-toronto-on-m6h3l5-w4185449" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:1573 Dufferin St., Toronto, Ont.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">1573 Dufferin St., Toronto, Ont.</a><br>This home has hardwood floors, and a separate side entrance.<br>(Photo: Zoocasa) </p>
<p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.zoocasa.com/toronto-on-real-estate/5437531-1573-dufferin-st-toronto-on-m6h3l5-w4185449" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:1573 Dufferin St., Toronto, Ont.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">1573 Dufferin St., Toronto, Ont.</a><br>In addition to hardwood floors, the home has wood finishes throughout.<br>(Photo: Zoocasa) </p>
<p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.zoocasa.com/toronto-on-real-estate/5437531-1573-dufferin-st-toronto-on-m6h3l5-w4185449" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:1573 Dufferin St., Toronto, Ont.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">1573 Dufferin St., Toronto, Ont.</a><br>The kitchen comes with all appliances.<br>(Photo: Zoocasa) </p>
<p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.zoocasa.com/toronto-on-real-estate/5437531-1573-dufferin-st-toronto-on-m6h3l5-w4185449" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:1573 Dufferin St., Toronto, Ont.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">1573 Dufferin St., Toronto, Ont.</a><br>There are three bedrooms and two bathrooms in the home.<br>(Photo: Zoocasa) </p>
<p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.zoocasa.com/toronto-on-real-estate/5437531-1573-dufferin-st-toronto-on-m6h3l5-w4185449" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:1573 Dufferin St., Toronto, Ont.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">1573 Dufferin St., Toronto, Ont.</a><br>The basement is fully finished.<br>(Photo: Zoocasa) </p>
<p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.zoocasa.com/toronto-on-real-estate/5437531-1573-dufferin-st-toronto-on-m6h3l5-w4185449" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:1573 Dufferin St., Toronto, Ont.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">1573 Dufferin St., Toronto, Ont.</a><br>The home includes a three-car garage, which could also be converted into a workshop.<br>(Photo: Zoocasa) </p>
<p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.zoocasa.com/vernon-bc-real-estate/5441660-8201-keddleston-road-vernon-bc-v1b3n4-10163853" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:8201 Keddleston Rd., Vernon, B.C.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">8201 Keddleston Rd., Vernon, B.C.</a><br>Location: Vernon, British Columbia<br>List Price: $994,000<br>(Photo: Zoocasa) </p>
<p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.zoocasa.com/vernon-bc-real-estate/5441660-8201-keddleston-road-vernon-bc-v1b3n4-10163853" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:8201 Keddleston Rd., Vernon, B.C.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">8201 Keddleston Rd., Vernon, B.C.</a><br>This five-yerar-old custom built home has 3,121 square feet of livable space.<br>(Photo: Zoocasa) </p>
<p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.zoocasa.com/vernon-bc-real-estate/5441660-8201-keddleston-road-vernon-bc-v1b3n4-10163853" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:8201 Keddleston Rd., Vernon, B.C.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">8201 Keddleston Rd., Vernon, B.C.</a><br>The gourmet chef’s kitchen has stainless steel appliances and concrete countertops.<br>(Photo: Zoocasa) </p>
<p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.zoocasa.com/vernon-bc-real-estate/5441660-8201-keddleston-road-vernon-bc-v1b3n4-10163853" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:8201 Keddleston Rd., Vernon, B.C.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">8201 Keddleston Rd., Vernon, B.C.</a><br>The open floorplan carries outside, where you can soak in your hot tub and enjoy unobstructed views of the surrounding area.<br>(Photo: Zoocasa) </p>
<p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.zoocasa.com/vernon-bc-real-estate/5441660-8201-keddleston-road-vernon-bc-v1b3n4-10163853" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:8201 Keddleston Rd., Vernon, B.C.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">8201 Keddleston Rd., Vernon, B.C.</a><br>There are three bedrooms in the home.<br>(Photo: Zoocasa) </p>
<p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.zoocasa.com/vernon-bc-real-estate/5441660-8201-keddleston-road-vernon-bc-v1b3n4-10163853" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:8201 Keddleston Rd., Vernon, B.C.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">8201 Keddleston Rd., Vernon, B.C.</a><br>There are also two-and-a-half bathrooms, including this one with large soaker tub and a walk-in shower.<br>(Photo: Zoocasa) </p>
<p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.zoocasa.com/vernon-bc-real-estate/5441660-8201-keddleston-road-vernon-bc-v1b3n4-10163853" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:8201 Keddleston Rd., Vernon, B.C.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">8201 Keddleston Rd., Vernon, B.C.</a><br>Downstairs, you’ll find a large rec room with separate entrance.<br>(Photo: Zoocasa) </p>
<p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.zoocasa.com/edmonton-ab-real-estate/5444163-9815-89-av-nw-edmonton-ab-t6e2s3-e4120274" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:9815 89 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton, Alta.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">9815 89 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton, Alta.</a><br>Location: Edmonton, Alberta<br>List Price: $995,000<br>(Photo: Zoocasa) </p>
<p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.zoocasa.com/edmonton-ab-real-estate/5444163-9815-89-av-nw-edmonton-ab-t6e2s3-e4120274" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:9815 89 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton, Alta.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">9815 89 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton, Alta.</a><br>This home sits on a sizable lot and has lots of upgrades and features that give it character, like this fireplace.<br>(Photo: Zoocasa) </p>
<p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.zoocasa.com/edmonton-ab-real-estate/5444163-9815-89-av-nw-edmonton-ab-t6e2s3-e4120274" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:9815 89 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton, Alta.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">9815 89 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton, Alta.</a><br>The kitchen has been updated, and comes with the dishwasher, fridge, stove and microwave.<br>(Photo: Zoocasa) </p>
<p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.zoocasa.com/edmonton-ab-real-estate/5444163-9815-89-av-nw-edmonton-ab-t6e2s3-e4120274" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:9815 89 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton, Alta.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">9815 89 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton, Alta.</a><br>There are four bedrooms in the home.<br>(Photo: Zoocasa) </p>
<p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.zoocasa.com/edmonton-ab-real-estate/5444163-9815-89-av-nw-edmonton-ab-t6e2s3-e4120274" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:9815 89 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton, Alta.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">9815 89 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton, Alta.</a><br>There are also one-and-a-half bathrooms.<br>(Photo: Zoocasa) </p>
<p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.zoocasa.com/edmonton-ab-real-estate/5444163-9815-89-av-nw-edmonton-ab-t6e2s3-e4120274" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:9815 89 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton, Alta.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">9815 89 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton, Alta.</a><br>Outside, you’ll find a well-loved garden.<br>(Photo: Zoocasa) </p>
<p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.zoocasa.com/edmonton-ab-real-estate/5444163-9815-89-av-nw-edmonton-ab-t6e2s3-e4120274" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:9815 89 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton, Alta.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">9815 89 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton, Alta.</a><br>There is also a deck, wooden walkways and a koi pond.<br>(Photo: Zoocasa) </p>
Tori Floyd
·Editor

Whether you’re looking for something in the heart of the city or deep in the mountains, if you’ve got $1 million, you can make it happen.

This week, we look at wooden-accented homes in Toronto, Ont., Vernon, B.C. and Edmonton, Alta.

Which would you choose?

All listings courtesy Zoocasa.