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1 life design style living HOME in this issue Where dreams meet reality Redefining high standards Building the future Celebrating 10 GREAT YEARS OF SUCCESS AT EMPIRE! empirecommunities.com

W E L C O M I N G Y O U H O M E reality DREAMS MEET BUYING A HOME IS AN EXCITING TIME. A TIME WHERE DREAMS COME TRUE. At Empire Communities, they realize that everyone has a dream.

2 W E L C O M I N G Y O U H O M E reality DREAMS MEET BUYING A HOME IS AN EXCITING TIME. A TIME WHERE DREAMS COME TRUE. At Empire Communities, they realize that everyone has a dream. And no two dreams are alike. Which is why they design and build homes that don t just serve as structures but ones that make dreams come true. Carefully built to complement you and your family s lifestyle and tastes. Homes of beauty and distinction that are both aesthetically pleasing and functional. Singular in focus with a keen interest in the communities they serve, Empire firmly believes the secret to building a thriving community is a simple one. Take the dreams of new home ownership held by most Canadians and make them possible. From design and construction to a ready to move in home, owning an Empire home is truly a dream come true. After all, Empire Communities isn t just a company, it s a collection of satisfied homeowners and beautiful and progressive communities. All you need to do is walk through an Empire community and you ll know what they mean. Beautiful exteriors, architectural details beyond compare and an overall commitment to new homebuyers in the communities in which they build. Empire homes are reflective of the people that call them home. Their personality, their style, their taste. All combine to make each home their home. empirecommunities.com 2

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4 condo buyers HAVE COME TO EXPECT A LOT FROM EMPIRE. empirecommunities.com 4

WHERE HIGH RISE MEETShigh standards L O O K I N G U P The Vineyards - Richmond Hill When you ve spent ten years raising the expectations of new

Southern Ontario. Groundbreaking. Innovative. These are some of the words used to describe an Empire condominium.

Expanding to include unique communities such as The Vineyards and Empire Place in Richmond Hill and The Continental in North York.

The Continental - North York Empire Place - Richmond Hill Building architecture and suite designs that combine to form master planned communities

5 WHERE HIGH RISE MEETShigh standards L O O K I N G U P The Vineyards - Richmond Hill When you ve spent ten years raising the expectations of new home and condominium buyers alike, it s safe to say you ve had a great deal to do with raising the standards by which all communities are judged. A daunting task to say the least. But one that the people at Empire Communities have come to accept, even relish, with each one of their developments drawing deserving praise across Southern Ontario. Groundbreaking. Innovative. These are some of the words used to describe an Empire condominium. And now bolstered by the awards that come with such accolades, Empire s family of condominium communities continues to grow. Expanding to include unique communities such as The Vineyards and Empire Place in Richmond Hill and The Continental in North York. With each one sharing a common thread - enviable locations, innovative amenities, cutting edge suite designs and unrivaled building architecture. The Continental - North York Empire Place - Richmond Hill Building architecture and suite designs that combine to form master planned communities boasting one-of-a-kind facilities such as state-of-the-art fitness and recreation centres, spa suites, and lavishly appointed grounds. In short, providing modern and necessary amenities that fit today s lifestyles. Which in turn makes each one of them a vital and dynamic landmark in the communities they call home. 5 empirecommunities.com

THANKS TO The professionals who helped to produce this commemoration of ten successful years at Empire.

Gowlings Real Estate Group Halton Forming 1992 Limited Hanson Brick Ideal Railings Ltd.

6 THANKS TO The professionals who helped to produce this commemoration of ten successful years at Empire. Alumina American Standard Appliance Canada Ltd. Arriscraft International B.A. Jacobs Surveying Ltd. Cambridge Drywall Services Ltd. Dearie Galbraith Fireplaces Dominion Roofing Donald Construction Dryvit Systems Canada Gillies Lumber Inc. Gowlings Real Estate Group Halton Forming 1992 Limited Hanson Brick Ideal Railings Ltd. Kencas Controls Lipton, Wiseman, Altbaum & Partners LLP M & A Tile Company Limited Mansteel Limited Mirror Interiors Modular Window Systems Inc. Moen Mr. Marble munge // leung: design associates New Generation Group OZZ Corporation Panigas Paris Kitchens Penegal Trim & Supply Ltd. Pollard Windows Rockett Lumber & Building Supplies Limited Rockford Tile Contractors (1996) Ltd. Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) Schuit Plastering & Stucco Incorporated Smeda Bros Ltd. Walsh & Associates Advertising Inc. Weslake Inc. empirecommunities.com 6

Building or Renovating? Visit the biggest show in town!

Whether you need ideas or have something in mind, our expert Sales Representatives will help make

Explore the many choices and design configurations and build more character into your new home or

7 Building or Renovating? Visit the biggest show in town! Burlington Pollard Windows Display Centre is Ontario s largest showroom for windows and doors. Whether you need ideas or have something in mind, our expert Sales Representatives will help make your dream home a reality. Explore the many choices and design configurations and build more character into your new home or remodelling project. C ALL Burlington Display Centre: (905) King Road Toronto Display Centre: (416) Eglinton Ave. E. w w w. p o l l a r d w i n d o w s. c o m S INCE 1948

8 Panasonic Arriscraft International and Empire Communities When Dreams Are Worth Building Phone: Fax:

This serves as a testament to their drive to satisfy the needs of new homebuyers.

9 PLACING THE CUSTOMER FIRST HAS RESULTED IN A FEW FIRSTS FOR EMPIRE. While many things have changed over the past decade, one thing has not. The respect and admiration Empire Communities has garnered and continues to garner for its countless communities across the province. This serves as a testament to their drive to satisfy the needs of new homebuyers. From low-rise developments in Ancaster, Cambridge, Dundas, or its flagship community, Wyndfield in Brantford, Ontario to high-rise communities in Richmond Hill and North York, Empire Communities quality has been rewarded with countless industry accolades. award winning R E S P E C T E D & A C C L A I M E D From winning Ontario Community of the Year for Wyndfield, to Best Product Designs in all categories. Best Sales Centre and the President s Award for Outstanding Service Recognition by the TARION Warranty Corporation. Of all the awards Empire has won they are proud to say the highest praise they can receive is when families decide to call an Empire Community home. 9 empirecommunities.com

For more information, call 877-HANSON8 or visit us at

PROUD OF OUR LONG STANDING ASSOCIATION WITH EMPIRE

10 Our strength. Congratulations to Empire Communities for 10 years of helping to make dreams a reality. Together we re building a legacy. For more information, call 877-HANSON8 or visit us at Your vision. PROUD OF OUR LONG STANDING ASSOCIATION WITH EMPIRE HOMES Real Estate Markets Ontario 3300 Highway 7, Suite 300 Concord, Ontario L4K 4M3 Tel: (905) Fax: (905) Hanson Brick. All rights reserved.

dedicated TO THE CONCEPT OF COMMUNITY While building materials are what every Empire Community is made up of, its true support lies with the people that make it happen.

Empire Communities has dedicated itself to employing some of the finest people in the industry. And it shows with every community it builds and every home it sells. STAY IN TOUCH. STAY IN TUNE.

11 dedicated TO THE CONCEPT OF COMMUNITY While building materials are what every Empire Community is made up of, its true support lies with the people that make it happen. From the tradesmen and construction personnel whose skill makes every Empire Community what it is, to the sales teams that help new homebuyers decide on the home that is right for them. Empire Communities has dedicated itself to employing some of the finest people in the industry. And it shows with every community it builds and every home it sells. STAY IN TOUCH. STAY IN TUNE. STAY CONNECTED. With its improved navigation and accessibility, Empire s new home on the web is sure to be a favourite amongst surfers and new homebuyers alike. With its innovative design and variety of features such as a mortgage calculator and other tools to educate and inform prospective new homebuyers. truly redefining the term homepage. is home PAGE G O I N G B E Y O N D T H E S A L E 11 empirecommunities.com

LUMBER TRUSS STAIRS RAILINGS TRIM DOORS Gilles Lumber is the area s largest supplier of lumber, roof

Builders, renovators and home owners can count on Gilles expertise for all of their construction needs.

519-653-4662 OUR BEST TO EMPIRE COMMUNITIES ON THEIR 10TH ANNIVERSARY!

12 LUMBER TRUSS STAIRS RAILINGS TRIM DOORS Gilles Lumber is the area s largest supplier of lumber, roof trusses, engineered floor systems, stairs, railings, doors, trim and custom millwork! Builders, renovators and home owners can count on Gilles expertise for all of their construction needs. 777 Industrial Road, Cambridge, Ontario N3H 5C6 Telephone: Toll Free: Fax: OUR BEST TO EMPIRE COMMUNITIES ON THEIR 10TH ANNIVERSARY! Wood & Metal Railings Custom Manufactured in Traditional and Contemporary Designs Tel: (905) Fax: (905) Lenworth Drive Mississauga, Ontario

SOME TALK ABOUT detail, WE HAVE IT NAILED DOWN Over 40 trades work in tandem on

Which means each and every Empire Community showcases materials and

With Empire it s all about impeccable designs, quality materials, and a promise

When you combine that with a passion for the communities in which they serve,

13 SOME TALK ABOUT detail, WE HAVE IT NAILED DOWN Over 40 trades work in tandem on every Empire Community. Which means each and every Empire Community showcases materials and craftsmanship deserving of today s new home marketplace. With Empire it s all about impeccable designs, quality materials, and a promise to do the job right. When you combine that with a passion for the communities in which they serve, it s easy to see why they ve long been looked to as one of Ontario s Premiere home and community builders. Every Empire community is designed from the inside out. With an almost obsessive finesse. Each member of the Empire team realizes their responsibility in making your new home and community the best they can possibly be. A responsibility that is not taken lightly. I T S A L L I N T H E D E T A I L S DETAILS details details DETAILS DETAILS details details DETAILS DETAILS details details DETAILS DETAILS details 13 empirecommunities.com

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14 FINER details AMBIANCE décor AMBIANCE AMBIANCE AMBIANCE AMBIAN DÉCOR DÉCOR DÉCOR DÉCOR DÉCOR DÉCOR MBIANCE AMBIANCE AMBIANCE AMBIANCE AMBIAN ÉCOR DÉCOR DÉCOR ambiance DÉCOR DÉCOR DÉCOR DÉCOR MBIANCE AMBIANCE AMBIANCE AMBIAN DÉCOR DÉCOR DÉCOR DÉCOR DÉCOR DÉCOR DÉCOR empirecommunities.com 14

with Empire Communities, the choice is yours.

cabinetry, imported granite countertops, carefully sculpted masonry, or any other of the countless options available.

15 with Empire Communities, the choice is yours. By offering features and upgrades that new homebuyers desire, the chance to personalize your new home is as important to Empire as it is to you. Whether your selections are from some of the finest materials available, such as a wide range of quality flooring, inspired cabinetry, imported granite countertops, carefully sculpted masonry, or any other of the countless options available. All are constructed by skilled tradesmen as set out by Empire Communities. It s your style, your taste, your home. As only Empire Communities can provide it to you. With the ultimate in decor finishes, the pinnacle of designer options, with Empire the feeling you get when you walk into your new home is entirely up to you. C 15 empirecommunities.com

AT EMPIRE COMMUNITIES COMES FROM WITHIN. empirecommunities.com 16 At Empire Communities, their commitment extends beyond the communities they build.

16 AT EMPIRE COMMUNITIES COMES FROM WITHIN. empirecommunities.com 16 At Empire Communities, their commitment extends beyond the communities they build. Their commitment starts from the environment in which they operate and the people they serve. From employees to new homebuyers to the cities and towns in which they build, Empire Communities is dedicated to making the spaces in which they work, build and play the very best of their kind. Aesthetically appealing and enduring environments that provide the highest quality living and working surroundings. Because at Empire, looking after people starts from within and extends out from there.

17 welcome EMPIRE COMMUNITIES HEAD OFFICE, MARKHAM, ONTARIO HOME A DECADE LONG COMMITMENT TRANSLATES INTO A DECADE OF SATISFIED CUSTOMERS. 17 empirecommunities.com

CUSTOMER C A R E your PEACE OF MIND COMES STANDARD WITH EVERY HOME home is a place to feel safe, secure, and appeased. A welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of the outside world.

Empire Communities understands this and have done everything in their ability to cultivate and maintain this feeling right from the moment new homebuyers walk into an Empire Presentation Centre.

And it s your assurance Empire Communities will be there through every step of the homebuying process.

18 CUSTOMER C A R E your PEACE OF MIND COMES STANDARD WITH EVERY HOME home is a place to feel safe, secure, and appeased. A welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of the outside world. A place where the cares and concerns of the day give way to a warmth and serenity seldom found elsewhere. Empire Communities understands this and have done everything in their ability to cultivate and maintain this feeling right from the moment new homebuyers walk into an Empire Presentation Centre. But with Empire Communities it s more than a feeling, it s a promise backed up by ten years worth of satisfied homeowners. It s like your security blanket. And it s your assurance Empire Communities will be there through every step of the homebuying process. Questions or concerns are addressed promptly by a representative of Empire s customer relations team. It s just part of the high corporate standards and adherence to customer service Empire upholds. And further proof of Empire Communities going above and beyond the call. Now there s a comforting thought indeed. CUSTOMER CARE CUSTOMER care CARE TY SECURITY BLA CARE CUSTOMER CUSTOMER SECURITY SECUR empirecommunities.com 18 CUSTOMER CARE CUSTOMER CARE CUSTOMER CARE

celebrate 10 years of building excellence.

19 THE PERFECT BALANCE BETWEEN STYLES YOU LL LOVE AND INNOVATION YOU CAN LIVE WITH. TILE COMPANY LIMITED N- I- Our best to Empire Communities as they s celebrate 10 years of building excellence.s 1155 Petrolia Road, North York, Ontario M3J 2X7 Telephone: (416) Fax: (416)

Bringing arich heritage with over a century of kitchen expertise to your Empire home Our best to Empire Communities as they celebrate 10 years of growth and success!

20 Bringing arich heritage with over a century of kitchen expertise to your Empire home Our best to Empire Communities as they celebrate 10 years of growth and success! Paris Kitchens has dramatically changed since we began crafting iceboxes back in Yet throughout the century, the company s commitment to quality and excellence has remained unchanged. With time honoured traditions in fine craftsmanship and precision woodworking, Paris creates outstanding kitchen environments that are both beautiful and functional, bringing the utmost in kitchen convenience to Empire Communities. Today s dream kitchens may look nothing like those of 1902, but Paris Kitchen s pride in creating the finest cabinetry lives on in its distinctive designs and unparalleled craftsmanship. Toronto Office & Showroom 245 West Beaver Creek Road, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1L1 Telephone: (905) Showroom Hours (by appointment only) Monday to Friday - 10 am to 5 pm Saturday - 10 am to 4 pm Paris Kitchens 245 West Beaver Creek Road, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1L1 Tel: (905) Fax: (905)

sophistication of our cast cultured stone

Marble is proud to bring the traditional luxury

Communities as they celebrate 10 years of

21 Shower your bathroom in luxury. Through the everlasting beauty and sophistication of our cast cultured stone finishes, Mr. Marble is proud to bring the traditional luxury of Marble, Onyx, Granite and Aquastone to your Empire Home. Extending warm congratulations to Empire Communities as they celebrate 10 years of building excellence! 59 Ortona Court, Concord, ON L4K 3M2 Telephone: Fax: Toll Free: MrMarble ( )

A private gated master planned community surrounded by a championship golf course and nestled amidst the pristine serenity of the Oak Ridges Moraine.

22 if heaven IS IN THE DETAILS THEN THIS IS TRULY HEAVEN PRESENTING WYNDANCE IN UXBRIDGE. Wrap yourself in the uncompromised luxury that is Wyndance, an exclusive collection of 125 estate homes from Empire Communities. A private gated master planned community surrounded by a championship golf course and nestled amidst the pristine serenity of the Oak Ridges Moraine. Combining the understated elegance of a gracious country lifestyle with the sheer decadence of true executive living. GRACIOUS COUNTRY LIVING AWAITS YOU empirecommunities.com 22 At Wyndance, heaven can be found in the exquisite details in every home in this exclusive luxury community. Details that can elevate a home to the level of art. Details carved from materials culled from the four corners of the world. Materials that have served as fodder for sculptors, artists, and industry alike for centuries. Marble from the quarries of world. Exotic woods from all regions of the globe. Inspiration from a Tuscan sunset. It s all at Wyndance awaiting your discerning eye. Awaiting the appreciation of a privileged few.

home IS ON THE HORIZON EXCLUSIVE GOLF COMMUNITY Backing onto a world class championship golf course designed by Greg Norman Golf Course Design, Wyndance gives golf lovers the chance to live in the

For the residents of Wyndance, it s an opportunity that s as flexible as your schedule. And as close as your backyard.

23 home IS ON THE HORIZON EXCLUSIVE GOLF COMMUNITY Backing onto a world class championship golf course designed by Greg Norman Golf Course Design, Wyndance gives golf lovers the chance to live in the shadow of one of their greatest loves. To live symbiotically with a sport that can inspire both wonder and awe, leaving its participants waning until the next opportunity to tee off. For the residents of Wyndance, it s an opportunity that s as flexible as your schedule. And as close as your backyard. T H E Y L L B E G R E E N W I T H E N V Y The same drive and determination that made World Golf Hall of Fame member Greg Norman the number one golfer in the world for a record 331 weeks is precisely what propels Greg Norman Golf Course Design. And now Greg Norman is bringing his unique approach to golf course design to the Estates of Wyndance in Uxbridge. Greg s approach to design ensures that each of his courses are as unique and special as the lucky few who become members. The Courtyard at the Heart of Wyndance Illustration is an artist concept 23 empirecommunities.com

OZZ CORPORATION Home Comfort Solutions N E D!

24 L E I We re proud to support Empire Communities with 25 years of successful construction, utilities and energy efficiency experience. OZZ CORPORATION Home Comfort Solutions N E D! E T H G N OZZ CORPORATION 20 Floral Parkway, Concord, ON L4K 4R1

25 planningthe FUTURE ONE COMMUNITY AT A TIME. Each and every new Empire Community is a labour of love with careful planning, rigorous market research and a culmination of years and months of hard work and dedication. A dedication that experience has shown time and time again leads to a better built home and a strong and vital community. coming soon BINBROOK NORTH YORK RICHMOND HILL Exciting new master planned community Phase II Coming Soon Phase III Coming Soon To receive more information, register online today at empirecommunities.com 25 empirecommunities.com

B R E A K I N G N E W G R O U N D high standards THE FOUNDATION ON WHICH EVERY EMPIRE COMMUNITY IS BUILT Empire Communities believes in building more than great homes: they are building great

By meticulously researching the areas in which they build to ensure they have everything families like yours are looking for.

A testament to this dedication is the rigorous construction methods and techniques applied to to every one of their homes.

26 B R E A K I N G N E W G R O U N D high standards THE FOUNDATION ON WHICH EVERY EMPIRE COMMUNITY IS BUILT Empire Communities believes in building more than great homes: they are building great neighbourhoods for you to live in. Making sure that feeling at home goes beyond the walls of your Empire home and extends into your surrounding community. How? By meticulously researching the areas in which they build to ensure they have everything families like yours are looking for. By not resting until you benefit from living in a neighbourhood with higher standards. For construction, for community, for life. A testament to this dedication is the rigorous construction methods and techniques applied to to every one of their homes. Empire has developed enduring relationships with many of the finest trades and quality suppliers, all of whom understand the demands they have for workmanship and attention to detail. This kind of teamwork coupled with their experience contributes to creating a higher standard of quality in your home. At Empire, the same care and consideration that goes into the designing and building of your home is reflected in their higher standard of service. Empire believes service is an integral part of the homebuying experience, from the moment you first visit to long after you ve settled in to your new Empire home. A reflection of this is their recent winning of the President s Award from TARION Warranty Corporation for Outstanding Service and Achievement. But the Empire commitment to you doesn t end after you move into your new home. They get involved in the communities they serve, constantly striving to give back to those communities, through a variety of programs that allow Empire to help keep communities strong and vital for its homebuyers. It s good for the community. And it s good for you and your family. If you ve ever visited one of Empire s numerous Southern Ontario communities then you already know what sets them apart. Beautiful locations, designer crafted accents, and a selection of elevations and locales you simply won t find anywhere else. That s Empire Communities dedication to new homebuyers. empirecommunities.com 26

You could say that we take a hard-headed approach towards achieving exceptional

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CONTINUED SUCCESS. Congratulations on your 10th anniversary Empire Communities!

27 You could say that we take a hard-headed approach towards achieving exceptional standards for your Empire home. Proud to provide: aluminum soffit & fascia 5" seamless aluminum eavestrough siding, windows & doors additions & renovations PROUD TO BE A PART OF EMPIRE COMMUNITIES CONTINUED SUCCESS. Congratulations on your 10th anniversary Empire Communities! Smeda Bros Ltd Lincoln Ave, Brantford, ON N3T 4S4 advertising inc. t toll-free

Light up your life Nothing accentuates the beauty of a room like natural

is proud to complement the exceptional workmanship of your Empire suite

Congratulations Empire Communities for a decade of building the GTA s

29 Light up your life Nothing accentuates the beauty of a room like natural light. Modular Window Systems Inc. is proud to complement the exceptional workmanship of your Empire suite with exceptional windows that truly shine. Congratulations Empire Communities for a decade of building the GTA s brightest condominiums! MW MODULAR WINDOW SYSTEMS INC EDWARD AVENUE RICHMOND HILL ONTARIO L4C 9W7 TELEPHONE: (905) FACSIMILE: (905)

INTEGRITY QUALITY PROFESSIONALISM Our longevity is one of those concrete

Construction is proud to bring over 50 years of concrete and drain

30 INTEGRITY QUALITY PROFESSIONALISM Our longevity is one of those concrete qualities that makes Donald Construction a leader among the construction trades. With a focus on workmanship and reliability, the team at Donald Construction is proud to bring over 50 years of concrete and drain experience to Empire Communities. CELEBRATING OVER 50 YEARS TELEPHONE: FAX: Humberline Drive, Toronto, Ontario M9W 5X3

Empire Communities, built on a solid foundation of great people. While Empire Communities has enjoyed great success over the past ten years there s a few people we couldn t have done it without.

We couldn t have done it without our suppliers, trades and peers, whose continued support allowed us to come through on so many of our promises.

32 Empire Communities, built on a solid foundation of great people. While Empire Communities has enjoyed great success over the past ten years there s a few people we couldn t have done it without. We couldn t have done it without the thousands of new homebuyers who have entrusted their most important of purchases to us. We couldn t have done it without our suppliers, trades and peers, whose continued support allowed us to come through on so many of our promises. And to all those that believed in us enough to award us Ontario Community of The Year Wyndfield, Brantford with accolades such as Community of theyear and Model Home of the Year. For all these and many more things, we thank you. We couldn t have done it without you. Model Home of The Year The Tara Wyndfield, Brantford empirecommunities.com

Make Yourself at Home. Quality is at the Core of Everything We Do

Make Yourself at Home. Quality is at the Core of Everything We Do Make Yourself at Home At McKenzie, we don t just build custom homes. We create custom lifestyles. With each room tailored to your individual tastes and a collection of communities to match your personality,