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Whatever kind of home and lifestyle you’re looking for, Fieldgate Homes has something perfect for you and your family. With over 55 years of home building experience and a steadfast commitment to quality construction and customer care, Fieldgate Homes has a

number of popular GTA communities that you can discover this weekend to make your home dreams come true.

Impressions — Kleinburg Kleinburg’s most popular master-planned community has never looked better, with a designer-decorated model home at Impressions. Fieldgate Homes has spared no expense, going above and beyond to showcase the truly extravagant lifestyle possible at Impressions. There’s still a wide variety to choose from, so you’re sure to find the perfect detached home for you. A new phase of homes was recently released featuring a great selection of 38' and 44' singles, Impressions offers master-planned community living and a highly desirable Kleinburg location. Tour our designer model home and experience the possibilities of life at Impressions first hand this weekend.

Lotus Pointe – South CaledonNow in its Final Release, Lotus Pointe offers detached models situated on 38' and 43' traditional depth lots. These are positively luxurious family homes that boast an inspired combination of contemporary open-concept floor plans and an amazing selection of premium features and finishes that include hardwood flooring, oak staircases, granite kitchen countertops, tray ceilings in master bedrooms, freestanding soaker tubs and separate showers in master ensuites and so much more.

Valleylands — West Brampton Homebuyers continue to fall in love with the wonderful collections of architecturally enhanced homes that are offered in this amazing community. Located near the Mississauga border, Valleylands is a place that offers the perfect balance of nature in a new home community. There are 38', 41', 45' and 50' singles — a great selection to suit anyone’s needs in a new home. There’s also an exciting New Release of Live/Work Townhomes coming soon to Valleylands. Featuring ground level retail space in every home, these Live/Work designs are your opportunity to start a home business or help pay your mortgage with added rental income.

Aurora Trails — Aurora Aurora Trails is a visionary master-planned community that offers the best of town and country living at one exceptional location. The Final release of this community features a selection of freehold towns and 38' singles nestled amongst the pristine forests of the surrounding area. Surrounded by such natural majesty, it’s easy to forget that the many conveniences of downtown Aurora, Newmarket, Richmond Hill and Vaughan are all just a short drive away.

Citytowns — Now Open in West Brampton At Citytowns, all of Brampton’s best urban and natural amenities are yours to enjoy. Located on the west side of Chinguacousy Drive, north of Steeles Ave. W., there’s not only amazing shopping, schools, restaurants and transportation nearby — there’s also the spectacular conservation lands of the Credit River, parks, recreation centres and so much more. With Brampton’s most dynamic collection of townhomes in a planned community, you’re going to love living in the city at Citytowns. Whitby Meadows — Coming in 2016 to West Whitby Whitby Meadows is a master vision family community that will feature an exceptional selection of semi and single detached homes and townhomes in a charming natural setting in west Whitby. Enjoy life at a convenient central location with in-demand amenities already in place. For more information on any of these remarkable communities, Sales Centre locations, pricing, phone numbers and floor plans, or to register for upcoming communities, visit www.fieldgatehomes.com, or follow us on Facebook or Twitter.

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WINTER GTA EVENTSJust because it’s cold doesn’t mean you shouldn’t get outside and enjoy the winter season to its fullest. Check out these great winter events around the GTA for great family fun!

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VAUGHAN WINTERFEST 2016

SUNDAY, FEB. 21ST FROM 10 AM - 3:30 PM LOCATION: VELLORE VILLAGE

COMMUNITY CENTRE, VAUGHAN

If you’re looking for a day of indoor and outdoor fun for the whole family, then head down to

Vaughan WinterFest 2016. This free family event includes professional entertainment, indoor and

outdoor activities, a midway zone, ice zone, food zone and more!

WINTERLICIOUS 2016

FRIDAY, JANUARY 29TH TOTHURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH

LOCATION: MULTIPLE LOCATIONS, TORONTO

toronto.com/guides/winterlicious/

Winterlicious is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the winter season with great culinary savings during Toronto's favourite

winter foodie event. The popular prix fixe program offers three course menus at more than 200 top restaurants. The

culinary event series offers a variety of experiences including cooking classes and demonstrations, dinner theatre,

tastings and pairings, intimate chef dinners and more!Visit Toronto.ca for a full listing of

participating restaurants.

FAMILY SNOW DAY CHARITY EVENT

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH, 2016 LOCATION: TODMORDEN MILLS HERITAGE

SITE - 67 POTTERY ROAD, TORONTO

Bring the whole family for some friendly competition to raise funds for The Canadian Cancer Society. Compete in a range of indoor

and outdoor activities, including a snowshoeing challenge. Please note that this is a charity event, so there is a $50 registration fee per

family, with proceeds going to the Canadian Cancer Society.

familysnowday.ca

AURORA ARCTIC ADVENTURE

aurora.ca/arcticadventure

Join family, friends and neighbours at Aurora's Arctic Adventure event happening on Monday, February 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Aurora Town Park, located at Mosley

and Wells Streets. Vendors will be selling BeaverTails®, hot dogs, hamburgers, hot chocolate and coffee. Events include

professional ice carving, outdoor winter games, bouncy castle, arctic golf, body zorbs, live

entertainment, face painting and many more!

MONDAY, FEB. 15TH, 2016 FROM 10 AM – 4 PM LOCATION: AURORA TOWN PARK, AURORA

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For designers, homes are like a canvas that they use to express their endless creativity. Compiling new trends and timeless classics,

every year we get to see new and exciting ways to make our homes more beautiful than ever. Joelle Stewart has been the Senior Interior Designer

at Guidelines Advertising for nearly 20 years. During that time she has created many signature looks for Fieldgate Homes that have helped us earn our reputation for having some of the most stylish homes in the GTA. We sat down with Joelle to get her top list of design trends for this coming year.

A LIGHTER SHADE OF GREIGEGreige is the new grey. This is a light grey with an undertone of warm beige that

is the perfect neutral tone.

SIMPLY WHITEBenjamin Moore chose SIMPLY WHITE OC-117 as its colour of the year for 2016.

It is a clean, honest colour that can add real elegance to your home.

EXPECT TO HEAR MORE FROM BLUE ECHOBlue Echo AF-505 is another colour forecast to be big this year. This sophisticated

and smoky, warm blue is the perfect colour for any accent wall.

TOP COLOURS of 2016

EXPECT MORE GEOMETRIC TILES

Tiles are now available in an ever increasing range of geometric shapes, and many have been designed so that a larger pattern emerges when they’ve all

been installed. Expect to see an increasing number of hexagonal and triangular shaped tiles popping

up in stylish homes this year.

ARTISANAL IS IN

There is a growing movement to source hand crafted goods that have either been made locally or coming from around the globe. Natural textures and fabrics

such as crochet, basketry, Turkish towels, hand made ceramics and Moroccan rugs are all gaining in popularity. Budget conscious homeowners can mix in a few key artisanal pieces with some stylish mass produced items for a more affordable approach to

implementing this design trend.

A MIXTURE OF MATERIALS

Gold has been a really popular metal in recent years. This trend is likely to continue, but we’re also seeing a mix of warmer gold tones, such as antique brass, copper and rose gold in furniture

pieces, light fixtures and plumbing fixtures.

MORE PATTERNS & TEXTURES INSPIRED BY NATURE

We can expect to see more naturalistic flourishes in trendy design for the foreseeable future.

Florals, tropical prints and even animal skins are increasingly being used to bring a bold and

upmarket emphasis to interiors.

DESIGN TRENDS2016

In recent years, west Brampton’s bold wave of new urbanism has been getting some well deserved attention. With even greater emphasis on creating pedestrian friendly communities that offer easy access to transit, schools, shopping and recreation, west Brampton is leading the way in redefining the landscape of convenient GTA living. Now, on Chinguacousy Rd. just north of Steeles Ave. W., Fieldgate Homes has created a new community that takes advantage of all that west Brampton has to offer. When you see the stylish townhome designs and convenient setting in the heart of this established neighbourhood, you’ll love living in the city at CityTowns.

Located just off of Chinguacousy Road, moments from shops, schools and transit, CityTowns is an intimate enclave of family townhomes that provides all the benefits of established neighbourhood living. Homes are situated on peaceful streets and crescents, creating a welcoming community atmosphere, with limited thoroughfare traffic. Set against the picturesque backdrop of the Credit River Valley, you can come home to a life that has it all in this tranquil community setting.

The homes at CityTowns offer an ideal combination of form and function, with contemporary open-concept floor plans that offer ample space for growing families. These two- and three-storey designs have been expertly conceived to provide you with everything you need — family-sized kitchens, spacious living and dining areas, impressive master suites, large bedrooms and more. Some home designs also include an additional family room and fourth bedroom in the basement, so there is more than enough room for all at CityTowns.

The CityTowns lifestyle is about choice — public transit at your doorstep right on Chinguacousy is just the beginning. When you live here, you can choose from countless

unbeatable amenities that are sure to enrich your life, and the life of your family. This is true of the amazing shopping and dining amenities, such as Heartland Town Centre, Shoppers World Brampton, Fletcher’s Meadow and so much more. It’s also true of the abundant selection of public, separate and private schools to be found in the area. Even the college bound have wonderful options with Sheridan College and Algoma University both offering nearby Brampton Campuses, and University of Toronto’s Erindale campus just south in Mississauga. When you’re ready to get out and enjoy your weekend, there is no better place than CityTowns. You can have a picnic at Eldorado Park, hit the links at Lionshead Golf and Country Club, go ice skating or play hockey at one of several local arenas or enjoy a blockbuster movie at the local Cineplex. There’s easy access to transit with nearby Mount Pleasant GO Station, Brampton Transit and Highways 401, 407 and 410 all nearby. With the proposed Mississauga/Brampton LRT Line along Main Street and Hurontario Street, you’ll be even more connected to life in the GTA in the coming years.

Learn more about CityTowns at Fieldgatehomes.com.

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ARTIST'S CONCEPT

FIND LIFE'S PERFECT BALANCE IN WEST BRAMPTON

There’s nothing quite like creating a perfectly balanced lifestyle for your family. It’s a dream that many strive to make a reality. With a little help it is possible, but you need to start with the perfectly balanced location.

There’s no better place in all the GTA to make this dream come true than west Brampton. Within west Brampton, homebuyers agree that there is no better community than Valleylands.

Ideally located in the heart of the Credit River landscape, there’s a great selection of 38', 41', 45' and 50' singles currently available at Valleylands. The homes in this community have been designed with families in mind, and feature stylish open-concept main floor plans, ample bedroom space and a host of stylish features and finishes. There’s also an exceptional selection of move-in ready inventory homes currently available at Valleylands. With 1-8 month closings on inventory lots, there’s never been a better opportunity to move-in soon and start enjoying the Valleylands lifestyle.

A place that is constantly evolving, yet always retaining the charm of its rustic heritage, west Brampton offers the best of natural countryside atmosphere and modern city convenience. Whether you’re taking the family shopping or enjoying a family hike, you won’t have to go far from home if you live in west Brampton. And with a number of major employers nearby — including the head offices of

Microsoft Canada, Du Pont Canada and GlaxoSmithKline — you can minimize your commute and ensure that you’re always living life to the max in this desirable Brampton location.

At Valleylands, the best of west Brampton living is literally at your doorstep. The Heartland Town Centre is only five minutes away, offering major retailers such as Best Buy, Home Depot and Costco. Nearby Erin Mills Town Centre, Trinity Common Mall and Bramalea City Centre also offer wonderful selections of shops and restaurants. For those in search of live entertainment, there’s the Rose Theatre, offering a year-round calendar of musical and theatrical performances. Nature lovers can soak up the Credit River landscape at nearby Eldorado Park and golfing enthusiasts will be impressed with the great selection of golf courses within a short driving distance. If that weren’t enough, the commute to Toronto is a breeze with Hwys. 401 and 407 just minutes away.

Valleylands is also ideally located to take advantage of the best schools that west Brampton has to offer. A new elementary school is proposed for construction right in the Valleylands community, and Queen Street elementary school and Sir William Gage middle school are just a short walk north of the community. There are also a number of public and Catholic primary and secondary schools within a short distance. With post-secondary tuition costs on the rise, it’s nice to know that Valleylands is ideally situated to make the live-at-home college lifestyle a breeze. Well-regarded institutions such as Sheridan College and Algoma University both have campuses that are just a short drive or bus ride away.

For more information on Valleylands, please call 905.457.0445 or visit fieldgatehomes.com.

YOU'LL LOVE LIVING IN THE CITY

CityTowns Brings Chic Living to Brampton’s Most Convenient Urban Location

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WINTER PROOF YOUR HOMEFor Big SavingsWinter is here again, and as the thermostat goes down outside, we turn it up inside to keep nice and cozy all winter long. Unfortunately the average homeowner overspends significantly on winter energy bills because they haven’t followed these simple tips to make their homes more efficient.

Try them today for huge savings.

Keep Warm This Winter & Save!

GET A HUMIDIFIERHumid air tends to feel warmer than dry air of the same temperature, this means that you can keep your thermostat a few degrees lower and save money on energy bills all winter long.

SEAL ALL LEAKSLook for cracks around windows, exterior vents and doorways. Sealing all leaks can save you over 10% a year on your heating bills.

SPRUCE UP YOUR HEATING SYSTEMBy re-sealing all duct work and tuning up your furnace, you can save as much as 13% on your heating bills. You can get even more savings by replacing your filters every 3 months and doing duct cleaning annually.

GET INTO INSULATIONMost attics in older homes are under-insulated. If you take the time to add an additional layer, you can save up to 30% on your year round energy bills. All it costs you is the relatively low price of some added insulation.

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CREATIVE WINTER ACTIVITIESFor the Whole Family

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Indoors

Outdoors

Quiet winter weekends provide the perfect opportunity to spend some real quality time with your family. But you don’t need to stick to the standard movie nights, there’s lots of ways to get really creative and try something different with your family this weekend.

MAKE YOUR OWN FAMILY MOVIE

SNOWBALL TAG

TREASURE HUNT

SNOW ART

INVENT A BOARD GAME

BACKYARD CAMPFIRES

With so many high quality digital cameras, it's easier

than ever to make your own movie this weekend.

You could write the script together as a family, or pick one

of your favourite existing movies and act out your

top scenes.

In this classic tag variation, the person

who is it must throw a snowball and hit another

player to tag them. Make sure not to throw

too hard! Grab a few wrapped candy bars and put them in

difficult to discover places around the house. Then either create a map or

write a list of clues to see who can find them first!

You can make some amazing snow art with a

little bit of food colouring and a lot of creativity. Use different food colourings to either draw right on

the ground, or build your own snow sculpture and use the food colouring to

decorate it.

All you need is some dice, paper, crayons and a little creativity to invent a board game of your own this weekend. Design the

board, write out a few simple rules and you're

on your way.

You don’t need to go far to enjoy a winter campfire. If you have a backyard fireplace this is a great

way to enjoy the outdoors on a chilly Sunday

afternoon. You can even roast marshmallows and enjoy some hot cocoa!

SPOT THE DIFFERENCES10UNDER THE SNOWKIDS

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APP OF THE MONTH:MY TOWN: POLICE STATIONMy Town: Police station, is the first police dollhouse game where kids can play, imagine and have lots of fun. The best kids game if you are looking for a dollhouse game where your kid can imagine and create his or her own rules. Be a police officer, catch thieves, send your police car on missions or fly the police helicopter.

WHAT YOU NEED:

• Glass jars (in various sizes)

• Artificial snow

• Hot glue gun and glue

• Assorted mini Christmas trees and snowmen

• Spray adhesive (optional)

• Glitter (optional)

• Krylon® Glitter Blast (or white spray paint)

1. Remove lids from jars and spray paint lids *OPTIONAL STEP: spray trees and snowmen with spray adhesive then sprinkle with glitter

2. Hot glue your trees and snowmen to the lids

3. Fill jars with just a little snow

4. Screw lids back on

5. Turn them over and Let It Snow!

How to Make Waterless Snow Globes

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HELP THE SNOWMAN FIND HIS HAT

FIELDGATE WINTER COLOURING CONTEST

Visit fieldgatehomes.com to download a PDF of the colouring contest. Then, all you have to do is print it out and have your child get creative. The best entry will win a $100 Toys R Us gift card. Please note that this contest is only open to children 12 and under.

All entries are to be dropped off at one of Fieldgate's community sales centres. Visit Fieldgatehomes.com to find a sales centre near you. The deadline for entry is March 20th, 2016.

With an amazing selection of homes to choose from, families from all over the GTA are falling in love with Impressions — a breathtaking master- planned community that features

over 70 acres of greenspace, community parks, ponds and two proposed community schools. Featuring an ideal location minutes from the heart of the historic village of Kleinburg, this is without a doubt one of the finest new home communities in the GTA. The current release at Impressions features 38' & 44' detached homes. There’s such an abundance of selection that homebuyers are sure to find something that meets their families’ lifestyle and needs. Plus, for a limited time, homebuyers can save thousands on select inventory homes and enjoy fast move-in dates, as early 90 as days.

Throughout all of the GTA, there’s no place quite like the village of Kleinburg. Perfectly nestled between the east and west branches of the Humber River, Kleinburg offers all the pleasures of small town life just minutes from the big city conveniences of Vaughan and the surrounding area. This is a place where the old and the new are weaved together to create a vibrant tapestry of

inspired community living — a place that celebrates arts and culture; a place that celebrates family and friends. Kleinburg’s main street is the perfect setting for a leisurely afternoon stroll past charming boutiques, cafés and restaurants. This is also a community that celebrates our nation’s rich cultural heritage — the village is famously home to The McMichael Canadian Art Collection, an exclusive showcase for Canadian art. For nature lovers, the Kortright Centre for Conservation — renown for its hiking, bird watching and outdoor education programs — is just minutes away, along with Bindertwine Park’s breathtaking walking trails, and Copper Creek, one of the GTA’s premier golf clubs. The impressive selection of nearby amenities extends

well beyond those offered by this quaint Kleinburg setting. Vaughan’s many other neighbourhoods also offer convenient shopping destinations — such as Vaughan Mills — boasting a host of major retailers and top name brands. Commuting is made easy with Highways 27, 400, 427 and 407 all just minutes away.

To learn more about Impressions, visit fieldgatehomes.comtoday or call 905.893.9500 to speak with a sales representative.

THERE’S NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME TO

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APPRECIATE THE ARTS AT THE MCMICHAEL CANADIAN ART COLLECTIONRenown for exclusively showcasing Canadian Art, The McMichael Canadian Art Collection features iconic works from the Group of Seven, First Nations, Inuit and contemporary artists. This stunning collection gives locals and visitors alike the opportunity to immerse themselves in the fantastic depth of Canada’s spectacular creative heritage.

EXPLORE NATURE AT THE KORTRIGHT CENTRE FOR CONSERVATIONSituated on 325 hectares of beautiful natural forest, the Kortright Centre for Conservation is a perfect family destination. Enjoy hiking, bird watching, a variety of educational programs and more at this acclaimed location.

ENJOY A DELICIOUS MEALThis charming little village is big on taste, with a number of delicious restaurants to enjoy. Top restaurants include Avlyn Gardens, Villaggio Ristorante, The Doctor’s House and Avenue Cibi e Vini. For Sunday brunch, try the restaurant at Copper Creek Golf Club to enjoy a real treat! SHOP ON ISLINGTON AVE.Kleinburg’s main business area has an abundance of fine shopping destinations for you to enjoy. Whether you’re looking for fashionable clothing, jewellery, art or something entirely different, you’ll be amazed at what you can find in this quaint village setting.

FIND YOUR INNER BLISSYou can still enjoy a healthy, holistic lifestyle in this peaceful village setting. At Bliss Om, you can take classes in yoga, pilates, zumba and more.

Even though Kleinburg has a population of just under 5,000 people, this charming heritage community has a big selection of amenities that you can enjoy all year round. Here are a few of our top picks that you can explore on your next visit.

5 THINGS TO DO IN KLEINBURG THIS WEEKEND

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Thanks to everybody who sent in their photographs of carved pumpkins for Halloween 2015. We had some really wonderful entries, but in the end we could only pick one grand prize winner. Congratulations Adamo, whose pumpkin design was inspired by the hit movie Jurassic World. We hope you enjoy your prize.

PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST WINNER!

BY CHOOSING THE RIGHT DÉCOR

LOVE YOUR HOME EVEN MORE

5 Tips on Preparing for Your Décor Appointment

TOUR THE MODELSWhen deciding on the look that’s right for your home, we recommend that you visit the model homes in your community to get a real feel for what is possible. Take note of what you like and take plenty of pictures so you can show your décor consultant at your appointment.

TAKE INSPIRATION FROM MAGAZINESThere are lots of great décor magazines out on the market that are just full of wonderful ideas to customize the look and feel of your new home. Take a careful look through a few of your favourite magazines and make sure to highlight everything you like. Then, cut out your favourite images and bring them along to the appointment.

DO A TRIAL RUNThe Fieldgate Décor Centre has so much to explore that it can be a little overwhelming the first time through. We recommend visiting the Décor Centre one or two times before your appointment to explore samples at your own pace and make sure that you see everything in a relaxed atmosphere. You can visit the Décor Centre without an appointment Saturdays and Sundays from 11 am to 5 pm. Call 416-227-2220 ext. 399 for more information.

WRITE IT DOWN & PRICE IT OUTDuring your visit at the Décor Centre, you can compile a list of all the upgrades and finishes you are interested in, then you can price them during your appointment. This way you can be sure you’re working within your budget.

TRUST US… LEAVE THE KIDS AT HOME At your décor appointment you will be deciding the look and feel for your new home. If you want to make the right choices, you’ll need to give the process your full attention. Due to this, we recommend leaving children and pets at home so you can better focus on the task at hand.

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The only thing better than a family turkey dinner on a cold winter Sunday is this delicious stew that you can make with your leftovers to enjoy all week long.

Give it a try this weekend!

TURKEY STEW

INGREDIENTS:

2 chopped onions

1 Granny Smith apple

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp dried sage

2 tbsp plain flour

300 ml of your favourite soup stock

2 tbsp whole grain mustard

2 tbsp liquid honey

500 grams of shredded turkey or chicken

400 grams of roasted vegetables (carrots, potatoes, beets, parsnips, etc.)

STEP 1: In a large stew pot, fry the onion and apple with the olive oil. Then stir in the sage, adding the flour about a minute later. Finally, stir in the stock followed by the mustard and the honey.

STEP 2: Bring your mixture to a simmer and stir in the turkey and roasted vegetables. Cover and continue cooking at a simmer for 15 minutes. Then it’s ready to serve!

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