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we sought to create...

An architectural gem in the heart of nature; a sanctuary far-removed from busy urban life. So we crafted The Bear Stand, a luxurious lakeside retreat in the heart of the Haliburton Highlands, 2.5 hours northeast of Toronto.

The Bear Stand is a luxuriously designed space in which to relax and unwind, enjoy the natural environment and spend quality time with family and friends. Over 3,400-square-feet, it beautifully fuses the traditional Canadian cabin experience with the best in contemporary design.  

Set on a secluded 99-acre plot surrounded by native Crown Lands, The Bear Stand is very private property offering 1,300-feet of lakeside shoreline and over 5kms of private groomed hiking trails and wetland boardwalks.

Featured in Architectural Digest magazine, winner of the American Institute of Architecture (AIA) Merit Award in 2017, and recipient of the national AIA Housing Award in 2018. 

Architecture by Bohlin Cywinski Jackson/Bohlin Grauman Miller. Built by Brinkman Construction.