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Adult Lifestyle Communities in Leeds and Grenville, Ontario

Leeds and Grenville combines waterfront settings, historic small towns and four distinct adult lifestyle communities: Watercolour Westport near the Upper Rideau; the golf-oriented eQuinelle community in Kemptville; Stone & South waterfront condominiums in Gananoque; and St. Alban’s Village bungalow townhomes in Brockville. Buyers can compare conventional freehold homes, condominium suites and freehold homes with shared community interests. None of these four communities is currently verified as land lease, and the exact title, fees, memberships and shared rights should be confirmed for the property being considered.

This page is specifically designed for downsizers, retirees, and active empty nesters who are ready to transition from high-maintenance city properties to a serene, resort-style neighbourhood. Whether your goal is to find a bungalow with main-floor living steps from a championship golf course, or an executive waterfront condo with a private boat slip, these communities offer the perfect balance of independence, social connection, and modern convenience. With top-tier local healthcare at the Brockville General Hospital and Kemptville District Hospital, scenic conservation trails, premier local dining, and easy highway access to Ottawa and Kingston, Leeds and Grenville allows you to enjoy your retirement years at your own pace.

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Watercolour Westport: Walkable-Connected

Watercolour Westport is a cottage-inspired freehold home community by Land Ark Homes in Westport, near the Upper Rideau. The neighbourhood includes bungalow, two-storey and bungalow-townhome designs, with current homes built to fossil-fuel-free, Net Zero Ready standards in a walkable village setting.

Homes feature heritage-inspired architecture, open-concept interiors and several single-level or main-floor-living designs. Residents are within walking distance of Westport shops, restaurants and everyday services, with Country Roads Community Health Centre less than a kilometre away. Parks, trails and nearby lakes add to the community’s small-town and outdoor appeal.

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MAP OF WATERCOLOUR Westport AREA

148 Hearthside Dr, Westport, ON K0G 1X0, Canada

In the land of lakes: the village of Westport

Tucked in the Northern Frontenac Arch Biosphere, the area surrounding Westport is rich in nature. Spend your leisure time in the beauty of the village’s many surrounding lakes, forests, and rolling hills. The great outdoors is just outside your front door.

Create more connections: Fishing, golfing, hiking, the list goes on and on. Whatever your pass time, there is likely a group for it in Westport. The warm and welcoming community of Westport makes it easy to create meaningful connections.

Health services are located less than a kilometre away: For when you need them, community health services are within quick reach at Watercolour. Located less than a one kilometre walk away, the Country Roads Community Health Centre provides primary health care services and a variety of community programs. Watercolour’s close proximity to Kingston and Ottawa also provides residents with the assurance that major care is never far from home.

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There’s more to life at eQuinelle…

eQuinelle is a master-planned, four-season community beside the Rideau River and eQuinelle Golf Club in Kemptville. The broader neighbourhood includes freehold bungalows, singles and townhomes as well as condominium suites in The Legends buildings, so ownership, fees and maintenance responsibilities must be confirmed for the exact property.

eQuinelle’s 20,000-square-foot Resident Club is a private facility with an outdoor pool, fitness spaces and social programming. Access is available through a separate optional Resident Club membership for eQuinelle residents; golf and dining have their own rates or charges. The neighbourhood also offers parks, trails and Rideau River proximity, while home type, condominium status, club membership and recurring costs must be checked for the exact property.

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MAP OF EQUINELLE AREA

140 Equinelle Dr, Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0, Canada

AREA AMENITIES

RESIDENT CLUB:

What gives you the most pleasure in life? If you’re a sports enthusiast, enjoy a great day on the eQuinelle golf course or strap on your skis and explore the cross-country trails. If you like to socialize, linger over lunch with your neighbours at the Fireside Grill or enjoy a game of pool in the Clubhouse games room. If you’re creative, take your sketchbook or your paints and canvas and seek out inspiration from the beautiful views and nearby woodlands. Or spend quality time with the family by taking the kids to a golf lesson or to the playground and splash pad at the park. You’ll find there’s more to life at eQuinelle, and you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy it every day.

NATURE IS YOUR NEIGHBOUR:

eQuinelle is a wonderful, well-established neighbourhood where you’ll enjoy living in a tranquil natural setting, steps from the river, the community park, and all the amenities of its spectacular Resident Club. At eQuinelle, you’re not just buying a home, you’re becoming part of a community where you’ll belong right from the day you move in. That includes being a member of the larger community of Kemptville.

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GANANOQUE STONE & SOUTH ON THE RIVER

Stone and South on the River is an exquisite, boutique waterfront condominium community by CaraCo Development Corporation, situated on the shores of the St. Lawrence River in Gananoque, Ontario. This elegant six-storey development features luxury, open-concept suites designed for discerning downsizers seeking a maintenance-free, lock-and-leave lifestyle in the heart of the Thousand Islands.

Stone & South includes one-, two- and three-bedroom condominium layouts across the waterfront buildings. Current resales show that unit size, balcony, parking, locker, marina or boat-slip rights, pet rules and monthly condominium fees vary by property. Shared amenities include a fitness centre, social spaces, kayak and canoe storage, waterfront access and an off-leash dog area; buyers should verify the status certificate and the exact rights attached to the suite.

MAP OF STONE & SOUTH AREA

129 South St, Gananoque, ON K7G 0B1, Canada

FEATURES & AMENITIES

  • Welcoming Grand Lobby with Fireplace

  • Social room with kitchen and fitness centre overlooking the renowned architecture of Gananoque

  • Fitness Centre with State-of-the-art Equipment

  • Private gated and landscaped outdoor barbecue areas

  • Off-leash dog park

  • Grand lobby

  • Underground parking

  • Storage for kayaks and canoes

  • Swimming and fishing docks

  • Boat docking: confirm whether a marina slip is included, separately owned, available to purchase or unavailable for the exact suite.

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ST. ALBAN'S VILLAGE

A rendering one of some of the homes in the St. Alban’s Village Community in Brockville

St. Alban’s Village is an adult lifestyle community of freehold bungalow townhomes by Brookland Homes on the former St. Alban’s School for Boys site in Brockville. The community is designed for downsizers and retirees but is not legally age-restricted. Current property documents and listings should be reviewed to confirm title, shared interests and maintenance responsibilities for the exact home.

The homes offer open-concept, main-floor-living layouts. Current 2026 MLS evidence describes a 57-home community in which each owner has a 1/57 ownership interest in a planned 2,060-square-foot clubhouse. The clubhouse should not be presented as completed. Downtown Brockville, the St. Lawrence riverfront and local healthcare services are nearby.

FEATURES & AMENITIES

Choose from a variety of layouts, including two- and three-bedroom units, all crafted for convenience and accessibility. The homes feature open-concept living spaces, quality finishes, and main-floor designs to ensure long-term ease and mobility.

A 2,060-square-foot private clubhouse is planned as a gathering place for residents. Current 2026 MLS evidence describes each owner as holding a 1/57 ownership interest; buyers should confirm the construction status, ownership interest, costs and operating arrangements in the current purchase and title documents.

MAP OF The St. Alban's village AREA

Tekamp Ter, Brockville, ON K6V, Canada

Answer first

Four communities offer three distinct ownership paths

Watercolour Westport is conventional freehold. eQuinelle includes freehold homes and condominium suites. Stone & South uses condominium ownership. St. Alban's Village uses freehold bungalow townhomes with a shared community interest.

None of the four is currently verified as land lease. Adult-lifestyle appeal also does not establish a formal age restriction. Compare the exact title, recurring charges, maintenance, memberships, amenity rights, rules and resale pathway before choosing.

  • Communities: 4
  • Locations: Westport, Kemptville, Gananoque and Brockville
  • Models: freehold, condominium and shared community interest
  • Current listings: dedicated TotalHomeSearch.ca routes
  • Seller pathway: coordinate your sale and purchase

Buyers also ask

Quick answers before comparing properties

How many adult-lifestyle communities are featured in Leeds and Grenville?

Four: Watercolour Westport, eQuinelle, Stone & South and St. Alban's Village.

Do all four Leeds and Grenville communities use the same ownership model?

No. Watercolour Westport is conventional freehold; eQuinelle includes freehold homes and condominium suites; Stone & South is condominium; and St. Alban's Village uses freehold townhomes with a shared community interest.

Are any of these four communities verified as land lease?

No. None of the four is currently verified as land lease. Confirm the registered title and controlling documents for the exact property.

Are all four communities legally restricted to residents aged 55 or older?

No formal community-wide 55-plus restriction is approved across this inventory, and current St. Alban's Village builder information says it is not legally age-restricted. Confirm current eligibility and occupancy rules for the exact property.

Is eQuinelle Resident Club access included with every home?

No. The private Resident Club requires a separate optional membership available only to eQuinelle residents; golf and dining have separate rates or charges.

Does every Stone & South suite include parking, a locker and a boat slip?

No. Parking, locker, marina or boat-slip rights, condominium fees and pet rules vary by property. Review the exact listing and status certificate.

Where can I see current listings for these communities?

Use each dedicated TotalHomeSearch.ca route. On August 12, 2026, eQuinelle and Stone & South each displayed eight properties, St. Alban's displayed zero, and the Watercolour route displayed one unrelated Westport property.

Can I coordinate selling my present home with a Leeds and Grenville purchase?

Yes. Begin with a current value and timing review, then coordinate preparation, financing, conditions, deposits and closing dates with changing community inventory.

Direct comparison

Compare all four featured communities

Every row includes the direct regional community section and the dedicated current MLS search.

CommunityLocationOwnershipHousingBest fitActions
Watercolour WestportWestportConventional freehold homesBungalows, two-storey homes and bungalow townhomesA walkable Westport setting with current bungalow, two-storey and bungalow-townhome designs.
eQuinelleKemptvilleFreehold homes plus condominium suitesBungalows, singles, townhomes and condominium suitesA Kemptville community with several housing formats and optional club access.
Stone & SouthGananoqueCondominium ownershipOne-, two- and three-bedroom condominium layoutsA lock-and-leave condominium option in Gananoque near the St. Lawrence River.
St. Alban's VillageBrockvilleFreehold townhomes with a shared community interestFreehold bungalow townhomesMain-floor living in a smaller Brockville community that is not legally age-restricted.

Listings check — August 12, 2026: eQuinelle and Stone & South each displayed eight properties, while St. Alban's Village displayed zero. The Watercolour route displayed one broader Westport property outside Watercolour, so confirm that any result is actually inside the community. A zero or unrelated result does not prove resale is unavailable.

Community fact capsules

Ownership changes the documents and questions to review

Watercolour Westport — Westport

Cottage-inspired freehold home community. Current offerings are promoted as fossil-fuel-free and Net Zero Ready. Confirm the exact title, construction specifications, municipal services, costs and completion terms for the property being considered.

eQuinelle — Kemptville

Master-planned community beside the Rideau River and golf club. The private Resident Club requires a separate optional membership available only to eQuinelle residents. Golf and dining have separate rates or charges. Confirm the exact title, fees, maintenance and membership choices for the property.

Stone & South — Gananoque

Waterfront condominium community. Unit size, balcony, parking, locker, pet rules, condominium fees and marina or boat-slip rights vary by property. Review the current status certificate and the exact rights attached to the suite.

St. Alban's Village — Brockville

Adult-lifestyle freehold bungalow-townhome community. Current 2026 MLS evidence describes each owner as holding a 1/57 interest in a planned 2,060-square-foot clubhouse. Confirm its construction status, shared ownership, costs and operating documents for the exact home.

Complete obligation

Compare more than the purchase price

Include every recurring cost

  • Financing, taxes, insurance and utilities
  • Condominium fees and their current inclusions
  • Optional Resident Club membership and separate golf or dining charges
  • Shared-interest costs and operating arrangements
  • Private maintenance and property-specific repairs

Match the document to the model

  • Freehold: title, registered instruments and purchase agreement
  • Condominium: status certificate, declaration, rules and reserve fund
  • Shared interest: title and the documents governing ownership, costs and operation
  • New construction: specifications, services, completion terms and warranties

A five-step comparison

Move from browsing to a confident shortlist

  1. Identify the ownership model

    Start with the exact title and obligations.

  2. Open both research routes

    Use the community section and current MLS search.

  3. Price the complete obligation

    Include recurring charges, memberships and services.

  4. Review the exact documents

    Use current property-specific evidence.

  5. Coordinate the move

    Align financing and closing with your present sale.

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For homeowners planning to downsize

Connect the sale of your current home to the right Leeds and Grenville opportunity

A coordinated plan can connect market preparation, sale timing, financing, document review and closing dates with changing community inventory.

Helpful buyer guides

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Detailed questions

Questions to resolve before an offer

What should I review before buying at Watercolour Westport?

Review the registered title, agreement of purchase and sale, construction specifications, municipal services, recurring costs, completion terms, maintenance obligations and rules for the exact property.

What should I review before buying at eQuinelle?

First identify whether the property is freehold or condominium. Then review the exact title or status certificate, maintenance obligations, recurring charges and any separate Resident Club membership, golf or dining costs.

What should I review before buying at Stone & South?

Review the status certificate, declaration, rules, budget, reserve fund, insurance, condominium fees and the exact parking, locker, balcony, pet and marina or boat-slip rights attached to the suite.

What should I review before buying at St. Alban's Village?

Review the registered title and the documents governing the 1/57 shared interest, planned clubhouse, costs, operating arrangements, maintenance responsibilities and resale terms.

Is the St. Alban's Village clubhouse complete?

It should not be presented as complete. Current 2026 MLS evidence describes a planned 2,060-square-foot clubhouse. Confirm current construction status and the obligations attached to the shared interest.

Do all four communities charge the same type of monthly fee?

No. Taxes, condominium fees, optional club membership, utilities, insurance, shared-interest costs and private maintenance arise from different documents. There is no approved universal regional fee range.

Are pets, parking and exterior changes handled the same way in every community?

No. These rules can vary by title, condominium documents, shared-interest documents and property. Confirm the current requirements before purchasing.

Does a zero-result MLS search prove that resale is unavailable?

No. It describes only the inventory displayed at that moment. Recheck the dedicated search and investigate any official or internal resale process before ruling out a community.

Why does the Watercolour Westport search require extra care?

The August 12, 2026 check displayed one broader Westport property outside Watercolour. Confirm that any result is actually within the community until the dedicated filter is corrected and retested.

Which documents provide the final answer for a Leeds and Grenville purchase?

Use the current listing, registered title or agreement, condominium or shared-interest documents, inspection, insurance information and advice from the appropriate professionals.

Kevin Flaherty, Real Estate Broker

About the author

Kevin Flaherty, Real Estate Broker

Kevin helps homeowners connect the sale of a long-held property with a move into a right-sized home or adult-lifestyle community.

Call 1-877-352-4378 to discuss Leeds and Grenville options and the timing of your move.

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Research sources and important information

Research reviewed July 29, 2026 and listing routes refreshed August 12, 2026 using the owner-approved AdultCommunities.ca Leeds and Grenville regional baseline, official builder and community sources, municipal records, current MLS-fed observations, approved conflict resolutions and the controlled regional-section and TotalHomeSearch.ca destinations.

Ownership documents, fees, services, memberships, rules, amenities, construction status, inventory and property details can change. The current listing, registered title, agreement, condominium or shared-interest documents, inspection, insurance information and advice from the appropriate professionals provide the final answer for a specific purchase.

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