Come experience The Headwaters, a special $50 million condominium development in beautiful northwestern Ontario, offering you an enviable lifestyle of luxury on Lake of the Woods.

The Headwaters occupies the southernmost tip of Kenora’s historic Tunnel Island or Ka-izheki-pi-chiin — “a place to stay over,” as it was originally known to the Anishinaabe people. Tunnel Island is situated just west of downtown Kenora, at the mouth of the Winnipeg River in Lake of the Woods.

“The Headwaters will feature 90 suites, including two new penthouse suites,” says Barry Hedgecock, manager of Qualico Headwaters.

There will be five buildings — the Current, the Brook, the Banks, the Point and the Cove — ranging in size from nine to 44 lakeshore residences. Some of the building features include large private terraces, stone fireplaces, galley kitchens with granite countertops, luxurious ensuites, shake and clapboard siding, and designs that combine those from traditional Lake of the Woods camps and modern building systems and products. The architecture was developed in partnership with Nelson Architecture based in Kenora, and Raymond S.C. Wan Architects in Winnipeg.

The land features a natural beach, private boat docks and mature trees. Timber harvested from the site clearing will be used in the development of The Headwaters’ buildings.

“Construction began in fall of last year, and we are taking registrations for the suites now,” says Hedgecock. “We have five registrations at the moment. We’ve had people look at the Headwaters who already have a family cottage on Lake of the Woods, but would like to leave behind all the maintenance associated with keeping up a cottage, and still live in luxurious surroundings. Lake of the Woods is a piece of paradise.”

Some are interested in using The Headwaters as their vacation home, while others see buying a condominium as a permanent residence. Hedgecock says a condominium project of this scale and luxury has never before been seen in the Kenora area. Units will cost from $400,000 and up, and will range from 1,000 to 2,100 square feet in size.