Category archives: The Journey

Demolition Day at OFF PLAZA in Rosemont With L. McComber Architecture and Nicora

Demolition Day at OFF PLAZA in Rosemont With L. McComber Architecture and Nicora

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This story is part of The Journey, a series of personal notes into the real estate world by editor & broker Jeff Lee.  Ever since I started working in Real Estate, I dreamed of collaborating with developers and architects to bring to market new condos and other real estate projects. General contractor Nicora and architecture firm L. McComber recently g[...]
The Price You Have to Pay to Keep on Exploring

The Price You Have to Pay to Keep on Exploring

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"We've always told everybody that our adventure would be epic. But most importantly, that it would never stop. Of course we get in trouble, and sometimes we get lost. But I guess it is the price you have to pay. To keep on exploring." -Jeff Lee  Editor   For this vacation special we followed the trailblazing restaurateurs of Espadon in[...]
Inside a Sunny Historic House Completely Restored by Projet AV on the South Shore of Montreal

Inside a Sunny Historic House Completely Restored by Projet AV on the South Shore of Montreal

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This story is part of The Journey, a series of travel and personal stories into the real estate world by editor Jeff Lee. I'm very glad to introduce you to the team who worked on my latest listing in Vieux-Longueuil, an historic house on a corner lot that was restored with a lot of love! The three siblings who work under the company Projet AV take pride in [...]
12 Things to do in the Eastern Townships: Winter Edition

12 Things to do in the Eastern Townships: Winter Edition

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It was about time we put the TRIP back in TOWER TRIP! Since I listed this charming Bed & Breakfast in the Eastern Townships, I decided to go out there and test the hospitality for myself. I brought along pretty face Vincent Malo and a couple of plaid shirts for a weekend that would become a bromance to remember. For more info about the B&B for sale, [...]
This Mid-Century Modern Home Has so Many Details, You Might Need a Moment!

This Mid-Century Modern Home Has so Many Details, You Might Need a Moment!

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"You have to come look at this house! I think it would be an amazing feature for TOWER TRIP." That was the pitch of my friend and colleague Marie Champagne, trying to lure me into her newest trophy listing. And it usually doesn't take more than that to catch my curiosity! If you have an amazing property to feature here, let us know! Nestled by[...]
Playing Brunch In the Kitchen with Cereal Company Oatbox

Playing Brunch In the Kitchen with Cereal Company Oatbox

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We had the chance to observe the content creation team of subscription-based cereal company Oatbox in action, while they were shooting their monthly recipe inside this slick modern kitchen we gladly provided for them! Here are some making of photos capturing Karolane Rondeau and Isabelle Junge playing brunch alongside some of the real photographs by [...]
Inside the Residence and Vision of The Architect who Created the Projet Normanville

Inside the Residence and Vision of The Architect who Created the Projet Normanville

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Pictures by Jérome Labrecque Update: The upper unit featured in this story is currently available for rent. Contact real estate broker Marie Champagne for additional info. This following story was originally published on Jun 8, 2016 Since Marie Champagne and I at Engel & Völkers are bringing to market this last available unit of Projet Nor[...]
Conquering Private Waterfalls for a Summer Swim and a 15 Acres Lot!

Conquering Private Waterfalls for a Summer Swim and a 15 Acres Lot!

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Pictures by Jérôme Labrecque Additional pictures by Jeff Lee Let me tell you how excited I am to bring this epic property to the market. When my clients called me to tell me about this property they wanted to sell in Frelighsburg (Eastern Townships) just 100 km outside of Montreal, I thought they would have to sell ME first! I hence drove down there to mee[...]
A Feeling I Somehow Can't Really Describe

A Feeling I Somehow Can't Really Describe

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  This is not a story about money. This is not a story about success and the grand illusion of it. This whole adventure is about a feeling. Something strange and intriguing that I can't really describe. But when you actually feel it. You know. -Jeff Lee, Editor of TOWER TRIP     As we begin the production of Episode 1 of what[...]
When You Thought You Had Seen it All : SLS Brickell Hotel & Residences by Philippe Starck

When You Thought You Had Seen it All : SLS Brickell Hotel & Residences by Philippe Starck

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Brickell seemed even more slick and crispy clean from what I remembered of last year, when we first met with Jamie Maniscalco for a tour of the Miami Financial District. Cranes are everywhere, glass & steel towers keep rising up and a bustling restaurant scene are all fuelled by the international elite's influx of capital. Even though it was 30C outside,[...]
Possibly the Best Luxury Rental Experience in Tremblant

Possibly the Best Luxury Rental Experience in Tremblant

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It's the little things that make a perfect weekend getaway. It's the songs you play en route in the car, the girls you spot from afar or the drunk friend you simply refuse to leave at the bar. Those little things of course, you can't plan for. But for everything else, there is Le Panache 782: The perfect setup to enjoy a shabby-chic stay directly inside the[...]
Climbing Inside Porsche Design Tower in Miami for an Exclusive Tour of the 32M$ Penthouse

Climbing Inside Porsche Design Tower in Miami for an Exclusive Tour of the 32M$ Penthouse

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Story by Jeff Lee & Miami correspondent Jamie Maniscalco As soon as you step inside the cathedral lobby of the Porsche Design Tower in Sunny Isles, you must immediately acknowledge the massive scale and challenge of this project. Right there in front of you, there is a huge central glass tube that is propelling luxury cars 60 floors up in the air with[...]
An Intimate Tasting of the New White Keys Vodka Created in Rosemont

An Intimate Tasting of the New White Keys Vodka Created in Rosemont

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For this new TOWER TRIP experience, we gathered creatives, musicians and local influencers for an intimate tasting of the new White Keys Vodka created in Rosemont. Entrepreneurs and founders Sylvain Lague & Alexandre Panneton took us back on their creative journey that led to the creation of a fine tasting vodka imbued with music and creativity as the co[...]
Strolling the Graffiti Alley in Toronto with Realtor Mark Savel of Sage Real Estate

Strolling the Graffiti Alley in Toronto with Realtor Mark Savel of Sage Real Estate

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Mark Savel is a born and raised Toronto broker with Italian roots, who is super active on social media. During my last stay in Toronto, I met with him for a Zabaglione at Bar Buca and a stroll of the notorious Graffiti Alley. Mark is involved with the street art scene, running the Instagram account @Streetartintoronto and representing some of the local artis[...]
Riding to The Beaches on a Moody Day with Agent Alex Brott

Riding to The Beaches on a Moody Day with Agent Alex Brott

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I've been following Alex Brott for more than a year now, so when we met in Toronto, I felt like I already knew her a little. The way she writes the descriptions for her listings, her newsletter or infamous blog is simply refreshing and vivid, thanks to her background in the music industry. "You probably noticed by now that I make a lot of references and quo[...]
The Grace Residences Penthouse : An Intriguing Oasis in The Heart of Vancouver

The Grace Residences Penthouse : An Intriguing Oasis in The Heart of Vancouver

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The Grace Residences tower is one of Vancouver’s most alluring building. Standing in front of the locked up gate on Drake Street in Yaletown, I couldn't help but wonder what's inside. Gregg Baker from Sotheby's warmly agreed to take us beyond the garden and up to the penthouse. Created by architect James Schouw, The Grace is designed to be simultaneou[...]