Living Luxe Magazine Features Toronto's #1 Pool & Landscaping Company: The Northstone Group's Timeless Design Excellence
- Ashley Wilson
- Oct 8
- 6 min read
Living Luxe Magazine's exclusive feature on The Northstone Group reveals why Toronto's most discerning homeowners in Forest Hill, Rosedale, and The Bridle Path choose Canada's #1 pool and landscaping company for their estate transformations. With an unwavering commitment to timeless design and superior craftsmanship, The Northstone Group has set the standard for luxury outdoor living across the Greater Toronto Area.
The Art of Timeless Design in Toronto's Premier Neighborhoods
As featured in Living Luxe Magazine, The Northstone Group's approach to luxury outdoor design transcends trends, creating enduring environments that enhance Toronto's most prestigious properties. "We've changed what luxury at home looks like," Vic Bertrand, President of The Northstone Group, told Living Luxe. "For our clients, the backyard isn't an afterthought. It's where they entertain, unwind and invest in how they live every day."
This design philosophy has established The Northstone Group as the trusted partner for Toronto's elite, from the stately mansions of Forest Hill to the contemporary estates of The Bridle Path. Each project showcases meticulous attention to architectural harmony, where pool and landscape elements unite to create seamless outdoor sanctuaries that feel as though they've always belonged to the property.
The company's influence extends throughout Toronto's luxury corridor, transforming properties in Rosedale's heritage district, Lawrence Park's winding streets, and Yorkville's exclusive penthouses. Their work can be found enhancing estates in York Mills and Sunnybrook, where modern elegance meets natural beauty. Western neighborhoods like The Kingsway, Princess Anne Manor, and Thorncrest Village have embraced The Northstone Group's ability to create classic English garden designs paired with contemporary pool installations. Even Toronto's eastern enclaves, including The Beaches and the estates along Scarborough Golf Club Road, showcase the company's versatility in coastal-inspired and estate-scale transformations.
Beyond Toronto proper, The Northstone Group's expertise shapes the outdoor environments of Oakville's Lorne Park and Old Oakville, Mississauga's Port Credit and Mineola West, and the country estates of King City and Kleinburg. Each location presents unique opportunities for the company to demonstrate why they've earned their position as Canada's premier outdoor design firm.
Design Excellence Through Integrated Expertise
"This integrated approach is crucial for achieving a cohesive aesthetic that mirrors that of the home's architecture," Bertrand explained to Living Luxe Magazine. With 180+ in-house professionals, including landscape architects, designers, and master craftsmen, The Northstone Group ensures every element reflects thoughtful design and flawless execution.
This comprehensive expertise allows The Northstone Group to deliver projects of unparalleled sophistication. Consider their work on a minimalist pool design for a modern Forest Hill residence, where clean lines and refined materials create a serene reflection pool that doubles as a sophisticated entertainment space. Or their elaborate water features for Rosedale heritage estates, where custom stonework and cascading elements pay homage to classical design while incorporating modern engineering that ensures decades of flawless operation.
The company's commitment to design excellence extends to every project phase. From initial conceptualization, where their landscape architects develop masterplans that respect both the architecture and the natural topography, to the final installation of hand-selected stone, every decision reinforces the overall design vision. This attention to detail has created some of Toronto's most photographed outdoor spaces, environments that improve with age as materials develop patina and plantings mature into their intended forms.
Architectural Pool Design: Where Art Meets Engineering
The Northstone Group's concrete pools represent the pinnacle of design and craftsmanship in Toronto luxury construction. As highlighted in Living Luxe Magazine, their signature installations go far beyond conventional swimming pools. These are architectural statements that define the landscape.
Vanishing edge pools create visual harmony with the surrounding landscape, their still waters reflecting the sky and creating an sense of infinite space. Geometric pools echo the contemporary architectural lines of modern Toronto homes, becoming outdoor sculptures that are equally striking whether filled with swimmers or standing empty in winter, their forms creating dramatic shadow play across snow-covered terraces. Classical designs featuring custom stonework and water features evoke the grand estates of Europe while remaining perfectly suited to Canadian climate and lifestyle.
In Yorkville's penthouses, infinity pools maximize skyline views while creating private oases high above the city. The Bridle Path's resort-style pools rival those found in the world's finest hotels, complete with beach entries, integrated spas, and swim-up bars that make every day feel like a vacation. For the design-conscious in Lawrence Park, architectural lap pools provide both fitness functionality and aesthetic excellence, their long, clean lines creating visual corridors that draw the eye through the landscape.
Every pool is conceived as a work of art, where form and function unite to create spaces that remain timelessly elegant through decades of enjoyment. The Northstone Group's pools are designed to be beautiful in every season, whether sparkling under summer sun, reflecting autumn foliage, or standing as sculptural elements in winter's stark landscape.
Landscape Architecture: Creating Timeless Outdoor Environments
Beyond exceptional pool construction, The Northstone Group's landscape architects craft outdoor environments that honor both classical design principles and contemporary lifestyle needs. Their approach to Toronto's finest properties begins with understanding the essential character of each estate, then enhancing that character through thoughtful design interventions.
Masterful design planning creates comprehensive outdoor environments that flow seamlessly from interior spaces. French doors open onto terraces where the flooring material echoes interior choices, creating continuity between inside and out. Gardens unfold in carefully orchestrated sequences, revealing new vistas and intimate spaces as one moves through the landscape. Every sightline is considered, every view carefully framed to create moments of beauty that surprise and delight through the seasons.
The company's artisanal approach to hardscaping employs master craftsmen who understand that a driveway is not merely a surface for vehicles but the opening statement of an estate's design story. Using premium natural stone and materials selected for both beauty and longevity, these surfaces contribute to the overall design narrative while standing up to Toronto's challenging climate. Terraces become outdoor rooms defined by changes in elevation and material, while walkways guide movement through the garden with the same intentionality as a museum curator directing visitors through an exhibition.
Sophisticated outdoor living spaces rival the finest interior rooms in both comfort and style. Pavilions and outdoor kitchens are designed not as additions but as integral parts of the home's architecture. Entertainment areas feature the same attention to proportion, material selection, and furniture placement as any indoor space, creating environments where guests naturally gather and linger long into summer evenings.
Technology is incorporated discretely within these designs, with lighting systems that transform gardens after dark, irrigation that maintains perfect conditions without visible infrastructure, and automation that allows control of every element from pool heating to fire features. Yet these modern conveniences never compromise the timeless aesthetic that defines Toronto's most beautiful estates.
Why Toronto's Design-Conscious Elite Choose The Northstone Group
The Northstone Group has earned recognition as Canada's premier outdoor design firm. As Living Luxe Magazine notes in their exclusive feature, the company's success stems from an unwavering commitment to quality and design excellence that resonates with Toronto's most discerning homeowners.
"They're looking for that five-star experience, tailored to their own lifestyle and space," Bertrand told Living Luxe, describing clients who value enduring design over fleeting trends. This understanding has made The Northstone Group the preferred choice for Toronto homeowners who appreciate the intersection of artistry and craftsmanship, who understand that true luxury lies not in ostentation but in the perfect execution of thoughtful design.
The company's design process begins with deep listening, understanding not just what clients want but how they live. This leads to outdoor environments that support and enhance daily life while providing spectacular settings for entertaining. A Forest Hill family might need space for children to play while maintaining elegant sightlines for garden parties. A Yorkville couple might prioritize intimate spaces for quiet mornings with seamless transitions to areas that accommodate large gatherings. Each solution is unique, yet all share The Northstone Group's signature combination of timeless design and flawless execution.
Setting the Standard for Design Excellence in Toronto
As featured in Living Luxe Magazine Design 25, The Northstone Group continues to elevate outdoor living standards across Toronto's luxury market. Their design philosophy, which emphasizes timeless elegance over temporary fashion, has created some of the city's most admired outdoor spaces, environments that serve as benchmarks for excellence in outdoor design.
From the classical gardens of Rosedale to the contemporary courtyards of Yorkville, The Northstone Group's portfolio demonstrates mastery across all design aesthetics. Each project reflects the company's core belief that exceptional design, paired with superior craftsmanship, creates outdoor environments that improve with age. Materials develop rich patinas, plantings mature into their intended forms, and the overall composition settles into a sense of permanence that makes it difficult to imagine the property without these carefully crafted outdoor rooms.
For Toronto homeowners seeking outdoor spaces that will remain as relevant and beautiful decades from now as they are today, The Northstone Group offers an unmatched combination of design vision, technical expertise, and commitment to timeless craftsmanship. Their work stands as testament to the power of thoughtful design to transform not just properties but the way people experience their homes, creating private worlds where luxury is measured not in excess but in the perfect alignment of beauty, function, and enduring quality.
To explore how The Northstone Group can create a timeless outdoor masterpiece for your Toronto property, visit www.thenorthstonegroup.com. Proudly serving Forest Hill, Rosedale, The Bridle Path, Lawrence Park, Yorkville, The Kingsway, and exclusive neighborhoods throughout the Greater Toronto Area. Read the complete feature in Living Luxe Magazine Design 25.
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