Inside the incredible homes of Canada’s biggest stars
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Real celebrity cribs of our favourite Canadians
When they're not before the camera or performing onstage in front of thousands of fans, these international superstars are relaxing in their incredible homes. From Justin Bieber to Drake, Ryan Gosling to Avril Lavigne, click or scroll on to step inside the awe-inspiring cribs of our favourite Canadian celebrities...
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Drake
As well as having countless smash hit singles and awards under his belt, superstar rapper Drake is also the executive producer of HBO's award-winning TV show Euphoria. The 'One Dance' singer has an estimated net worth of $250 million (£218m), and has invested his wealth in an array of extravagant homes, including his Yolo estate in Toronto. But the musician is also no stranger to lavish rental properties...
Drake's Beverly Hills rental
In 2017, after finishing his Boy Meets World tour, Drake rented this amazing Beverly Hills mansion, before returning to his custom-built Canadian estate. In fact, the singer might have been the first person to spend the night here, because it was completed in 2017. Drake spent a cool $10,000 (£8.5k) a night on the pad, but when you see all of its amazing amenities, you'll understand why...
Drake's Beverly Hills rental
Positioned in the heart of sought-after 90210, one of America's most exclusive zip codes, the mega-mansion measures 12,500 square feet and boasts everything from a luxe home theatre to a wine bar, and an infinity pool. Known as Villa Grande Bellezza, the elegant residence also has some stunning living spaces that are perfect for entertaining and relaxing. There's a plush living room, a luxurious marble-clad kitchen, six bedrooms, and seven bathrooms.
Drake's Beverly Hills rental
The master suite has to be one of the finest spaces in the whole house. The size of the average city apartment, it comes complete with a sitting area, a fireplace, a walk-in closet, and a gorgeous ensuite with a lounge space, a soaking tub, and access to an outdoor balcony with canyon views. Every single room is overflowing with super-expensive features, such as panelled walls, striking mouldings, parquet floors, columns, and French doors.
Drake's Beverly Hills rental
Outside, the grounds are packed with luxury features and landscaped planting. There's an infinity pool with jaw-dropping views, numerous outdoor lounges, an alfresco kitchen, a bar, and a barbecue that's perfect for entertaining. Sadly, the house is no longer available to rent on Airbnb and it was actually sold in January 2020, for a cool $14.9 million (£12.7m).
Ryan Reynolds
Movie star Ryan Reynolds is known for being a funny man and has starred in an array of blockbuster films, including Deadpool and Free Guy. He even started his own highly successful liquor business, Aviator Gin, earning himself an estimated $150 million (£128m). Reynolds married fellow actor Blake Lively in 2012 and the pair are said to live in Pound Ridge, New York with their three children. Before tying the knot with Lively, Reynolds was married to Scarlett Johansson, and the pair owned a beautiful house in Los Feliz, California.
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Ryan Reynolds' mid-century gem in Los Feliz
The pair bought the place for $2.9 million (£2.5m) in August 2010, just months before announcing their divorce. Two years later, they sold it off for $3.5 million (£2.5m). It was listed once again in 2017 for just shy of $5 million (£4.3m), giving us lucky fans the chance to have a look inside. Known as The Wong House, the post-and-beam property was designed in 1969 by the iconic Californian architectural firm Buff & Hensman.
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Ryan Reynolds' mid-century gem in Los Feliz
Scarlett and Ryan clearly had amazing taste. The home stretches 2,835 square feet and has an open-plan flow, three bedrooms, and two bathrooms. There's a living room, a kitchen, a games room, and a gym.
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Ryan Reynolds' mid-century gem in Los Feliz
Every single room is decked-out with gorgeous mid-century modern design elements, including beamed timber ceilings, hardwood floors, walls of glass and tile work. Many of the rooms open up to exterior patios, too, from which incredible views can be savoured.
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Ryan Reynolds' mid-century gem in Los Feliz
The master suite is an absolute dream. It has an ensuite with twin vanities, an outdoor bathtub, and its own private courtyard. The exterior is just as amazing, thanks to a fire pit and pool surrounded by stunning scenery. We're sure saying goodbye to this pad during their divorce battle was no easy task.
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Elliot Page
From Juno to Inception, actor Elliot Page has starred in plenty of award-nominated shows and movies, gaining himself a reported $8 million (£6.8m) in the process. Formerly known as Ellen Page, the star has become an important transgender figure in Hollywood, sharing his story with the world and even transitioning on-screen too, in Netflix's highly popular show The Umbrella Academy.
Elliot Page's mid-century modern home
The star's spread is every bit as cool as you might expect. Built in 1955, the mid-century modern home can be found in Nichols Canyon, Los Angeles, and benefits from gorgeous rooms that blend historic details with contemporary interior design.
Elliot Page's mid-century modern home
The post-and-beam house boasts soaring ceilings, exposed timbers, full-height fireplaces, and plenty of glass, opening the living areas up to the great outdoors. Page isn't the only celebrity to have owned the house, either. In fact, he bought the place in 2014 for $1.7 million (£1.4m) from iconic sports star Venus Williams.
Elliot Page's mid-century modern home
The contemporary kitchen is effortlessly cool and features unique skylights that help to draw that Californian sunshine inside. Elsewhere there's a master suite, two guest bedrooms (one of which could be turned into a stunning home office), a lovely outdoor pool, and plenty of space for an alfresco drink or two.
Elliot Page's mid-century modern home
Although fairly modest, there's no denying the beauty of the place. Page decided to leave the pad behind in late 2018, listing it for just over $1.9 million (£1.6m) and selling it in early 2019 for $2.1 million (£1.8m).
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Justin Bieber
At the age of just 13, Justin Bieber was discovered by talent agent Scooter Braun, who stumbled across the singer's videos on YouTube. Fast-forward 14 years and Bieber is now one of the world's biggest stars, with a reported net worth of $285 million (£243k) and six studio albums under his belt. Married to model Hailey Bieber, he splits his time between Canada and Los Angeles, living in some truly palatial properties, including a pretty amazing one in Beverly Hills...
Justin Bieber’s Beverly Hills mansion
The Biebers snapped up this gem just 18 months after buying their first home together in November 2019, shelling out $25.8 million (£22m) for the privilege. They got an amazing bargain, though, as the house had been seriously discounted from when it had debuted on the market two years before—it was previously listed for $42 million (£35.8m) and was Realtor's most expensive new listing at the time. The supersized house is located inside a guard-gated private community where dozens of other celebrities also live.
Justin Bieber’s Beverly Hills mansion
The home sits on two-and-a-half acres of land and measures 11,145 square feet. Inside, there are seven bedrooms and 10 bathrooms, as well as plenty of rooms for hosting VIPs. A grand two-storey hallway leads through to this elegant formal living room, which comes kitted out with a black fireplace. There's also a family room and a designer kitchen that's fit for a celebrity chef.
Justin Bieber’s Beverly Hills mansion
Upstairs, the couple's bedroom has its very own sitting room, with floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open out to a private patio offering views of the surrounding mountains. The room also has an enviable walk-in closet and an ensuite bathroom that's equipped with a grand chandelier hanging over the bath. Filled with high-end amenities, there's also a library, a soundproof movie theatre, and a gym. But that isn't all!
Justin Bieber’s Beverly Hills mansion
Head outside and the offerings are just as brilliant. As well as endless spaces for dining, lounging, and soaking up the scenery, there's also a covered loggia, an outdoor fireplace, an infinity-edged swimming pool, and a full-sized tennis court. What more could a pop star possibly need?
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Avril Lavigne
No one quite epitomises the early noughties pop-punk moment in time better than musician Avril Lavigne. At just 16 years old, she signed a two-album recording contract with Arista Records and her debut album Let Go remains the best-selling album of the 21st century by a Canadian artist. Today, the 'Sk8er Boi' singer is thought to be worth $60 million (£51m) and is engaged to fellow pop-punk rocker Mod Sun.
Avril Lavigne's Malibu retreat
Despite her angsty rocker persona, Avril Lavigne clearly knows a cool and contemporary home when she sees one. The singer snapped up this Malibu retreat in late 2020, paying $7.8 million (£6.6m) for it. But as soon as you see the interior—and the view—you'll understand why...
Avril Lavigne's Malibu retreat
The stunning spread sits on a private half-acre lot high on a bluff above one of Malibu’s sandiest beaches. Facing the sea, every single room benefits from views that would stop you in your tracks. The main living space, a large, open-plan room, has everything the singer could need, including a lounge, dining space, and high-end kitchen.
Avril Lavigne's Malibu retreat
Though the original house was constructed in the 1960s, the place was totally rebuilt a few years ago by Scott Gillen, a prolific Malibu developer. It's thanks to him that the home has such clean lines and a contemporary aesthetic. The 3,455-square-foot home has four bedrooms and three bathrooms, but the master suite has to be the finest of them all. Just look at that beamed ceiling!
Avril Lavigne's Malibu retreat
Many of the interior spaces benefit from glass doors, which open up to this dreamy backyard. There's a pool that overlooks the ocean, a fire pit for those cooler nights, and plenty of spaces for catching a tan. No stranger to lavish—and expensive—celebrity homes, Lavigne paid Blink 182 drummer and husband of Kourtney Kardashian, Travis Barker $9.5 million (£8.1m) for his Bel-Air mansion way back in 2007.
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The Weeknd
Grammy Award-winning R&B star The Weeknd, whose real name is Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, started out as an underground artist but soon rose to international stardom, selling out global arenas and releasing hit after hit. The 'Save Your Tears' singer now has an estimated net worth of $300 million (£256m), and even performed at the Super Bowl halftime show in 2021. After selling his luxurious Hidden Hills mansion to Madonna, The Weeknd bought something even more impressive...
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The Weeknd's Bel-Air mega-mansion
In the summer of 2021, The Weeknd scooped up this pad, his largest and most extravagant to date. The estate was never officially on the open market, but according to The Wall Street Journal, Dutch TV personalities Reinout and Danielle Oerlemans were the home's sellers. The Weeknd paid them an eye-watering $70 million (£59.6m) for the pad, which sits on 1.6 acres of land in sought-after Bel-Air.
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The Weeknd's Bel-Air mega-mansion
The Oerlemans reportedly purchased the mansion in 2015, before undertaking a three-year renovation project and expanding the home by a staggering 13,000 square feet. They also added a host of luxurious extras and decorated every room with stunning interior design. Today, the house spans 33,000 square feet and features nine bedrooms, a striking lounge with a mirrored ceiling, and a floor-to-ceiling marble fireplace, plus, a formal dining room with a coffered ceiling and 3D wallpaper.
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The Weeknd's Bel-Air mega-mansion
Modern and gorgeous in equal measure, the industrial-inspired kitchen is one of the finest we've ever seen. It comes with a huge preparation island, marble countertops, and copper cabinetry, while sliding doors open the space up to the great outdoors. The billionaire backyard is home to a large infinity pool, a multi-purpose sports court, an outdoor living room, and endless terraces with picturesque golf course views.
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The Weeknd's Bel-Air mega-mansion
The plush amenities don't stop there, though. The jaw-dropping house also benefits from an indoor swimming pool, a Turkish-style hammam, a fitness centre, a movie theatre, and a music studio—something that will no doubt come in very handy.
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Celine Dion
One of the most successful musicians of all time, Celine Dion has been in the spotlight since 1981, when she released her first single at the tender age of 12. Four decades later and the singer has too many Grammy Awards and Official Top 40 singles to count, gaining herself a purported $800 million (£682m) bank account in the process. With her incredible earnings, the 'My Heart Will Go On' singer built one seriously unusual celebrity home.
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Celine Dion’s Florida water park estate
The singer purchased the almost-six-acre estate, which lies in Florida's exclusive Jupiter Island, back in early 2008 for just over $7 million (£6m) and commissioned a sprawling, Bahamian-inspired mansion with her late husband, René Angélil. It took two years to build and was completed in 2010. Not your average celebrity home, the property is sprawling and brimming with one-of-a-kind amenities, including a private water park...
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Celine Dion’s Florida water park estate
The couple designed the 20,000-square-foot property as their dream vacation home—a place where they could go as a family to escape the paparazzi. Yet it's anything but low-key. The lavish holiday home is made up of the main home, plus five separate pavilions, and comes with 13 bedrooms, 14 bathrooms, gorgeous formal living spaces, and more than 400 feet of beach frontage.
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Celine Dion’s Florida water park estate
As well as some seriously luxurious living spaces, the beautiful beach house also boasts a tennis court, a golf range simulator, and a beachside cabana with a massage room. Plus, check out the singer's stunning master suite. With endless glass, a vaulted ceiling, a bed big enough for three, a huge walk-in closet, and a luxe bathroom, it's the ultimate VIP sanctuary. But that isn't nearly all...
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Celine Dion’s Florida water park estate
The mega-mansion also has three geothermal-heated swimming pools, numerous guest houses, and a commercial-grade water park with countless pools and slides, which Dion's three children no doubt loved when they were young. Despite its beauty and lavish features, the house proved unsellable. After four years on the market and several price reductions, it finally sold in 2017 for $28 million (£23.9k). That's a huge drop from the original listing price of $72.5 million (£61.8m).
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Shania Twain
Once dubbed the 'Queen of Country Pop', Shania Twain dominated the international charts from the mid-90s to the early noughties with hits singles such as 'Man! I Feel Like A Woman!' and 'That Don't Impress Me Much'. Today, the Canadian singer-songwriter is thought to be worth a cool $400 million (£341m), which amazingly is more than the likes of Jennifer Lopez and Mick Jagger. With her money, Twain bought a pretty enticing home in The Bahamas...
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Shania Twain’s Bahamas beach house
The country music star snapped up this lovely beachfront home, which lies on New Providence Island, for an undisclosed sum. Situated on an acre of land, moments from the water, the property is located inside the exclusive gated community of Old Fort Bay. Traditional and elegant, the pad offers no end of airy living spaces for relaxing.
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Shania Twain’s Bahamas beach house
The house was completed in 2004 and measures 7,000 square feet. Inside, there's a snug living room, a spacious kitchen, five bedrooms, six bathrooms, and a large media room. Plus, thanks to its location, every room enjoys panoramic views of the ocean.
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Shania Twain’s Bahamas beach house
The beautiful beach house blends a modern, coastal aesthetic, with more traditional elements, such as built-in timber units and rustic furnishings. Many of the rooms also benefit from floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open the interior up to the garden.
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Shania Twain’s Bahamas beach house
Making the most of the amazing Caribbean climate, the backyard is home to a swimming pool and plunge pool. There's also an alfresco dining area, immaculate grounds and several poolside lounges for soaking up the sunshine. But who needs all that when the ocean is just seconds away? In 2019, Twain decided to wave goodbye to the house, listing it for a whopping $10.9 million (£9.3m).
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Ryan Gosling
Ryan Gosling started his career at the tender age of 12, starring in classic TV shows including Goosebumps and Are You Afraid of the Dark? Yet he really stepped into the limelight when he landed a role in the iconic 2004 rom-com, The Notebook. His films have grossed more than $1.9 billion (£1.6b) at the box office and his personal net worth is said to be $70 million (£60m). Since 2011, the actor has been in a relationship with fellow actor, Eva Mendes.
Ryan Gosling's Santa Barbara County farmhouse
Mendes purchased a century-old home in 2008 for $3.2 million (£2.7m), before she met Gosling. Yet soon after they started dating, the La La Land star moved into the 3,900-square-foot pad, which lies in the highly sought-after neighbourhood of Los Feliz. After more than a decade of ownership, the couple decided to say goodbye to Hollywood—something that countless other celebrities have done in recent years—and swapped their spread for this dreamy house in Santa Barbara County.
Ryan Gosling's Santa Barbara County farmhouse
According to Dirt, the pair have owned the vacation getaway, which lies about a two-hour drive north of Los Angeles, since 2014. Although we don't know exactly how much they paid for it, the fabulous farmhouse was built in 2000 and has a truly stunning interior—just look at that vaulted ceiling.
Ryan Gosling's Santa Barbara County farmhouse
The spectacular celebrity home measures 6,500 square feet and blends faux historic details with modern interior design, thanks to the use of reclaimed barn wood and plenty of glass. There are four bedrooms and five bathrooms, as well as a great room, a dining room, and a unique kitchen.
Ryan Gosling's Santa Barbara County farmhouse
The home's exterior is every bit as amazing as the interior, too. As well as being elevated high above the countryside, allowing for unobstructed landscape views, the pad also boasts a sunbathing deck, wildflower meadows, and a lovely in-ground pool. We can certainly see why Gosling and Mendes were keen to move here for good. If only we could do the same...
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