To the public, the architectural language of residential buildings is typically only accessible and conveyed externally. Rarely are we afforded the opportunity to see the individualistic interiors of the grandest and most expensive homes, until now. On June 18th, HGTV airs a special program entitled Great Canadian Homes, produced by Carolyn Meland of HeartHat Entertainment, where the audience will be invited behind the doors of Canada's most architecturally significant private residences. The show will take viewers on a journey to over a dozen homes, portraying high-profile buildings like Montreal's Habitat 67 and Toronto's Integral House, to mansion properties like the 1912-built Disher House in Vancouver and a converted dairy barn in Calgary.

Habitat 67, image via GAT

Hosted by the endearingly energetic Tommy Smythe, the one-hour program showcases 13 residences across the country. Spanning from coast to coast and from 1867 to the present day, Great Canadian Homes opens with an exploration of Earsncliffe Manor, the Confederation-era home of none other than Sir John A. MacDonald. Retaining original design elements, a rare glimpse into the stately house means an uncommonly intimate glimpse into Canadian history. 

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