Your Dream Home — or $600,000 Cash. You GET TO Choose.
The 2026 Fort William Rotary House Lottery isn’t just a chance to support local charities in Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario — it’s a life-changing opportunity. This year’s prize is a brand-new, custom-built home at 126 Bruin Crescent in the Parkdale subdivision of Thunder Bay, Ontario, constructed by Triad Custom Built Homes. From foundation to finish, every detail of this home has been carefully planned and professionally built. It is move-in ready, backed by a 7-Year Tarion Warranty, and constructed to Ontario Building Code standards. If you’ve ever pictured yourself walking through the front door of a home that’s entirely yours — no mortgage, no conditions, no compromises — this is that moment.
If homeownership isn’t in your plans right now, the winner has the option to take $600,000 cash instead. No strings attached. Whether you want to invest it, pay off debt, travel, or simply put yourself in a stronger financial position, the choice is entirely yours. We’ve listened to your feedback, the addition of a cash option is a highly requested feature that we’re rolling out for the first time!
A Home Built from the Ground Up
This isn’t a production home pulled from a catalogue. Triad Custom Built Homes has been building quality residences in Thunder Bay for years, and this year’s lottery home reflects that experience in every detail. The home sits on ICF (Insulated Concrete Form) 6″ foundation walls — one of the most durable and energy-efficient foundation systems available. From there, the structure is framed with an engineered floor joist system and an engineered roof truss system by Unitized Manufacturing, giving the home the kind of structural integrity that lasts for decades.
The exterior walls are 2×6 construction insulated to R-20, with an additional 1″ of rigid insulation on the outside. The attic is sprayed to R-50. In a city where winters are long and heating bills matter, this home is built to keep you warm without burning through your energy budget. The 200 Amp electrical service ensures the home is ready for modern living — from EV chargers to home offices to holiday lights.
1,360 Square Feet of Thoughtful Design
At 1,360 square feet on the main floor with a 360 sq ft attached garage, this home delivers the space most families actually need — without the wasted square footage that drives up heating costs and maintenance. There are four bedrooms in total — two on the main floor and two in the fully finished basement — along with three full bathrooms. That means room for a growing family, visiting guests, a home office, or whatever configuration fits your life.
The ceilings throughout are 9 feet on both levels, and the living and dining rooms feature vaulted ceilings that take the main floor to another level entirely. A larger rake window in the living room floods the space with natural light, and a gas fireplace gives the room a natural anchor point. The open-concept flow between the living room, dining area, and kitchen makes the main floor feel significantly larger than its footprint suggests.
The kitchen is built around custom cabinetry with soft-close hinges and quartz countertops — surfaces that are durable, low-maintenance, and built to look good for years. A stainless steel double sink sits at the centre of the workspace, and the flooring is Fuzguard “Shasta” waterproof laminate, designed to handle the realities of daily life. Gas and electric stove hookups are both roughed in, a fridge water supply is plumbed, and brushed nickel hardware ties the whole space together. It’s a kitchen that photographs beautifully on lottery night and still performs five years later.
Bathrooms Built with Care
Every bathroom in the home features a custom vanity with soft-close hinges, quartz countertops, ceramic undermount sinks, and a vanity mirror. The ensuite stands out with a 5-foot custom tiled shower, while the main bathrooms include one-piece tub/shower units. Porcelain tile flooring runs through every bathroom, and low-flush toilets are standard throughout. These are not builder-basic bathrooms — they’re finished spaces that feel intentional and complete from the day you move in.
Finished Basement, Ready to Live In
Unlike many new builds where the basement is left as bare concrete and a future project, this home comes with a fully finished lower level. Two additional bedrooms, low-pile carpet, and full-height ceilings of approximately 9 feet mean the basement isn’t an afterthought — it’s a genuine extension of the living space. Whether you use it for bedrooms, a family room, a home gym, or a media space, it’s ready on day one.
An Exterior Built for Thunder Bay
The outside of this home is just as considered as the inside. James Hardie board horizontal and shake siding provides a modern, durable exterior finish that stands up to the elements without the maintenance headaches of wood. CertainTeed Landmark Lifetime shingles with SureStart 4-Star Coverage protect the roof, while aluminum soffit, fascia, and 5″ seamless eavestroughs with downspouts manage water runoff properly. A designer garage door and flat roof eyebrow detail over both the front entrance and garage give the home real curb appeal — this is a house that looks as good from the street as it does from the living room.
The lot is graded to a professional drainage plan, the driveway is finished with Granular “A,” and two exterior hose bibs and two exterior electrical receptacles are included. A gas line for an outdoor BBQ is roughed in and ready to go.
Efficient, Modern Systems
Heating is handled by a 97% high-efficiency two-stage furnace, paired with central air conditioning for the summer months. A Lifebreath HRV system provides continuous fresh air ventilation — critical in a tightly insulated home — and a 40-gallon gas hot water tank supplies the domestic water. Sump pump and radon mitigation equipment are installed. These aren’t flashy features, but they’re the systems that keep a home comfortable, safe, and affordable to operate year after year.
New for 2026
This year’s Rotary House includes several notable upgrades over the 2025 build. Vaulted ceilings in the living and dining rooms add drama and volume to the main floor. The garage and garage door are both larger. Rake windows in the living room and over the garage door bring in more natural light and add architectural interest. A gas fireplace is now included on the main floor. And the flat roof eyebrow over the front entrance and garage gives the exterior a distinctive, modern edge.
The Parkdale Neighbourhood
The home is located at 126 Bruin Crescent in the Parkdale subdivision — one of Thunder Bay’s growing residential communities. Parkdale offers a quiet, family-friendly setting with newer builds, well-maintained streets, and convenient access to schools, shopping, and major routes connecting both the north and south sides of the city. It’s a neighbourhood that’s still developing, which means you’re getting into an area on the rise — with a home that’s already built to the standard the community deserves.
Two Prizes. One Ticket. Your Choice.
At the end of the day, this comes down to a simple decision — but only after your ticket is drawn. Take the keys to a brand-new, custom-built, move-in ready home at 126 Bruin Crescent. Or take $600,000 cash. Either way, one ticket changes everything.
Get your tickets today and support the Fort William Rotary Club of Thunder Bay!