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  • GRAND MANAN – A new proposed residential development has been announced for Grand Manan, NB.
    GRAND MANAN – A new proposed residential development has been announced for Grand Manan, NB. The proposed residential development will feature a garden home community of 12 two- bedroom, two-bathroom, one-level homes named Grand Manan Garden Homes, perfect for those looking to ease into slower-paced living without giving up the comforts and independence of their … Read more
  • Van Horne Garden Homes Welcomes First Tenants
    After several years of planning and work Van Horne Garden Homes in St Andrews, NB  is pleased to welcome its first tenants with the opening of the first six(6) homes on November 1. Developers Charlie and Colleen Bourgeois are thankful and appreciative of the great support they received from the Town of St Andrews. Charlie … Read more
  • Another Big Step Forward
    Our Van Horne Garden Homes team is pleased to inform you that a Building Permit has been issued for Phase 1 of our development. This now sets the stage for the start up of construction which is set to begin in April. Chris Hannan Construction has been selected as the builder. Although it has been … Read more
  • The Next Step
    Future tenant Karen Olmstead meeting up with friends Paul and Robyn English at the property.  They are pleased that Dan Stewart, who they have known for 25 years and think highly of,  has been brought in to begin the process of clearing the property for the start of construction for phase 1.  The priority will … Read more
  • Van Horne Garden Homes Granted Final Approval
    After several months of planning and coordination with the Town of St Andrews, Van Horne Garden Homes is pleased and excited to announce that final approval has been granted to move forward with the VAN HORNE GARDEN HOMES project. The development agreement has been signed to allow developers Charlie & Colleen Bourgeois to move forward … Read more
  • Town Council Unanimous Approval
    I am pleased to inform you that Town Council has provided a unanimous approval for rezoning of Van Horne Garden Homes at their second reading which took place on January 17.  Town staff has now begun the process of finalizing a development agreement which is a significant step forward.  That leaves only the 3rd and … Read more
  • New Sign is Up!
    Sign is up. Final design and an experienced team are in place. Target date for start of construction will be this spring with occupancy expected in November 2022.
  • Rezoning Approved!
    I am pleased to inform you that our first reading with Town Council for rezoning of property was unanimously approved on December 6. Town council continues to be extremely supportive of Van Horne Garden Homes. Below is the schedule of events as we work towards final approval. We expect final approval on February 7 when … Read more
  • About The Developers
    The exciting new Garden Homes project planned for St. Andrews is led by owners Charlie and Colleen Bourgeois. “Through my previous career as a professional hockey player, my wife and I had the opportunity to live in many places around the world, including beautiful areas like Paris and the French Alps,” Charlie explained. “St. Andrews … Read more
  • Press Release
    ST. ANDREWS – A new proposed residential development has been announced for the corner of Mowat Drive and Bar Road in St. Andrews, NB. A formal presentation of the proposal and application for property re-zoning will be made to Town Council on November 8th. The proposed residential development will feature a garden home community of … Read more