Five reasonsbuyers are choosing Wellwood
Niagara's first wellness-inspired community
A differentiated lifestyle offering unlike anything else in the region. That differentiation is what protects resale — you aren't buying into a subdivision that looks like the six beside it.
One of Ontario's strongest growth regions
Population growth, investment and long-term demand. Niagara is forecast to reach 610,000 people by 2041 — a 28% increase — with $2.4 billion+ in annual tourism spending behind the local economy.
Exceptional value
Greater buying power than comparable GTA communities — buyers report 35–45% more home for their money, with a lower overall cost of homeownership.
Homes for every stage of life
Nineteen models from 1,329 to 2,395 sq. ft. in a single neighbourhood — attainable Village Towns through to five-bedroom detached homes with 4.5 baths.
Empire Homes confidence
30+ years. 38,000+ homes and condos. 100+ communities across Canada and the U.S., 13,000+ owned lots and 17+ years of land supply.
The Empire Equity Guarantee
Your home's value is protected during construction. If the base price drops for the same elevation and product in the same phase, you're reimbursed the difference at closing.
WhyNiagara?
A region built for long-term growth. From affordability and connectivity to employment and quality of life, Niagara offers the fundamentals today's buyers value most.
Lifestyle & tourism
World-renowned wineries, waterfront living, outdoor recreation and an exceptional quality of life.
- Wineries90
- Casinos2
- Nearby golf courses40+
- Welland Canal waterway43 km
- Hectares of Niagara Parks1,325+
Growth
One of Ontario's fastest-growing regions, attracting new residents, businesses, investment and infrastructure.
- People by 2041610,000
- Population increase28%
- Annual tourism spending$2.4B+
- South Niagara Hospital$3.6B
- Hospital campus50 acres
Affordability
More attainable homeownership and exceptional value compared with the GTA.
- More home for your money35–45%
- Cost of ownershipBelow GTA
- Buying powerGreater
Education & employment
Growing opportunities across healthcare, education, manufacturing, tourism and logistics.
- College & university educated42.2%
- Graduation rate92.1%
- Current tourism jobs40,000
- New jobs by 204180,000
Connectivity
Convenient access to the QEW, Hwy 406, GO Transit expansion, the U.S. border, Niagara Falls, St. Catharines and Hamilton.
- Major highways4
- Border crossings5
- Airports within 100 km3
Niagara's largest hospital, 1.5 km away
Niagara's largest hospital is being built 1.5 km away, a four-minute drive. 469 single-patient rooms — 156 more beds than Niagara Health's Port Colborne, Fort Erie and Niagara Falls campuses combined — across 12 storeys and 1.3 million sq. ft. on a 50-acre campus. Opening summer 2028, on track to be Canada's first WELL-certified hospital.
Hospitals of this scale anchor demand: thousands of permanent jobs, medical professionals wanting to live within minutes of a shift, and sustained pressure on housing across the catchment.
Sources: Niagara Health; Canadian Real Estate Association (stats.crea.ca). Figures are third-party projections and are provided for information only.
The Empire HomesEquity Guarantee
The single biggest worry in a pre-construction purchase is that the market moves against you between signing and closing. The Equity Guarantee is built to remove it.
Your value is protected during construction
If the base price drops for the same elevation and product in the same phase and community, you're reimbursed the difference at closing.
Locked in at purchase
An RBC guarantee locks in the home's value at the time you buy — no reassessment at closing.
Incentives thatmake owning possible
Two sets apply. The builder incentives below come with the home. The Platinum VIP incentives are what we add as a registered brokerage on the current release.
Builder incentives
Extended deposit structure
Townhomes — 5% total: $10,000 on signing, the remainder spread over 5 months, with the balance of the 5% due 60 days prior to closing.
Detached — 6% total: $15,000 on signing, the remainder spread over 5 months, with the balance of the 6% due 60 days prior to closing.
Capped development charges
Capped at $7,500, HST not included — protecting you from municipal increases between signing and closing.
Design dollars
$5,000 on townhomes and $10,000 on detached homes, to spend on designer upgrades at your Empire Homes Décor Appointment.
Free assignment
A $10,000 value, plus legal fees — giving you the option to assign the agreement before closing.
Appliance package included
A 3-piece essential kitchen appliance package comes with your new home.
Standard inclusions worth having
Air conditioning unit, laminate countertops throughout, and an oak staircase stained to complement your flooring — all included rather than upgraded.
Platinum VIP access
Absolute first access
Pricing and floor plans ahead of the general public, on every new release.
Best lot selection
First pick of premium lots — pond-facing, corner and greenspace-backing — before they reach the open list.
Free lawyer review
An independent review of your Agreement of Purchase and Sale before you sign anything.
Free mortgage arrangements
Introductions to brokers who work in pre-construction and understand extended closing timelines.
Leasing & property management
Available for investor purchasers who intend to rent the home on closing.
Ongoing release alerts
Notification the moment a new phase, price list or quick-delivery home is announced.
Prices, specifications and incentives are subject to change or withdrawal without notice. Incentives are subject to conditions and may not be available on all models or lots. Platinum VIP incentives are offered by this brokerage, not by Empire Homes. Please speak with a sales representative for full details. E. & O.E.
Over 30 years ofbuilding excellence
Empire Homes continues to shape some of North America's most successful communities and residential developments. It remains a family business, and one of the largest privately held homebuilders on the continent.
- Homes & condos built
- 38,000+
- Vibrant communities
- 100+
- Owned lots
- 13,000+
- Years of land supply
- 17+
Get VIP pricing & first access
Register and we'll send the current price list, the lots still available and the full incentive package for the collection you're considering — before the next public release.