frequently asked questions

Our motto is Inspired Student Living. We believe in providing safe, positive, quality property rentals for responsible students. 

Rents are per bedroom per month and include: 

• Bedroom: double bed, mattress pad, closet with closet rod and shelving, desk, desk chair, desk lamp
• Shared Kitchen: basic kitchen wares including pots, plates, glasses, cutlery, etc, breakfast nook with stools, upgraded stainless steel range hood, stainless steel appliances (fridge, stove/oven, dishwasher), microwave 
• Open concept shared living space: couch and/or loveseat, coffee table, large screen wall mounted tv, ductless air conditioner
• Shared Bathroom: Oversized shower with glass wall partition, double vanities in select units
• Shared Laundry: in-suite, no charge washer and dryer (a $20 to $30 approximate value per month per tenant)
• High speed internet (both wifi and wired access)
• Utilities* (see below for exception)
• Radiant in-floor heating with individual thermostat per unit
• Non-shared, unit specific ventilation
• Upgraded sound management between and within units
• Luxury vinyl plank flooring
• Oversized doors
• Functioning 4' x 3' window in each bedroom and living space

Tenant parking may be available at the time of lease signing for $25 per month.

Yes, utilities up to a reasonable limit of $250.00 per unit per month are included.

Outdoor bike racks are available for tenant use all year round. Storage for any other items, such as canoes or kayaks, is not available. 

Any student who does not have a sustainable income while in school will require a guarantor able to pay rent if the student is unable to do so.

We cannot guarantee successful housemate selection; however, Canoe Lofts offers a Housemate Questionnaire which can be used along with any other information you wish to share with us, to find the best match based on individual traits and living preferences. 

Please note: Once a lease is signed, each tenant is responsible for fulfilling the term of the lease, unless a tenant can find an alternative solution agreed upon by all parties involved.

Yes, it may be possible as Algonquin College offers multiple courses which begin at different times of the year. We'll work with each tenant and individual situation as it arises. 

Canoe Lofts provides independent, respectful student housing in Pembroke, Ontario. Similar to other adult communal living situations, site supervision includes: security cameras with backed up video storage, property management, and community policing services for incidents and/or noise complaints. 

Canoe Lofts will NOT be suitable for you. We provide living arrangements for students interested in a safe, quiet, and respectful environment. Noise bylaws will be enforced to ensure the quiet enjoyment of all residents. Please note: Alcohol is NOT permitted outside of individual units.

Yes. Email us at propertymanager@canoelofts.ca to request an in-person tour or a personal video tour and we'll do our best to accommodate your schedule.