Pathways at Findlay Creek eQ Homes

The most anticipated preconstruction project in Ottawa

Pathways at Findlay Creek is a new townhouse and single family home community by eQ Homes currently under construction at 122 Dun Skipper Drive, Ottawa. Available units range in price from $633,900 to $1,099,900. Pathways at Findlay Creek unit sizes range from 1147 to 3814 square feet.

Located on Bank Street within Ottawa's desirable Findlay Creek neighborhood, Pathways is adjacent to environmentally protected wetlands to its west.

Just a 30-minute drive from downtown, this serene suburban setting gives you and your family the abundance of shopping, entertainment, tranquil nature trails, beautiful parks and so much more.

Welcome to Pathways

Features and finishes
SINGLE FAMILY HOMES

Gourmet Kitchens - the heart of your home
• Quartz countertops from standard selections complete with double bowl stainless steel undermount sink
• Designer cabinets featuring your choice of style and color from builder’s samples
• 39” upper cabinets
• One (1) four-drawer unit
• Soft close hardware on all drawers and doors (except pie cut corner cabinets)
• Ceramic backsplash from the countertop to the bottom of upper cabinets
• Chrome single handle high arc pulldown MOEN faucet
• Brushed chrome interior door hardware and lever style handles
• Stainless steel OTR microwave hood fan in certain models (as per plan)
• Stainless steel kitchen hood fan (as per plan)
• Microwave shelf with plug on separate circuit (as per plan)
• LED pot lights (as per plan)
• USB plug
• Opening and rough-in for future dishwasher

Spa-Inspired Bathrooms - a relaxing retreat
• Quartz countertops with square undermount sink in all vanities
• Designer vanity cabinets featuring your choice of style and color from builder’s samples
• White acrylic bathtub and/or soaker tub (as per plan)
• Polished chrome single lever, washerless MOEN faucets and shower control
• Pressure balance regulators on all shower heads with pivoting spout faucet (as per plan)
• Ceramic tile surround on walls to ceiling at main bathtub and shower enclosure
• Ceramic tile on tub deck and 16” from the top of the tub deck on soaker tubs (as per plan)
• Acrylic shower base with ceramic wall tile and clear glass door (as per plan)
• All ceramic shower on certain models (as per plan)
• Low flush water-saver toilets
• Glass mirror above vanities
• Coordinating chrome bathroom accessories
• Privacy lock on all bathrooms

Flooring - step into beauty
• 3 1/8” wide 3/4” thick engineered prefinished oak hardwood flooring in living room, dining room, family room, den and hall from builder’s samples (as per plan)
• 40 oz. quality broadloom or berber carpet with chipfoam underpad on stairs, upper hall, upper loft, computer nook and all bedrooms (as per plan). Colour choice from builder’s samples.
• Ceramic tile flooring in foyer, bathrooms, powder room, kitchen and sunroom from builder’s samples (as per plan)

eQ Smarthome - convenience and comfort
• Ecobee smart thermostat
• Ring Video Doorbell Pro at front door
• Three (3) Lutron smart wall dimmers
• One (1) plug-in lamp dimmer
• Smart bridge
• Installation / training of smart bridge and lighting by a Lutron representative

Interior Finishing - it’s in the details
• Closet shelves and metal rods (as per plan)
• Linen closet with 5 shelves (as per plan)
• Colonial trim package includes 3 7/8” baseboard and 2 3/4” casing
• Solid oak modern style handrail and railing with 3” beveled top newel posts and square spindles with a choice of stain from builder’s samples
• Galvanized drain pan for washing machine when located on second floor
• 9-foot ceilings on main floor (as per plan)
• Brushed chrome interior door hardware and lever style handles
• Brushed nickel metal floor registers
• Smooth ceilings throughout
• Walls painted matte finish with low VOC paint
• Wood trim and doors painted semi-gloss with low VOC paint
• Natural gas fireplace with electronic ignition and trim kit (as per plan). Blower, mantle and surround (optional).
• Privacy lock on primary bedroom

Plumbing - beauty and function
• Polished chrome single lever, washerless faucets and shower control (excluding laundry)
• Water line shut off valves at all sink faucets
• Rough-in for washing machine
• Rough-in for future dishwasher
• 3-piece plumbing rough-in for future basement bathroom including exhaust fan rough-in (as per plan)
• Laundry tub with pivoting spout facuet (as per plan)
• Exterior frost-free hose bib at front and rear (as per plan)
• Pex-type water line piping

Exterior - your first impression
• Poured concrete front porch with broom finish
• Architectural stone / brick (as per plan)
• Durable vinyl siding (as per plan)
• Composite siding products (as per plan)
• Vented soffit and fascia (as per plan)
• Limited lifetime self-sealing fiberglass shingles
• Steel drip edge at eaves
• Quality vinyl casement windows, with double glazed thermal glass (Low-E-Argon) and screens on all operating sections (as per plan)
• Double glazed vinyl sliding patio door with sliding screen (as per plan)
• Slider windows in basement (as per plan)
• Insulated front entry door (with sidelight panels as per elevation)
• Brushed chrome grip set and deadbolt on front entry door
• Insulated entry door from garage to house
• Minimum 7’ high raised panel steel sectional overheadgarage door (as per plan)

Landscaping - your outdoor oasis
• Landscaped in accordance with City-approved plans prepared by landscape architect
• Architecturally designed streetscapes (as per landscape plan)
• Fully sodded lots, front, sides and rear (as per landscape plan)
• Patio stone walkway from driveway to front door as required
• Pressure treated exterior decks (as per plan)
• Paved asphalt driveway

Framing - your home has good bones
• Pre-engineered floor joist system
• Prefabricated engineered roof truss system
• Exterior walls 2” x 6” studs complete with 7/16” OSB sheathing
• Weather resistant 3/4” tongue and groove OSB subfloor sheathing, glued, screwed and sanded
• Fibrerock underlay for ceramic flooring
• Water resistant drywall at bathtub and shower enclosure
• 7/16” OSB roof sheathing with H-clips
• Garage ceiling and interior walls adjoined to living space drywalled and taped with one coat of compound

Electrical - you’re powered up
• Smoke and CO detectors connected to electrical supply as per Building Code
• Door chime for front and side door
• LED bulbs in all compatible fixtures
• Over vanity light fixture in all bathrooms
• Ceiling fixture in all bedrooms
• Capped outlet in dining room for future chandelier (as per plan)
• Heavy duty outlets for stove and clothes dryer
• Electrical outlet in basement (at panel)
• Exterior lights at entrance doors
• Exterior water-protected electrical outlet at front and rear entry
• Electrical outlet(s) in garage ceiling for future garage door opener
• Electrical outlet(s) in garage at rear wall for each vehicle bay
• White Decora style switches and outlets
• Central vacuum rough-in
• Four (4) telephone outlets and four (4) cable outlets (see eQ Design Studio representative for details)
• 2” PVC conduit from basement to attic
• Breaker panel sized to meet OBC requirements

Mechanical & Heating - all-year comfort
• Dryer, range hood and bathroom fans all vent to outside
• ENERGY STAR® certified Wi-Fi smart thermostat
• ENERGY STAR® certified high efficiency natural gas furnace with ECM motor
• ENERGY STAR® certified HRV
• Central air conditioner
• Rental condensing tankless hot water heater with recirculating line
• BBQ gas line rough-in complete with quick connect
• Sealed heating ductwork
• All ducts cleaned prior to occupancy
• Drain water heat recovery unit(s)
• eQuinelle only - Sealed sump pit with sealed sump pump (as per grading)

Structure - a solid foundation
• Poured concrete foundation walls on poured concrete footings
• Poured concrete basement floor with trowel finish
• Poured concrete garage floor with broom finish
• Approved drainage system on exterior foundation walls
• Perimeter drainage system
• Cement parging to exposed concrete foundation walls

Energy Saving Features - nurturing nature
• Exterior walls insulated to R22 (batt)
• House attic insulated to R60 (blown)
• eQ Better Basement: R12 expanded rigid foam formed with concrete wall, 2” x 4” frost wall at 24” o.c., R12 fiberglass batt insulation, 6 mil polyethylene vapor barrier, 1/2” drywall taped with 1 coat and electrical rough-ins
• Garage ceilings insulated to R32 (where heated space above)
• 6 mil polyethylene vapor barrier over all batt insulation
• Spray foam insulation around all windows and doors
• Weather stripping at all entry doors
• Quality air barrier house wrap
• Spray foam at basement rim joists

SEMI-DETACHED & TOWNHOMES

Gourmet Kitchens - the heart of your home
• Granite countertops from standard selections complete with double bowl stainless steel undermount sink
• Designer cabinets featuring your choice of style and color from builder’s samples
• 39” upper cabinets
• One (1) four-drawer unit
• Soft close hardware on all doors (except pie cut corner cabinets)
• Ceramic backsplash from the countertop to the bottom of upper cabinets
• Chrome single handle high arc pulldown MOEN faucet
• Brushed chrome interior door hardware and lever style handles
• Stainless steel OTR microwave hood fan in certain models (as per plan)
• Stainless steel kitchen hood fan (as per plan)
• Microwave shelf with plug on separate circuit (as per plan)
• LED pot lights (as per plan)
• USB plug
• Opening and rough-in for future dishwasher

Spa-Inspired Bathrooms - a relaxing retreat
• Granite countertops from standard selections complete with square undermount sink
• Designer vanity cabinets featuring your choice of style and color from builder’s samples
• White acrylic bathtub and soaker tub
• Polished chrome single lever, washerless MOEN faucets and shower control
• All ceramic shower on certain models (as per plan)
• Pressure balance regulators on all shower heads with pivoting spout faucet (as per plan)
• Ceramic tile surround on walls to ceiling at main bathtub and shower enclosure
• Ceramic tile on tub deck and 16” on walls surrounding soaker tub (as per plan)
• Acrylic shower base with ceramic wall tile and clear glassdoor (as per plan)
• Square undermount sink in all vanities
• Soft close hardware on vanity doors
• Low flush water-saver toilets
• Glass mirror above vanities
• Coordinating chrome bathroom accessories
• Privacy lock on all bathrooms

Flooring - step into beauty
• 3 1/8” wide 3/4” thick engineered prefinished oak hardwood flooring in living room, dining room, family room, den and hall from builder’s samples (as per plan)
• 40 oz. quality broadloom or berber carpet with chip foam underpad on stairs, upper hall, upper loft, computer nook and all bedrooms (as per plan). Colour choice from builder’s samples.
• Ceramic tile flooring in foyer, bathrooms, powder room, kitchen and sunroom from builder’s samples (as per plan)

eQ Smarthome - convenience and comfort
• Ecobee smart thermostat
• Ring Video Doorbell Pro at front door
• Three (3) Lutron smart wall dimmers
• One (1) plug-in lamp dimmer
• Smart bridge
• Installation / training for smart bridge and lighting by a Lutron representative

Interior Finishing - it’s in the details
• Closet shelves and metal rods (as per plan)
• Linen closet with 5 shelves (as per plan)
• Colonial trim package includes 3 7/8” baseboard and 2 3/4” casing
• Solid oak modern style handrail and railing with 3” beveled top newel posts and square spindles with a choice of stain from builder’s samples
• Galvanized drain pan for washing machine located on second floor
• 9-foot ceilings on main floor (as per plan)
• Brushed chrome interior door hardware and lever style handles
• Brushed nickel metal floor registers
• Smooth ceilings throughout
• Walls painted matte finish with low VOC paint
• Wood trim and doors painted semi-gloss with low VOC paint
• Natural gas fireplace with electronic ignition and trim kit (as per plan). Blower, mantle and surround optional.
• Privacy lock on primary bedroom

Plumbing - beauty and function
• Polished chrome single lever, washerless faucets and shower control (excluding laundry)
• Water line shut off valves at all sink faucets
• Rough-in for washing machine
• Rough-in for future dishwasher
• 3-piece plumbing rough-in for future basement bathroom including exhaust fan rough-in (as per plan)
• Exterior frost-free hose bib at front and rear (as per plan)
• Pex-type water line piping

Exterior - your first impression
• Poured concrete front porch with broom finish
• Architectural stone / brick (as per plan)
• Durable vinyl siding (as per plan)
• Composite siding products (as per plan)
• Vented soffit and fascia (as per plan)
• Limited lifetime self-sealing fiberglass shingles
• Steel drip edge at eaves
• Quality vinyl casement windows, with double glazed thermal glass (Low-E-Argon) and screens on all operating sections (as per plan)
• Double glazed vinyl sliding patio door with sliding screen (as per plan)
• Slider windows in basement (as per plan)
• Insulated front entry door (with sidelight panels as per elevation)
• Brushed chrome grip set and deadbolt on frontentry door
• Insulated entry door from garage to house
• Minimum 7’ high raised panel steel sectional overhead garage door (as per plan)

Landscaping - your outdoor oasis
• Landscaped in accordance with City-approved plans prepared by landscape architect
• Architecturally designed streetscapes (as per landscape plan)
• Fully sodded lots, front, sides and rear (as per landscape plan)
• Patio stone walkway from driveway to front door as required
• Pressure treated exterior decks (as per plan)
• Paved asphalt driveway

Framing - your home has good bones
• Pre-engineered floor joist system
• Prefabricated engineered roof truss system
• Exterior walls 2” x 6” studs complete with 7/16” OSB sheathing
• Weather resistant 3/4” tongue and groove OSB subfloor sheathing, glued, screwed and sanded
• Fibrerock underlay for ceramic flooring
• Water resistant drywall at bathtub and shower enclosure
• 7/16” OSB roof sheathing with H-clips
• Garage ceiling and interior walls adjoined to living space drywalled and taped with one coat of compound
• Common walls in semi-detached homes have two independent 2” x 4” stud walls separated by a sound attenuation air space, fire resistant drywall assembly and insulation

Electrical - you’re powered up
• Smoke and CO detectors connected to electrical supply as per Building Code
• Door chime for front and side door
• LED bulbs in all compatible fixtures
• Over vanity light fixture in all bathrooms
• Ceiling fixture in all bedrooms
• Capped outlet in dining room for future chandelier (as per plan)
• Heavy duty outlets for stove and clothes dryer
• Electrical outlet in basement (at panel)
• Exterior lights at entrance doors
• Exterior water-protected electrical outlet at front and rear entry
• Electrical outlet(s) in garage ceiling for future garage door opener
• Electrical outlet(s) in garage at rear wall for each vehicle bay
• White Decora style switches and outlets
• Central vacuum rough-in
• Four (4) telephone outlets and four (4) cable outlets (see eQ Design Studio representative for details)
• 2” PVC conduit from basement to attic
• Breaker panel sized to meet OBC requirements

Mechanical & Heating - all-year comfort
• Dryer, range hood and bathroom fans all vent to outside
• ENERGY STAR® certified Wi-Fi smart thermostat
• ENERGY STAR® certified high efficiency natural gas furnace with ECM motor
• ENERGY STAR® certified HRV
• Central air conditioner
• Rental condensing tankless hot water heater with recirculating line
• BBQ gas line rough-in complete with quick connect
• Sealed heating ductwork
• All ducts cleaned prior to occupancy
• Drain water heat recovery unit(s)
• eQuinelle only - Sealed sump pit with sealed sump pump (as per grading)

Structure - a solid foundation
• Poured concrete foundation walls on poured concrete footings
• Poured concrete basement floor with trowel finish
• Poured concrete garage floor with broom finish
• Approved drainage system on exterior foundation walls
• Perimeter drainage system
• Cement parging to exposed concrete foundation walls

Energy Saving Features - nurturing nature
• Exterior walls insulated to R22 (batt)
• House attic insulated to R60 (blown)
• eQ Better Basement: R12 expanded rigid foam formed with concrete wall, 2” x 4” frost wall at 24” o.c., R12 fiberglass batt insulation, 6 mil polyethylene vapor barrier, 1/2” drywall taped with 1 coat and electrical rough-ins
• Garage ceilings insulated to R32 (where heated space above)
• 6 mil polyethylene vapor barrier over all batt insulation
• Spray foam insulation around all windows and doors
• Weather stripping at all entry doors
• Quality air barrier house wrap
• Spray foam at basement rim joists

BACK-TO-BACK CITY TOWNS

Gourmet Kitchens - the heart of your home
• Granite countertops in kitchen from standard selections complete with double bowl stainless steel undermount sink
• Designer cabinets featuring your choice of style and color from builder’s sample
• 36” upper cabinets
• One (1) four-drawer unit
• Soft close hardware on all doors in kitchen (except pie cut corner cabinets)
• Ceramic backsplash from the countertop to the bottom of upper cabinets
• Chrome single handle high arc pulldown MOEN faucet
• Stainless OTR microwave hood fan with plug on separate circuit (as per plan)
• USB plug
• Opening and rough-in for future dishwasher

Spa-Inspired Bathrooms - a relaxing retreat
• Post-formed laminate countertops
• Designer vanity cabinets featuring your choice of style and color from builder’s samples
• White acrylic bathtub and soaker tubs
• Polished chrome single lever, washerless MOEN faucets and shower control
• Powder Rooms with pedestal sink (as per plan)
• Pressure balance regulators on all shower heads
• Ceramic tile surround on walls to ceiling at main bathtub and shower enclosure
• Acrylic shower base with ceramic wall tile and clear glass door (as per plan)
• Square sink in all vanities
• Soft close hardware on vanity doors
• Low flush water-saver toilets
• Glass mirror and light fixture above vanities
• Coordinating chrome bathroom accessories
• Privacy lock on all bathrooms

Flooring - step into beauty
• Stone Product Composite (SPC) flooring in living room, dining room, family room, kitchen, hall and laundry roomfrom builder’s samples (as per plan)
• 40 oz. quality broadloom or berber carpet with chip foam underpad on stairs and landings, upper hall, upper loft, computer nook, den and all bedrooms (as per plan). Colour choice from builder’s samples.
• Ceramic tile flooring in foyer, bathrooms, and powder room from builder’s samples (as per plan)

eQ Smarthome - convenience and comfort
• Ecobee smart thermostat
• Ring Video Doorbell Pro at front door
• One (1) plug-in lamp dimmer
• Smart bridge
• Installation / training for smart bridge and lighting by a Lutron representative

Interior Finishing - it’s in the details
• Closet shelves and metal rods (as per plan)
• Linen closet with 5 shelves (as per plan)
• Flat trim package includes 3 7/8” baseboard and 2” casing
• Solid oak modern style handrail and railing with 3” beveled top newel posts and square spindles with a choice of stain from builder’s samples
• Galvanized drain pan for washing machine located on second floor
• 9-foot framed ceilings at ground floor and second floor (as per plan) except at bulkheads and required drop ceilings
• Brushed chrome interior door hardware and lever style handles
• Brushed nickel metal floor registers
• Smooth ceilings throughout
• Walls painted matte finish with low VOC paint
• Wood trim and doors painted semi-gloss with low VOC paint
• Privacy lock on primary bedroom

Plumbing - beauty and function
• Polished chrome single lever, washerless faucets and shower control (excluding laundry)
• Water line shut off valves at all sink faucets
• Rough-in for future dishwasher
• Exterior frost-free hose bib (as per plan)
• Pex-type water line piping

Exterior - your first impression
• Poured concrete front porch with broom finish
• Architectural brick (as per plan)
• Durable vinyl siding (as per plan)
• Composite siding products (as per plan)
• Vented soffit and fascia (as per plan)
• Limited lifetime self-sealing fiberglass shingles
• Steel drip edge at eaves
• Quality vinyl casement windows, with double glazed thermal glass (Low-E-Argon) and screens on all operating • Double glazed vinyl sliding patio door with sliding screen (as per plan)
• Aluminum railing and privacy screen (as per plan)
• Insulated fiberglass front entry door (with sidelight panels as per elevation)
• Brushed chrome grip set and deadbolt on front entry door
• Insulated fiberglass entry door from garage to house
• 7’ high raised panel steel sectional overhead garage door (as per plan)

Landscaping - your outdoor oasis
• Landscaped in accordance with City approved plans prepared by landscape architect
• Architecturally designed streetscapes(as per landscape plan)
• Fully sodded lots, front, sides and rear (as per landscape plan)
• Patio stone walkway from driveway to front door as required
• Aluminum exterior decks (as per plan)
• Paved asphalt driveway

Framing - your home has good bones
• Pre-engineered floor joist system
• Prefabricated engineered roof truss system
• Exterior walls 2” x 6” studs complete with 7/16” OSB sheathing
• Weather resistant 3/4” tongue and groove OSB subfloor sheathing, glued, screwed and sanded
• Fibrerock underlay for ceramic flooring
• Water resistant drywall at bathtub and shower enclosure
• 7/16” OSB roof sheathing with H-clips
• Garage ceiling and interior walls adjoined to living space drywalled and taped with one coat of compound
• Common walls have two independent 2” x 4” stud walls separated by a sound attenuation air space, fire resistant drywall assembly and insulation

Electrical - you’re powered up
• Smoke and CO detectors connected to electrical supply as per Building Code
• Door chime for front door
• LED bulbs in all compatible fixtures
• Over vanity light fixture in all bathrooms
• Ceiling fixture in all bedrooms
• Capped outlet in dining room for future chandelier (as per plan)
• Heavy duty outlets for stove and clothes dryer
• Exterior lights at entrance doors
• Exterior water-protected electrical outlet at front entry
• Electrical outlet(s) in garage ceiling for future garage door opener
• Electrical outlet in garage at rear wall for vehicle bay
• White Decora style switches and outlets
• Central vacuum rough-in
• Four (4) telephone outlets and four (4) cable outlets (see eQ Design Studio representative for details)
• Breaker panel sized to meet OBC requirements

Mechanical & Heating - all-year comfort
• Dryer, range hood and bathroom fans all vent to outside
• ENERGY STAR® certified Wi-Fi smart thermostat
• ENERGY STAR® certified high efficiency natural gas furnace with ECM motor
• ENERGY STAR® certified HRV
• Central air conditioner
• Rental electric hot water heater
• Sealed heating ductwork
• All ducts cleaned prior to occupancy
• Drain water heat recovery unit(s)

Structure - a solid foundation
• Poured concrete foundation walls on poured concrete footings
• Insulated slab-on-grade poured concrete floor withtrowel finish
• Poured concrete garage floor with broom finish
• Cement parging to exposed concrete foundation walls

Energy Saving Features - nurturing nature
• Exterior walls insulated to R22 (batt)
• House attic insulated to R60 (blown)
• Garage ceilings insulated to R32 (where heated space above)
• 6 mil polyethylene vapor barrier over all batt insulation
• Spray foam insulation around all windows and doors
• Weather stripping at all entry doors
• Quality air barrier house wrap

Source: eQ Homes

Builders website: https://eqhomes.ca/