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FAQs

Q: How can I purchase a ticket?
A: Tickets cost $150 and can be purchased:

  • Online using credit card
  • By phone at 1-888-588-6596 (starting Dec. 6th, 9am)
  • In-person at the Dream Home Open Houses and our partner locations (starting Dec. 6th)

Monday – Friday, 10am – 4pm

  • Swish Maintenance (760 Development Drive)
  • Boys and Girls Club (1300 Bath Road)
  • YMCA (100 Wright Crescent)
  • Save On Blinds (699 Gardiners Road, Unit 4)
  • CAA (RioCan Centre, 768 Gardiners Road)
  • Petrie Ford (1388 Bath Road)
  • Bennetts Furniture (2376 Princess Street)
  • Gina’s Grill (1679 Bath Road)
  • Keller Williams (650 Cataraqui Woods Drive)

    Q: When can I visit the Dream Home in person?
    A: The Dream Home will be open for visits and ticket sales from 10am – 4pm, Thursday through Sunday, starting December 6th. While drop-ins are allowed, we recommend you reserve your weekend visit time in advance to avoid long lines.

    Q: If I purchase my ticket online or over the telephone, how will I receive my ticket?
    A: A digital copy of your ticket, including your ticket number, will be emailed to you. Check your spam folder if you do not receive confirmation within 5 minutes of purchase. If you opted to receive a physical copy by mail (when purchasing online), it will be sent to you by post as well.

    Q: If I do not have an email address can I still purchase a ticket online or over the phone?
    A: Yes, we will mail a physical copy of your ticket to you. Please note there will be a $10 additional charge to cover printing and postage.

    Q: Where is the Dream Home located?
    A: The Dream Home is located at 468 Buckthorn Drive, Kingston, Ontario K7P 0V6 (Woodhaven Subdivision.) 

    Q: Do I have to live in the house for a period of time if I choose to sell the house?
    A: No, there are no restrictions on when you can sell the home.

    Q: What type of capital gains would I pay if I decide to sell the house?
    A: Based on being an Ontario Lottery, the values of all prizes are tax-free.

    Q: What should I do if I have concerns about my gambling, or the gambling of someone else?
    A: Please play responsibly. For support, contact the Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline: www.connexontario.ca or 1-866-531-2600.

    Q: Who is the builder for this year’s Dream Home?
    A: Tamarack Homes.

    Q: What Model/Floor Plan is this year’s Dream Home?
    A: Tamarack Homes Oxford III Modern.

    Q: I am interested in building my next home with Tamarack Homes, how do I get started?
    A: Please visit the Tamarack website at www.tamarackhomes.com or contact their local sales team.
    Scott Darling    , Sales Representative [email protected] 613-214-1763
    Mandi Bowler, Sales Assistant
    [email protected]  613-223-3780

    Q: How many bedrooms does the home have?
    A: Four bedrooms (3 upstairs, 1 in the basement).

    Q: Is the furniture on display included in the grand prize of the Dream Home?
    A: Yes! All furniture and window accessories on display are included in the grand prize. Additionally, the appliance package including washer, dryer, refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, and microwave are included!

    Q: How much is the house valued at?
    A: The Grand prize is valued at $1,644,000 including landscaping, appliances, furniture and the home.

    Q: How big is the Dream Home?
    A: Total square footage is 3550 sqft. of finished living space.

    Q: Are there other prizes besides the Dream Home?
    A: Yes, new this year we will be giving away keys for a 2025 Ford Mustang, cash prizes of $10,000 (X1) & $5,000 (X4), vacation vouchers of $10,000 (X1) & $5,000 (X4), and home makeover vouchers of $5,000 (X7).

    Q: If I win a secondary prize am I still eligible for other secondary prizes and the Grand Prize (Dream Home)?
    A: Yes, if you win a secondary prize, your ticket is placed back into the drum for all of the next draws. The drum will then be spun twice in each direction before another ticket is drawn.

    Q: Do I need to attend the draw in-person to win?
    A: No, all winners not present will be contacted directly.

    Q: Where and when will the draw be held?
    A: The draw will be held live on Friday, February 20th, 2026, commencing at 8:00 pm (first intermission of the Kingston Frontenacs Home Game) at the Slush Puppie Place, located at 1 Tragically Hip Way, Kingston ON, K7K 0B4.

    Q: How much are the property taxes?
    A: At this time, the property taxes have not been assessed by the municipality, but likely will range between $7,000-$12000 annually.