There is a moment, usually somewhere between choosing a lot and picking out cabinet colours, when buying a new build in Ontario starts to feel real. For many people looking at Sol Haven in Grand Bend, it arrives while imagining slower mornings and sunsets over Lake Huron from a home that is entirely new. It is also the moment many people realize the process works differently from buying a resale home.

The Bald Eagle stands out as one of the most popular and frequently sighted birds in Grand Bend, especially near the shoreline and over...