Lakeside

Pointe-claire

About the neighbourhood

Lakeside, in Pointe-Claire, Quebec, offers a serene and green neighborhood with easy access to parks and green spaces. The majority of homes are single detached properties with spacious three or four bedroom layouts, perfect for families. While driving is the most convenient way to get around, there are nearby bus stops and pharmacies within walking distance for everyday needs. With daycares and primary schools nearby, Lakeside is a great area for families with young children. The peaceful atmosphere and well-located parks make Lakeside an attractive option for those seeking a quiet, family-friendly community with easy access to amenities.

Highlights

This area is great forCar friendly

This area is great forQuiet

This area is great forDaycares

Characteristics

Transportation

Driving is an excellent transportation option in this area. Nearby highways, such as Autoroute du Souvenir, are very easy to access from anywhere in Lakeside, and it is very convenient to find a place to park. However, the public transit service in Lakeside is not very frequent. Nonetheless, there are a few bus lines, and the closest bus stop is typically very close. Lakeside is not very cycling-friendly because there are a fair number of elevation changes to challenge cyclists, and there are a limited number of bike lanes. Nonetheless, riding a bike is more practical in some areas than others. Lakeside is also not very suitable for those who travel by foot as common amenities such as hardware stores or barbers can be an occasionally long walk away.

Homes for Sale Near Lakeside

There are currently no homes for sale near this neighbourhood.

Services

A vehicle is often required in Lakeside to reach the closest supermarket. There are a few options for those who value restaurants in close proximity. Regarding education, it is a rather short walk to reach primary schools and daycares from most properties for sale in Lakeside. However, this neighbourhood does not contain any high schools.

Character

There are a lot of green spaces to enjoy in Lakeside. More specifically, parks, such as Parc Venture, are especially well-spread out and there are a few of them close by for residents to check out, which results in them being easy to get to from the majority of locations within Lakeside. Moreover, residents will find that numerous tree-lined streets are prominent. It is relatively quiet in this part of the city, since there are very few pedestrians.

Car friendly10.0

Exceptional access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly5.0

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly3.8

A few pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is not often practical or pleasant

Transit friendly3.8

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants4.0

Some restaurants within a short drive

Groceries4.4

Variety of groceries within a short drive

Shopping4.4

Variety of shops within a short drive

Cafes2.4

Some cafés within a short drive

Quiet8.8

Very few sources of noise nearby

Nightlife3.0

Some bars within a short drive

Vibrant1.8

Calm atmosphere at all hours

Neighbourhood Demographics

Median Household Income

Housing Type

81.5% SINGLE DETACHED
0.9% SEMI DETACHED
3.8% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
5.9% APARTMENT 1-4 FLOORS
7.1% APARTMENT 5 OR MORE FLOORS
0.0% MOBILE

Population Age

Education Level

1.0% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
14.4% HIGH SCHOOL
29.4% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
41.2% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
11.9% MASTER'S DEGREE
1.8% MEDICAL DEGREE
0.6% DOCTORATE

Language

Commute Mode

5.6% FOOT
0.6% BICYCLE
2.7% PUBLIC TRANSIT
82.6% CAR
3.1% OTHER

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