Lakeside Real Estate & Houses for Sale
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.
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.
Housing
Homeowners occupy roughly 85% of the dwellings in the neighbourhood and renters occupy the remainder. Single detached homes and townhouses are the predominant housing type in this part of Pointe-Claire. This neighbourhood experienced its biggest building boom pre-1960, so most of the available properties are from this era. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of three bedroom and four or more bedroom homes.
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.