Laurentides Real Estate & Houses for Sale

The character of Laurentides is exemplified by its calm atmosphere. Most areas in this part of the city are very quiet, as the streets are generally very peaceful. Finally, it is easy to reach parks in the neighbourhood, since there are approximately 20 of them nearby for residents to visit, like Parc Cambert.

Transportation

Driving is very often the favoured way to move around in Laurentides. It is convenient to access a place to park. However, the public transit service in Laurentides is not very frequent. Nonetheless, residents are served by around 30 bus lines, and it is very convenient to reach a nearby bus stop from most homes. Laurentides is not especially cycling-friendly because there are few bike lanes, and cyclists are faced with quite a few elevation changes. Most homes for sale in this part of the city are located in areas that are also not very conducive to pedestrians because very few common errands can be run without the use of a car.

Housing

Single detached homes and townhouses are the main housing type in Laurentides. This neighbourhood did not experience a single building boom; the construction of new buildings in Laurentides was spread throughout multiple decades in recent history. This part of Québec offers mainly two bedroom and three bedroom homes. About 85% of the properties in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners and 15% are rented.

Services

It is rarely practical for home buyers in Laurentides to shop for their groceries without the need for a vehicle. There are also about 10 restaurants in this area. Concerning education, parents and their children will value the proximity to primary schools and daycares, which are within a short distance from the majority of houses for sale in this part of the city. However, Laurentides does not contain any high schools.