Vieux-Bourg Real Estate & Houses for Sale

The character of Vieux-Bourg is exemplified by its relaxed atmosphere. It is easy to get to parks in the neighbourhood since there are approximately 30 of them nearby for residents to visit. This area is very quiet overall, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue near Autoroute Félix-Leclerc, Autoroute Dufferin-Montmorency, the railway line or the airport (Héliport de Beauport (HQ)).

Transportation

Cars are a very good transportation option in Vieux-Bourg. It is convenient to access a parking spot, and most real estate listings are a very short drive from the closest highway, such as Autoroute Félix-Leclerc. However, the transit network in Vieux-Bourg is not very practical. Nevertheless, property owners benefit from about 30 bus lines, and it is very easy to reach a nearby bus stop from most residences. Getting around as a pedestrian in this area is not very common, even though running common errands is convenient without a car. The bike is a sometimes poor method of transportation in Vieux-Bourg since riding is made strenuous by the typically sloping area, and the cycling infrastructure is rather limited.

Housing

In Vieux-Bourg, roughly 45% of dwellings are small apartment buildings, but single detached homes are also present in the housing stock. This part of the city has a good variety of unit sizes, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. There are equal parts owners and renters living in this area. About 40% of homes in this part of Québec were constructed in the 1960s and 1970s, while many of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1980s.

Services

Parents and their schoolchildren will value that no matter where their house is situated in Vieux-Bourg, both primary and secondary schools are nearby. However, daycares are not particularly abundant and accordingly not always within walking distance. When it comes to eating, a car is typically needed in Vieux-Bourg to access the closest supermarket. Nevertheless, getting to the nearest pharmacy and accordingly some basic food items is typically very easy. There are also a few choices for those who appreciate nearby restaurants.