Pointe-au-Père Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Pointe-au-Père is a neighbourhood to buy a home in for those who prefer a chill environment. It is relatively quiet in Pointe-au-Père, since there are very few pedestrians.

Transportation

Cars are a great transportation option in this area. It is a rather short drive to the closest highway, such as Autoroute 20, from any location in Pointe-au-Père, and it is very convenient to park. Most homes for sale in this area are located in places that are not very suitable for those who get around on foot as many daily needs are inconvenient to carry out without the use of a car. This part of Rimouski is also not particularly bicycling-friendly as there are a fair number of elevation changes, and the cycling network is not very extensive.

Housing

The substantial proportion of single detached homes in the housing stock of Pointe-au-Père is an important part of its character. Roughly 45% of properties in this neighbourhood were built in the 1960s and 1970s, while many of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 1980s. This part of the city is primarily composed of four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes. About 85% of the properties in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners while renters occupy the remainder.

Services

It is a rather short distance to access primary schools from anywhere in this area. However, there are no high schools in this part of Rimouski. Regarding eating, home buyers in this part of Rimouski typically have to turn to a car to access the nearest grocery store. A small number of restaurants are available in this area as well.