Gatineau, Gatineau, Quebec Real Estate and Homes for Sale
Over half of the housing stock of Gatineau consists of small apartment buildings and single detached homes, while the remainder are mainly townhouses. This sector has a good variety of housing size options, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. About 60% of the units in the sector are occupied by homeowners and the remainder are rented. Roughly 30% of homes in this part of the city were built between 1960 and 1980, while many of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 1980s. Read more about Gatineau real estate
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Transportation
Driving is a great means of transportation in Gatineau. It is very easy to park, and it is a rather short drive to the closest highway, such as Autoroute de l'Outaouais, from any location in this part of the city. On the other hand, the public transit system in this sector is not very practical. Nonetheless, commuters can count on various rapid transit stations on the 400 | Rapibus 400, 18 | Pré Tunney and 800 | Rapibus 800. The sector is connected by about 30 bus lines, and bus stops are generally nearby. Many of the homes for sale in this part of Gatineau are located in areas that are not very conducive to walking since few day-to-day errands can be run without needing to resort to a vehicle. In contrast, travelling by bicycle is easy in Gatineau because the cycling infrastructure is fairly good.
Services
Accessing one of around 40 grocery stores on foot is possible for some, but not all, house buyers in Gatineau. There are also a few opportunities for those who care about restaurants and cafes in close proximity. In terms of education, daycares and primary schools are convenient to access on foot from anywhere in this sector. However, families may find it difficult to reach high schools as a pedestrian.
Character
Gatineau is reasonably good for those who prefer quiet surroundings, as there are generally low levels of noise from traffic - however some areas can be quite noisy, especially close to the airport (YND), Autoroute de l'Outaouais or the railway line.
