Les Rivières, Québec, Quebec Real Estate and Homes for Sale
In Les Rivières, about 55% of dwellings are small apartment buildings, while the rest are mainly single detached homes and townhouses. Roughly one third of properties in this area were constructed following the year 2000, while most of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1960s. This borough is primarily composed of three bedroom and two bedroom homes. There are equal parts renters and owners living in this area. Read more about Les Rivières real estate
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Transportation
Driving is very often the best method of transportation in this borough. It is very easy to access a parking spot, and it is a short drive to the closest highway, such as Autoroute Charest, from any home in this area. In contrast, commuting by public transit is difficult in this borough. Nonetheless, homeowners have access to over 50 bus lines, and bus stops are generally nearby. Even though a few bicycling-friendly areas can be found, it is at times challenging to travel by bike in Les Rivières as there is a considerable amount of elevation changes, and there are a limited number of bike lanes. There are also relatively few pedestrians out on the streets of this borough, despite the fact that meeting daily needs is convenient.
Services
Home buyers in Les Rivières will welcome that a grocery store is always only a rather short walk away. A small variety of restaurants and coffee shops is available as well. Regarding education, families will appreciate that no matter where their house is located in this part of Québec, daycares and primary schools are nearby. In contrast, there are only a few high schools and thus they can be a long walk away.
Character
The character of Les Rivières is exemplified by its calm atmosphere. There are over 50 public green spaces close by for residents to relax in, including Parc Victorin-Beaucage and Parc de Duberger, and they are very well-spread out, which makes them easy to reach. This area is also reasonably good for those who prefer a quiet atmosphere, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour - however some parts can be quite noisy, especially near Autoroute Laurentienne, Autoroute Charest or one of the railway lines.
