Shawinigan, QC Real Estate - Houses For Sale in Shawinigan, Quebec
Around 45% of properties in Shawinigan were built prior to the 1960s, while most of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s and the 1980s. In this city, the majority of dwellings are single detached homes, and the rest of the dwellings are mainly small apartment buildings. Roughly 55% of the population of this city own their home while the rest are renters. This city has a good selection of housing size options, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Read more about Shawinigan real estate
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About Living in Shawinigan, Quebec
Transportation
The preferred method of transportation in Shawinigan is usually driving. Parking is quite easy. Most homes for sale in this city are located in areas that are not very suitable for walking as running common errands is impractical.
Services
Some house buyers in Shawinigan may be able to shop for their groceries by walking in one of about 20 stores, while others will have to use another means of transportation. There are also a few choices for those who value restaurants in close proximity. With respect to education, there are only a few high schools and primary schools in Shawinigan and accordingly they can be a long walk away. Additionally, parents and their kids may consider it difficult to access daycares as a pedestrian.
Character
Shawinigan is quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour - although that is not the case near one of the railway lines or Autoroute de l'Énergie. Parks are sparse, making them sometimes challenging to access. Still, there are over 100 green spaces nearby for residents to check out, including Parc multisport Réal-Dufresne and Parc de l'Île-Melville.
