Open Houses in Alcan, Kingston

It is convenient for pedestrians to get around in this part of the city; running common errands is easy. However, it is occasionally difficult to move around by bike in Alcan since there are few bike lanes. Nevertheless, there is a reasonably high density of cyclists, bike riders do not face serious elevation changes, and riding a bike is more practical in certain pockets than others. Commuting by public transit is at times difficult in Alcan. Nevertheless, there are around 10 bus lines traversing the neighbourhood, and bus stops are not very far from most houses. In contrast, cars are a great medium of transportation in this area. It is a rather short drive to the closest highway, such as Highway 401, from any location in Alcan, and accessing a parking spot is quite easy.

Daycares and primary schools are convenient to get to on foot from most properties for sale in Alcan. In contrast, it can be difficult to access high schools as a pedestrian. With regards to eating, a fraction of residents in Alcan may have the option to do grocery shopping by walking, while others will have to use a vehicle. There are also a limited number of choices for those who care about close by restaurants and cafes.

Alcan offers an extensive selection of green spaces to enjoy, as well as some areas with a vibrant ambience. There are a few parks close by for residents to explore and they are especially well-situated, which makes them easy to reach from a lot of locations within the neighbourhood. Finally, thanks to the presence of few people out and about on the streets, this neighbourhood remains relatively quiet, although noise levels are higher closer to the railway line or Highway 401.

The sizeable percentage of large apartment buildings in the housing stock of Alcan is an important part of its character. This part of Kingston offers mainly one bedroom and two bedroom homes. Renters occupy roughly 90% of the properties in the neighbourhood whereas owners occupy the remainder. This neighbourhood did not experience a single building boom; the construction of new buildings in Alcan was spread throughout multiple decades in the twentieth and twenty-first century.