Open Houses in Des Explorateurs, Gatineau

Cars are a very good means of transportation in Des Explorateurs. It is convenient to find a place to park, and nearby highways are reasonably easy to access from anywhere in this urban village. On the other hand, the public transit system in this part of Gatineau is not especially practical. Nevertheless, rapid transit stations, including Raoul-Roy/Helenore, chemin d'AYLMER/BELMONT and Front/Harvey with access to the Rapibus 800, are typically nearby from the bulk of properties in the urban village. Property owners have access to approximately 20 bus lines, and most residences are very close to a bus stop. It is convenient to get around by bike in Des Explorateurs as the cycling network is quite well-developed. Des Explorateurs is not particularly suitable for those who travel by foot since few day-to-day needs can be carried out without the use of a car.

A supermarket is generally accessible within a rather short walk from anywhere in this part of Gatineau. A small number of restaurants and coffee shops can be found as well. In terms of education, daycares and primary schools are very easy to get to on foot from any location in this part of the city. In contrast, high schools are not very plentiful and therefore not always within walking distance. Families benefit from public and private primary schools.

People who prefer a relaxed ambience will enjoy Des Explorateurs. Des Explorateurs is especially quiet overall, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue.

In Des Explorateurs, about 40% of dwellings are single detached homes, while small apartment buildings and townhouses are the main alternatives in the housing stock. Roughly one third of homes in this part of Gatineau were built following the year 2000, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s and the 1980s. This area is primarily composed of two bedroom and three bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy about 70% of the properties in Des Explorateurs and 30% are rented.