New Listings in Gay Village, Montréal

Gay Village does not necessitate driving since several other modes of transportation are at the disposal of property owners. Gay Village is an extremely pleasant part of Montréal for pedestrians; most common errands can be run without having to use a car, and a good number of businesses of different types can be found as well. Physically active property owners will also value the very bike-friendly character of this area. More precisely, the bicycling infrastructure is reasonably extensive, and bike-share stations are never more than a short walk away. Commuting by public transit is very convenient in this part of the city due to Beaudry Station on the 1 | Ligne 1 - Verte, and around 10 nearby bus lines. However, driving is a sometimes poor transportation option in Gay Village. Nevertheless, most homes for sale are a very short car ride from the closest highway.

Schools and daycares are straightforward to access on foot from any location in Gay Village. Concerning food, it is very often feasible for home buyers in this part of Montréal to buy general and specialty groceries on foot. Likewise, there are about 50 restaurants and a few coffee shops to enjoy in this part of the city. It is also especially convenient to reach a selection of clothing stores on foot, for example along Rue Sainte-Catherine.

Gay Village is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the ambience of this area. Finding things to do in this part of Montréal is very easy. There are crowds of people around most of the time, there are numerous nearby entertainment venues, and it is very easy to find bars since they are well-spread throughout the area. Boulevard De Maisonneuve in particular offers an extensive selection of bars. Gay Village is good for those who enjoy a quiet atmosphere, as there are low levels of noise from traffic. Greenery is quite present in this part of Montréal; it is very easy to get to parks from most locations in the neighbourhood since there are approximately 20 of them nearby for residents to discover. Moreover, residents will find that many streets have good tree coverage.

In Gay Village, roughly 80% of buildings are small apartment buildings, whereas the rest are mainly large apartment buildings. This area is primarily composed of two bedroom and one bedroom homes. Around three quarters of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home while owners make up the remainder. Roughly 40% of properties in this neighbourhood were constructed before the 1960s, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s and the 1980s.