Griffintown, Montréal Rentals

Griffintown offers house buyers the choice between various methods of transportation. Griffintown is especially transit friendly by reason of 3 train stations (e.g., Bridge Nord and Paco) on the 15 - Mascouche, and approximately 20 nearby bus lines. A majority of the houses for sale in this part of the city are located in places that are also very conducive to walking; carrying out day-to-day needs is very convenient, and many businesses of different types can be found as well. Griffintown will draw physically active people as it is suitable for bicycling. In particular, bicycling is facilitated by the generally flat terrain, bike-share stations are hardly ever more than a short walk away, and the bicycling infrastructure is very extensive.

It is a rather short walk to access daycares and primary schools from most homes for sale in this part of Montréal. In contrast, there are no high schools in Griffintown. With respect to food, it is typically possible for property owners in this part of the city to buy general and specialty groceries on foot. Likewise, those who like to dine in restaurants or cafes will have a good number of choices in Griffintown.

Griffintown offers a variety of experiences for those who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time outdoors. There are many things to do in this area for those looking for a dynamic vibe. There is a broad selection of entertainment venues, the streets are almost always busy with people, and with the bars in nearby neighbourhoods, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink since they are generally located very close by. Rue Notre-Dame is among the most lively streets in this neighbourhood. There is a small amount of greenery in this part of the city; to be more specific, residents will find that most streets have sub-par tree coverage. However, there are approximately 10 public green spaces close by for residents to enjoy and they are very well-situated, which makes it very easy to reach them.

The substantial proportion of large apartment buildings in the housing stock of Griffintown is an important part of its character. This part of Montréal is primarily composed of two bedroom and one bedroom homes. The proportions of renters and homeowners are about even. Most of the housing growth in this part of the city has taken place after the year 2000.