New Listings in Gatineau, Gatineau

The car is very often the favoured means of transportation in Gatineau. It is very convenient to come across a parking spot, and nearby highways, such as Autoroute de l'Outaouais, are quite easy to drive to from any location in this part of the city. However, the public transit network in Gatineau is rather poor. Nonetheless, there are plenty of rapid transit stations with access to the 400 | Rapibus 400, 18 | Pré Tunney and 800 | Rapibus 800. Homeowners are served by around 30 bus lines, and bus stops are not very far away from most houses. Gatineau is not very conducive to those who travel by foot since many daily needs are challenging to carry out by walking. The bicycle is a somewhat poor method of transportation in this part of Gatineau as there are a good number of slopes, and the cycling infrastructure is not very well-developed.

In Gatineau, families will often be able to access daycares and primary schools on foot. On the other hand, there are only a few high schools and accordingly they can be a long walk away. When it comes to food, some residents in this sector may be able to purchase groceries on foot in one of approximately 30 stores, while others will have to rely on another means of transportation. There are also a few options for those who appreciate restaurants and cafes in close proximity.

Gatineau is reasonably good for those who need quiet surroundings, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour - although there are still several noisier sections, especially close to Autoroute de l'Outaouais, the railway line or the airport (YND).

In Gatineau, around 40% of buildings are single detached homes, while the rest are mainly small apartment buildings and townhouses. This part of Gatineau also has a good choice of housing size options - it is quite easy to find properties ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Homeowners occupy about two thirds of the dwellings in Gatineau and the rest are rented. About 30% of properties in this part of the city were built in the 1960s and 1970s, while most of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1980s.