La Cité, Gatineau Real Estate Listings

This area is reasonably well-suited for those who travel by foot; many common errands can be run without having to use a vehicle. This urban village is also a fairly convenient part of Gatineau for bike riders. For example, the cycling network is reasonably good, and bicycling is made easier by the generally flat terrain. The preferred method of transportation in this part of Gatineau is usually driving. Most real estate listings are a short car ride from the closest highway, such as Autoroute de l'Outaouais, and it is convenient to park. In contrast, travelling by public transit is challenging in La Cité. Thankfully, there are many rapid transit stations with access to the Rapibus 400, Rapibus 800 and Pré Tunney. Residents have access to about 10 bus lines, and the nearest bus stop is typically very close.

Primary schools and daycares are straightforward to reach on foot from any location in La Cité. However, families may consider it difficult to get to high schools as a pedestrian. When it comes to eating, it is straightforward to access the nearest grocery store by walking in La Cité. There are also a limited number of opportunities for those who value nearby restaurants and cafes.

La Cité is a very good urban village to buy a house in for those who prefer a relaxed environment. Most areas in La Cité are very quiet, as the streets are generally very calm.

Roughly two thirds of the properties in the urban village are occupied by homeowners and the remainder are rented. About 40% of dwellings are small apartment buildings, making it easy to find apartments in this part of the city, but single detached homes and townhouses are also present in the housing stock. Roughly one quarter of properties in this urban village were built in the 1960s and 1970s, while many of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1980s and the 1990s. This part of the city is primarily composed of two bedroom and three bedroom homes.