Lakeside village charm
Pointe-Claire
A lakeside West Island city with a historic village, a stone windmill and easy access to the REM and exo trains.
Best for: Young families, commuters, anyone who wants to walk to the water
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Schools, parks, commutes and the kinds of homes you'll find, in the suburbs families love most.
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Every town has its own feel. Start with these guides, then let's talk about the streets that match your budget and routine.
Leafy, quiet and close to the lake
Beaconsfield
Mature trees, generous lots and a long stretch of Lac Saint-Louis shoreline, with a commuter train at the heart of town.
Best for: Growing families, move-up buyers, sailors and paddlers
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Quiet crescents and busy sports fields
Kirkland
A young, family-focused West Island town with newer homes, quiet crescents and quick access to Highway 40.
Best for: Families with school-age kids, move-up buyers
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Friendly, diverse and practical
Dollard-des-Ormeaux
One of the West Island’s largest family suburbs, with affordable homes, big parks and a busy local market.
Best for: First-time buyers, growing families, multigenerational households
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Big-city services, suburban streets
Laval
Quebec’s third-largest city, with three Metro stations, riverside parks and everything from starter condos to new family homes.
Best for: First-time buyers, families, commuters using the Metro
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Modern, convenient and growing
Brossard
A fast-growing South Shore city with the REM terminus, Quartier DIX30 and a wide range of new homes.
Best for: Commuters, first-time buyers, families wanting new construction
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Village feel next to the city
Saint-Lambert
A small, tree-lined South Shore town with a lively main street, a riverside path and a ten-minute trip to downtown.
Best for: Families, professionals, walkers and cyclists
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Heritage village and riverside parks
Boucherville
One of Quebec’s oldest towns, with a heritage village, river islands to explore and well-kept family neighbourhoods.
Best for: Families, nature lovers, move-up buyers
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