Top 9 reasons to live in Pointe-Claire

1. Pointe-Claire Village

Pointe-Claire Village provides historical charm with some of the best local shops and eats in the area. A few notables worth the trip are Le Gourmand, Gigi Pizzeria, Avocado Sushi, Lois Butler, Boutique Kiva, Wild Willy’s and Babar Book Store!

2. No more commuting

Because of its industrial sector, many residents are employed by companies in area. Big companies like Future Electronics, Wesco, Merck, Hewitt and more have offices in Pointe-Claire so there is no need to commute to the city to find work.

3. Commute to the city with ease

For those who do commute there are many express buses during peak hours, commuter trains and major artery roads and highways that make the trip to downtown Montreal a breeze.

4. Amenities for residents

Pointe-Claire offers many services and amenities to its residents. With a public library, aquatic centre, nature park, a large cultural centre by the water, and much more, residents are kept plenty busy and maintain a high quality of life.

5. By the water is better

Pointe-Claire is bordered by Lake Saint-Louis to the South. With a public canoe club, a “no joining fee” sailing club, a private yacht club, as well as waterfront parks and public access ramps, area residents have extensive access to a variety of watersports such as paddleboarding, canoeing, kayaking and sailing, not to mention breathtaking views of the waterfront.

6. A home for everyone

While Pointe-Claire used to be all cottages and summer homes, now you can find historical homes, townhouses, new condo developments, waterfront mansions and recycled homes, with a variety of pricing for almost every budget.

7. Great for getting outdoors

The city of Pointe-Claire is home to many parks, including the vast Terra-Cotta Nature Park, which offers 39 hectares of green space and 6 kilometres of walking trails.

8. Shop until you drop

Fairview shopping centre is one of the largest malls in the Montreal area and offers over 200 stores for fashion, electronics and home décor.

9. It takes a village

With all of the services offered, such as daycare facilities, sports programs, elementary and high schools in both English and French, Pointe-Claire is a great place to raise children.