Nestled on the side of Lac Tremblant, this cobblestone manor sits in silence, waiting for its turn to be adopted. Unbeknownst to the sleepy mansion, its net worth has decreased by more than most Quebecers will see in their lifetime.
Plopped between the great green ridges of Canada's Forillon National Park and the wide-open waters of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, this Quebec home for sale is an unassuming dot on the wildflower-covered shore. But it presents a potentially life-changing opportunity: an escape to seaside seclusion in one of the most beautiful corners of the province at the tip of the Gaspé peninsula.
It's Thursday, 8:45 a.m. You pour yourself out of bed for your remote nine-to-five. You stumble to the kitchen to make coffee. You lift your eyes to the window as you take your first sip. But instead of seeing the grey Montreal cityscape, you see a green lawn, and beyond, the pale blue waters of the Saint Lawrence River estuary stretching into the horizon. This Quebec home, on the market for $375,000, offers year-round sunset views and a seaside lifestyle for about the cost of a typical Montreal flat.
Montreal's rental market may be rough, but if you broaden your horizons, there are plenty of options to buy your own home for a reasonable price though you might have to compromise on proximity to downtown.