LAURENTIANS.
The Laurentians remain Montrealers' go-to destination for a second home or vacation property, less than an hour from downtown. Lakes, mountains, and resort towns like Mont-Tremblant, Saint-Sauveur, and Sainte-Adèle make it a market of its own, where lifestyle weighs as heavily as location in the buying decision.
Demand has shifted in recent years: more and more buyers are looking for a property usable year-round, not just in summer, which has pushed the market toward more contemporary builds alongside traditional chalets. Waterfront access and proximity to ski slopes remain the criteria that most influence value.
For sellers, a well-positioned lakefront or resort-area property remains one of the most sought-after assets in the greater Montreal region, with buyers ready to pay a premium for location.
Get the market report →Four areas, four lifestyles.
Mont-Tremblant
A four-season destination around Mont Tremblant and its pedestrian village, with golf and a large lake in summer. About 1.5 hours from Montreal.
Saint-Sauveur
The resort closest to Montreal (about 45 minutes), with a Main Street that's lively year-round and a water park in summer.
Sainte-Adèle
A central Laurentians area built around Lac Rond, with a mix of traditional chalets and year-round homes.
Val-David
An artistic, outdoorsy village known for rock climbing, with a lively public market.
What people ask most about the Laurentians.
What's the difference between Mont-Tremblant and Saint-Sauveur?
Mont-Tremblant is a four-season destination with a pedestrian village at the foot of the mountain, a large lake, and golf courses, about 1.5 hours from Montreal. Saint-Sauveur is the resort closest to Montreal (about 45 minutes), with a Main Street that's lively year-round and a water park in summer.
Can you live in the Laurentians year-round?
Yes, demand for properties usable year-round, not just in summer, has grown significantly in recent years, pushing the market toward more contemporary builds alongside traditional chalets.
What factors influence property value the most in the Laurentians?
Waterfront access and proximity to ski slopes remain the two criteria that weigh most heavily on value, followed by distance to Highway 15 and to Montreal.
