Located in the north central area of the island of Montreal the borough of Ahuntsic/Bordeaux/Cartierville forms an important region both geographically and politically. The territory has a lot of popular green spaces especially along the banks of the Rivière des Prairies (also called as the back river), as well as many parks throughout the area. Real estate in the district is diverse from luxury homes and condominiums on Gouin Boulevard following along the back river, to the slightly less opulent inland properties of homes, duplexes, condos and apartments.
The northern parks along the waterway are particularly beautiful and popular. Parc Lajeunesse is adjacent to the Henri Bourassa metro terminal and is a large park that is famous for its blues concerts in the summer. Parc de l’ Île de la Visitation has a bike path that runs for many kilometers through the area and is used extensively by avid cyclists. Picnics, sunbathing or simply relaxing in the shade of a large tree are common activities in the parks. The whole area is well serviced by buses, the subway terminals at Henri Bourassa and Cote Vertu and the train lines.
There are plenty of great shopping malls and centres within close proximity. Marche Central located on l’Acadie Boulevard was once a large terminal market for farmers and their produce is now one of the largest open shopping plazas in the area. From large box stores, trendy boutiques, fashionable shoe stores and fast food outlets the centre is a hot spot for deals, heels and meals.
You can take l’Acadie Boulevard to Cote Vertu Boulevard and head west where you will come to the Cote Vertu Shopping Centre, a large mall with hundreds of stores to choose from. A little farther west from there along Cavendish Boulevard is the huge Ikea complex. It features its department store, warehouse, restaurant and grocery store. It’s also famous for its one-dollar breakfasts. Continuing further south on l’Acadie blvd is the Rockland Shopping Centre. An attractive, stylish and upscale mall with many fine boutiques and stores.
Peppered around the area are many condo complexes on Henri Bourassa, l’Acadie, Fleury, Sauve and Cote Vertu boulevards amongst others offering apartment, tower and townhouse condos of all sizes, floor plans and amenities. Scattered around the communities are smaller satellite shopping centers like the De Salaberry Centre and the Norgate Centre that offer more convenient stores like dry cleaners, hardwares and groceries.
Sports are quite varied from soccer to hockey and there are numerous arenas in the region. Schools are abundant as well and the area is known for it Bois du Boulogne, College Ahuntsic and the Pius X Culinary Institute are some of the more renowned academies in the area.
These suburbs are known for their fine dining and epicurean delights. Rich in diverse cultures the borough offers a cornucopia of ethnic cuisines such as French, Italian, Greek, Lebanese, Chinese, Haitian, African and Arabic etc. Specialty food shops as well as restaurants are plentiful and will satisfy any palate. Condo living here is simply first rate and offers everything one could hope for in a robust community.
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