The city of Brossard, Quebec is located in the Greater Montréal metropolitan area.

Housing

Roughly 40% of properties in Brossard were constructed in the 1960s and 1970s, while most of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1980s and the 2000s. The majority of the housing stock of this city is composed of small apartment buildings and single detached homes, and the rest are mainly townhouses. Homeowners occupy about three quarters of the dwellings in Brossard and renters occupy the remainder. This city offers mainly two bedroom and three bedroom homes.

Transportation

Driving is a great medium of transportation in Brossard. It is very convenient to park, and the majority of properties for sale are a short car ride from the nearest highway, such as Autoroute des Cantons-de-l'Est. On the other hand, residents using public transit may experience few choices in Brossard due to the infrequent service. Thankfully, there are about 50 bus lines passing through the city, and bus stops are not very far from most properties. It is at times challenging for people walking to navigate Brossard as few daily errands can be run without needing to resort to a vehicle.

Services

Families will find that wherever their home is located in this part of the Greater Montréal metropolitan area, primary schools are nearby. However, parents may consider it difficult for their schoolchildren to reach high schools as a pedestrian. Residents benefit from public and private schools at both the primary and secondary school level. In terms of food, it is convenient to reach the closest grocery store by walking in this city. There are also a limited number of options for those who appreciate restaurants and cafes within walking distance.

Character

Brossard offers a slower-paced ambience and will appeal to those who enjoy spending time in green spaces. The greenery in this city is not particularly prominent; to be more specific, residents will find that there are few tree-lined streets. However, there are over 50 green spaces nearby for residents to check out, which results in them being easy to access from most locations in Brossard. This city is also reasonably good for those who enjoy a quiet atmosphere, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue - although there are still several noisier sections, especially around Autoroute des Cantons-de-l'Est, Autoroute de l'Acier or the railway line.