Living in Gatineau (east sector)
The largest sector, for every budget
The Gatineau sector is the city's most populous, with over 120,000 residents. It brings together very different neighbourhoods — Pointe-Gatineau, Le Baron, Limbour, Templeton, Touraine and many more — with a great choice of single-family homes, often at more accessible prices than Aylmer or Hull.
With a median age of 43 and many families with children, it's a well-established sector served by the Rapibus and major routes to Ottawa.
Prices in Gatineau (east sector)
Source: Centris.ca community profile (Q3 2026). Sectors with too few sales have no published median.
Who lives here
Data: Centris (Q3 2026), Statistics Canada (2021 Census), City of Gatineau (2025 sector portrait).
Typical homes
Mostly bungalows, split-levels and two-storeys from the 1960s to 1990s, newer neighbourhoods since the 2000s (especially to the east and north), townhouses and condos near main roads, and some waterfront homes along the Gatineau and Ottawa rivers.
Schools & education
- Centre de services scolaire des Draveurs (French) and the Western Québec School Board (English).
- High schools include Polyvalente de l'Érablière, Polyvalente Nicolas-Gatineau, École secondaire du Versant and Polyvalente Le Carrefour; private Collège Saint-Alexandre
- Cégep de l'Outaouais (Félix-Leclerc campus).
Assigned schools depend on the address: check with the school service centre or school board.
Shopping & services
Les Promenades Gatineau (the city's largest mall), Maloney and Gréber boulevards, and the Cité mixed-use hub.
Nature & attractions
- Lac-Beauchamp park, the shores of the Gatineau and Ottawa rivers, many bike paths and neighbourhood parks.
- The Gatineau Hospital is in the sector.
Getting to Ottawa
Rapibus (dedicated bus corridor) to Hull and Ottawa, Highway 50 and the Macdonald-Cartier Bridge.
Ideal for
Families, first-time buyers who want a single-family home, and buyers looking for the best space for the price.
Questions about Gatineau (east sector)
What is the median home price in Gatineau (east sector)?
According to Centris, the median single-family price in Gatineau (east sector) was $470,287 over the last four quarters (Q3 2026). Every property is different: ask for a free valuation to know what yours is worth.
Is Gatineau (east sector) a good area for families?
Families, first-time buyers who want a single-family home, and buyers looking for the best space for the price.
How do you get to Ottawa from Gatineau (east sector)?
Rapibus (dedicated bus corridor) to Hull and Ottawa, Highway 50 and the Macdonald-Cartier Bridge.
Plans in Gatineau (east sector)?
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