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According
to CMHC, a new home in greater Gatineau costs in average
$133,000 less than in Ottawa. |
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Lots are generally larger in the Outaouais. |
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| 3 |
New homes are delivered more quickly
in greater Gatineau. |
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| 4 |
Housing developments in the Aylmer,
Hull and Gatineau sectors are closer to downtown Ottawa
than suburban developments in the Capital. |
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Quality of life is enhanced by an abundance
of parks, golf courses, bike and pedestrian pathways. |
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| 6 |
Municipal taxes, home and automobile
insurance prices are substantially lower. |
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| 7 |
With access to publicly-funded day-care
centres ($7 a day per child), parents can save thousands
of dollars every year. |
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| 8 |
University tuition averages around
$1,800 a year in Québec, compared to $4,900 in
Ontario and attending college is virtually free. |
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Greater Gatineau is the most truly
bilingual city in the National Capital region |
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| 10 |
Greater Gatineau is the most truly
bilingual city in the National Capital region. |
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Source : Le Groupe Brigil Construction
Proud to build a better quality of life - 2005 |