Fast Facts
- Location: 215 Lépine Ave., Buckingham
- Launch date: February 2024
- Construction status: Under construction
- Occupancy: Ongoing
Summary
Brigil’s Ruisseaux Lépine development in Buckingham, Que., is close to Gatineau and Ottawa and features a blend of about 1,000 low-rise rental apartments and owner-occupied homes. Homes for sale are a mix of townhomes and single-family homes and the focus at Ruisseaux Lépine is on modern architecture, contemporary style and thoughtfully designed layouts.
Buckingham offers proximity to nature and village charm, including a traditional main street with snack bars, a bistro and coffee shop, and a butcher selling 10 types of sausages along with Quebec pork and chicken.
Grocery stores, pharmacies, a convenience store, a gym, a hardware store, an SAQ, a Canadian Tire, a Tim Hortons and more are within a kilometre of Ruisseaux Lépine. There are also daycare centres, elementary schools (one of which is English) and a high school.
- Starting prices: Townhomes from $545,000; two-storey singles from $665,000
- Square footage range: 1,615 to 2,242 sq. ft.
- Bedrooms: 3
- Models: Yes
What’s in the community
Buckingham, which was incorporated as a village in 1855 and a city in 1890, is now part of the City of Gatineau and has a population of 20,000. It is a quiet community near the Ottawa River, and the Lièvre River, which the Algonquins named Wabos Sipi, runs through the city offering opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, pedal boating, paddle boarding and swimming. There’s also a free boat launch.
Along with grocery stores, pharmacies, a Canadian Tire and a Tim Hortons, there are schools, a nearby hospital, large parks and recreational opportunities, including golf courses, as well as a long waterfront trail.
Buckingham is served by Gatineau’s STO public transit system.
