Summary
Brigil’s Ruisseaux Lépine Rentals in Buckingham, Que., is close to Gatineau and Ottawa and features a blend of low-rise rental apartments and owner-occupied homes. The focus at Ruisseaux Lépine Rentals is on modern architecture, contemporary style and thoughtfully designed layouts with high-end finishes. Appliances are included and all units have a balcony (the penthouse unit has a private rooftop terrace).
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.
- Rental rates: From $1,115 per month
- Square footage range: 1,029-1,217 sq. ft.
- Bedrooms: 2-3
- Model suite: Yes, check with the leasing office
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.