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Nun’s Island | In Photos

A beautiful row of townhouses on Nun’s Island

Nestled off South-Western Montreal, Île-des-Soeurs or Nun’s Island, is a small island community with charm andconvenience. It’s a lovely place, connected directly to downtown via 4 distinct bus lines, operating all day and night. Whiletechnically part of the Verdun area, Île-des-Soeurs has its own waterside vibe and lush green-spaces, includingfamous Vancouver park, one of Montreal’s few remaining woodland reserves. It was originally a largely agriculturalcommunity (operated largely by nuns, which explains the island’s interesting name) so it is ripe with many tall greengrasses, trees and bike paths weaving in and out of small woodsy areas. These paths are in turn connected to Montreal’smain island via the Banks of the St-Lawrence bike path. Other than its obvious natural appeal, the island offers a greatmany residential opportunities for families and young professionals who enjoy being close to the city (about 15 minutesfrom downtown, in fact) but away from the hustle and bustle. It’s a mix of old and new, with its large ancestral-style singlehomes alongside the numerous modern condo towers overlooking the rushing waters of the St-Lawrence. The island alsofeatures a very tight-knit community, including an “island scouts” association and a property owners and tenantsassociation. Local amenities include an elementary school, numerous parks, a grocery store and a number of small shops

and coffee shops which delight locals. For anything more, the busy river-side township of Verdun is a mere 5 minute busor car ride away. Either way, this Montreal neighborhood offers a unique urban experience, for those seeking acomfortable, tranquil and scenic place to live that is nevertheless close to the exciting sights and sounds of the downtowncore.

We like Nun’s Island so much that we visited! Here are a few photos we took of our trip, enjoy!

One of many Nun’s Island bike paths

A children’s park with bicycle parking

Condo high rises on Nun’s Island

Local produce being sold on Nun’s Island

A lovely brick townhouse on Nun’s Island

A modern condo project on Nun’s Island

Nun’s Island Elementary school

Truly, Nun’s Island is a residential gem in the middle of the St-Lawrence, perfect for families or professionals, witheverything you could need to call this little slice of heaven home. If you’re interested in finding out more about what thisneighborhood has to offer you, check out:

Nun’s Island’s Neighborhood Profile

For more information about Montreal’s other vibrant and diverse neighborhoods, you can use our NeighborhoodFinder or check out Navut’s Montreal Neighborhood Profiles.

(Photos: M.Repacci)