The district

Nuns' Island

A human-scale island 10 minutes from downtown. Mature parks, signature towers, REM at the doorstep, and a real estate market of its own.

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Market

The market at a glance

Real Centris sales data, aggregated by year. Median price, price per square foot, days on market and asking-to-sold ratio.

Median sold price

Median price per square foot

Median days on market

Sold-to-asking ratio

Median price · condos vs single-family

Source: Centris. Displayed for the district as a whole.

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Our take on the district

From the broker

I have covered Nuns' Island since 2009, the year I obtained my broker's licence. What I see coming, what the market is actually doing, what condo owners don't say in official reports: that is what I try to share here. Any question on a building, a unit, condo fees, timing to sell? An email, a call, and I'll get back to you.

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Neighborhood DNA

The DNA of Nuns' Island

Who lives here, how we get around, what everyday life looks like : the neighborhood in figures and stories.

21 568
Residents
+5,4 % in 5 years
93 000 $
Median household income
vs 63 600 $ city-wide
57,8 %
Homeowners
42,2 % renters
38 %
Immigrants
35 % visible minorities
3,7
km² of territory
Walk Score Walkability
Transit Score Public transit
Bike Score Biking

Landmarks and access

Interactive map of Nuns' Island, between Verdun, the REM station and the bridges.

Getting around

Since the Nuns' Island REM station opened in July 2023, the island is officially four minutes from Central Station. That is the real game-changer of the last five years: downtown went from a traffic jam to a predictable shuttle.

  • REM · Nuns' Island station → Central Station in 4 minutes (60 bike parking spaces at the station)
  • STM bus 168 → Downtown / Bonaventure terminus in ~20 minutes
  • Car → downtown in 10 to 15 minutes off-peak via Samuel-De Champlain bridge
  • Bike paths: full internal network + direct access to Champlain bridge via dedicated cycle path

Shopping and services

Two main grocery stores, a well-stocked commercial plaza, concentrated professional services: you can live on the island without needing to cross the bridge for the essentials.

  • Grocery: Provigo (Place du Commerce) and IGA Marché de l'Île-des-Sœurs
  • Place du Commerce: main commercial hub (pharmacies, banks, cafés, restaurants, dental and medical clinics, opticians)
  • Health: Nuns' Island Medical Clinic, several specialist offices, ER 15 min away in Verdun
  • Dining: about twenty establishments, from casual to fine dining

Schools

Two public French primary schools (CSSMB) on the island. For high school, students attend Monseigneur-Richard in Verdun, the borough's only public secondary school. A high school project for the island is listed in the Quebec Infrastructure Plan 2025-2035, with no confirmed delivery date. On the English side, Verdun Elementary and Riverdale High (LBPSB) remain the usual options.

Nature, sport and culture

Probably the most underrated pillar of the neighborhood: the quality of outdoor life is exceptional for an area 10 minutes from downtown.

  • Domaine Saint-Paul · 26 hectares of protected forest on the southern tip, 2.5 km of trails, Battures lake, 150+ bird species observed
  • West-Vancouver Park · recently redesigned riverfront, water access stairway, rest areas, winter sledding
  • Nuns' Island Tennis Club · 20 courts including 6 clay, the largest indoor club in North America
  • Elgar Community Centre · pool, activity rooms, cultural programming
  • Nuns' Island Library · renovated in 2023, work spaces, workshops, exhibitions
  • Internal bike paths, walking trails around the island, YMCA

Sources : Statistique Canada · Recensement 2021 · CDSV · Journal Metro (Recensement 2021, avril 2022) · walkscore.com · updated 2026-08-26

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The most frequently asked questions about Nuns' Island

How long does it currently take to sell a unit on Nuns' Island?

The honest answer: it depends on the building, the floor, the view, and above all the asking price on day one. Our charts above (days-on-market per year) show the general trend over five years, but the average hides a polarized reality. Well-priced units often sell in weeks, sometimes with multiple offers. Units that miss their entry price can sit for months and end up selling below asking.

For your specific unit, a confidential CMA will give you the realistic timeline expected for your tower and layout.

Has the REM really changed condo values on the island?

Yes, but the effect is not uniform. Since the station opened in 2023, upward pressure has concentrated on towers close to the station (Pointe-Nord, Symphonia, Evolo). Our 2021 to 2026 sales data shows a marked acceleration on that subset starting in 2024.

The waterfront towers at the south end of the island remain among the most expensive per square foot, but for a different reason: product rarity and the view. The REM effect there is indirect, through a general lift in island desirability.

Lesson for a buyer: don't pay a REM premium on a tower that doesn't truly benefit from it. Lesson for a seller: document the real walking distance to the station in the marketing.

Why does the price per square foot vary so much between buildings on the island?

On Nuns' Island, the gap between the cheapest and most expensive building per square foot can be 2x or more. Five factors explain most of the variance:

  1. Year built (windows, soundproofing, plumbing, elevators);
  2. Proximity to water and view quality;
  3. Level of amenities (concierge, indoor pool, gym, party room);
  4. Health of the co-ownership (up-to-date reserve fund, no anticipated special assessments);
  5. REM effect for towers within walking distance.

Comparing two units on $/sqft alone without adjusting for these five axes almost always leads to a wrong conclusion. That is precisely what a serious CMA adjusts for you.

Is it a good time to sell on Nuns' Island?

The right question isn't "is it a good market?" but "is it a good market for MY building and MY unit type?". Our charts by type and year show that some segments clearly favour sellers (few active comparable listings, short timelines), others are more contested.

Three signs it's time to list:

  • Few or no active comparable listings in your tower;
  • Your building's recent sales closed close to asking price;
  • Your personal project (retirement, downsizing, southern purchase, etc.) is ready.

A free confidential CMA gives you a precise read, without commitment, within 48 hours.

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How do I know if condo fees in a building are reasonable?

Always convert fees to $/sqft/month, never the absolute amount. A 700 sqft unit at $400/month ($0.57/sqft) appears cheaper to operate than a 1,200 sqft unit at $550/month ($0.46/sqft), but the first may have an underfunded reserve that will hurt in five years.

On Nuns' Island, the usual range is $0.50 to $0.90/sqft/month depending on amenities (indoor pool, gym, 24h concierge, underground parking). Always check the reserve fund study (Law 16) and maintenance log before concluding. That is where the real future cost hides, the one that lands as special assessments. Our condo buyer brief decodes all these documents for you before you buy.

Law 16 and reserve funds: where do Nuns' Island buildings stand?

The picture varies widely. Part of the island's building stock dates from the 1970s to 1990s, which puts reserve funds under strong pressure to catch up decades of under-contribution. Conversely, towers delivered since 2015 in Pointe-Nord start with healthier ratios, but sometimes receive their first Law 16 studies with significant recommended increases.

Concretely, before buying in a building on the island, you must obtain and read:

  • The latest reserve fund study;
  • The maintenance log;
  • The minutes of the last 2 or 3 AGMs;
  • The recent financial statements.

That is exactly what our condo buyer brief covers: 15+ documents decoded, an executive report in hand before lifting your condition.

Pointe-Nord, Verrières sector, Pointe-Sud: what are the differences?

Nuns' Island is not a uniform block. Three zones have distinct personalities and price profiles.

Pointe-Nord (island entrance, bridge side): the new, dense, transit-oriented neighbourhood. Towers delivered since 2010, contemporary style, REM station within walking distance. This is where the last years' growth has been most visible.

The island core and Verrières sector: the historic residential fabric, 1970s to 1990s towers (some designed by renowned architects), single-family homes, mature parks, schools. Generally more moderate $/sqft than Pointe-Nord, but often larger units.

Pointe-Sud (waterfront tip): the prestige waterfront tip, panoramic river views, low density. Among the highest $/sqft on the island, with a very targeted buyer clientele.

Are there French public schools on the island?

Yes, two French public primary schools (CSSMB) serve children from preschool to grade 6 directly on the island. For secondary school, students attend Monseigneur-Richard in Verdun, the only public secondary in the borough.

A new secondary school for the island is listed in the Quebec Infrastructure Plan 2025-2035, but has not been built yet. For many families, the secondary question weighs in the decision: a factor to put on the table from the start of the search.

Local resources

Useful links

Local resources to get to know the district better.

REM · Nuns' Island station

Schedule, map and connections of the light rail to downtown.

APRIDS · residents' association

Since 1987, the collective voice of Nuns' Island owners and residents.

Verdun borough

Official site: services, permits, notices, public consultations.

Domaine Saint-Paul

26 hectares of protected forest on the southern tip, 2.5 km of trails, Battures lake.

West Vancouver Park

Recently redesigned river access, rest areas, sledding in winter.

Nuns' Island Tennis Club

20 courts including 6 clay : the largest indoor club in North America.

Elgar Community Centre

Pool, activity rooms, cultural programming at the heart of the island.

L'Île-des-Sœurs Library

Renovated in 2023: work spaces, workshops, exhibitions, book clubs.

History of Nuns' Island

From the Sisters of the Congregation to Mies van der Rohe's towers and the REM.