The Sotheby’s International Realty Québec map of Montreal

Sotheby’s International Realty Québec deals with properties at a variety of price points in a host of neighbourhoods across the city. Here is their guide to seven areas currently sought-after by buyers — where to eat, shop, relax and, of course, property

WEST ISLAND 1

Tip: When looking for a property in Pointe-Claire or Kirkland, most buyers prefer the southern and central areas, due to easy access to Highways 20 and 40, the Lakeshore General Hospital, and various schools.

Eat here: Bistro Nolah 3669 St-Jean Blvd. Shop here: Kiva Boutique 15A Cartier Ave. Get pampered here: West Spa 4655 St-Jean Blvd. Relax here : À-Ma-Baie Park 9625 Gouin Blvd. W. Other areas of interest: Elm Ridge Country Club 851 Cherrier Rd. How to get here métro/AMT train stations: Côte-Vertu, Du Collège, De la Savane / from Sunnybrooke to Ste-Dorothée and from Dorval to Pincourt-Terrasse-Vaudreuil

MONTREAL WEST 2

Tip: This neighbourhood is a great alternative for buyers who want to live in Notre-Dame-de-Grâce; it’s less expensive and just as charming.

Eat here: Pasteizza 45 Westminster Ave. N. Shop here: Emma Boutique Gourmande 98 Westminster Ave. N. Get pampered here: Esthétique Ellequence 122A Westminster Ave. N. Relax here: Davies Park Westminster Ave. S. /Ainslie Ave. Other areas of interest: Meadowbrook Golf Club 8370 Côte-St-Luc Rd. How to get here métro and train stations: Vendôme / Montréal-Ouest

ST-HENRI 3

Tip: Buyers who are looking for a revenue property should focus their search near one of three métro stations or between Notre-Dame St. W. and St-Ambroise St.

Eat here: Ludger 4001 Notre-Dame St. W. Shop here: Atelier New Regime 4632 Notre-Dame St. W. Get pampered here: Spa Vert 4288 Notre-Dame St. W.. Relax here: Sir George-Étienne-Cartier Park/Square at the intersection of Notre-Dame St. W. and Sir-George-Étienne-Cartier Square St. How to get here métro and train stations: Georges-Vanier, Lionel-Groulx, Atwater / Vendôme, Lucien L’Allier

GRIFFINTOWN 4

Tip: To get more value for their dollar, buyers should be on the lookout for resales in recent developments with as many amenities as possible, thus benefiting from all the improvements the previous owner made.

Eat here: Le Fantôme 1832 William St. Shop here: West Elm 995 Wellington St. Get pampered here: Bella Clinique MB 1612 Notre-Dame St. W. Relax here: Parc du Bassin-à-Gravier 1470-1500 Ottawa St., Olier Dog Park 1322 Basin St. How to get here métro and train stations: Square-Victoria-OACI, Bonaventure, Lucien L'allier / Lucien L'Allier, Central Station

ANJOU 5

Tip: Buyers generally prefer being located close to as many amenities as possible: in this area, that means the highway, both métro stations, the malls and golf course.

Eat here: À la vieille cheminée Métropolitain Blvd. E. Shop here: CF Galeries D’Anjou 7999 Galeries-d’Anjou Blvd. Get pampered here: Pur Jouvence 7393 Jarry Street East. Relax here: Lucie-Bruneau Park 7051 Alsace Ave. Other areas of interest: Club de Golf Métropolitain Anjou 9555 Golf Blvd. How to get here métro and train stations: Honoré-Beaugrand, Radisson / Anjou

LAVAL 6

Tip: There are a number of sectors located along the Rivière des Prairies, like Île-Paton, that buyers should consider. They aren’t well known yet, but are on the rise.

Eat here: Le Mitoyen 652 de la Place Publique St. Shop here: Crème de la Crème 4375 Notre-Dame Blvd., #101 Get pampered here: Nüva Beauty and Spa 1750 Avenue Pierre-Péladeau. Relax here: Centre de la nature de Laval 901 du Parc Ave. Other areas of interest: Club de Golf Le Cardinal 1000 des Bois Ave. How to get here métro and train stations: Montmorency / De la Concorde, Vimont, Sainte-Rose

BROSSARD 7

Tip: Thanks to the new Champlain Bridge and Solar Uniquartier project — a transit-oriented development that combines residential, commercial and tourist uses — Brossard is a lot more dynamic than people give it credit for, with housing at a variety of price points.

Eat here: Rouge Bistro & Grill Oriental 6000 Rome Blvd., #60 Shop here: Anywhere in the Quartier-DIX30 6000 Rome Blvd. Get pampered here: Skyspa EBBB GPNK ÉMSJÀA DRL HMPPQA FORQIOÎK C Relax here: Vanier Park Bréard Ave./ Baffin Ave. How to get here métro and train stations: Longueuil-Université-de-Sherbrooke / Brossard-Panama bus terminal