Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts is the heart of the Laurentians and the town Morrie Cuttler has called home since his family settled here in 1932. Built around Lac des Sables, it pairs a genuine four-season town — shops, restaurants, hospital and services — with some of the region's most sought-after waterfront. It's the rare lake community where you can live year-round and still feel like you're at the cottage.
Notable lakes & waterways: Lac des Sables, Lac à la Truite, Lac Manitou.
Set in the Laurentian Mountains about an hour north of Montreal, Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts has been one of Quebec's favourite lake-country destinations for generations. The town wraps around Lac des Sables, giving it a resort feel while keeping the everyday conveniences of a real year-round community — a walkable main street (rue Principale), a hospital, schools and full services.
The lifestyle here is built around the outdoors in every season. In summer, Lac des Sables is ideal for boating, swimming, paddling and fishing, and nature trails thread through the surrounding parks. In winter, the nearby hills open up for downhill and cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling. Between adventures, the village's cafés, restaurants and shops keep the town lively all year.
Local real estate spans the full range, from traditional log cabins and lakeside cottages to renovated four-season homes and modern new builds. Waterfront on Lac des Sables and the area's other lakes — including Lac à la Truite and Lac Manitou — is especially in demand. With a stable economy supported by year-round residents and steady tourism, plus quick access to Autoroute 15, Montreal and Mont-Tremblant, Sainte-Agathe appeals to lifestyle buyers and investors alike.
As with anywhere in the Laurentians, a few local factors shape value here: the specific lake and its motor rules, whether the property has four-season municipal road access or a private road, and the condition of the well and septic system. Shoreline protection rules (the riparian strip, littoral and flood zones) also affect what you can build or modify near the water.
Morrie can walk you through what to expect in Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts specifically — and surface opportunities, including off-market ones, that fit what you're after.
For a full walk-through of the process, see the complete guide to buying waterfront property in the Laurentians.
Talk to Morrie about current and upcoming waterfront listings in the area.
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