Suburban living in the city, what do you think? 

Looking for a reasonably priced single family home or condo in a peaceful, friendly neighbourhood close to all shops and services? Think Anjou. Settling here means adopting it, as proud residents of Anjou love to say. And don’t forget to plant a beautiful Limelight panicle hydrangea in your garden beds  it’s the borough’s official flower!

Anjou : Much more than just a shopping mall

For many, Anjou immediately brings to mind the iconic shopping malls that have stood proudly near Highways 40 and 25 for over half a century. But this borough in the east end of the city has many hidden gems, and future homebuyers in search of a rare find would do well to come and explore it.

Served by two major highways and soon by its own metro station, Anjou is bordered by Henri-Bourassa Boulevard, the neighbouring boroughs of Saint-Léonard and Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, and the city of Montréal-Est. It includes four residential neighbourhoods: the Galeries d’Anjou district, Anjou-sur-le-lac, Haut-Anjou, and Chaumont the first area to be settled in Anjou. The borough also features an industrial park, which covers about 40% of its territory and is home to more than 600 businesses. With both economic vitality and a great quality of life, Anjou truly has a lot to offer for those looking to live and even work there!

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Anjou, born out of the post-war boom

In the early 1900s, fields and market gardens stretched as far as the eye could see in this part of the island, which was primarily agricultural. In 1916, a portion of the parish municipality of Saint-Léonard-de-Port-Maurice established in 1886 was set aside and later became the city of Anjou in 1956.

Driven by its founding mayor, Ernest Crépeault, the new city experienced rapid growth and urbanization starting in 1960. It was the post-war boom. Hundreds of houses sprang up, municipal infrastructure and services were developed, a vast industrial park was built, along with the Anjou interchange, and the Galeries d’Anjou opened their doors. In less than ten years, the population surged from 9,500 to nearly 35,000.

True to its Latin motto Non devius unquam “I never stray from the path” Anjou continued to thrive in the following decades, building major municipal facilities, creating numerous parks, and opening a public golf course: the Club de Golf Métropolitain Anjou.

Integrated into the City of Montreal as a borough in 2001, Anjou is now a major industrial and commercial hub, known for its charming retro bungalows, abundant sports facilities, and high quality of life.

Anjou, the paradise of mid-century modern bungalows

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lthough its urban heritage is barely 55 years old, Anjou still includes two residential areas of heritage interest in the Loire and boulevard Yves-Prévost sectors, located in the southern part of the borough. Here, you’ll find numerous split-level homes and retro bungalows lined up along wide streets shaded by mature trees. It’s a dream if you love large picture windows, integrated garages, flower beds, and spacious backyards with pools!

If you’re looking for a condo or apartment instead, you’ll have plenty of options. Anjou has many low-rise buildings of fewer than five floors, mostly located near the Galeries d’Anjou and to the east of boulevard Roi-René. This type of building makes up more than 56% of the borough’s housing.

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Prefer to live near water but just minutes from major shops? Check out Anjou-sur-le-lac, the borough’s newest residential development. In this charming neighbourhood, with crescent-shaped streets and dead-ends bordering an artificial lake, you’ll find everything from luxurious homes to affordable condos and a residence for seniors. The landscaping includes walkways, promenades, and green spaces. And the street names evoke summer holidays: Croissant du Littoral, Promenade des Riverains, Impasse de l’Eau-Vive…

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Who will your neighbors be?

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Nearly 45,000 people live in Anjou, with 43% over the age of 49 and 27% under 25. With an average age of 43.9 years, the population of Anjou is, in fact, the oldest among Montreal’s 19 boroughs.

According to the 2018 sociodemographic profile published by the City of Montreal, 56% of residents are renters. The borough has 11,315 families, including 7,025 with children, and this number is growing. Only 20.5% of families are single-parent households.

French is the mother tongue of 63% of Anjou residents, though 48% of them speak both French and English. Immigrants make up one third of the population, mainly of Algerian (20.7%), Haitian (17.7%), Moroccan (7.0%), Italian (6.5%), and Portuguese (3.4%) origin.

More than a third of residents hold a university degree, a significant portion (19%) in commerce, management, and public administration. The median household income was $53,873 in 2015.

What to do in Anjou

In Anjou, people play outside, rain or shine! The borough boasts around twenty parks and numerous indoor and outdoor sports facilities: soccer fields, tennis courts, baseball and softball diamonds, pickleball and pétanque courts, arenas, swimming pools, splash pads, and wading pools. There’s something for both the young and the young at heart! Golf lovers can enjoy themselves at the Golf Métropolitain Anjou, which offers the longest 18-hole course among Quebec’s public golf courses.

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Lucie-Bruneau Park, located south of Anjou-sur-le-lac, is especially popular as it includes a community garden, tennis courts, basketball, soccer, and baseball fields, an athletics track, a wading pool, an outdoor swimming pool, a playground for toddlers, and an ice rink. Covering more than 81,000 square meters, it is the largest park in the borough.

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A little further east is Goncourt Park, where many shows, concerts, and family activities take place. It’s a favorite spot for playing pétanque or tennis, biking, or having a picnic. At the end of summer, Place des Angevins comes alive with music and laughter during the big neighborhood festival organized by the city.

For culture and history, a visit to Notre-Dame-d’Anjou Church is a must. Designed in the early 1960s by architect André Blouin, this modern church of exceptional heritage value is inspired by the chapel of Ronchamp in France, designed by the famous architect Le Corbusier. It stands out for its original spiral shape, concrete canopy, and bell tower, which houses eleven bells cast in 1914 by the McNeely company of Troy.

To keep up with the many activities in the borough, simply check the cultural program or, if you enjoy theater, the list of outings organized by the Culture à la Carte d’Anjou organization. Many free activities and performances are offered at the Anjou Community Center, Jean XXIII Church, Goncourt Exhibition Hall, as well as in the borough’s parks and streets.

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Finally, how can you resist a lovely day of shopping at the famous Galeries d’Anjou an activity in itself if you want to visit all 175 shops and stores of this massive shopping center!

Food, beer, and coffee

Although Anjou is not a hotspot for food lovers, there are some great places to check out, mainly in the Galeries d’Anjou area: the microbrewery 3 Brasseurs, where you can enjoy dining on the terrace during the warmer months and taste cold beer brewed on site; the restaurant L’Académie (bring your own wine), serving excellent mussels and classic Italian dishes; La Belle et La Bœuf, known for its burgers and cocktails; the restaurant bar Zibo!, Industria pizzeria, the Lebanese restaurant Zouki’s, the popular Saint Hubert rotisserie, and Bâton Rouge restaurant.

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For a good cup of coffee, head to Café Plantation at Les Halles d’Anjou. You’ll also find pastries, St-Viateur Bagels, and doughnuts from the Polish bakery Wawel.

The real estate market in Anjou

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Anjou is set to see significant real estate growth in the coming years. Several new residential, commercial, and institutional developments are underway. Despite rising property prices across the island, Anjou remains more affordable than many other neighborhoods. People are drawn to the area for its family-friendly atmosphere and accessible prices. All our clients who invested in Anjou are glad they did.

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Local Services in Anjou

Main Shopping Centers

Galeries d’Anjou

A large shopping mall housing over 175 stores, including Hudson’s Bay, La Maison Simons, Saks Off 5th, and Linen Chest, along with about thirty restaurants and food counters.

Les Halles d’Anjou

Located opposite Galeries d’Anjou, the Halles d’Anjou market features more than 30 businesses, including several butcher shops, a fish market, two cheese shops, two fruit and vegetable vendors, and a bakery-pastry shop. From April to October, local farmers set up outside to sell fresh, tasty local produce.

Community Services

• Library Jean-Corbeil ↗
• Library  du Haut-Anjou ↗
• Anjou community center ↗
• Roger-Rousseau center  ↗

Health Care

• 10 dental clinics and 7 medical clinics ↗
• Nearby: CLSC Mercier-Est, East Island Birth Center, Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital, Santa Cabrini Hospital, and Montreal Heart Institute.
  
  
  

Community Organizations

• Association des joyeux amis du Québec
• Carrefour Jeunesse-Emploi
• Concertation Anjou
• Carrefour des femmes d’Anjou CFA
• Humanitarian Center for Organization, Resources and Referrals of Anjou (CHORRA)
• Cercle des fermières Anjou
• Cercle Amitié Anjou
• Chevaliers de Colomb
• Frigo communautaire et solidaire de l’Est FCSE
• Le Carrousel du P’tit Monde d’Anjou
• Le Chemin Faisant
• Jardins communautaires Anjou
• Maison des jeunes
• Anjou Community Support Service
• Société Saint-Vincent-de-Paul
• Un Mondalire
• Vers l’équilibre

Senior Services

• Association au fil du temps
• Association des aînés italiens d’Anjou
• Association des résidents de la résidence Anjou sur le lac
• Le Bel Âge d’Anjou
• Cercle Amitié Anjou
• La Popote roulante Anjou
• Senior Assistance and Referral Service of Anjou 

Daycares and Early Childhood Centers

• 5 early childhood centers (CPE) and 15 daycares  ↗

Educational institutions

• 8 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, and private schools
• Nearby: Cégep Marie-Victorin

Sports and recreational facilities

• 2 arenas and 4 outdoor skating rinks
• 5 outdoor swimming pools, 8 splash pads and water play areas, and 1 indoor pool
• 2 pickleball courts
• 6 baseball and softball fields
• 6 soccer fields
• 14 tennis courts
• 1 golf club
• 2 sports centers
• 20 parks and green spaces, and 7 community gardens

Public Transportation

• Radisson and Honore-Beaugrand metro stations are near the borough.
• A new metro station, bus terminal, and a 1,200-space parking lot near Galeries d’Anjou are scheduled to open in 2031 as part of the Blue Line extension toward east Montreal.

Highways and Bridges

• Direct access to Highways 25 and 40 via the Anjou interchange
• Direct access to the Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine tunnel-bridge via Highway 25
• Access to Route 138 via Sherbrooke Street, south of the borough.

Nearby

• Place Versailles
• Promenade-Bellerive Park

• Îles-de-Boucherville National Park

Last updated: August 2025