Quebec City, the capital of the province and a community of almost three quarters of a million residents in the metropolitan area, is home to a number of real estate options. From the historic charm of the Old City with its many European inspirations to modern planned home communities districts like Les Rivieres and Sainte-Foy-Sillery. There is also a huge assortment of new condos that could impress even those coming from Queens Quay condos in downtown Toronto.

Let's start with the variety of homes available in the City District, known as La Cite to the large French population. If you're looking for that dream home, there are lots that will blow you away. The downtown area is full of quaint older districts with winding streets and little shops and restaurants. You'll feel like you've been transported to the homes of Normandy with a little extra added on to deal with Canada's cold weather. This city is one of the oldest in the nation and can counter Corktown Toronto for it's authentic historic feel.

In the city's core, look for a lot of brick and stone designs. Near the Plains of Abraham there are also a great number of higher end row houses and brownstones. These come in three and two storey house designs. There are also some streets further from the downtown area with more of the single-family dwelling style. You could have a full yard in a more intimate community. But adding this to a peak location will also add to the price.

Like with Central Toronto homes there are a number of nice properties outside of the city center that still count as living in Quebec City. An amalgamation happened in 2002 that brought the districts in the city limits up to thirty-four in eight different boroughs. Those looking for a river view and don't want to pay private lenders for mortgages for a downtown property are now looking in Beauport and Limoilou. Laurentien is also a popular borough for residential properties and has a variety of standard home designs to offer.

In terms of home prices, Desjardins and Charlesbourg are the best choices for first-time homebuyers, with properties listed for under $200,000. Quebec City homes go for well into the millions with most of these being in the City District and Sainte-Foy-Sillery. There is everything from the Tudor design to environmentally friendly homes designed by some of the country's leading architects.

Quebec City has always been known for its astounding architecture and if you're thinking of relocating to the area, you could be living in one of these works of art. Whether it's a grand condo or a home with hundreds of years of history, it's sure that you'll find a great place to call home in Quebec City, Quebec.