A. La Grande Foret is a private, exclusive "gated" resort community, located within a 5 minute drive from the Mont Tremblant village and 8¹/₂ minutes to Mont Tremblant resort, Eastern North America’s No.1 rated ski resort.

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A. La Grande Foret is removed from the bright lights of the resort village, tucked away in its own slice of natural paradise yet minutes from the resort. As a homeowner, you can enjoy all the benefits of Mont-Tremblant, including access to year-round activities, events in the resort village, world class skiing, and the joie de vivre of Tremblant.

La Grande Foret will be the only resort within Mont-Tremblant to feature a collection of rustic log and custom timber frame homes, designed to capture the spirit of the Laurentian Mountains and the spectacular natural environment.

A. At the heart of La Grande Foret will be the clubhouse, pool and recreation area, which will serve as the primary gathering place for the community. The clubhouse will feature a stone-wood burning fireplace, and more. La Grande Foret will be home to 3 parks (including a 20 acre conservation area) as well as an onsite multi-purpose trail system suited for snow shoeing, cross country skiing and hiking. Additional facilities include a tennis court, kiddy play area, basketball court, and a gazebo/fire pit.

A. La Grande Foret plan to have the clubhouse, pool and tennis court, open in late 2009 or by mid 2010.

A. The cost of maintaining and operating the facilities at La Grande Foret will be funded from the annual Homeowners Association assessments.

A. Payments should be made in Canadian currency.

A. Construction of your house can start within 45 days of finalising financing and legal completion of the sale. If a purchase is for cash, the process can begin earlier. The weather is the only exception. Usually, Le Grande Foret can not start constructing a foundation until after December 15th, and will normally start construction on or about May 15th of the next year.

A. La Grande Foret will build your home on a worry free "turn-key" basis. It will typically take 5-8 months to build a house.

A. Yes. La Grande Foret currently have relationships with banks in Canada (Quebec) (such as Royal Bank Canada, Bank of Montreal and Desjardins Bank) who will lend up to 65%-70% of the appraised value of the sales price of a home and lot, depending on your personal financial circumstances.

A. You can furnish your home yourself or La Grande Foret will make arrangements for you to work with a leading local interior design company with extensive experience in furnishing high-end properties in the Mont-Tremblant area.

A full furniture package is offered that will ensure that your home is ready for you to stay in or ready to rent right down to your bedding and knives and forks. To make the process easy, you can select furniture directly from their website.

A. For buyers requiring financing:

• 15% deposit payable upon signing Purchase Agreement.
• 20% deposit payable upon foundation completion.
• Remaining 65% payable upon completion/possession.

• 15% initial deposit,
• 20% payable upon foundation completion,
• 30% upon roof completion,
• 25% upon room partitions completion,
• 10% at notary.

Legal and administration fees are payable at the time they are incurred. GST/QST sales taxes are payable on each payment.

A. Yes, home plans are flexible and La Grande Foret will work with you to make the changes you desire.

A. There are some minor legal administration costs on the purchase of property. Land registry costs, deeds of conveyance and mortgage documents are assessed at the time of Contract signing.

A. Residential buildings in Canada are required to be built to standards specified by the Canadian Federal and Quebec Provincial Governments and the Canadian Mortgage & Housing Association. Every builder is required to give a purchaser a Government backed 5 year guarantee against defective materials and poor workmanship. All homes are built to strict Canadian laws and standards.

A. Telephone, cable TV and broadband-internet will be provided by Cogeco (a major Canadian provider).

A. All homes are extremely well insulated as required by Canadian building standards. All window glass is double glazed. The thickness of the logs or timber walls with insulation give them significant "thermal mass", which keeps you warm in winter and cool in summer. The concrete foundations are completely surrounded by thick sheets of insulation and the roofs are built with air voids that are filled with thick fiber glass insulation.

A. The heating system is electric (Quebec produces vast quantities of Hydro-electricity which powers most of the north-eastern United States and provides Quebec residents with relatively low-cost electricity.) Every room will have an individual thermostat to provide maximum comfort and efficiency. All homes are complete with air conditioning to ensure your comfort during hot summer days.

A. Every house will have private parking available for a minimum of two cars.

A. Although La Grande Foret is a "gated" community, if you desire La Grande Foret can arrange to have local suppliers install monitored alarm systems at an owner's discretion.

A. Mont Tremblant is approximately

• A 75 minute drive from Montreal's Pierre Trudeau International Airport, on an excellent and safe major highway system.
• A 2³/₄ hours drive from Canada's capital city, Ottawa.
• A 7 ¹/₂ hours drive from New York, USA.

Maps, Distances & Travel Times

A. There are direct daily flights to Montreal from more than 120 regular destinations in the UK, United States, and Europe.

London is approximately 6.5 hours flying time to Montreal with British Airways and Air Canada operating daily direct flights to Montreal Pierre Trudeau Airport. Additionally, a growing number of low cost airlines are now flying to Montreal including Thomas Cook and Air Transat

Toronto, Boston and New York City are all within 90 minutes away by air.

A. Quebec is a natural playground with countless lakes, rivers and mountains. Mont Tremblant is probably the world’s best example of a four season resort and is North America’s largest tourist project with over 2.5 million visitors to the Mont-Tremblant area annually and close to $1 billion invested to date. That investment is set to reach $2.1 billion by 2011 with the creation of two new villages and a casino, making this a great time to buy a property and participate in this exciting investment opportunity.

Canada ranks first among G8 countries:

• best quality of life, safest place to live, lowest cost of living
• Strong economy, low unemployment rate.
• Canada’s oil reserves, totalling 180 billion barrels are second in the world.
• Canada is the third largest producer of natural gas in the world.
• Very strong technological infrastructure, ranked ahead of Japan, Germany, UK, and France.
• Low cost of living.

A. Quebec has a true four-season climate with cold, snowy winters and hot beautiful summers.

A. Canadian winters can be very cold, but it is a dry cold, making it easy to stay warm with the proper clothing.

Additionally, the cold winters lead to more abundant snow fall and if the average snowfall of 150 inches fails to materialise on the 628 acres of slopes, Tremblant has Canada's largest snow-making system so with more than 1,000 snow cannons that kick into action. (Newsweek recently named Canada as one of the five beneficiaries of climate change).

And with such abundant snowfalls every winter, lifestyles have readily adapted including house designs factor for snow-load and thermal-efficiency, all public-roads are ploughed, all vehicles use snow-tires that provide summer-like grip.

A. Relative to the UK, the cost of living in Quebec is low. It is also considerably lower than the nearby US making it a particularly popular destination for Americans vacationers. European visitors will be pleasantly surprised at the prices.

A. No, both French and English are spoken in Quebec. Most people will be bilingual in tourist areas such as Mont Tremblant and Montreal.

A. New Year’s Day
Good Friday
Easter Monday
Victoria Day (Monday proceeding May 25th)
Canada Day (July 1st)
Labour Day (First Monday in September)
Thanksgiving Day (Second Monday of October)
Remembrance Day (November 11th)
Christmas Day
Boxing Day

A. Just about everything you can imagine.

In the winter, the resort of Mont Tremblant boasts 94 runs on 660 acres with a longest run of 6km. If downhill skiing is not for you, then the network of cross-country ski trails is a great way to see the spectacular scenery of the National Park and beyond or just strap on some snowshoes and make your own trails. For a taste of a traditional Quebec winter, why not try dog sledding or for those who require a bit more adrenaline, Quebec is the home of the snowmobile and offers the most extensive network of trails in the world.

Winter Activities:

A. Just about everything you can imagine.

In the summer, you can choose from one of 6 championship golf courses within a 20 minute drive and close to 50 in total. TravelGolf.com calls it “Mountain golf at its best” while Golf Business Magazine called it “best vacation value of the year”. In the summer, the mountain transforms into a hiker’s dream and the lifts continue to operate to take mountain bikers to the summit or those who just want to take in the breathtaking views. For those who prefer their cycling to be a little more sedate, the dedicated network of cycle paths will take you through stunning countryside undisturbed by traffic.

Summer Activities:

A. Montreal combines a modern North American city with the European charm of its French roots. For the sports fan, Montreal boasts probably the most famous NHL ice hockey team. For those seeking something a little more cultural, Montreal has one of the greatest collections of art galleries and museums, is home to the Montreal Symphony Orchestra and the Cirque de Soleil and has a true festival culture, including the world renowned Jazz Festival and the Just for Laughs comedy festival. Its selection of restaurants and vibrant nightlife offers up anything from a quiet dinner to dancing until dawn.

A. You can apply for permanent residency. There are a number of criteria to be met and owning property may assist your application for residency. More Info

A. No. There are no restrictions. Non-residents may own homes in Quebec.

A. You will need a Social Insurance Number (SIN) before you can work in Quebec on a permanent basis.

A. There are no restrictions on non-residents purchasing a car. A quick visit to a licensing office will be needed to register and pay vehicle duty. An international drivers License is sufficient, a retest is not required. You may even be able to get 'no claims' discounts for your car insurance if you can provide documentary evidence.

A. The establishment of any new Canadian businesses and most acquisitions of existing Canadian businesses by non-Canadians is subject to a notification procedure by the federal government.

However, three types of investments are subject to a full review and require approval prior to completion of the acquisition:

• The direct acquisition of control over a Canadian business with gross assets of at least $5 million;
• The indirect acquisition of control over a Canadian business with gross assets of $50 million or more, or $5 million or more if the Canadian business represents over 50% of the assets of the foreign parent company being acquired
• The acquisition of an existing business, or the establishment of a new or related business in a culturally sensitive sector such as publishing, film and music, regardless of its size.