Median home price: ~$310,000 | Eastern Townships (Haute-Yamaska), famous for its zoo
Granby is the largest city in the Haute-Yamaska MRC and a beloved destination in the Eastern Townships. It is perhaps best known across Quebec for the Granby Zoo — one of the largest zoological parks in Canada — but for homebuyers it is known for something even more compelling: genuine affordability combined with a high quality of life. With a median price near $310,000, Granby offers detached single-family homes with yards for prices that seem remarkable compared to the Greater Montreal Area.
Located about 80 km east of Montreal on Autoroute 10, Granby sits at the edge of the Eastern Townships recreational corridor. Bromont ski hill (20 minutes), Lac Brome (15 minutes), and the Mont-Shefford hiking area are all close by. The city itself has a charming downtown, a pedestrian-friendly commercial strip on Rue Principale, and a strong local arts community.
Downtown Granby: Walk to shops, restaurants, and the Parc de la Yamaska. Heritage homes and plexes $270,000–$450,000. Revitalized over the past decade with new investment.
Notre-Dame sector: Established residential west of downtown. Good schools, quiet streets. Single-family homes $290,000–$460,000.
Saint-Hubert & eastern areas: Newer subdivisions, larger lots. $310,000–$500,000 for recent builds.
Waterloo (adjacent town): Small town 15 minutes south, even more affordable at $230,000–$380,000, popular with buyers seeking maximum value.
Granby applies standard provincial droits de mutation with no additional municipal surtax. At ~$310,000, the tax is modest. Calculate yours below.
Granby has a diversified manufacturing base including plastics, aerospace components, food processing, and textiles. Major employers include Aliments Ultima (pet food), Boulangerie Gadoua, and various industrial manufacturers in the Parc industriel. The healthcare sector (CIUSSS de l'Estrie–CHUS satellite services) and retail/service sector provide additional employment.
Many residents commute to Montreal, Sherbrooke, or Saint-Hyacinthe for work, using Autoroute 10 and regional highways.
Granby gives buyers access to the Eastern Townships wine route, cycling trails (the Granby–Waterloo corridor is popular), and proximity to the ski hills at Bromont. The Granby Zoo draws 500,000+ visitors annually and anchors the local tourism economy, supporting restaurants, hotels, and retail. The city hosts several annual festivals, including the well-regarded Festival de la chanson de Granby (music).
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