Choosing to invest in Tremblant real estate could prove to be a winning strategy. The Mont Tremblant real estate market was hit hard during the 2008 financial meltdown. Nevertheless, the Canadian economy managed to stay strong in the aftermath of this world crisis. During this time Canadian banks prospered and today are among the largest banks in the world. From 2000 to 2002 Tremblant real estate was a favorite investment among Canadian, US, British and French investors.
Greg Chamandy’s Home in Tremblant
Beginning in 2002, Many Canadians from the regions of Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto invested in properties in Mont Tremblant making it one of the hottest resort destinations among Canadians. While the popularity of the mountain resort grew so did the property values and Tremblant real estate quickly exceeded other areas such as Saint Sauveur, and Sainte Agathe des Monts in popularity.
Mont Tremblant real estate began to attract some of the wealthiest families in Canada many of which purchased properties along the 14 km (8.6 mile) stretch of beach along Lake Tremblant. Soon after investors from the United States, Great Britain and France began buying and building homes in Mont Tremblant.
High-profile homeowners in Mont Tremblant include Millionaire fashion icon Tommy Hilfiger, Canadian pop singer, radio host, and actress Mitsou Annie Marie Gélinas, Angèle Dubeau, a Canadian born violinist and a first prize winner of the Conservatoire de Musique du Québec in Montreal and David Johnston the Governor of Canada.
Below are a few more well-known people that have invested in Tremblant Real Estate:
Actor and producer Michael Douglas has received two Academy Awards, and five Golden Globe Awards. He is married to Welsh actress Catherine Zeta-Jones. The two of them built a house in mM Tremblant in 2006.
The Bronfman family, founders of distilled liquor company Seagrams, own a waterfront property on Lake Trembant as well as a family farm in La Conception.
Former professional NHL hockey player, Mario Lemieux, owns a $20 million dollar, 15,000 square foot palace on Lake Tremblant. The home is currently on the market for $22 million.
Greg Chamandy, co-founder of Gildan Activewear and his wife Chantal Chamandy live on Lake Tremblant in a 15,000 square foot home designed by Richard Landry.
Jacques Villeneuve is a Canadian race-car driver who in 1995 became the first Canadian to win the Indianapolis 500 and the youngest winner of the IndyCar championship.
