The news is confirmed: Justin Trudeau has quietly re-established roots in Montreal, purchasing a significant property in the prestigious Outremont neighborhood. The former prime minister secured the residence, nestled on the slopes of Mount Royal, for $4.26 million, a transaction officially recorded this week.
This move marks a return to the city where Trudeau’s public life began and where he forged many formative connections. Having spent the period following his resignation from office in Ottawa, he recently signaled his intention to relocate back to Montreal, a city he led as prime minister since 2015.
The newly acquired home is a substantial two-story dwelling, boasting nearly 5,000 square feet of living space and a history stretching back to the 1930s. While the purchase is complete, the deed indicates that Trudeau has not yet taken up residence.
The property’s assessed value for tax purposes is considerably higher than the purchase price, currently listed at $5.99 million, reflecting the area’s desirability and the home’s inherent worth. This acquisition represents a significant personal investment for the 54-year-old.
Trudeau’s connection to Montreal runs deep. Born in Ottawa during his father’s first term as prime minister, he later attended Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf and McGill University, earning degrees in English and Education before venturing west to the University of British Columbia.
His early married life with Sophie Grégoire Trudeau was also centered in Outremont, a period of building a family and establishing a life outside of politics. The couple, who share three children, announced their separation in 2023, a deeply personal chapter unfolding publicly.
Since early 2025, Trudeau has been publicly linked to U.S. singer Katy Perry, a relationship confirmed by both parties. The property deed, however, lists only Trudeau as the purchaser, reflecting the ongoing legal proceedings regarding his separation.
Documents confirm that Trudeau and Grégoire Trudeau are currently navigating the process of divorce. Despite this, the return to Outremont feels like a homecoming, a return to familiar ground after years at the national stage.
Notably, the family legacy in the area continues, as the former residence of Pierre Trudeau on des Pins Avenue remains in the possession of a family member, a quiet testament to the enduring Trudeau presence in Montreal.
