Cost to build a four-season chalet in the Laurentides in 2026

For a turnkey 4-season rental chalet of 1,500–2,000 sq ft, the all-in budget in the Laurentides in 2026 lands between CAD $500,000 and $750,000. Below is the realistic breakdown by line item, sourced from our RBQ contractor partners active in Sainte-Adèle, Morin-Heights, and Mont-Tremblant.

Line 1 — Land ($100,000 – $295,000)

A 1–2 acre lot zoned for Airbnb in a permitted Project Heritage zone starts around $100,000. Waterfront lots can reach $300,000.

Line 2 — Construction ($350,000 – $550,000)

• Excavation and foundations: $30,000 – $55,000
• Framing and envelope: $90,000 – $140,000
• Plumbing, electrical, HVAC: $55,000 – $80,000
• Interior finishes and kitchen: $100,000 – $180,000
• Roof, exterior cladding, deck: $60,000 – $95,000

Line 3 — Services ($35,000 – $65,000)

• Artesian well: $12,000 – $20,000
• Q-2, r. 22 compliant septic: $25,000 – $40,000
• Hydro-Québec connection: $1,500 – $5,000

Line 4 — Taxes, permits, and professionals ($15,000 – $25,000)

Building permit (1–3% of build cost), notary ($1,500–$3,000), land surveyor ($1,000–$2,500), percolation tests ($800–$1,800). GST and QST are added to the builder's invoice.

Realistic total

For a standard Heritage chalet: $600,000 – $700,000 all-in, ready to receive Airbnb guests. Our advice: budget 5–8% contingency on construction.