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If you've ever thought to yourself: "I could really go for a glass of wine and my own private island right now," good news.

A luxurious house located in Saint-Hippolyte, Quebec is up for sale at $1,500,000, and it's the only residence on a private island in Lake Echo — so you can be reclusive in style.

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After months of confinement, easing back into society may be a lot for you to handle. If you need a break, Lac J'En-Peux-Plus is an idyllic little body of water less than two hours from Montreal — and it lives up to its name, which translates to, "I can't take it anymore" or "I've had it."

Legend has it that Lac J'En-Peux-Plus got its name when a lumberjack, out of breath, wanted to reach this lake and cried out, "J'en peux plus," at least according to the official government website.

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If you've ever fantasized about having a place where you could get away from the city, then this cottage for sale in Quebec, about an hour and a half from Montreal, could be your dream home.

Located on the beautiful and quiet Lac Couture in Chertsey (Lanaudière), the Quebec chalet is for sale for $299,000, which begs the question: What's your budget for owning a little piece of paradise?   

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Even if you've forgotten what it means to travel, you can still discover places that will change your life without leaving the province. Quebec is home to many stunning lakes and rivers with turquoise waters so beautiful you'll think you're on a trip abroad.

Whether you prefer to swim, kayak or simply admire the view from a far-off lookout point, you'll definitely want to add these beautiful bodies of water to your summer bucket list.

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Who hasn't dreamed of having their own private island? This Quebec cottage for sale on La Tuque Lake proves you don't need to be a multi-millionaire to make it happen — in fact, it can actually be somewhat affordable! 

The private island cottage — about six hours by car from Montreal — is going for an asking price of $199,900, and there's no doubt that it would be your very own heavenly oasis.

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