Secondary or seasonal residence?

You’re the lucky owner of a cottage on the shores of Lake Témiscouata or a secondary residence near the Canadian border. There are standards concerning whether you can live there year-round or only seasonally: it takes a lot to endure our harsh Québec winters. To insure your two- or four-season cottage or secondary residence, you can rely on our insurance brokers to help you choose the right coverage. Here are some of the nuances.

Seasonal residence

A seasonal residence is a building that is used occasionally, for one or two seasons a year, whether it’s a house, a cottage, a hunting camp or a trailer. 

Secondary residence

A secondary residence is a second residence that you own and can live in year-round, just like your principal residence. 

Stationary trailer

If your trailer no longer has wheels, cottage or secondary residence insurance may cover you adequately, even during the off-season. Visit our trailer insurance page or ask one of our advisors.

Recommended coverage for your cottage or secondary residence

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Cottage or secondary residence insurance

Cottage or secondary residence insurance covers your home, its contents (your personal property) and permanent fixtures (garage, locker, etc.) against fire, wind storm or theft (depending on the formula chosen), even during your absence.

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Civil liability insurance

Civil liability coverage is always attached to the address of your principal residence, but it also covers bodily injury or property damage caused to others unintentionally on your secondary property. It also covers the costs of possible legal proceedings.

In the event of legal action or financial damages required because the roof of your cottage flies off and destroys the garage of the cottage next door or your porch collapses and someone gets injured, you’ll be covered by your civil liability insurance.

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Your secondary residence requires specific insurance, and several factors influence the premium and the appropriate insurance coverage: 

  • Seasonal or secondary residence
  • Type of heating
  • Type of access
  • Materials, etc.

We recommend that you speak directly with one of our insurance brokers to figure out your specific situation and the best insurance products for you. This will ensure we can to provide you with the most appropriate insurance solutions.

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