Family brokerage nears 75 years, future in Gatineau Hills

Madison Stewart • 16/06/2026 • 2 min read

Family brokerage Century 21 Macintyre Inc. celebrates 75 years of serving Gatineau Hills, embracing future leadership changes.

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Century 21 Macintyre Inc. approaches its 75th year in business, a milestone that also marks the start of a leadership shift. The Ottawa-based brokerage, now in its fourth generation of family ownership, has spent decades serving the Gatineau Hills. Founded in 1952, the business has weathered economic cycles, technological shifts, and generational changes. Stephen Lynott, who has led the company for 34 years, is handing over more responsibility to his son, Patrick, as the family prepares for its next chapter.

The Gatineau Hills region remains a core focus for the brokerage. For decades, the brokerage has specialized in country homes, cottages, waterfront lots, and farmland across the Gatineau Hills. Many buyers come from Ottawa, drawn by proximity to the city and comparatively affordable prices. “Our market is generally driven by Ottawa people buying on the Quebec side — cleaner lakes, closer to the city,” Stephen said. While prices rose sharply during the pandemic, Quebec properties remain more affordable than many neighbouring Ontario markets. “It’s a real best-kept secret for people,” he said.

A business founded in 1952, Stephen was brought into the business by his in-laws after meeting his wife, Jane Macintyre. The brokerage’s roots trace back to Duncan Macintyre, Macintyre’s grandfather, who founded D.E. Macintyre Real Estate in 1952. A well-known figure in the Gatineau Hills who rose to the rank of lieutenant colonel during his military service, Macintyre eventually settled in the area full time.

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