The tourist area of Laval

Just a little bit smaller than the Island of Montreal, the island of Laval takes advantage of being the 2nd larger city of the province of Quebec and of the tourist areas.

Separated by the " Rivière des Prairies ", Montreal and Laval are linked by six bridges that enable you to enjoy the tourist attractions and accomodations of both regions. The north, 7 bridges give you access to the tourist area of Laurentides, famous for its various sports activities. The "Lac des Deux Montagnes" finalizes the watery surrounding of the Island.

View of "Rivière des Prairies"

Among the main attractions of the area:

Cosmodome, space museum with its space camp and science center

Several museums and art galleries, like "Maison des Arts", Armand-Frappier museum, etc.

Some theatres and showrooms

The "Rivière des Mille-Îles" park

The hydroelectric power station of the "Rivière des Prairies"

The récréathèque, vast entertaining complex for the family with a rollerblades track, 18 holes minigolf, adventures with laser guns, skittles, bananazoo park and more

The horticulture enthousiasts will be charmed by the "route des fleurs" of the Sainte-Dorothée old district and about thirty renowned agrotouristic farms of Laval.

Activities are not missing in Laval, especially the aquatic and cycling activities with a network of 21 km trails which run parallel sometimes with the shores, sometimes with the small quiet streets. About tourist installations, The network of lodging and restaurant is satisfactory and directed towards local products. The area takes advantage of 4 Convention centers.