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FOR A ROMANTIC WEEKEND, A FAMILY
GETAWAY OR SIMPLY TO HAVE A GOOD TIME…
In Laval there’s more to explore!
UNWIND
AND SHOP
CARREFOUR LAVAL
Carrefour Laval is the largest shopping mall in Quebec. Shops are set in a real
street décor and the mall has a spectacular garden that changes with seasons.
www.carrefourlaval.ca
CENTROPOLIS
This urban centre is a popular tourist destination thanks to its fabulous
boutiques, bars and restaurants. Centropolis is home to thirty something
unique, innovative and sought-after retail outlets.
www.centropolis.ca
ACTIVITIES
THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORDINARY
SKYVENTURE
Come and defy the laws of gravity at SkyVenture, the first and only recirculating
vertical wind tunnel in Canada that reproduces with near perfection the freefall portion of skydiving. SkyVenture’s team of experts will accompany you in
this safe adventure. Come with friends, family or colleagues from work. This
unique recreational activity is for people of all ages, starting from 4 years old.
www.skyventuremontreal.com
MAEVA SURF
At Maeva Surf extreme sport enthusiasts can practice “flowboarding” in a safe
and secure environment while taming the FlowRider®, an artificial surf wave
with water propelled at 40 km/hr.
www.maevasurf.com
GASTRONOMY
GASTRONOMY
Laval is a true gastronomic destination where visitors can find a variety of
restaurants of high quality. In fact several restaurants of Laval were awarded
special mentions or prestigious prizes and rank very well in various restaurant
guides’ listings. Visitors will find excellent restaurants everywhere in Laval
but there are three areas with a high concentration of superior quality
establishments:
CENTROPOLIS
Trendy restaurants in a trendy environment! At Centropolis visitors will
find various gastronomic restaurants next to unique attractions and highend boutiques not to forget a great nightlife, certainly an experience out of
the ordinary.
SAINT-MARTIN AREA
Great variety of family-style restaurants with menus for all tastes and budgets.
OLD SAINTE-ROSE
Classic and refined gastronomy of restaurants located in this heritage
neighbourhood that has kept its yesteryear charm.
PASSEPORT DES CHEFS
Enjoy a progressive meal and discover in one evening the exquisite cuisine of
four Old Sainte-Rose restaurants.
www.tourismelaval.com/passeport
NATURE
PARC DE LA RIVIÈRE-DES-MILLE-ÎLES
The Parc de la Rivière-des-Mille-Îles – part of which is a protected wildlife
sanctuary – is the largest park of the metropolitan region. It’s the starting point
for ecological excursions aboard canoes, kayaks, rowing boats, pedal boats, and
rabaskaws – all available for rental. With your self-guided itinerary map in hand
you can play adventurers and discover this fascinating environment of calm
water and rattling wildlife. You can also follow the Route bleue des voyageurs, a
155-km navigable waterway divided in sections of twenty something kilometres.
www.parc-mille-iles.qc.ca
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CENTRE DE LA NATURE
For the greater enjoyment of strollers, an assortment of mature trees, shrubs,
fields and gardens grace the perimeter of a small lake, a few ponds and a
babbling brook. Considered one of the most picturesque urban parks of the
metropolitan area, the Centre de la nature offers several recreational and
educational activities.
www.info.ville.laval.qc.ca
PARADIS DES ORCHIDÉES
Paradis des Orchidées produces thousands of orchids in a 2500-square-metre
hothouse where visitors can admire 100 000 plants of 50 different species.
www.leparadisdesorchidees.com
LES SERRES SYLVAIN CLÉROUX
The huge greenhouses of the most important producer of annual flowers in
Quebec are quite impressive and colourfully vary from season to season.
www.sylvaincleroux.com
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CHILDREN
MUSÉE POUR ENFANTS
Interactive museum for children one to 8 years old that has for themes
the various trades and professions. Finally a museum where it’s okay to
touch everything!
www.museepourenfants.com
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JUNGLE ADVENTURE
Jungle Adventure has a mega multilevel labyrinth with several tunnels, slides, a
ball pool, a Tyrolean traverse, huge trampolines, plus a grocery game corner for
the small ones!
www.jungleaventure.com
FUNTROPOLIS
Funtropolis is a family-oriented amusement complex that consists of thousands
of multicoloured foam balls that twirl around and swirl to create a completely
safe interactive environment. You will also find new attractions as 4D movies,
blacklight 3D mini-golf and laser games!
www.funtropolis.ca
PUTTING EDGE
Entertaining and safe recreation centre for all ages with an 18-hole glow-in-thedark miniature golf and a variety of interactive arcades.
www.puttingedge.com
MUSEUMS
EXHIBITIONS
COSMODÔME
At the new Cosmodôme, young and young at heart have the opportunity
to experience one of three interactive and educational missions by virtually
traveling in space: The impossible dream, Red planet and The outer limits of the
cosmos. They can also discover a collection of artifacts from the permanent
exhibition on space exploration.
www.cosmodome.org
CENTRE D’INTERPRÉTATION DE L’EAU
(WATER INTERPRETATION CENTRE)
Plunge into the universe of drinking water production, distribution and wastewater treatment while discovering the various related crafts and professions.
Get a better understanding of the “magic tap” and water related issues.
www.cieau.qc.ca
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CENTRALE DE LA RIVIÈRE-DES-PRAIRIES
(GENERATING STATION)
Discover this run-of-river power generating station during the tour that brings
you up to the hydraulic turbine well and spillway. Hydraulic force will certainly
impress you.
www.hydroquebec.com/visit/
laval/prairie.html
MUSÉE ARMAND-FRAPPIER
A thriving example of successful scientific popularization, Armand–Frappier
Museum has for mission to generate interest among youth and the general
public for biosciences and biotechnologies, in addition to showcasing the
contribution of Dr. Armand Frappier to the development of public health
research in Quebec.
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www.musee-afrappier.qc.ca
ÉVÉNEMENTS
CONCERT
HALLS
SALLE ANDRÉ-MATHIEU
This air conditioned concert hall is known for its high-end technical equipment.
The seating and tier layout creates an intimate environment in this hall that can
accommodate large audiences.
www.salleandremathieu.com
THÉÂTRE MARCELLIN-CHAMPAGNAT
Artistic and corporate organizations as well as the community of Laval and
elsewhere appreciate Théâtre Marcellin-Champagnat highly functional, extra
comfortable and pleasant facilities. The theatre presents shows and events in
various disciplines.
www.theatremc.ca
HISTORY
AND HERITAGE
HERITAGE TRAIL
Discover and admire architectural beauty from the past that is still truly vivid in
Old Sainte-Rose and Old Saint-Vincent-de-Paul neighbourhoods along Laval’s
Heritage Trail. Self-guided interpretation tour (audioguide and brochures) of
these villages’ historic and heritage landmarks.
www.reseauarthist.com/
CHÂTEAU TAILLEFER LAFON
Château Taillefer Lafon is the first vineyard in Quebec authorized to use the
“château” appellation that is traditionally reserved for distinctive European
vineyards.The term takes all its meaning at this sumptuous estate that produces
the finest products.
www.chateautailleferlafon.ca
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JOURNÉE DE FILLES
In the mood for an all-girl outing (Girls day)? Enjoy five-star beauty care
treatments and a relaxing massage at SPA ORAZIO, a presentation by a fashion
expert of LES EFFRONTÉS, a gourmet meal at LE TIRE-BOUCHON, and one
night at the chic SHERATON LAVAL. These are all the possibilities to live a
complete day of freedom, well-being, relaxation and entertaining, thanks to
true specialists in their respective fields of expertise.
www.vacancesmicheldemers.com
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EVENTS
LAVAL’S MONDIAL LOTO-QUÉBEC
Laval’s Mondial Loto-Québec is one of the most important music summer
festivals in Quebec and host big national and international stars. In June and July,
it is unarguably THE “rendez-vous” in Laval.
www.mlql.ca
SUMMERTIME OR WINTERTIME,
THERE’S ALWAYS MORE TO EXPLORE!
At Laval there’s truly more to explore whether you visit for a romantic getaway, a
family outing or a group activity. Y
ou’ll find innovative attractions that are unique
in Canada, major cultural events, outdoor activities and tours of all kinds.
To know more about events and activities that Laval has to offer year long, consult
our calendar of events at www.tourismelaval.com.
For more information, consult Laval’s
Official Tourist Guide available online.
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