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Laval

Laval

DISCOVER LAVAL

Located north of Montréal, the Laval region is known worldwide for its specialized research centres and technology know-how. It offers a perfect balance between vast green spaces, agricultural areas, industrial parks and residential areas. Job prospects are very strong.

THINGS TO DO AND SEE

The Cosmodôme—the only space museum in Canada—presents a virtual and interactive concept consisting of three entertaining, educational missions. Visitors are invited to learn more about the conquest of space and train like NASA astronauts.

Rivière-des-Mille-Îles park (Parc de la Rivière-des-Mille-Îles): The largest park in the metropolitan area rents watercraft (canoes, kayaks, row boats, pedal boats and rabaskas) for exploring this wildlife reserve.

For shoppers, the Carrefour Laval is the largest shopping centre in Québec.

Surf an indoor wave at Maeva Surf.

Come simulate skydiving at Skyventure.

Science and fun collide at the Musée Armand-Frappier museum and the Centre d’interprétation de l’eau (in French only), where you’ll learn all about water. Both sites offer a host of tools to better understand scientific issues related to human, animal and environmental health.

© Sky Venture — Tourisme Laval

SERVICES AND RESOURCES

Public transit

Société de transport de Laval

Intercity transport

Nearby airports

Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)

Settlement and integration services

FACTS AND FIGURES

Population : 425,000

Land area : 246 km²

Unemployment rate : 6.7% (2017)

Major cities and towns :

Laval

Montréal's neighbour

Key industries :

Manufacturing industries
Agri-food production and processing
Biotechnology
Information science
Pharmaceutical labs
Services

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