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A dynamic city that never ceases to amaze, Laval takes up all of Île Jésus, just north of Montréal Island. Though it’s a vast residential and industrial suburb, nearly half of the island is still green spaces, including large expanses of farmland. Visitors looking for outdoor fun can choose from a multitude of activities and youngsters seeking new discoveries as well as fans of cultural and historical tourism will be well served. This city, which is a tourist region unto itself, harmoniously blends a wide variety of exciting and intriguing vacation options.
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 In 1626, this island of lush verdant fields was temporarily granted to Jesuit priests, who eventually gave it the name Île Jésus. |
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| Laval is home to one of the oldest Hydro-Québec power stations still in operation; it was built around 1930 on the Rivière-des-Prairies. |
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| The Mondial Choral Loto-Québec festival is the world’s largest gathering of choirs and vocal ensembles: last year, more than 15,000 attended! |
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| There are a host of flower, fruit and vegetable growers spread out over the island’s 245 square kilometres (95 square miles), making Laval the horticultural capital of Québec. |
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| With such a wide range of interactive, educational and entertainment activities, Laval is the perfect place to spend quality holiday time with the kids. |
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| If outdoor activities are your thing, there are golf courses, a well-developed system of parks, flower gardens, and bicycle paths awaiting you. |
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| To finish off your day in style, stop in at one of the island’s many restaurants, offering a diversified range of cuisines. |
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