Marine Archives | The rivers of Prairies and Mille Iles: regional development

Where the Rivers Meet

“Laval is as much about the water that surrounds it as the land within its boundaries”. That is how our beautiful island is described by the city in […]

Row, Row, Row your Boat!

In 1998, the Parc de la Rivière-des-Mille-Îles was recognized as a museum by the provincial Ministry of Culture, Communications and Status of Women. This recognition followed the creation […]

Alone on the Water

The conservation of natural habitats benefits plants and animals, but it’s also good for Laval residents. The Parc de la Rivière-des-Mille-Îles, with its 42-km watercourse, is popular with […]

One Island, Two Islands—Hey, It’s an Archipelago!

One of the areas targeted for citizen action was the Mitan archipelago. Measuring 68 ha in area (680,000 m2), this group of five islands is home to many plants and […]

Our Shores, Our Riches

For many years, even with agricultural development, much of the shoreline environment was preserved. A wooded shoreline helps to maintain biodiversity and slows down soil erosion. However, as […]

In-Depth Cleaning

The Association pour l’aménagement de la rivière des Prairies was active in the 1980s. The organization’s goal was to make changes to certain stretches of the river. The […]

A Cruise Close to Home

There were many business opportunities on our rivers. Some promoters even had the original idea of offering guided tours of the Des Prairies River. This photograph features a […]

An Outing on the River

Boat-building technology developed extensively in the 20th century. Pleasure boaters no longer had to row to enjoy the water—they just had to start their outboard motors! With this […]

Captains, to Your Boats!

The golden age of luxury mahogany boats was between 1945 and 1960. Sixteen boat parades were organized by the Club nautique des Mille-Îles. They always ended with a […]

Plage-Laval, from Beach to Municipality in Four Years!

The western part of the parish of Sainte-Rose was mostly farmland until the 1920s. Real estate development in the region began in the early 20th century with resort […]

Luxury Means Being Able to Moor Your Boat in Your Own Yard!

The turn of the 20th century was a key period for the western point of Île Jésus. Promoters got together and created the Compagnie des terrains de Laval. […]

The Shoreline of Sainte-Rose Ouest

In the late 19th century, swimming was not fashionable. Holidaymakers chose the banks of Île Jésus to enjoy the shade of the trees. The fresh air from the […]