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Category: Natural

Where the Rivers Meet

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!

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

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

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 […]
Hello, North!

Hello, North!

In the late 1950s, a huge road construction project got under way. Quebec’s first highway connected the heart of the Laurentians, Sainte-Agathe, with downtown Montreal. The artery cut […]
Aerial View of the Eastern Point of Île Jésus

Aerial View of the Eastern Point of Île Jésus

The eastern point is where Île Jésus was first colonized. Few physical traces remain, but the city has commemorated its pioneers. The park seen in the picture is […]