Type 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 […]

1, 2, 3, Go!

When we talk about how rivers are used, we usually think about summer. But for decades, people were eager for winter to come so they could take advantage […]

Summer Camp

Groups of small cottages and summer houses for rent were built on the island. They were rented by holidaymakers who could not afford to buy their own property. […]

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 […]

An Island, a Manor!

Hugh Paton bought Île Bourdeau in 1880 for $2,800. He carried out most of the development work in 1884 with his wife, Isabella Robertson. The 50-room manor was […]