Laval Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Quebec, Canada
About Laval
Although a separately-administered city and a separate tourist region from Montreal, Laval is a suburb of the city of Montreal. Much of Laval consists of bedroom communities, shopping malls and big-box stores that need cheaper land than is available in downtown Montreal, making it car-friendly and of limited interest for tourists. There are hotels in Laval which are considerably cheaper than downtown Montreal, although if staying at one of these hotels, a car would be very useful. Laval was named after the first owner of Île Jésus, François de Montmorency-Laval, the first Roman Catholic Bishop of Quebec. The first European settlers in Laval were Jesuits who were granted a seigneury there in 1636. Agriculture began in Laval in 1670. The only built-up area on the island, Sainte-Rose, was inc
Top Attractions in Laval
Explore the best things to see and do in Laval:
- ★Cosmodome
- ★Ferme D. & M. Sauriol
- ★Ferme Marineau
- ★Isaute
- ★Le centre de la nature
- ★LNAH hockey
- ★Rocket de Laval
- ★SkyVenture Montreal
Where to Eat in Laval
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Au Biniou Restaurant
- 🍴Dic Ann's
- 🍴Patate Depot
- 🍴Restaurant Le Vieux Four de Laval
Where to Stay in Laval
- 🏨Les Menus-Plaisirs, Restaurant-Auberge
- 🏨Le St-Martin Hotel and Suites
- 🏨Motel Chez Nous
Laval Travel Guide Sections
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