Laval

Laval is a city in Quebec, Canada, that occupies an entire island north of Montreal, positioned between two river channels. The Rivière des Prairies separates the island from Montreal to the south, while the Rivière des Mille Îles marks the boundary with other municipalities to the north.

The city formed in 1965 through the merger of fourteen independent municipalities on Île Jésus, which had previously maintained separate administrations. This fusion transformed a rural island region into a large urban territory closely linked to the growth of Greater Montreal.

The city honors François de Montmorency-Laval, who served as the first Roman Catholic bishop in Quebec during the 17th century. Visitors can drive through several neighborhoods that still retain the character of former municipalities, each with distinct architecture and street patterns.

Three metro stations connect the island to Montreal's orange line, providing direct access to the city center. The Société de transport de Laval operates bus routes linking different neighborhoods and stopping at metro stations throughout the territory.

The Cosmodôme offers visitors the chance to try space flight simulators and view exhibits connected to Canadian space missions. Place Bell arena houses three separate ice surfaces under one roof, allowing professional games and public skating to occur simultaneously.

Location: Quebec

Inception: 1965

Elevation above the sea: 45 m

Part of: Greater Montreal

Shares border with: Laurentides, Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-Trembles, L'Île-Bizard–Sainte-Geneviève, Montreal

Website: https://laval.ca/Pages/En/home.aspx

GPS coordinates: 45.58330,-73.75000

Latest update: December 15, 2025 01:15