| The creation of Laval was the result of the merging of 14 municipalities to form one big and modern city. The city is now celebrating its 40th anniversary and it has much to be proud of. This vibrant city is alive with cultural, environmental, and recreational activities for all to enjoy. In many respects, Laval is able to maintain a small-town feel while also offering all the amenities of a cosmopolitan city! |
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| A Rich Community Life |
| The city of Laval prides itself on offering a wide array of fun, entertaining and educational activities. There are too many to list, but some of the year’s highlights include, Laval Senior’s Week, Public Library Week, Laval’s Photo Contest and many more. The city is home to several libraries with impressive book and audio-visual collections. For a comprehensive list of all of the ongoing activities in the city, visit the city of Laval website at: http://www.ville.laval.qc.ca/. It may be a good idea to pick up the Cartes Advantages Laval- a multi-purpose card that allows Laval residents to make the most of the many services offered in the city. The free-of-cost card can be obtained at any of Laval’s public libraries or BMLs (bureaux municipaux de loisir). |
| A City of Parks |
| Laval
is well-known as an urban setting
complemented by the large number
of peaceful parks. Residents
each have their favorite, but
one of the most popular parks
is the Centre de la Nature.
This park is the site of a sculpture
garden and the Village des arts.
Visitors to the park will often
stroll through the gardens and
then pay a visit to the quaint
little buildings in the Village
des Arts that house eight exhibitions
and offer creative workshops
for children. The village also
houses an outdoor theatre for
a variety of musical song and
dance performances. |
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| The Value of Education |
| The city of Laval values education and this pride shows in the quality of schools in the area. The city is home to a number of French and English elementary and high schools as well as two universities, one Cegep and one professional training institution. |
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| University of Laval |
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| City Services |
| The city of Laval has a superb transportation system that provides reliable and affordable transportation for all of its citizens. The transportation system services all areas of Laval and also includes an extensive commuter train service to Montreal and surrounding areas. The city offers many instructional classes in sports, and also funds a number of sports teams. Information about individual teams or lessons can be found at: http://www.sportsquebec.com/sq/index_f.aspx |
