Nature is Sure to Take Your Breath Away
You are looking for remoteness and also love the hustle and bustle of a big city? Then a trip to Laval is just the ticket! The picturesque city with around 365,000 inhabitants is situated near to Montrèal on the island of Île Jésus. Île Jésus is located in the St. Lawrence River surrounded by impressive natural beauties.
Explore the Historical and Scientfic Side of the City
Laval was founded in 1675 first due to the greater importance of Montréal as the main port of the Canadian east coast- Laval became a part of the port due to its excellent location and this caused an enormous increase in the number of inhabitants. This development is associated with the year 1965 and brought together all 14 of the islands as one territory of Laval. You can relive the history with a relaxing stroll through the old streets- where many of the streets names go back to the former communities and city districts. When the weather is a little cooler then you can visit one of the many different museums. In the Cosmodôme- the science centre of Laval you can spend time taking a wonderful trip through the solar system and the stages of the moon. This museum can be easily reached in your cheap car hire in Laval.
Those of you that are interested in biology should spend an exciting afternoon in the Musée Armand-Frappier and the power station Rivière-des-Prairies that offers a daily tour and gives you an interesting insight into the world of giant turbines and the locks of the St. Lawrence River.
A Combination of Nature and Exhilarating Sports
Sports and nature fans will definitely get their monies worth in Laval. Small branches of the river with white water rapids are a challenge and attract lots of water sports enthusiasts. Whereas adventurers can discover over 30 forest covered islands of the closely situated Montréal Parc de la rivière of the Mille-Îles. In the winter around a 12km (8 miles) long cross country ski track is available for visitors and the annual spectacle where the frozen branches of the river connect together in a huge sheet of ice. Between kayak and canoe trips, walks through the extensive parks or through the forest covered mountain region of Laurentides- everything can be enjoyed in the outdoors. The nearby recreational area of the towns lie about an hour journey in your cheap car hire from Laval, to the north of the city. Here, you will barely see another soul in a week and you have the forest, the wonderful lakes where you can go bathing and have the impressive waterfalls all to yourself! The comfortable hotels and guest-houses in every price range can be predominantly found around the Ste-Adèle and the Ste-Agathe-des-Monts where everything is perfect and it is also the ideal starting point for walks and tours.
On the return journey back into the city with your cheap hire car in Laval you will see lots of greenhouses situated in the landscape because the region around Laval is the most important supplier of cut flowers in the Province of Québec. Some of the greenhouses are even open to the public. In addition many of the old farms can be visited and you can buy fruit and vegetables direct from the farm houses. In your cheap rental car in Laval, you will be back to the hustle and bustle of the city in no time as there are 5 motorways that run through Laval.
Take a Trip to Montréal
Altogether there are over 13 bridges that lead to destinations in the surrounding area. ix of these bridges alone connect the Île Jésus with the Île de Montréal. Those of you that are looking for city flair should plan a trip for a few days in Montréal. Shopping, culture and formula 1 enthusiasts can let off steam in the largest city of the Province. In general you can travel to Montréal without encountering any snow or minus temperatures- the Montréal Métro connects Laval to Montréal within 3 stations. Unlimited nature and a colourful way of living bring this city together and adds to the particular attractiveness of this region.
