Winter in Laval means fun for all and original activities galore! Consider a perfect example: a tracked vehicle affectionately called a ‘snow’ or ‘snowmobile’ by adepts – the forefather of the modern snowmobile. Yes, the Bombardier snowmobile dates back to 1937 when it was invented for utilitarian purposes (doctors, mail distribution, student transportation, etc.) in regions where snowfall made the roads impracticable.

Excursions through Laval’s nature are available on reservation during which you can relive the good old days in a most entertaining and surprising manner – one that never fails to elicit rave reviews from all passengers! A minimum of four passengers is required.
Gilles Samson - (514) 977-3605

In Old Sainte-Rose, the Mille-Îles River Park keeps on attracting more visitors, summer and winter, during which the park offers a high-quality and very enjoyable skating experience with its kilometre-long skating track complete with relays. A 7-kilometre-long multipurpose trail accommodates snowshoeing, snow scooters, cross-country skiing or walking. Also, winter is the ideal season and the ideal reason for observing birds of prey.
(450) 622-1020 / www.parc-mille-iles.qc.ca

At Bois Duvernay, the Club de ski Les Coureurs de Boisés offers eight different circuits of nearly 25 kilometres of cross-country ski trails (including eight reserved for skating technique) in a most enchanting decor. The terrain makes for easy skiing over mostly flat terrain through fields and wooded sections located in an agricultural sector. Other advantages of the site include: a pleasant decor a warm family atmosphere, marked trails patrolled by volunteers, reception chalet, heated shelter and more.
(450) 661-1766

The Centre de la nature, covering an area of 50 hectares, offers the full spectrum of activities for the entire family: large skating rink on the frozen lake, illuminated in the evening; 5-kilometre cross-country ski trail for skating technique; six hills for sliding; a farm and its animals; an exhibition greenhouse; an observatory for astronomy buffs; and initiation courses for downhill skiing for youth aged 8 and under.
(450) 662-4942

The Bois Papineau offers seven kilometres of trails in their natural state, ideal for snowshoeing, walking or bird watching. At Parc des Prairies, a five-kilometre trail is reserved for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
Bois Papineau : (450) 662-4901 / Parc des Prairies : (450) 662-4902

For the past few years, the Ferme L’Auteuilloise has been offering pony sledding outings, an innovative activity inspired by dog sledding. Here a pony replaces the dog team. An outing lasts about one hour and takes you through a natural setting of fields and wooded areas located in an agricultural sector covering over 65 acres. The Ferme also offers rides in buggies, sleighs and horsedrawn carriages all year long. Also available: pony rides in nature for children (accompanied by an adult) and horseback riding lessons.
(450) 625-8826 / www.fermelauteuilloise.com

There are plenty more reasons for coming to Laval! Whatever it may be: for its countryside charm, eco-tourism, unique attractions or wonderful discoveries on a cultural or scientific plane… Laval is always a surprisingly pleasurable and unforgettable experience for all!