SkyVenture – Now open!
Who has never wanted to fly?

After nine months of planning and preparation, SkyVenture, the only indoor free fall simulator in Canada, has opened last April 15 at Centropolis in Laval.

The vertical wind tunnel simulates almost to perfection the free fall sensation experienced by skydivers from 13,500 to 3,500 feet of altitude.


It’s fun and totally secure to the point that even a four-year-old can practice this activity. This spring it’s an invitation to defy the laws of gravity.

Bring your friends and family or organize a group outing.

2700, avenue du Cosmodôme, Laval (Québec)  H7T 2X1
514 524-4000  -  www.skyventuremontreal.com

The Loto-Québec World Choral Festival… already 5 years!

The largest choirs and vocal ensembles gathering in America will take place in Laval from June 19 to July 12. This year, the Loto-Québec World Choral Festival celebrates its 5th edition with a 5-star program with more music, more choirs and more concerts.

Not to be missed: from June 25 to 28, relive the magic of the ‘60s with Les années Jeunesse; on June 23rd, the National Holiday and from July 8 to 12, the World Choral Competition of Laval. More than ever Laval will be bubbling with rhythms.

514 935-9229, 1 888 935-9229 / www.mondialchoral.org

Get in green gear, the exhibition
An ecological exhibition at Armand-Frappier Museum

From June 1st to October 18, the Armand-Frappier Museum will present Get in green gear, the exhibition that is produced by Environment Canada’s Biosphere, a large game built to human scale which explores the theme of the environmental footprint related to means of transportation.

The exhibition includes a three-dimensional urban landscape, a metro station mock-up, skill games and environmentally friendly vehicles. Get in green gear has for objective to bring citizens to make ecological choices that will contribute to reduce their environmental footprint related to transportation.

As complement to the exhibition, there are educational activities aimed at children 4-8 and 9-15 years old to illustrate the effects on human health and the environment of traditional means of transportation versus environmentally friendly ones.

In addition to Get in green gear visitors can also enjoy – free of charge – the MicroZoo, Armand Frappier Museum's main exhibition.

531, boulevard des Prairies, Laval (Québec) 
450 686-5641  -  www.musee-afrappier.qc.ca.

New at Centropolis
The Terrasses Tour, a trendy gourmet tour

From June 15 to September 7, three restaurants of Centropolis – L’Aromate Rest-Bar, Sukho Thaï and Le Tire-Bouchon – will offer the Terrasses Tour, a brand new gourmet tour.

Every Monday night, those who like to combine a great meal with a nice time spent on an outdoor patio are invited to discover during the same evening the specialties of three trendy restaurants. Each of the three-meal courses consisting of a three-choice plate will be served at a different terrace.

It’s the perfect rule of three! From the unique nouvelle cuisine of L'Aromate to the Thai specialties of Sukho Thaï and the delicious French cuisine of Le Tire-Bouchon, your taste buds will be pampered this summer! In case of rain, the Terrasses Tour will take place indoor. Reservations are required one week in advance.

Reservations: Vacances Michel Demers 450 967-6627

Summer on the water…
Boat cruises on the Nicol’eau 1

From May 16 to October 12, residents of Laval and visitors are invited to enjoy relaxing moments aboard the Nicol'eau 1, a 24-passenger pontoon boat certified by Transport Canada that cruises the Saint-Lawrence River via the Mille-Îles and Des Prairies rivers.

Thanks to the captain and his sailor, passengers discover in all safety the fascinating fauna and flora of these rivers. The Nicol’eau 1 offers pleasure cruises, educative outings for students of elementary schools and high schools, evening cruises for universities, romantic dinners at the various marinas, bicycle transportation and special cruises on the Loto-Québec Fireworks nights. A nice way to cruise the islands… just nearby.

8790, boulevard Lévesque Est (Marina Bobino)
450 936-0820  -  www.croisierelaval-mtl.com

Major investment at the Cosmodôme/Camp spatial Canada

The « ministère des Affaires municipales, des Régions et de l’Occupation du territoire » (Department of Municipal Affairs, Regions and Territory Exploitation) confirmed a 10.5 million investment for the renovation of the Cosmodôme’s Space Science Centre.

The new Space Science Centre will be much more than an exhibition. It will invite visitors to a unique sensorial, intellectual and entertaining experience of space travelling to a space station. The new concept will include a series of modules that will replicate a space station, theme exhibitions and interactive educational games. The Cosmodôme will remain open during the 18-24 months of the renovation works.

2150, autoroute des Laurentides (Highway 15), Laval (Québec) 
450 978-3600,  1 800 565-2267 / www.cosmodome.org