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August 26, 2023

Circuit Nature-Culture

Discover Laval, from one shore to the other

Description

This tour offers a guided visit of the Rivière-des-Prairies Rivière-des-Prairies hydroelectric power station to an ecological rabaska tour of the Parc de la Rivière-des-Mille-Îles. An original way to discover Laval and its island riches. To enhance your trip, actors from Réseau ArtHist will entertain and inform you about Laval's history.

Circuits Nature-Culture is a project initiated by Tourisme Laval in collaboration with Cellule créative, and made possible with the financial support of the Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l'Habitation and regional partners.

Logo with the financial participation of Québec

Programming

Tour of Rivière-des-Prairies hydroelectric generating station

Located on the shores between Laval and Montreal, the Rivière-des-Prairies hydroelectric generating station is Hydro-Québec's most urban generating station. Join a guide on a free educational and interactive tour combining science and the great outdoors to discover one of Quebec's greatest treasures: hydroelectricity. Enter a turbine shaft and walk on the 220-meter spillway, while tracing the history of the construction and electrification of the Montreal region.

This activity is offered free of charge, at all times, by Hydro-Québec!

Circuit 4.1 Rivière-des-Prairies power station

Ecological rabaska tour in Parc de la Rivière-des-Mille-Îles

The largest protected wildlife area in the greater metropolitan region, the Parc de la Rivière-des-Mille-Îles is home to an abundance of flora and fauna, right here in Laval! The ecological rabaska tour is as educational as it is fun, taking you right to the heart of nature. You'll learn more about the river's biodiversity, natural habitats and the conservation issues involved in protecting this environment. You'll also have access to thepermanent exhibition Incroyable, mais vrai! This immersive exhibition raises collective awareness of the importance of conserving this living environment.

Circuit 4.2 Rabaska Parc Rivière des Milles Iles

Tour cost

5 years and under : $5
6 to 17 years: $24.95
18 and over: $29.95
Prices shown do not include taxes or other transaction fees.

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