Art: What to See in Laval?

A Sculpture Garden

The Laval Nature Center is known for its trails, lake, and small petting zoo. But what many people don’t know is that hidden among the beautiful greenery is a 1,500-meter trail where visitors can admire nine sculptures inspired by the natural environment. A true year-round gem.

An exhibition hall, a multitude of perspectives

The Alfred-Pellan Hall at the Maison des arts de Laval is one of Laval’s best-kept secrets. As a venue for the performing arts, it is also a space for artistic dialogue. Every year, it hosts four exhibitions in its main hall and four at the Foyer du Théâtre des Muses.

Currently, and through early April, you can visit Passeurs Passeuses, an exhibition featuring several former students of curator Denis Rousseau. The exhibition explores the transmission of knowledge, ways of doing things, and ways of being through an examination of different eras and cultures.

Year-round exhibitions and a major symposium

The La Vieille Caserne Art Gallery, which, as its name suggests, is housed in a former fire station, exhibits works by multidisciplinary artists year-round. And that’s not all. Every year, at the end of July, the gallery hosts the Sainte-Rose Painting and Sculpture Symposium and welcomes 90 artists. In total, the event draws 25,000 people! It’s a surprising place in every way.

When History and Art Go Hand in Hand

Do you love art and history, and is curiosity one of your greatest qualities? Great! The Délia-Thétreault Museum is sure to delight you. On the one hand, you’ll learn a great deal about the founder of Canada’s first missionary institute and her community. On the other hand, you’ll have the chance to visit “Sunshine in Your Luggage”, an exhibition that takes you on a journey around the world through works of art, crafts, historical collections, and photographs.

When Art Blends into the Setting

Local art can be found… here, there, and here again. All over Laval, in public spaces, there is a vast collection of artworks owned by the City of Laval. You can either set out on an adventure to discover these colorful and imaginative spots by chance, or use the narrative map available on the city’s website for a more organized tour.