This summer, explore Laval by bike!

Green route

Have you heard of the Route verte? It's 4,300 kilometers of bike paths linking over 320 municipalities in Quebec, making it the largest bicycle network in North America. Among these thousands of kilometers, you'll find more than 30 on the island of Laval, nearly a third of which are on bike paths - enough to please cyclists of all kinds!

Thanks to this recreational route, you can cross the city from north to south and east to west without worrying about traffic. Reach the gateway to the Laurentians or take the Perry Island footbridge to the island of Montreal. My favorite aspect: the proximity to bodies of water and unique views of Rivière des Prairies or Rivière des Mille-Îles. At the western end of the island, you can also relax on the shores of Lac des Deux-Montagnes. Wherever you choose to go, I recommend you take a few moments to relax on the many shores. Bring a picnic lunch for lunchtime!

Vieux-Sainte-Rose

Why not turn your next cycling trip into a full day of discovery? I was charmed by the character of Vieux-Sainte-Rose the perfect place to do just that. Take a leisurely stroll along its narrow streets, admire its ancestral homes, soak up the sun along the riverbank and explore the river. Feeling peckish? Stop off at the local market, a small gourmet store or the crèmerie.

River bike rally

Combine your next bike ride with a recreational activity to protect the Mille-Îles River! Visit River Rally at the Centre d'interprétation de l'eau will take you around the island of Laval and its banks on a circuit of 24 interactive terminals that will teach you more about protecting water and its ecosystem, with the help of a mobile application.

Discover the locations of the terminals and the route on google maps.

Laval BIXI network 

You can also rent bicycles through the BIXI bike-sharing network. Twenty-six stations throughout Laval offer electric-assist and standard bicycles, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Whether you're an amateur or a seasoned cyclist, you'll find what you're looking for on Laval's bike paths!

Useful links :

• Bike paths in Laval
• Route Verte - Laval
• BIXI Laval
• Bicycle-friendly roads -Transports Québec - interactive map