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January 14, 2025

Laval: Places That Warm the Heart

Some places and experiences in Laval have a unique magic: they envelop you, comfort you, and leave a lasting impression. Here are a few spots where you can let yourself be pampered by beauty, warmth, and delicious flavors.

Let yourself be swept away by the arts

To let yourself be swept away by the arts is to step into spaces where you forget everything and lose yourself in music, colors, and stories. The Alfred-Pellan Hall at the Maison des arts de Laval, offers this unique escape where contemporary art stirs and awakens the senses far from reality. You find yourself transported by exhibitions that play with our perceptions and invite you to explore unexpected worlds. As for the Marcellin-Champagnat Theatre, with its diverse program, presents plays that invite reflection and evoke emotions. And finally, we have the André-Mathieu Hall , a sort of sanctuary where humor and music of all kinds come together on stage.

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Let yourself be carried away by time

When you want to lose yourself in the past, Laval’s historic neighborhoods are the perfect getaways, where history and old-world charm come together: Old Sainte-Rose, Old Saint-Vincent-de-Paul, Old Saint-Martin, and Old Sainte-Dorothée tell the story of a bygone era and dazzle with their architecture straight out of a time machine. It is also here that you’ll find splendid churches whose stained-glass windows and design leave you speechless. Places of worship, certainly, but also sites worth visiting for what they reveal about our past.

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Let pasta comfort you

Winter and the cold can be beaten by many things—like friendship, outdoor activities, and chocolate—but there’s also pasta. Yes, a good plate of pasta enjoyed in good company is truly comforting! In Laval, there’s no shortage of places to enjoy pasta, but we’ve spotted three that really stand out: the Ravioli with Smoked Mozzarella, Pesto, Red Bell Pepper, and Feta from Vertigo ; the Penne Alla Gigi from Industria pizzeria + bar; and the Formaggia pink tagliatelle from Gatto Matto.

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Whether through art, history, or cuisine, Laval offers a wealth of uplifting experiences that remind us that what we need most is simplicity. A day out with friends, a romantic outing, or a family outing—and just like that, the gloom is banished for a while. For more inspiration, explore all our options.

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