Laval in winter

We arrived just before dinner, just in time for a lunch stop at the legendary Gérard Patates. But not just any Gérard Patates! The one on boulevard Concorde, with its retro charm.

We then headed for Parc Bernard-Landry for our first family snowshoe outing. More experienced snowshoers might prefer Parc de la Rivière-des-Mille-Îles or Bois de l'Équerre, but for an outing with small children, it was perfect. Just big enough not to go round in circles, and small enough to go round without getting discouraged.

As we're always very lucky, we found two abandoned saucers at the top of a beautiful slope. They were a little broken, but held up for almost an hour, much to our delight. If you go, don't forget your sliding gear! It's a really nice place for it, and I'd almost go so far as to say it's higher than what's left of Mont Laval!

We ended the evening with a fine meal at Zibo! restaurant, where we recommend you try the pizzas! (Another tip: if their online reservation service ever says it's full, you'd better call).

We can't wait for tomorrow!