Laval, waiting for spring

Will winter last or not? That's the question on everyone's lips on a day when all weather hopes are pinned on the predictions of a groundhog! A quick trip out of his burrow and off we go! We'll know what's in store for winter. If she sees her shadowIf she sees her shadow, everyone can go back to bed - spring is still six weeks away. If notwe can say that the worst of the cold season is over.

Tourisme LavalWe've put together a list of things to do, whatever the scenario.

And there's more to come...

Living in the shadow of the groundhog, waiting for spring, can also be a good thing. It's a unique opportunity to do things for yourself, to take part in activities that comfort or bring you closer together. For example, you can take the opportunity to :

1. Imitate the groundhog and hole up in a Laval hotel for one or more nights. A change of scenery, a change of bed, an indoor pool or a delicious meal in your room will help you make peace with the cold that's pounding on your windows, and give you the energy you need to keep going until the thaw.
2. Simply eat to warm up! A good meal, in pleasant company, is often a winner when it comes to lifting spirits and warming the heart. Whether you're looking for a small, unpretentious meal, a 5-course dinner, a take-out order or a picnic at a microbrewery, all of these options are easily available in Laval, given its incredible gourmet offerings.
3. Live in the dark and forget the gray! As long as we're living in winter for a few more weeks, we might as well combat the lack of light by choosing to increase our number of nocturnal outings. So let's go all out and see some music shows, d'humor or theater. And we end the evening by heading to a bar to have a drink with friends or take the dance floor by storm. Come on, the night is ours!

And spring is just around the corner...

The groundhog hasn't seen his shadow, and since then we've been clinging to this eventuality like Rose to her door in the cold waters of the Atlantic. So, in true spring mode, here are a few suggestions for waiting until then without getting out of the mood:

1. Redo your wardrobe, sort through your clothes, give them to the next person or reclaim certain pieces and give them a new life (e.g., transform old jeans into a handbag). Once the housework is done, you can concentrate on buying the essentials, while keeping an eye on the sales. Spend a pleasant afternoon at CF Carrefour Laval to unearth the finest finds and then sip a café au lait in good company, is a great way to set the table for spring.
2. Pampering your indoor plants to give them a healthy glow and reconnect with nature is also a good way to pass the time. Alternatively, you can stroll through greenhouses greenhouses and garden centers and feel a bit like spring. While you're at it, you can also start thinking about and choosing seedlings.
3. Getting back into shape day by day, so as to be able to survey the green spaces and Laval's green spacesonce the good weather returns. Of course, it's just as easy to go to Bernard-Landry Park to use the outdoor training modules, but it's just as easy to get moving and have fun in crazy places like the Crux Climbing Centre (Laval)the Clip'n Climb and iSaute (Laval).