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What is winter without ice skating?

Here’s the perfect family activity for enjoying the joys of winter. Laval has many ice rinks, and the Tourisme Laval team Tourisme Laval its top picks.

Come on! Put on your skates and enjoy the invigorating winter air while having fun.

Thousand Islands River Park

Our favorite spot: The skating rink atParc de la Rivière-des-Mille-Îles is definitely a unique place worth exploring. After a great day outdoors, head inside to Café de l’Archipelto warm up and enjoy a delicious hot chocolate.

Nature Center Ice Rink

Highlight: With its lively and magical atmosphere, the Centre de la Nature’s ice rinkis the perfect spot for a fun outing. Enjoy this 18,^{500-square-meter} ice surface, maintained by an ice resurfacer. Background music provided. Fun guaranteed!

Bleu Blanc Bouge Ice Rink

Highlight: The Bleu Blanc Bouge refrigerated ice rink is sure to impress you. The ice quality is impeccable, as the rink is regularly maintained between each open-skating session.

For a list of all other ice rinks, check out the City of Laval’s guide to outdoor ice rinks.

Hold on tight—it’s going to be a fast ride!

This winter, rediscover the joy of sliding. Many parks in Laval have set up sliding areas, and it’s simply fantastic. The team at Tourisme Laval shares its favorite sliding spots Tourisme Laval .

Come on! Bundle up and head out to hit the slopes.

The Nature Center

Highlight: With its many slides, the Nature Center is the perfect place to go sledding this winter. Sled rentals are available on site. Please note that the sledding area is accessible by reservation only.

Berge aux Quatre-Vents

Highlight: Located along the Rivière-des-Mille-Îles, the Berge aux Quatre-Vents features a large, custom-built slide. Plus, while the kids have fun sliding down, take advantage of the temporary play structures to enjoy the incredible view of the water.

Bernard-Landry Park 

Our favorite feature: The slide at Bernard-Landry Park is worthy of an amusement park. Plus, there’s a large snow mound to add to the fun. As a bonus, the park features a snow maze that delights the little ones!

To find out about all the other sledding spots, check out the City of Laval’s sledding guide.