Laval: Discover Nature, Space Exploration and History

Laval brings together nature, space exploration and history, offering different reasons to visit. If you’re looking for a vacation rental in Laval, your plans for outings can help you decide: Would you like to experience a varied natural setting, learn about space exploration, or gain insight into everyday life in the 19th century? Three places in Laval each focus on a different theme.

Nature at Centre de la nature

Centre de la nature in Laval offers families and nature enthusiasts a range of activities in both summer and winter, and hosts events. The Centre includes gardens, a pond, a farm, a greenhouse for tropical plants and an observatory. Together, they cover a variety of nature themes: gardens and tropical plants sit alongside the pond, while the farm and observatory provide further points of interest. The Centre therefore appeals to more than one nature interest. Its activity program may change with the seasons, and some facilities may only be available seasonally.

Space exploration at the Cosmodôme

At the Cosmodôme, an exhibition and a virtual experience offer two different ways to explore. The permanent exhibition features astronautics artifacts, including several objects related to space exploration. Visitors can also take part in Mission Cosmo, a virtual space mission aboard the Astralis space shuttle. The two offerings have different focuses: the exhibition centers on artifacts, while Mission Cosmo centers on the virtual mission. If space exploration is an important reason for your trip, these formats can help you decide which kind of experience interests you most.

The Cosmodôme’s information lists bus route 360 between Montmorency Metro station and the Cosmodôme. The journey takes approximately ten minutes and is free. Check the current schedule before setting out.

History at Maison André-Benjamin-Papineau

Maison André-Benjamin-Papineau offers another way to explore Laval’s history. Since September 16, 1974, the house has been protected under Québec’s Cultural Property Act as it stood at the time. Visitors can explore various aspects of everyday life in the 19th century. Information panels, artifacts, and video and audio presentations are available. These different ways of presenting the material give the visit a distinct focus alongside the nature and space exploration experiences.

Take experiences into account when looking for accommodation

The different focuses can help you organize your trip planning. If you’re prioritizing nature activities, take Centre de la nature’s seasonal program into account. If the Cosmodôme is important to your trip, include the connection from Montmorency Metro station in your day’s plans. Maison André-Benjamin-Papineau adds cultural history to the options. First consider which experiences you’d like to include, then tailor your search for a vacation rental in Laval to your travel plans.

For the broader travel overview: Laval.