Located 20 minutes from downtown Montreal and Dorval International Airport at the crossroads of two major highways, the Radisson Hotel Laval - Montreal is easily accessible from Toronto, Ottawa or Quebec City. Located near local attractions in Montreal, our hotel is next to Space Camp Canada and across from Le Carrefour Laval shopping center, the largest mall in the Montreal area. Several major corporations, including Bell Helicopter Textron, Bombardier (Mirabel), Aventis and Michelin Canada (Laval) are located within a 20 kilometer radius of our Montreal lodging. The regional bus terminal is located next to our hotel on Terry Fox Street and provides express bus service to the metro network and major attractions, including The Casino, Old Montreal, the Botanical Garden and more.
Attractions near the Radisson Hotel Laval - Montreal include:
Biodôme de Montréal (23.6 km) Visit this attraction and see a variety of animals living in impressive replicated habitats. Phone: (514) 868-3000
Centre d'histoire de Montréal (25.8 km) This museum features a variety of exhibits dedicated to the history of Montreal. Phone: (514) 872-3207
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours (16.6 km) Founded in 1657 by Margaret Bourgeoys, this is the oldest church in Montreal. Phone: (514) 282-8670
Jardin Botanique (15 km) The second largest botanical garden in the world, the Jardin Botanique features a variety of beautiful flora. Phone: (514) 872-1400
Musée des Beaux Arts de Montréal (24.5 km) The oldest museum in Canada houses an impressive collection of works by Canadian artists, as well as a number of pieces from Greece, Asia and Egypt. Phone: (514) 285-2000
About Laval
Nestled between the Rivière des Mille Îles and the Rivière des Prairies, Laval is a growing city north of Montreal offering lively retail and restaurant scenes amidst the tranquility of Quebec's pristine natural beauty. The city of Laval began to be developed by French Jesuits during the 16th century, but it was not until the 1800s that urbanization transformed the small island of Île Jesus into a popular residential and recreational area. In 1876, train service was expanded to Laval and thousands of Montreal residents began to vacation here. While swimming was forbidden until the 1920s, early visitors would sit and relax by the river, set off on boat trips and explore the natural area on foot. However, when beaches were cleared in 1925, swimming and playing in the sand became the top draw for visitors, and continues to be a popular pastime to this day. After much growth and expansion, the 14 municipalities that comprised the Île Jesus were amalgamated into the city of Laval, and formally recognized as a Regional County Municipality in 1981. Today, Laval is the fastest growing suburb of Montreal, and what was once a fairly homogeneous area has begun to diversify, with many European immigrants making their home in Laval. Its close proximity to Montreal makes it an ideal residential location. Three new metro stations in Laval, Cartier, De La Concorde and Montmorency, which were completed in 2007, have made getting to and from Montreal easy and convenient. What's more, the retail and business sectors have grown dramatically in the past 20 years, allowing the city to grow its own tourism industry. Laval now boasts three major shopping areas, a number of natural parks and museums and countless restaurants of all types. Laval is also home to a popular soccer league and a world-renowned choral group. No matter your interests, Laval offers something perfectly suited to your tastes. With its great location, flourishing community and remarkable natural areas, the Laval area has much to offer every type of traveler. So the next time you're in the Montreal region, take the short trek north and let Laval amaze you.
Did you know?
The small neighborhood of Sainte-Rose is the oldest community in Laval, dating back to the 17th century. A parish church dating back to 1740 still stands in Sainte-Rose today, and hosts numerous concerts each year showcasing its Casavant organ.