Approximately 30% of the Laval territory is zoned agricultural of which 94% is dedicated to horticulture. As a result, the region is known as the capital of horticulture, producing ¼ of all the flowers sold in the Province. The agricultural lands of Laval are among the most fertile in Quebec, favouring what is known as “urban agriculture”. This is among the reasons why Laval is recognized to be a harmonious blend of urban and traditional lifestyles making Laval a…“city with a country feel”!
Laval subsidizes the planting and maintenance of trees
In order to promote tree planting on its territory, the city of Laval undertakes to pay to citizens a subsidy of up to $50 per tree. With the goal of helping citizens maintain their trees, the city also undertakes to grant a subsidy that may total $300 for the pruning, root levelling and installation of stay cables, as well as for the cutting or stump removal of dead trees.
Program
A birth, a tree
Each spring the city donates approximately 600 trees to families enrolled in the popular Une naissance, un arbre program.
One of the most beautiful urban parks in America
The Centre de la nature, an immense green islet spread out over more than 50 hectors, is a privileged area for outdoor activity. It is considered to be one of the most beautiful urban parks in North America. Among other things, you will find 5 km of cross country ski trails and several sliding hills that are specially groomed. At night, citizens are invited to skate on the lake which is transformed into a vast illuminated skating rink featuring background music. Enchanting!
The largest natural park of the metropolitan region
In summer, numerous are the Laval residents who benefit from the Parc de la Rivière-des-Mille- Îles for canoeing, kayaking and pedal boating excursions. In winter, amidst beautiful surroundings, the park offers skiing, sliding as well as skating on the gigantic 1 km skating rink. With or without snow, a 4.8km foot path allows citizens to watch dozens of wildlife species.
Flowers…by the tens of thousands!
It is not surprising that Laval, being a large horticultural centre, is the premier producer of orchids in eastern Canada – Le Paradis des Orchidée produces more than 80,000 biologically protected plants which include some 50 species and some 500 varieties. Having the greatest concentration of green house flower producers in Quebec, the Ste-Dorothée district is the cradle for the production of annual flowers.
From the earth....to your plate
There are some 40 farmer kiosks in Laval as horticultural production and market farmers extend over an area of close to 250 square kilometres! Three agri-tourism circuits, Chemins de la Nature, Venue des Récoltes and La Route des Fleurs offer something incredibly special to nature lovers.
» Circuits agrotouristiques : La Route des Fleurs, La Venue des Récoltes et les Chemins de la Nature
In Laval, we collect rain water
Always among the most environmentally conscious, the city of Laval offers a $50 subsidy to all citizens that maintain a barrel for the collection of rain water. In doing so, the city encourages its citizens to reduce the consumption of drinking water. Rain water collected in this way is useful to water gardens and lawns or to wash cars.
Even household composts are subsidized!
A $30 subsidy is given to citizens of Laval who wish to purchase household composts. This is a measure that is both simple and ecological. It reduces the volume of household garbage otherwise destined for landfills.
