10 Best Breweries and Beer Places in Laval

"Located just west of St. Laurent on Villeneuve, Dieu du Ciel is open seven days a week until 3 am. Considered one of the top brewpubs in Montreal and beyond, their beer menu is constantly being updated, with 15+ creative craft brews on rotation. You can choose your favorites, or have something brand-new every time you walk in the door."

"needs no introduction: it’s one of Montreal’s most famous microbreweries, and with good reason. On Laurier Avenue West, in the heart of Mile End, the place is intimate, warm and always packed. Great selection of inventive, bold, and cleverly named beers."

"This place has a great selection of craft beers, and knowledgeable staff to help you pick one if you’re a newbie."

"France has its wine, no doubt, and across the pond Quebec most definitely has its beer. Le Mondial de la Bière alone is one of North America's most important beer festivals, a Montreal event serving up hundreds of different brews to 160,000 visitors under one convention centre roof five days every June. As for the rest of the year, Montreal's extensive assortment of breweries and brewpubs propose hundreds of their own creative flavors, microbrews copiously consumed by locals in-the-know and travelers surprised by the sheer size and quality of Quebec's craft beer scene, one of Canada's best kept secrets."

"Trying craft beers at Benelux Brewpub|Courtesy of Benelux | @ Wellington Street. Benelux has two dimly lit locations, with one on Sherbrooke and the other on Wellington. This brewpub offers a dozen or more craft brews, including blondes, ales, and stouts, with enough rotating options to keep the menu dynamic at each spot."

"This brewpub’s Sherbrooke location is perfect for a lively 5 à 7, surrounded by regulars. Their approximately 10 beers brewed on site are sure fire crowd pleasers, and the variety leaves something for everyone. If you’re into them, we recommend you try one their excellent IPAs."

"After a day of strolling or biking along the Lachine Canal on a nice day, there’s no better way to finish it off than with a pint at La Terrasse Saint-Ambroise. The internationally loved McAuslan brewery in the Sud-Ouest area has a beer garden right outside where the brewing magic happens. Just off the Lachine Canal, terrace-goers can order a range of St-Ambroise’s alcoholic products which are all ultra fresh and on tap."

"This is predominantly a summer spot -- since the microbrewer’s outdoor patio is closed during the winter months (when you can visit them here instead). But when the sun's out, you'll want to head to the brewery on the Lachine Canal where IPAs rule the menu."

"This massive waterfront patio is a popular place to be in the summer months thanks to the top-notch suds and full sun. Address: 5080 St Ambroise St, MontrealPhone: 514-939-3060. Facebook | Instagram"

"Martine is allowing for order pickups that have been processed and paid for online. The wonderful owner is expecting to offer delivery soon... stay on the lookout for an update on their social media!"

"On the banks of the Lachine Canal, McAuslan is a pioneer among Quebec microbreweries. Here you can enjoy delicious beers as well as ciders – our favourite is their extraordinary IPA. Simple food menu offering nachos, tacos, burgers and hot-dogs."

"Floralies Gardens' cotton ball treetops and weeping willows are a sight to behold in any season, but there's no better time to go than during Quebec's peak fall foliage. The gardens and public art pepper the grounds of Parc Jean-Drapeau, located on Saint Helen's Island just across from the Old Port (the island is accessible by metro, ferry, or by walking or biking across one of the bridges). Apart from the gardens, there are also 25 kilometers (15.5 miles) of roads and trails to explore in the park, best enjoyed by hiking or by bike."

"Built over the St-Lawrence River, the bridge has spectacular panoramic views of the city, and it’s a unique way to get to Parc Jean-Drapeau. Once on the island, you can drop your bike off and head off for a day of rides at La Ronde or just ogle the awe-inspiring wonder that is Buckminster Fuller’s Biosphère."

"Île Sainte-Hélène (named after the wife of Samuel de Champlain) and the artificial island of Notre-Dame were the site of Expo '67. They are now known as Parc Jean Drapeau and have many family-minded attractions. A remnant of the 1967 world fair, the Biosphere is now a museum dedicated to ecological issues."

"Once known as an inner-city golf course—the links can still be spotted from a bird’s eye view—Parc Maisonneuve shares its borders with the Botanical Gardens. That gigantic amount of greenspace contains spots like the Chinese Garden and the Japanese Garden among others, all of which are must-visits during the spring and summer seasons. The park also regularly hosts the city’s Saint-Jean Baptiste festivities to celebrate Quebec’s national holiday."

"At over 155 acres, Parc Maisonnueve is one of Montreal’s largest parks and an ideal place for a wide assortment of outdoor activities. This is a great park to bring the whole family and enjoy Montreal nature on a nice day. At the park, you can go biking, rollerblading, running, or bring a picnic, and it’s right next to the Montreal Botanical Gardens."

"Another of the best parks in the city of Montreal, Parc Maisonneuve is a favorite for Montrealers. Its a great picnic park, jogging, and running space, with large open areas for other sporting activities. This is one of the best parks for enjoying a tandem bike right with a friend or loved one, or just great for people watching."

"Dorschester Square is a local heritage sire known for its architectural and urban landscape. The square is surrounded by an architectural ensemble of exceptional quality that testifies to the various periods of development of the downtown area. It remains today as one of the most prestigious spaces in Montreal which have been established, often for a long time, important civil and religious institutions."

"One of the best areas in and around the downtown core of Montreal to hang out and relax for a minute or two. The square is one of historical value and one where many of the city’s protests end up or take place as it is easy to get to. The square is a great place to stop and refuel, take a breath, or hang out for a bit before shopping again."

"Dorchester Square is a sizeable space right smack in the middle of downtown. It’s the perfect pit stop to take a break from the constant buzz of downtown. The park’s main attraction is Montreal’s only equestrian statue, which pays homage to the Boer War."

"Located along the Riviere des Prairies, at the very heart of the history of Sault-au-Recollet, the park offers historical elements, such as the site des Moulins ruins, the Maison du Pressoir and the Maison du Meunier. While picnicking, hiking or bike riding, discover the overflow dam waterfall of the Riviere-des-Prairies electric power station. Above all, don't forget your binoculars which you can use to observe the shorebirds, among other species."

"With over 300 years of history, this is one of Montreal’s most historical parks to wander around. Nature Park of Île-de-la-Visitation used to be the home of Canada’s first industrial site, which you can still explore through the park’s old windmill and apple press. The park features over five miles of walking paths, fishing, and wildlife viewing opportunities, including quite a few different species of shore birds."

"This park in “Montreal North” is beautiful park on the river bank. It’ a nice dog walking spot with lots of little trails that are uncrowded. And it’s perfect in the winter for cross country skiing."

"One of the best parks in Montreal, Jarry Parc isn’t one to be missed. A pool, a pond, and sports complexes as well as a large open area for other activities!. Jarry Park is one of the best and most frequented of all the parks in Montreal, this constantly packed park has everything you want."

"Jarry Park is a beautiful urban park located in the east-end of Montreal. It’s a great spot for basketball and soccer and has plenty of coffee outlets and restaurants to keep you quenched and well fed during your stay. It’s also oozing with history."

"The last dish was a Wagyu roll, hit with a blowtorch, and a tuna belly roll in a similar treatment. (2 separate magical rolls) loved... (514) 446-1468Order online"

"There isn’t an avid diner alive in Montreal who would deny the level of quality in chef Claude Pelletier and maitre d' Hubert Marsolais’ restaurant in Old Montreal. Situated in an old stone château, this height of fine dining in the city is a combination of a dark and contemplative dining space and the Governor's Garden in the summer. But really, wherever and whatever you eat in its space, it’s posh."

"Just one of award-winning pastry chef Masami Waki’s (pictured) three dessert menus across the city, Le Club Chasse et Pêche’s desserts take rural-feeling tastes of Quebec (corn, squash, apples), crafting them into hyper-modern creations. Waki also does desserts for sister restaurants Le Serpent and Le Filet, meaning they are also great options for the sweet-toothed."

"Like only a hunter or fisherman’s pride can produce, the dishes here exude respect for their ingredients and showcase the simple flavours nature has to offer. Le Club Chasse et Pêche offers a comfortably chic fine dining experience with a contemporary menu. Try the highly appraised duck magret topped with sunchoke, blackberries and wildflowers honey."