Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Laval

"Located in Old Montreal and potentially the #1 Montreal tourist attraction, the dazzling interior of the Notre-Dame Basilica alone makes this church worth a visit. Built in 1656, this is Montreal’s oldest Catholic church (there are a lot of them in the city). The church is most famous for its colorful interior, full of stained glass depicting the history of Montreal as a city."

"After visiting the Notre-Dame Basilica, make your way over to Place Jacques-Cartier. This is one of the most popular squares in Montreal and a great place to people watch. Here you’ll find Parisian-style “terraces”, stalls selling handmade goods, cute shops, and street artists."

"Start your day at the beautiful St. Joseph’s Oratory near the south end of the Park du Mont-Royal, located a short walk from the Côte-des-Neiges metro. If you want, you’re close to Montreal’s largest cemetery. I’m a weirdo and enjoy visiting cemeteries when I travel (I find them quite peaceful and a lovely place to walk)."

"If you’re up for a little history and culture, St Joseph’s Oratory is on the far side of Mount Royal. This beautiful basilica is Canada’s largest church, and it has one of the largest domes in the entire world. Don’t walk here from Mount Royal’s chalet, it’s far. Go back down, then bike or walk over."

"Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral is a Baroque Revival structure befitting of its royal-sounding name. It is a highlight of Montreal’s best architecture thanks to its replication of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. Its style represented a major break from the Gothic Revival style of architecture that was popular in Montreal at the time."

"Why: Another classic church from Montreal's downtown core, Mary, Queen of the World Basilica was build in the late 1800s and renamed in 1955 by Pope Benedict XV."

"Be patient if you are planning a trip to Kem Coba on a beautiful summer day as the line may be long. But the wait will be worth it. Moreover, the gathering of people in front of the shop only testifies to the quality of the product that is served there."

"Whether you choose sorbet or soft serve, the flavour options are absolutely delicious – not to mention unique. Looking for an exotic ice cream sundae option?. This is definitely an ice cream shop you want to visit on a warm summer night."

"St-Viatuer Bagels, Kem Coba, Panthere Verte, and Drogheria Fine are some of my favourite places in the area. MoreVieux Montreal food recommendations."

"Built in 1876, Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes is an architectural masterpiece and a religious gem designed by famed artist Napoléon Bourassa. A dazzling mix of Byzantine and Roman style, it was called "a labor of love" by its designer – and it shows. Located between the University of Quebec and the Latin Quarter, the church instantly cuts you off from the noise and traffic of the busy downtown and transports to a completely tranquil, unabashedly sentimental world filled with color and paint."

"At the large white cross at Easo, stay on the coast road to a parking area below the small Chapelle Notre Dame de Lourdes. Steps lead up the hill to the chapel from where there are fantastic views of Baie de Jinek to the west and Baie du Santal to the east and south. The chapel was originally built in 1898 to commemorate the arrival of the first Catholic missionaries in 1858."

"First founded in 1983, Bilboquet’s original outpost in Outremont is now just the tip of the iceberg for this glacial franchise which dominates the city’s cup and ball game with multiple locations and widespread distribution. Signature handmade flavours include the Moka Fouili with coffee, chocolate and crunchy caramel toffee, and the rowdy Brou Ha!"

"When the line stretches down the block virtually year round, you know the place has something special to offer. In this case, it's the ice cream. Made in-house, the ice cream varieties are often unusual, depending on what sorts of fruits are in season and what the staff feels like making and in what combinations."

"Specializing in home made sorbet and ice cream, Bilboquet has the best variety of flavours for every person. They use pure and natural ingredients including real milk and cream and lots of fresh fruits. That’s why their ice cream always tastes so fresh and flavourful."

"My favorite area is the Chinese Gardens. It’s so pretty there that you’ll want to stop for awhile to take it all in. You can get FREE entry to the Montreal Botanical Gardens with the Montreal Passport."

"Deville Dinerbar is a fun retro spot serving up delicious burgers and milkshakes. While the burgers didn’t beat Burger Bar for us, we still really loved the food here!. As you can tell, it’s also got some pretty Instagram-worthy decor."

"The Best Comfort Food in Montreal : where to treat yourself We all like to warm our souls with great comfort food. Here at Tastet, we’ve put together a list […]"

"Deville is the place to go if you want a limited and over priced menu. Everything in there is very generic and not tasty. My friend order a salad and got..."

"Since 1942, Beauty’s Luncheonette has been serving up generous portions of their lovingly cooked Jewish-inspired breakfast and lunch fare in their timelessly cool retro 50s diner on the corner of Saint-Urbain and Mont-Royal. In fact, Beauty’s is one of the oldest operating brunch joints in town, and depending on who you ask, it might just be Montreal's first. Beauty’s serves all the classic brunch stapes, including full breakfasts, fresh-pressed orange juice, salads, sandwiches, pancakes, and waffles, but also several unique specialties including their coveted bagel lox platter and downright legendary mishmash omelette, loaded with salami, hot dogs, green peppers, and fried onions."

"This Mont Royal mainstay got its start in 1942 when newlyweds Hymie and Freda Shkolnick (RIP) took over Bancroft Snack Bar across from what once was a hockey rink. Word about Freda’s mish-mash omelette and Hymie’s bowling nickname “Beauty” quickly spread, and the rest is history. Nowadays it’s hard to come by a blue booth or counter stool without a short lineup, but the wait is nothing that a Beauty’s Special—a bagel sandwich with lox, red onion, capers and cream cheese—can’t make better."

"The Beautys Special and the Mish-Mash are why people have been queuing up outside the doors of this Montreal institution since 1942: a bagel with smoked salmon, cream cheese, tomato, and red onion, and an omelette with hot dogs, salami, onions, and green peppers, respectively. According to the owner, no matter how many times you’ll try to recreate these simple dishes at home, you will keep coming back for that good ol’ Beautys taste."

"The unique and costly (over C$1 billion) Olympic Stadium is now the venue for concerts and features a sports centre with four large swimming pools. Half-hour guided tours are available and visitors can also take a funicular (cable car) ride up the world's tallest inclined tower (175m/575ft). Nearby, the former velodrome is now a major and extremely popular attraction - the Biodôme de Montréal is a recreation of five ecosystems under one roof."

"Also in the area to visit are the Olympic Stadium, Athlete’s Village and Olympic Pool. Home to the 1976 Summer Olympics, it has become one of the most recognized Montreal landmarks. Throughout the year, you can find lively outdoor events focused on culture, recreation and physical activity as well as some of Montreal’s best food trucks."

"On Day 3, you’re headed across the city to Montreal Olympic Park and Espace de la Vie, and then back to the downtown in the afternoon."

"Dieppe Park in Montreal is one of the best in Montreal for just how magical it is. This park is set on a peninsula and is also located next to the admirable residential building built for Expo 67, Habitat 67. Dieppe gives visitors a sense of escape from the city as well as providing an excellent backdrop of Old Port and downtown Montreal."

"Located near Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve borough of Montreal, Place Versailles is one of the largest shopping centres in the city. Covering an area of over 1,100,000 square feet (102,193 square meters), the shopping center has 225 stores and features some of the most famous Canadian stores such as Canadian Tire, Bureau en Gros, and more. This is one place where you can get all your shopping done for yourself or for your friends and family in a breeze."

"Place Versailles is a super regional mall located at the corner of Sherbrooke Street East and Highway 25 in the Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve…"

"As opposed to a single structure housing all of its tenants, Dix30 is more of an expansive village sectioned by different purposes. On the apparel side, it’s got a great collection of stores along with welcome local concepts such as Editorial and Frank & Oak. As for convenience, it’s got everything from opticians and a spa to an entire Adonis grocery store."

"In the Underground City’s chain-link of shopping malls, folks regularly pass through one of this mall’s levels to either get to the next metro station or to pinpoint the store they’ve been looking for. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself lingering here: The city’s flagship two-storey Zara location gives you a lot of option to choose from, while its huge Indigo and café (with a baby grand piano folks are prone to noodle on) provides ample space for browsing. Down below on the metro level, this mall offers so many great boutique stores you never would’ve discovered without making the trek."

"A shopping mall located in Eaton Centre, Montreal, Place Montreal Trust sits on a 320,000 square feet (29,728 square meters) of an area and attracts visitors from all over the city throughout the year. Along with offering plenty of stores, the shopping mall features highlights such as the indoor water fountain - which is the highest water spout at a 30-meter (98 feet) height in North America. The mall is also connected to the Underground City of Montreal and it is also a part of Bell Media Tower."

"Shopping / NightlifeMallsSaint Catherine Street, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Place Montréal Trust is a shopping mall in Downtown Montreal, located west of the Eaton Centre, at the corner of Saint Catherine Street and McGill Co…"