Saint-Vincent-de-Paul Penitentiary
Former prison (1861-1988). Opening scheduled for 1993.
Symphonie de l'été
Fireworks and an outdoor concert performed by the Laval Symphony Orchestra to
celebrate the Québec's National Holiday (June 24).
Centre de la nature
Laval's largest park, an example of the successful reuse of an abandoned quarry. Art and flower exhibits. Hiking. Canoe and kayak.
Saint-Jérôme
Centre d'exposition du Vieux-Palais
Contemporary art exhibitions in the old court house.
Val-David
Arts and crafts
Boutiques, galleries, exhibitions.
Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts
Lac des Sables
Beach. Canoe rentals. Cruises.
Saint-Faustin
Station piscicole des Laurentides
Speckled trout hatchery in a delightful natural setting.
Centre éducatif forestier des Laurentides
Observe Laurentian forest wildlife and vegetation at this education center. 18 km (11 mi) from Saint-Faustin.
Huberdeau
Calvaire d'Huberdeau
Twenty-seven bronzed cast-iron figures adorn the Stations of the Cross. The summit offers an incomparable view of the Laurentians.
Duhamel
Lac Simon
Beach.
Réserve faunique de Papineau-Labelle
Rich Laurentian forest in this wildlife reserve where white-tailed deer, moose and beaver abound. Hiking. Swimming. Canoe rentals. Gagnon visitor reception center: 15 km (9 mi) from Duhamel.
Note: Unpaved roads in the reserve.
Montebello
Manoir Louis-Joseph-Papineau
Residence and funeral chapel built for Louis-Joseph-Papineau, leader of the Patriote rebellion in 1837-1838.
Réserve faunique de Plaisance
Wildlife reserve along the Rivière des Outaouais, home to many
species of birds and mammals. Wetlands wildlife interpretation trails.
Visitor reception center: 4 km (2,5 mi) from Plaisance.
Festival des outardes
Ornithological festival focusing on Canada geese. Observations blind, guides (April).