{"id":32527,"date":"2022-01-26T08:44:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-26T13:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/immetis.com\/why-choose-laval-the-smallest-region-in-quebec-with-great-potential\/"},"modified":"2025-06-13T17:09:03","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T21:09:03","slug":"why-choose-laval-the-smallest-region-in-quebec-with-great-potential","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/immetis.com\/en\/why-choose-laval-the-smallest-region-in-quebec-with-great-potential\/","title":{"rendered":"Why choose Laval : The smallest region in Quebec with great potential"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Why choose Laval, the smallest region in Quebec?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Are you thinking about moving to Quebec but not sure which region you want to settle in?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s continue our tour of Quebec\u2019s 17 administrative regions. If you\u2019re looking to enjoy the benefits of city life while avoiding the stress that can come with it, the Laval region might be just what you\u2019re looking for!<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Key facts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Geographical location<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The region covers an area of 247.09 km\u00b2, making it the smallest region in Quebec. It has only one municipality, namely the municipality of Laval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

441,929 people live in this region, making the city of Laval the third most populous city in Quebec.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Laval region is very well located, in the northern suburbs of Montreal, just 10 km from the big city. What makes it unique is that it is an island: the Mille \u00celes River and the Prairies River meet at the edges of the city of Laval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The city covers the entire \u00cele J\u00e9sus, and the region is made up of several small islands that form the Hochelaga Archipelago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Laval<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Activities and leisure<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Are you a sports enthusiast? Then the Laval region is made for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many opportunities for physical activity in Laval. Whether you prefer individual or team sports, you\u2019ll find plenty of options. The region offers several natural fields where you can play baseball or soccer, numerous public swimming pools, tennis courts, skating rinks, and even several parks where you can show off your best skateboard tricks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If sports aren\u2019t your passion, you can relax in one of the public libraries or get a breath of fresh air in one of the region\u2019s green spaces, such as Bois Papineau or Parc de la Rivi\u00e8re-des-Mille-\u00celes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Economy<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Within this region, the main sectors of activity are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n