Laval
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Job-Search Help in Laval
The free services that support newcomers in their job search in Laval — Perspective Carrière, the CIL, Services Québec.
June 12, 2026
Free French Classes in Laval
Where to learn French for free in Laval — Francisation Québec, Carrefour d'intercultures, Collège Montmorency — and how to register.
June 12, 2026
Registering Your Child for School in Laval
The Laval school centre, Sir Wilfrid Laurier English board, and how to register your child for the school year.
May 15, 2026
Finding Housing in Laval
Laval's neighbourhoods, rental market, and what to know before signing a lease in Quebec's second-largest city.
June 18, 2026
Newcomer Support Organizations in Laval, by Need
The free organizations that welcome and support newcomers in Laval — settlement, French, employment — and where to start.
June 12, 2026
Parks and Outdoor Activities in Laval
Centre de la nature, urban parks, bike paths and winter activities in Laval.
May 15, 2026
First Steps in Laval
Everything you need to start life in Laval: city services, essential errands, neighbourhood landmarks.
June 18, 2026
Public Transit in Laval: STL, Metro and OPUS
How to use the STL bus network and the metro to get around Laval and into Montreal.
May 15, 2026
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Laval is Quebec's third-largest city, on Île Jésus, just north of Montreal. It is a mainly residential, family-oriented city that combines large sectors such as Chomedey, Sainte-Rose, Vimont and Sainte-Dorothée. Three orange-line metro stations and the STL bus network connect it directly to Montreal, making it a popular choice for those who work in the metropolis but want more space. This section gathers the bilingual guides for settling in Laval: finding housing and choosing the right sector, combining the STL and the metro with the OPUS card, registering children for school, and enjoying parks and leisure. You will find every step explained one at a time.