b'LAVAL, the city clearly open for bleisure! +30 AdvertorialIf youre planning a business trip or a conference in Quebec, nowhere is the joie de vivre moreMeeting & Convention Venuesapparent than in Laval. The city is the perfect destination for bleisure (business trips combined with leisure activities) because of the many options and unique experiences it offers. VACANCES DAFFAIRES THE SHORT LIST +1800Helping to support and promote the city is Tourisme Lavals raisonLaval enjoys the best of both worlds: its urbanHotel Roomsdtre. In Laval, there is another aspect to bleisure, something wesophistication combined with many naturallike to call vacances daffaires, says Andre-Anne Proulx, Tourismeand contrasting attractions. Heres a short listLavals Director of Sales and Marketing. We think Laval has so much toof some of the exciting things to see and do:offer business travellers and conference and event planners that when The Cosmodome, the only institution in +90you return home, you wont know if it was a business trip or a vacation! Canada entirely dedicated to learning and Laval is the largest suburb of the Greater Montreal area andexploring the exciting world of space sciences.Ways to have fun!the third-largest city in Quebec, after Montreal and Quebec City.In addition to its many charms, Laval has the advantage of beingMultiple sporting activities, including hiking,ideally situated for meeting and exploring, both from within and surfing, climbing and iFLY Indoor Skydiving. outside its borders.Place Bell, the third-largest arena in Quebec.At Tourisme Laval, we think the Having everything within reach and not having to worry about thecultural effervescence of the city hassle of transport and parking are considerable advantages forParc de la Rivire-des-Mille-les, themaking the most of your business vacation. Laval is a region oflargest protected wildlife area in the greatermakes it ideal for company team contrasts. You can be at a concert at Place BellLavals 10,000-seat,metropolitan region, and a great destinationmultifunctional culture and sports complexand find yourself in thefor sporting activities such as paddling building, Andre-Anne Proulx says. middle of nature kayaking mere minutes later. and kayaking.Its also a very practical and entertaining city Located just one bridge away from Montreal and a few minutesAgrotourism at its bestwith several farmsfrom Montreal-Trudeau International Airport, Laval is at the centre ofopen to visitors, greenhouses and gardenfor business people to bring their families. everything. With free parking both on-site and nearby, major highways,centres, its no wonder that Laval is considered tourist attractions and activities, three metro stations, 50 nearbythe horticultural capital of Quebec!bus lines and, of course, cabs, everything you could want is at your fingertips. Laval also has about 20 BIXI stations (public bicycles) forDiversified restaurant offeringsfromthose who want to discover the city on their own. international cuisine to casual restaurants,PLURALITY IN MINDDesigned to be something more than a local booster, Tourisme Lavaltheres always something appealing In closing, Proulx says it best: The eclecticism, originality, and concentration promotes the full gamut of the tourism experiencefrom sports andon the menu.family tourism to business and convention tourism. Laval is renownedFinally, networking and socializing in Laval of the activities in Laval allow people to strengthen their business connections for its many venues, convention centres and accommodations,is always on the agenda, which makes it the the destination as a whole naturally encourages socialization. Laval is definitely including many hotels from worldwide chains, all conveniently locatedperfect location for business meetings, events,designed with plurality in mind, and is best experienced togetherwhether for and accessiblea definite plus for conference and event planners! conventions and conferences. business, with family or among friends!CERTIFIED SIMPLIFIERSOne of Tourisme Lavals most interesting features are the experts within its ranks calledCertified Simplifiers. Certified Simplifiers relieve you from that operational stress by guiding you and bringing you innovative and efficient solutions for your business event. Tourisme Lavals Simplifiers bring your team all the vitality that Laval has to offer, because business stays also mean living memorable moments.ANDRE-ANNE PROULXDirector of Sales and Marketing For more information,aaproulx@tourismelaval.com call 1-877-465-2825 or visit514 647-8383 | tourismelaval.com www.tourismelaval.comtheSimplifier.catheSimplifier.ca'