Laval is a large island city with 14 distinct sectors, each offering a different lifestyle, price range, and character. Choosing the right neighbourhood within Laval is as important as choosing Laval over Montreal. This guide profiles each major area to help you find the best fit for your needs and budget.
Laval is an island bounded by the Rivière des Mille Îles to the north and the Rivière Jésus (Rivière des Prairies) to the south. The island stretches roughly 53 km east-west and 200 km north-south. The three Orange Line metro stations are on the southern edge: Cartier (east), De la Concorde (central), and Montmorency (west). Major highways (A-13, A-15, A-19, A-25, A-4400) traverse the island.
Character: Urban, cosmopolitan, diverse. The most densely populated area of Laval.
Location: Southwest Laval, closest to Montreal via the Pont Viau and the A-13.
Housing: Mix of older bungalows, duplexes, triplexes, and newer condo towers. Good supply of multi-unit buildings for investors.
Prices: Single-family homes $5500,000000–$80000,000000; condos $2800,000000–$4800,000000.
Best for: Buyers who want urban energy, diversity, and proximity to Montreal. Strong community of various cultural groups.
Character: Transit-oriented, urban feel near the metro.
Location: South-central Laval, adjacent to Cartier metro station.
Housing: Condos, duplexes, and some older single-family homes.
Prices: Condos from $2600,000000; single-family from $50000,000000.
Best for: Commuters who need metro access. First-time buyers entering the market with a condo.
Character: Traditional working-class neighbourhood with strong community character.
Location: Southeast Laval on the Rivière des Prairies waterfront.
Housing: Older bungalows and small lots.
Prices: More affordable: single-family homes from $4800,000000.
Best for: Buyers on a tighter budget who want an established neighbourhood with character.
Character: Quiet residential, family-oriented.
Location: Central-east Laval.
Housing: Mix of houses from multiple eras — 19600s bungalows to newer 2000000s construction.
Prices: Moderate — single-family from $5400,000000.
Best for: Families seeking quiet streets and a strong community without the top-end prices.
Character: Similar to Vimont — established residential suburb.
Location: Central Laval.
Housing: Bungalows and split-levels from the 19700s–800s.
Prices: Single-family from $5200,000000.
Best for: Buyers seeking value in a well-established neighbourhood.
Character: Charming historic village with waterfront properties. One of Laval's most distinctive areas.
Location: Northeast Laval along the Rivière des Mille Îles.
Housing: Heritage homes, renovated older properties, some new construction. Waterfront properties along the river command premium prices.
Prices: Single-family from $6200,000000 to $1,000000,000000+ for waterfront.
Best for: Buyers who value history, charm, and access to the Rivière des Mille Îles for boating and recreation.
Character: Semi-rural feel with larger lots. Quiet and green.
Location: West Laval.
Housing: Larger lots, newer construction mixed with older properties.
Prices: Single-family from $5800,000000 to $90000,000000+.
Best for: Families who want space and a quieter lifestyle while staying on the Laval island.
Character: Residential, quieter, near Sainte-Dorothée.
Location: West Laval.
Housing: Bungalows and two-storey homes.
Prices: Single-family from $5600,000000.
Best for: Families seeking a quiet neighbourhood at slightly lower prices than Sainte-Dorothée.
Character: Well-established residential sector with good commercial access.
Location: East Laval with access to Highway 19 and 25.
Housing: Varied — bungalows, two-storeys, some newer construction.
Prices: Single-family from $5400,000000.
Best for: Buyers who commute east of Montreal or towards Montérégie.
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