Paddling near Laval, Quebec

Laval sits on a large island between the Rivière des Prairies to the south and the Rivière des Mille Îles to the north, making it one of the most accessible flatwater paddling destinations in the greater Montréal area. The Rivière des Mille Îles is the marquee water here — a protected corridor threaded with roughly 20 islands and marshes that draws canoeists, kayakers, and SUP paddlers of all levels. Parc de la Rivière-des-Mille-Îles anchors the scene, with multiple rental centres along the river and calm, island-sheltered channels suited to everything from a first-time outing to a full-day exploration.