That includes people from 100 cities and municipalities, including Laval.

On Friday, Oct. 14, participants were invited to walk five kilometers, at the Centre de la nature, to promote healthy lifestyles.

Various prizes were drawn among the participants, including tickets to the Illumi light trail.

“I am delighted to see that Quebec has responded in such a big way,” said via press release organizer Pierre Lavoie. “That tells me that more and more people are realizing the key to their health and quality of life is in their hands.”

Organizers are anticipating that the number of participants will be increased, since some of them have still not registered their walk on the event’s website. Participants have until 11:59 p.m. tonight to do so. (N.P.)

translated by Alec Brideau

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Many free activities await families in Laval’s largest urban park, with four distinct zones that will offer festive experiences for all tastes.

“What a pleasure to have Family Day back at the Centre de la nature this year, said Seta Topouzian, city councilor of Renaud and responsible for files related to childhood, via press release. It’s with excitement that we’re inviting Laval families to take part in the many free activities and shows offered during Labor Day’s weekend. It’s a great way to celebrate the end of summer in style.”

Various Activities for Everyone

A great cultural offer and several youth shows are scheduled for the event, including well-known artists like Arthur L’Aventurier, Maria Cannelloni, Les Petites Tounes, La Tournée des 400 coups by FLIP Fabrique, as well as several other artists.

Inflatable games, circus workshops and face painting, as well as thrilling activities will be offered. There will also be rock climbing, zip-lining, as well as a hebertism course, which consists of physical exercise practiced at height.

Science and technology enthusiasts will also have a good time, as they’ll have the chance to experiment activities of the Studio des Bibliothèques de Laval, make scientific discoveries, and attend the special performance of the chemist and animator Yannick Bergeron.

Citizens will also have the opportunity to participate in Bryan Perro’s conference, author of science fiction and fantasy, known worldwide for his various works, including Amos Daragon.

Zones to Discover

The site will be divided into four big zones, with each of them offering different activities to keep families active.

Turbulence zone: In addition to zip-lining, rock climbing and a a hebertism course, participants will have the chance to discover the arts of graffiti, create music and attend participatory dance performances.

Plaine des jeux zone: This will be full of inflatable games, to the delight of children. The zone will also be animated by characters, circus workshops and a make-up area. A photo booth will be available in order immortalize your visit to Family Day’s 21st edition. A giant play area will also be offered.

Les petits génies zone: Several enriching activities will encourage children to think and learn more about the technological, literary and scientific world.

Village des arts zone: Singing and animation shows will charm the public at the Centre de la nature with their rhythmic universe filled with musical waves.

Street Closure

On September 4, a part of avenue du Parc will be closed to traffic. A few surrounding streets will be closed to parking in order to allow the festivities to run smoothly and in complete safety. Residents of the sector will have access to their home at all times, upon presentation of a proof of residence. (A.B.)

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More than 85 local exhibitors, including 40 Quebec microbreweries will take part in this sixth edition of the festival.

“In addition to being a discovery and tasting event, the mission of Laval’s Festival des bières is to educate attendees about the world of brewing, while promoting discussions with brewers from everywhere in Quebec,” we can read in the press release of the event.

A lot of Choices

Again this year, family and variety are put forward at the festival. Spokesperson since the first edition, Alexandre Goyette recalls the variety of products and different activities available during the event.

“There are also tastings,” the well-known comedian said. “We’ve got to that point with beer. It’s also about tasting products and discovering new things. Some brewers are also making wonderful non-alcoholic products. I remember a year when I had done six months without alcohol, and that happened to be at the same time as the festival. I had managed it very well during the event with all the varieties of products offered.”

Family Touch

Goyette adds that children can also have fun at the festival. Among other things, music shows, animations and inflatable games will be available for the youngest.

“There’s a family aspect to it, since after all, the event isn’t a big drinking party,” Goyette said. “I’m there with my children every year. We’re taking advantage of the playground for them, and it’s really nice. It’s as if they succeed to combine the two worlds together, and it works really well.”

This year, the festival will have compost bins on its site for the first time. Although Marilène Barale, instigator of the festival, has always worked on sustainable development, she was looking to present an even more ecological event in 2022.

“Anything plastic, which means water bottles or glasses, won’t be distributed,” Barale explained. “It was one of the waste we had the most. We’ve already been offering an official reusable cup, but some people weren’t buying it. Now, they’ll have to buy it, or bring one from home.”

Taking the metro will once again be free on the entire STL network, upon presentation of a festival ticket. Evening shuttle services on Friday and Saturday will also be offered. Those shuttles will directly go to the Montmorency station after the festival.

There are more than 30,000 people expected at the Festival des bières. La Festivaloise will be the official beer of the sixth edition of the festival, which comes from a collaboration between Pit Caribou and Laval residents from Les Insulaires Microbrasseurs, located on Boulevard de la Concorde.

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