Situated just north of Montreal, Laval is a fast-growing island region and the third-largest city in the province. It offers a highly effective mix of high-tech infrastructure, dense commercial networks, and remarkably, a protected agricultural zone that covers nearly a third of its territory.
Life Sciences & Biotechnology: Laval is a North American leader in health technologies. The Cité de la Biotech is an internationally recognized science park, home to the INRS Armand-Frappier research center, premier incubators, and over 110 companies—employing more than 5,000 experts in the field.
Advanced Manufacturing: Generating nearly $2.4 billion in GDP, the manufacturing sector here is highly specialized. Nearly half of the local industrial businesses focus on complex processing, including aerospace components, metal fabrication, and plastics.
Agri-Food & Commerce: Despite its urban footprint, 30% of Laval is zoned for agriculture. This supports a highly integrated food processing sector, while the city’s massive retail and wholesale trade industry anchors the local economy with around 35,000 jobs.
