Place Laval — Attraction in Ottawa

Place Laval in Hull, Gatineau, often feels like a missed opportunity. While it's great to see efforts to create a public space, the current execution leaves a lot to be desired. The most glaring issue is the paid parking everywhere. It's genuinely perplexing why the city thinks that forcing people to pay a premium to park will somehow "inject life" into the downtown core. Instead, it acts as a significant deterrent. Visitors are constantly thinking about the ticking meter, rushing their experience, or simply opting to go elsewhere where parking isn't an immediate financial burden. This makes the area feel dull and unwelcoming, rather than the vibrant hub it's meant to be. While there are events hosted here, the overall atmosphere is often flat, and the barrier of paid parking certainly doesn't help. If the goal is to revitalize downtown Hull, rethinking the parking strategy is a...

Love how many events they do there, especially that they're often free(if not always) there's also plenty of parking, yes you have to pay for the closer ones but there are sooo many residential streets in that area that parking really isn't a...

Très belle découverte à la Place Laval. Un lieu agréable, propre et bien entretenu, avec tout ce qu’il faut pour passer un bon moment : commerces variés, restaurants accessibles et un environnement convivial. On sent une vraie vie de quartier, ce qui rend la promenade plaisante. Idéal en famille...