Canada

Laval (Administrative Region)

Laval (administrative region) - photo 1

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Laval is an urban hub just outside Montreal and does not sit on a saltwater coastline. The city itself has limited diving activity; nearby freshwater options include Lake Ontario within reachable distance for local training or occasional shore dives and quarry-like sites in the wider province. For divers, Laval serves as a gateway to the broader Quebec diving scene, including the Gulf of Saint Lawrence coast and the St. Lawrence River corridor, where several dive centers operate and offer courses, equipment rental, and drift or wreck diving options. If you're planning a trip, expect practical access to centers in the greater Montreal area and freshwater training opportunities rather than a primary diving destination on its own.

Essential information for traveling in Canada

About Canada

Sea
Gulf of Saint Lawrence, Bay of Fundy, Labrador ...
Timezone
America/Toronto
Languages
EN FR
Demonym
Canadian
Phone prefix
+1

Practicalities

Currency
CAD
Plug type
Type A, Type B
Airports
YYZ YVR YEG YYC YUL

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Laval (administrative region)

Nearby Dive Sites (1)

Nearby Dive Centers (1)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Laval (administrative region)

The best time to dive in Laval (administrative region)

The best months to dive in Laval (administrative region) are from June to September. Temperatures are confortable (17-23°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
-9 °C 6/10
02 - Feb.
-10 °C 6/10
03 - Mar.
-1 °C 6/10
04 - Apr.
6 °C 6/10
05 - May
13 °C 6/10
06 - Jun.
20 °C 6/10
07 - Jul.
23 °C 7/10
08 - Aug.
21 °C 7/10
09 - Sept.
17 °C 8/10
10 - Oct.
11 °C 7/10
11 - Nov.
0 °C 6/10
12 - Dec.
-9 °C 6/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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