Are you looking for freshness, great taste, quality and a warm welcome? Then come to Laval!   In Laval, you’ll find diversity, green space and city life all rolled into one. You’ll also find a fabulous selection of sun-kissed products, brimming with flavour and sumptuous aromas. Come explore our neighbourhoods and their agri-food delights. You’ll be amazed at what you’ll find. If you’re looking for a new kind of adventure, look no further. Come to Laval. Also, here are 5 suggestions for outings:   Le Paradis des Orchidées Discover and admire the mysteries of orchids, grown using integrated biological control methods. Take in our 50 species and 500 varieties, including the well known phalenopsis and cattleya. An interpretation centre will teach you all you ever wanted to know about this unique flower.   Château Taillefer Lafon: the first vineyard in Quebec authorized to use the “château” appellation. Also a major producer of grapes from noble wines (vitis vinifera) in Quebec, the Château in 2004 participated in the prestigious wine contest Les Sélections Mondiales des Vins where its ice wine and ice cider won the gold and silver medals, respectively. Moreover, the ice wine received the prestigious international "Vinofed" trophy, rewarding the best of the 2,300 products presented at the contest.   Fromagerie du Vieux Saint-François: unique in Laval, this local cheese maker prepares such products as yogurt and fresh and aged goat cheese. Witness how milk is transformed into cheese. Summer is a great time to see the goats, and by calling ahead, you can set up an appointment to learn about artisanal production and processing.   Serres Sylvain Cléroux: one of the leading producers of annuals in Quebec. Depending on the time of year, you’ll be able to feast your eyes on thousands of poinsettias or vast expanses of purple and pink hydrangeas. The Boutique, open year round to the public, offers over 500 varieties of vegetation, displayed by theme and season.   Ferme L’Auteuilloise : inspired by dogsledding, Ferme Auteuilloise was the first in Quebec to introduce the pony luge. Enjoy the surrounding nature during the one-hour ride. Also available: sleigh rides, pony rides and riding lessons.