Venue & Lodging
The Sheraton Laval Hotel
The Sheraton Laval Hotel serves as our primary hub and is located approximately 30 minutes from the airport.
2440 Laurentian Autoroute, Laval, Quebec H7T 1X5, Canada
Other Options:
The St. Martin Hotel is also located nearby, just across the street from the Centre Laval shopping mall.
Local Eats
- Poutine: Try Belle Province, Chez Gerard, or La Belle and La Bouef.
- Smoked Meat: Check out Dunn’s Famous (multiple locations).
- Montreal Bagels: Visit St-Viateur Bagel Shop (just 5 mins from Escaparium Laval) for a fresh hot sesame bagel.
Near the Sheraton
- Vietnamese: at 123 DZO.
- Chinese: at Restaurant Gon Bui.
- Visit the restaurants at Carrefour mall (Table 51, Industria Pizzeria).
Food Lesson
Poutine – french fries and cheese curds topped with gravy and often with the option of additional toppings, like bacon or even foie gras.
Smoked meat – somewhere between pastrami and corned beef, and perhaps better than either.
Montreal-style bagels – a different style of bagel than you find in New York, but equally delicious in their own way. Get a fresh hot sesame for an optimal Montreal bagel experience.
Border Practicalities
- Documents: Visitors must have a passport to enter Canada.
- Language: Laval is highly bilingual, with a significant number of English speakers.
- Money: The currency is the Canadian dollar ($1 CAD is currently approx $0.71 USD). You generally only need Canadian cash for small shops or market stalls.
- Credit Cards: Remember to notify your credit card company before traveling. Check your cards in advance to find one that does not charge foreign exchange fees.
- Tech: Electrical outlets are the same type as in the US. Check with your cell carrier beforehand to understand any roaming fees.
- Pro Tip: Use the ArriveCAN App to speed up your border crossing!
Non-Escape Room Sights
Laval and the surrounding area have so much to offer, extend your trip and explore!
- The Cosmodome: A small space science museum near the venue.
- Sial Boutique MMC / Boutique PMUFX: An amazing supply shop for special effects (mold making, casting, ceramics).
- Montreal Old Town and Old Port: A dynamic quarter with cathedrals, museums, and an observation wheel.
- Old Terrebonne: Visit historical buildings on Île-des-Moulins or the Rivière des Mille-Îles park.
Transportation
Flying: If you fly into Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, Uber is the fastest way to travel between the airport, the Sheraton Laval Hotel, and the escape rooms in Laval.
Renting a Car: If you plan to play escape rooms outside of the immediate area, a rental car is recommended.
⚠️ Driving Across the Border?
Do not bring any of the following: fresh fruits/vegetables, radar detectors, knives larger than a small Swiss Army Knife, weapons/guns, pepper spray, alcohol, or marijuana.
Escape Room Guides
Nearby
The best local rooms are in the suburbs of Laval, Boisbriand, and Blainville. We also recommend Sauve Qui Peut in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu (1 hour southeast).
Going Further?
- Québec City: ~3 hours away by car or train. Adorable city with excellent games.
- Toronto: 5.5 hours away. Gorgeous sets and unique actor interactions.
- Kingston, ON: Halfway to Toronto! Stop at Improbable Escapes for great games and a board game cafe. We recommend their games, Neverland: Heist on the High Seas, The Mysterious Miseries of Franklin N. Stein, and Seven Dwarfs: Mining Mission.
