City of Laval tables $12.5M offer to acquire Golf Ste-Rose land for future natural park
The City of Laval has formally submitted an offer of $12.5 million to acquire the Golf Ste-Rose property, following several months of negotiations, according to a press release received on February 4, 2026.
The site covers 52 hectares, including 14 hectares of wooded areas, and is located along the Rivière des Mille Îles. If the acquisition is completed, the land would be converted into a large natural park and become one of the most significant protected natural spaces in northwest Laval.
A proposed natural park on a strategic site
According to the City, the Golf Ste-Rose property is bordered by forested areas and sits within a sector considered environmentally strategic. Municipal documents indicate that the land area is comparable in size to approximately 75 soccer fields.
In the press release, Mayor Stéphane Boyer stated that the site represents a major opportunity for the northwest portion of the island, adding that the City opted for conservation and public access rather than residential development.
Financial support from regional and provincial partners
The acquisition is included in Laval’s Triennial Capital Works Program and was formally approved by council during the February 3 municipal meeting, when councillors authorized the City to present an official purchase offer to the landowner.
According to the City, the project is supported by $4.5 million in funding provided jointly by the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal and the Government of Quebec through the Trame verte et bleue du Grand Montréal program.
In the press release, Chantal Rouleau, Quebec minister responsible for the metropolis and the Montreal region, said the acquisition would help protect natural heritage while improving access to outdoor spaces for residents.
Also quoted was Soraya Martinez Ferrada, mayor of Montreal and chair of the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal, who stated that the project aligns with the CMM’s objective of preserving 30 per cent of metropolitan territory through the development of a network of metropolitan parks.
Transition period and public participation
According to the City, Laval plans to lease the site back to Golf Ste-Rose until November 30, 2027, allowing golf operations to continue for two additional seasons. During this period, the municipality intends to conduct a public participation process to help define the site’s future identity and uses.
Residents and community organizations will be invited to take part in consultations, with details to be made available later this summer on the City’s citizen participation platform.
Environmental and climate considerations
Municipal officials say the Golf Ste-Rose area forms part of a broader network of natural spaces in Laval. Its acquisition would help create a continuous ecological corridor along the Rivière des Mille Îles, supporting local wildlife and plant species.
The site is also adjacent to municipal lands targeted for the planned expansion of the Rivière-des-Mille-Îles wildlife refuge. According to the City, the project offers opportunities for wetland and marsh restoration, while strengthening Laval’s resilience to climate change and expanding access to outdoor recreational spaces.
The City noted that since 2021, Laval has invested more than $106 million in the acquisition, protection and enhancement of natural environments. Among recent acquisitions cited is Île Locas, located near the Golf Ste-Rose property, which is already contributing to the ecological corridor along the Rivière des Mille Îles.
