"2"^^ . "2017-04-19T00:00:00"^^ . "2"^^ . . . "5"^^ . "2"^^ . . "Ah Carrefour Laval - the infamous Mall that has the South Shore'rs driving North of the city!\n\nI love the Dix30 shopping but mainly in the Summer. On chillier days (or the dreaded snow days) I love to wander around under one roof, without the need of heavy coats and boots. \nCarrefour Laval definitely is a beautiful mall where you can find all your favourite stores and more. It is absolutely enormous and can take ages to get from one end to another. The parking itself is crazy huge and it can take some time trying to find where you parked!\nI have always visited during the peak times (holidays or weekends) so I have never seen it without the hustle and bustle. It is super crowded but spacious so you can still have a good time. \n\nStores -\nCarrefour Laval hands down, boasts the best selection of stores. You can find all your regular department stores but for us, the fact that they are the only location in greater Montreal with a Crate & Barrel is just the cherry on the top! Being huge interior and home d\u00E9cor lovers, we feel spoilt for choice. From Williams Sonoma and Crate & Barrel (of course) to Zara Home & even a Le Creuset store... you could spend hours without realising it!\n\nEateries -\nThe mall also has one of the best food-courts. They have a variety of eateries, from yummy treats (kernels / bubble tea / gelatos) fast food (shish taouk and burgers) to finer restaurants like The Keg & PF Changs... there is something to please even the most pickiest of eaters! If you love grilled cheese (or cheese in general for that matter) I highly recommend MLTDWN. I first came across it at Carrefour Laval and was hooked. Waffle fries drenched in cheesy sauce with unimaginable types of grilled cheeses! A well-deserved little treat after all that walking in the mall, I tell you! \n\nInterior - \nThe mall is impeccably clean and well-designed. I always love to see the artistic installations in front of Zara/MAC that they have up at different seasons. They currently have multi-coloured floating umbrellas above hand-made spring-inspired floral gowns (competition display). The umbrellas mimic the famous style displayed on the streets of Portugal. There were many families and tourists snapping photos or just relaxing and enjoying the display with the kids.\n\nThe Downside -\nI find there are not enough bathrooms / they are not conveniently located as you have to walk quite a bit to find them (depending on where you are). Also, the parking can be quite a mess especially at closing time so be sure to leave early! \n\nOverall, I still love this place and would happily travel an hour to shop there"^^ .