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Permanent exhibition

The path of water: from river to river

C.I.EAU’s flagship exhibition, Le chemin de l’eau: de la rivière à la rivière takes visitors on a journey through ten themes, following the path of water in the urban environment. Featuring collectors’ items, colorful texts, questions, games and interactive modules, the themes illustrate the evolution of drinking water treatment, from its capture in the river, through the many stages of purification and distribution, to its use in the home and treatment before its return to the watercourse.

Children have fun discovering the exhibition through the Professor Hydraulix Rally (ages 8 and up) or the All’eau photo rally! (ages 5 to 7). The exhibition’s pleasant, fascinating decor, complete with the famous bubble columns, even encourages toddlers to want to stay longer than their parents!

You can view many pieces from the C.I.EAU permanent collection online, including some in our permanent exhibition! To do so, go to the Collection page.

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Plan your visit

Plan your visit to the Water Interpretation Centre!

Before your visit to the Museum…

Make sure you have no symptoms associated with COVID-19 (fever, dry cough, fatigue, breathing difficulties, headaches, etc.). If this is the case, we ask you to reschedule your visit to a time when you feel more comfortable.
Reserve the date and time of your visit by using our online ticketing service or by calling us at 450-963-6463 or by e-mail at inscription@cieau.org.
Plan your trip. The C.I.EAU is accessible by public transport, has free parking nearby and has charging stations for electric vehicles. Latecomers may be refused entry due to the maximum capacity allowed in the Museum. The parking lot reserved for C.I.EAU visitors is to the right of the Sainte-Rose drinking water production plant, behind the library.
A self-service checkroom is available. Keep your personal belongings to a minimum.

When you arrive at the Museum…

Come to C.I.EAU, 12, rue Hotte, Laval (Québec) H7L 2R3, at the pre-selected visiting time.
Follow the signs and get your tickets at the reception desk.
Start your tour!

During your visit…

Disinfect your hands at designated sanitary stations.
Cough into your elbow, if necessary.
Respect the signs on the floor and walls, the distance between visitors and staff.
If you are feeling unwell at the time of your visit, please let a member of staff know as soon as possible so that they can help you.

What sanitary measures are in place?

A limited number of visitors are allowed in the Museum at any one time, to ensure that the rules of social distancing are respected.
More frequent cleaning of public areas is carried out by staff.
Hydroalcoholic solution stations are available at several indoor locations. Use them!

Any further questions?

See our FAQ or contact us!