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Welcome to the Vale Living With Lakes Centre

The Living with Lakes Centre at Laurentian University in Sudbury, Canada is located in the “City of Lakes” within one of the great mining regions of the world.

An open textbook

A place of experimentation and innovation where top young scientists are trained to assist in the protection and management of northern aquatic ecosystems.

Two vials

State-of-the-art laboratories and conference facilities fostering collaboration and communication among scientists, universities, government agencies, and industries.

A building with three pillars

A multidisciplinary research and monitoring institute cultivating new ideas, techniques, and approaches for the advancement of environmental science.

Built to Inspire


Our Sustainable Facility

The Lake Centre is one of the most environmentally well designed buildings in North America and even before it was completed, was recognized with the Bronze Award for North America in the global Holcim Awards for Sustainable Construction in 2008.

Vale Living With Lakes Centre

Laurentian University

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