How old is Montmorency Falls?

Several hundred million years ago, during the Paleozoic era, the entire Québec City area was located on a continental margin. The waterfall is a remnant of this ancient period—a fault over which the Montmorency River rushes.



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Montmorency Falls is without a doubt one of the most striking natural wonders in the Québec City area. Stretching upwards a spectacular 83 meters—30 meters higher than Niagara Falls—it attracts thousands of visitors each year.

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Parc de la Chute-Montmorency during winter The Manoir is magical in winter time, and the same is true for Montmorency Falls. In very cold weather, the fine splashes projected by the waterfall eventually freeze and form, at the foot of the falls, the famous Sugarloaf, a very impressive natural ice cone.

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At 83 m (272.3') high, a full 30 m (98.4') taller than Niagara Falls, the Montmorency Falls are as spectacular a sight in the summer as in the winter.

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This waterfall in Parc de la Chute-Montmorency is very close to the Qu?bec City?side foot of the Pont de l'?le crossing over to the ?le d'Orl?ans. It's definitely worth a stop. It's 83m high, topping Niagara Falls by about 30m (though it's not nearly as wide).

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The falls are the tallest in the province – taller even than Niagara, in fact – and are host to spectacular views, stunning natural formations and French Canadian legends that could have been written by Nicholas Sparks.

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Take this as a piece of advice - bring an entire change of clothes, everything, and towels. A poncho or raincoat will not keep you dry as the sheer power of Montmorency will literally assault you and you will either be forced to turn back or be pinned down as you further trek to the base of the falls.

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The ski resort Le Massif is located just south of Baie-Saint-Paul, directly on the river's edge. The address for the falls is 5300 boul. Ste-Anne in Québec City. Visitors can access the falls for free year-round.

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Montmorency Falls, waterfall at the mouth of the Montmorency River in Québec region, southern Quebec province, Canada, about 7 miles (11 km) northeast of Quebec city. The waterfall makes a spectacular plunge 275 feet (84 m) into the St. Lawrence River.

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There are plenty of things to do in Quebec City, which makes it an excellent weekend destination. The city is very walkable and all the major attractions are located close to each other. Even with just 2 days in Quebec City, you will be able to see all the main attractions.

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Parks, Reserves and Resorts Open year-round, beautiful Montmorency Falls Park is just a few minutes from downtown Québec City. The waterfalls are 83 m (272') tall, a full 30 m …

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There are multiple ways to explore Montmorency Falls, Quebec City: take the cable car to the top and walk back down, take the cable car up and down, walk the 480+ stairs up to the cliffside to the top of the waterfalls, or park at the top and walk around a little before returning to your car.

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At night, you can experience a light show. It is an ideal setting for a hike, to discover the surrounding flora. For thrill seekers, a via ferrata circuit and a zip line are available on the site.

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With a nearly vertical drop of 1,445 feet (440 meters), Della Falls constitute the highest waterfalls in Canada. Named for the wife of Joe Drinkwater, a trapper and prospector who first visited the falls in 1899, Della Falls are formed by the glacier-fed lake.

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At 83 m (272.3') high, a full 30 m (98.4') taller than Niagara Falls, the Montmorency Falls are as spectacular a sight in the summer as in the winter. They are located in a park of the same name only 15 minutes from Old Québec.

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