Is Montmorency bigger than Niagara?

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.



In terms of height, yes; in terms of width and volume, no. Montmorency Falls in Quebec is 83 meters (272 feet) tall, which is about 30 meters (nearly 100 feet) taller than the world-famous Niagara Falls. At 53 meters (174 feet) for the Horseshoe Falls at Niagara, the drop at Montmorency is significantly more dramatic and vertical. However, Niagara Falls is significantly "larger" when it comes to the sheer volume of water flowing over the crest and the total width. The Horseshoe Falls at Niagara is approximately 790 meters wide, whereas Montmorency is only 46 meters wide. This results in Niagara being more of a "giant wall of water," while Montmorency is more of a "massive vertical tower" of water. Both sites offer spectacular natural beauty and unique viewpoints, with Montmorency featuring a suspension bridge directly over the crest and Niagara being famous for its Maid of the Mist and Journey Behind the Falls boat and tunnel tours.

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