Is Montmorency Falls worth seeing?

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 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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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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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 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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Check out The Montmorency Falls Stairs You've got two options to get to the top of the falls: cable cars, a popular option, or the staircase. (You can also drive straight to the top of the falls, if you're crunched for time.)

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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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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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Overview. Leave the busy city behind, and explore the Canadian countryside on this 4-hour bike tour to Montmorency Falls from Quebec City. Spin along cycle tracks through the Domaine de Maizerets with your guide.

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How long does the cable car take? The ride itself takes about 5 minutes to reach the top, with carriages calling by the stops every few minutes. During peak season you might have to queue a little to get on board.

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The best way to get from Quebec to Montmorency Falls without a car is to line 800 bus which takes 18 min and costs $4. How long does it take to get from Quebec to Montmorency Falls? The line 800 bus from T. Beauport to des Rapides takes 15 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

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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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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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