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What river is Montmorency Falls on?

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.



Montmorency Falls (Chute Montmorency) is located on the Montmorency River in Quebec, Canada. The river flows south from the Laurentian Mountains and drops over a massive cliff before emptying into the St. Lawrence River, which is situated directly at the base of the falls. Interestingly, the falls are actually 30 meters (98 feet) taller than Niagara Falls, standing at a total height of 83 meters (272 feet). In 2026, the site is a major tourist destination just 15 minutes from Quebec City, featuring a suspension bridge that allows visitors to walk directly over the crest of the falls to feel the power of the Montmorency River. During the winter, the mist from the river creates a famous "sugar loaf" (pain de sucre)—a massive cone of ice that forms at the base. The river itself is an important geographical feature of the region, and the surrounding park offers various cable car rides and via ferrata climbing routes that provide breathtaking views of where the Montmorency meets the historic St. Lawrence.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Angel Falls, Venezuela Beginning with the one that is the tallest uninterrupted waterfall, at the height of 3,200 feet, Angel Falls is the largest waterfall in the world.

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Clinging to the flank of the cliff, this impressive staircase features no fewer than 487 steps.

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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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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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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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