Montmorency Falls
Viewpoint · Quebec City

Montmorency Falls

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The falls are taller than Niagara but narrower. A cable car and stairs lead to multiple viewing platforms. A suspension bridge crosses the river above the drop.

On day 3 of Montreal and Quebec City in 3 Days

Good to know

Tickets
Site access is free. Fees apply for the cable car and parking.
Time needed
One to two hours.
Best time
Spring for the strongest flow; summer when all facilities operate.
Getting there
About fifteen minutes by car or bus from Quebec City center.

Itineraries with Montmorency Falls

Day 3 of Montreal and Quebec City in 3 Days

Quebec City

How Montmorency Falls fits into a day.
  1. 9:30Citadelle of QuebecQuebec City
  2. 12:00Plains of AbrahamQuebec City
  3. 14:30Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-CathedralQuebec City
  4. 16:00Montmorency FallsQuebec City
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Montmorency Falls questions

How tall is Montmorency Falls?

The waterfall measures 83 meters from top to base.

Can you swim at Montmorency Falls?

Swimming is prohibited because of dangerous currents.

Is Montmorency Falls open in winter?

The site stays open year-round with ice formations visible in winter.

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