Canada · Quebec
Montmorency Falls
Chute Montmorency
Standing 30 metres taller than Niagara, the falls mark the spot where British general James Wolfe landed troops before the decisive 1759 Battle of the Plains of Abraham. A suspension bridge crosses right at the brink, and a via ferrata and zipline let visitors scale the surrounding cliff face.
Standing 30 metres taller than Niagara, the falls mark the spot where British general James Wolfe landed troops before the decisive 1759 Battle of the Plains of Abraham. A suspension bridge crosses right at the brink, and a via ferrata and zipline let visitors scale the surrounding cliff face.
Montmorency Falls drops 83 metres (272 ft) on the Montmorency, inside Parc de la Chute-Montmorency. It is a plunge-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Quebec City, with YQB the closest airport. Access to the main viewpoint is rated easy.
Spring melt gives the heaviest flow; winter forms a famous 'sugar loaf' ice cone at the base.
What you can do here
Via ferrata
Fixed cable-and-rung routes that take non-climbers up the rock beside the water.
Zip lines
Cable-crossing a gorge at the height the spray reaches, usually with the falls in your peripheral vision the whole way.
Hiking
From ten-minute boardwalks to multi-day approaches through cloud forest.
Photography
Light angles, moonbows, spray management and the hours that actually work.
When to go
Spring melt gives the heaviest flow; winter forms a famous 'sugar loaf' ice cone at the base.
Entry: Parking fee; cable car extra ~$14 CAD
Getting there
- Base townQuebec City
- AirportYQB
- CountryCanada
- RegionQuebec, North America
- AccessEasy — a short walk or roadside viewpoint
On the map
46.8886, -71.1467
Quick answers
How tall is Montmorency Falls?
Montmorency Falls drops 83 metres (272 feet). It is a plunge-type waterfall on the Montmorency.
When is the best time to visit Montmorency Falls?
Peak flow is May to July and September to October. Spring melt gives the heaviest flow; winter forms a famous 'sugar loaf' ice cone at the base.
What can you do at Montmorency Falls?
Beyond the viewpoints: via ferrata, zip lines, hiking and photography. Access to the main viewpoint is rated easy — a short walk or roadside viewpoint.
How do you get to Montmorency Falls?
The usual base is Quebec City, and the closest airport is YQB. A short walk or roadside viewpoint from there. Parking fee; cable car extra ~$14 CAD.
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