Visiting the Montmorency Falls
12 km east of Quebec City are the Montmorency Falls, the highest falls in the province of Quebec at 84 m (275 ft) in height. Just to give you a sense of perspective, the falls are higher than Niagara Falls which are 51 m (167 ft) high.
The falls are the highlight of the Provincial Parc de la Chute-Montmorency.
Getting there: Driving is how most people get here but you can take the 800 city bus from Quebec (very easy and the bus is very frequent). The last stop is right near the falls.
Cost: $9.46/per person entry to the park (prices for residents of Quebec about 50% less). Taking the arial tram is $14.95/person (one way, including tax) and is really not worth it unless you have mobility issues. Walk the stairs instead.
The whole walk, including many stops to take photos, took about an hour. A nice stop, especially on a hot summer’s day.
Organized Tour: Want to visit Montmorency Falls from Montreal? You can visit Quebec City and Montmorency Falls on this Full-day tour from Montreal. Otherwise here are some other organized tours that include Montmorency Falls.
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