Parc of the Kabir Kouba Cliff and Waterfall

Parc of the Kabir Kouba Cliff and Waterfall is a natural park featuring a waterfall and canyon along the Saint-Charles River in Loretteville. Walking trails wind through the valley, offering views of the river and surrounding rock formations from different vantage points.

Jesuits established a mill near the waterfall in the 1730s and added a sawmill decades later. These early industrial structures shaped the site until they were destroyed in the early 1900s.

The name Kabir Kouba comes from the Montagnais language and means river of a thousand bends, reflecting how the water winds through the land.

An interpretive center on site provides information about the area and guides for exploring the trails. Wear sturdy footwear since paths are uneven and some run along steep riverbanks.

The area contains fossils from an ancient sea that covered this land millions of years ago. The waterfall itself sits at a boundary between two major geological regions.

Location: Quebec City

GPS coordinates: 46.85530,-71.35560

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:41