Chaudière Falls, Waterfall in Lévis, Canada.

Chaudière Falls drops through multiple segments over 35 meters before merging with the Saint Lawrence River. The water flows through a narrow valley, creating a mist zone and splash area at its base.

Archaeological digs near the falls have uncovered camp remains and artefacts from nomadic groups who stayed here 8,000 to 9,000 years ago; some finds are displayed in the reception building. In 1775, soldiers under Colonel Benedict Arnold camped near the falls before crossing to Quebec. A hydroelectric plant built in 1901 by the Canadian Electric Light Company was destroyed after a 1970 flood broke the dam.

The river's name, and so the falls', comes from the French for cauldron or boiler. The site holds traces of nomadic camps 8,000 to 9,000 years old, and excavated artefacts are displayed in the park's reception building. From 1683 to 1700 Jesuits ran the Saint-François-de-Sales mission at the river mouth.

The best views come from the 113-meter suspension bridge, which offers free access along with parking. The site is fairly easy to reach on foot, though some areas have steep terrain that requires careful footing.

Water flow changes dramatically with the seasons, creating very different appearances of the falls from one visit to the next. During high water periods, the waterfall becomes considerably more powerful and loud compared to calmer times of year.