Chaudière Falls

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.

Samuel de Champlain documented the falls during early explorations and named them Sault de la Chaudière after their kettle-like formation. The location later became a key point for European navigation along the river.

The name Chaudière means "boiler" in French, inspired by the thick mist that forms at the waterfall's base. You can see this fog rising from the water, especially on humid days when the air is most saturated.

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.

Location: Lévis

Height: 35 m

Part of: Rivière Chaudière

GPS coordinates: 46.71472,-71.28250

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:41