Montmorency Falls, Waterfall in Quebec, Canada
Description
The waterfall plunges about 83 meters (270 feet) into the Saint Lawrence River just outside Quebec City in Boischatel. A suspension bridge spans the cliff at the top, while staircases and a cable car link different viewpoints at the base and along the rock face.
History
The site originally had an indigenous name before French settlers renamed it after a duke in the colonial period. By the 19th century, it gained attention across Europe through poetry and paintings.
Culture
The name comes from a French duke, and the surrounding area serves as a place where families and hikers gather. People come to experience the mist and the roar of the water up close.
Practical
Several routes lead to the top: a long staircase with hundreds of steps, a cable car, or the bridge at the upper level. Visitors near the base should bring a rain jacket, as the water spray can be heavy.
Did you know?
In winter, frozen water along the cliff wall forms an ice cone that locals call the Sugar Loaf. Some climbers use this formation for ice climbing routes when conditions permit.
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