Montmorency Falls

at 2490, avenue Royale, Quebec , G1C 0M3 Canada

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2. State Park
3. National Park

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The Montmorency Falls is a large waterfall on the Montmorency River in Quebec, Canada. The falls are located on the boundary between the borough of Beauport, and Boischatel, about 12km from the heart of old Quebec City. The area surrounding the falls is protected within the Montmorency Falls Park . The falls are at the mouth of the Montmorency River where it drops over the cliff shore into the Saint Lawrence River, opposite the western end of the Île d'Orleans.There are staircases that allow visitors to view the falls from several different perspectives. A suspension bridge over the crest of the falls provides access to both sides of the park as well as a spectacular view. There is also an aerial tram that carries passengers between the base and the top of the falls. In the summer the park hosts an international fireworks competition with the falls as a backdrop.During summer months, the falls give off a yellow glow due to high iron content in the waterbed.HistoryThe falls, at 84m high and 46m wide, are the highest in the province of Quebec. They are 30m higher than Niagara Falls. The basin at the foot of the falls is 17m deep. The falls were given this name in 1613 by Samuel de Champlain. He named them in honour of Henri II, duc de Montmorency, who served as viceroy of New France from 1620 until 1625.

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Montmorency Falls is Longueuil based place and this enity listed in State Park category. Located at 2490, avenue Royale QC G1C 0M3. Contact phone number of Montmorency Falls: 418 663-3330