Montmorency Falls is an 83-metre waterfall in Parc de la Chute-Montmorency, a Sépaq-managed visitor site in Beauport, Québec City. You can reach the main entrance by car or use the Québec (Chutes-Montmorency) station, then spend time at viewpoints and on trails on both sides of the river.
- Location: Beauport, Québec City
- Park access: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; service hours vary by season
- Entry: Adult access is priced by season; cable-car tickets are separate
Why the falls work as a Beauport outing
Parc de la Chute-Montmorency pairs the waterfall with trails and viewpoints in Beauport, making it a distinct outdoor stop within Québec City. The park is managed by Sépaq, but it is not a Québec national park.
The falls drop 83 metres. The site map places facilities and routes around both the top and bottom of the waterfall, with the Montmorency River crossing the park. That layout lets you choose a visit focused on a single viewpoint or move between areas on foot.
Start by entering at the main parking area at the foot of the waterfall. From there, you can orient yourself around the bottom viewpoint and decide whether to explore trails, reach the upper area or use the cable car when it is operating.
How do you get from Beauport to Montmorency Falls?
Driving and transit both connect Beauport with the falls, but the station and the park’s main entrance are separate points to keep in mind.
By car
Use the main parking area at the foot of the waterfall as your arrival point. The site map marks parking areas P1, P2, P3 and P4.
By transit
If you use transit, plan for the connection between the station and the park entrance rather than assuming the station is at the waterfall itself.
For more context on local connections, read about how to get around Beauport and Québec City.
Which viewpoints and trails should you choose?
The park’s map names viewpoints and walking routes at both the top and bottom of the falls, so you can shape the visit around how much ground you want to cover.
For a focused stop, begin at the bottom of the waterfall and use the nearby viewpoint. To see more of the site, look for the Contemplative Footbridge, Cliffside Boardwalk, July 31st Trail, Mineral Trail and Nature Trail. Manoir Montmorency and La Manufacture are also marked on the map.
The map also identifies the Resurgences Natural Zone and a pedestrian tunnel access. The park extends across both sides of the Montmorency River, with a zipline reception point in the Boischatel sector. These landmarks help you understand the wider layout before choosing how far to range from the main entrance.
If cycling is part of your route, the park has a cyclist access point and bike racks. Bring your own lock; bicycles are not allowed inside buildings or aboard the cable car.
What facilities, access rules and seasonal services should you know?
The outdoor part of Parc de la Chute-Montmorency is accessible year-round, even when services are not operating. Park-access hours are 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., while service hours follow a seasonal schedule.
Adult daily access is priced by season, and the cable car has a separate fare. Prices and operating schedules can change, so check the official site before you go. The cable car and La Manufacture service centre do not operate throughout the year.
Dogs must stay on a leash, and owners must pick up after them. Swimming at the foot of the waterfall is dangerous and unsupervised; swimming in resurgence areas is prohibited.
What can you combine with a visit to the falls?
The park’s location in Beauport makes it possible to pair the waterfall with another outing in the Québec City area. If you are planning a broader day beyond the park, an Île d’Orléans day trip from Beauport is another regional option.
Allow time to explore the viewpoints and trails on both sides of the river.
Québec (Chutes-Montmorency) station is about a 9-minute drive from Hotel Motel Le Chateauguay, a Beauport base for a visit to the falls.
Keep the falls visit flexible around the services you plan to use: the outdoor grounds remain accessible year-round, but cable-car and service-centre schedules change seasonally. A walk among the viewpoints and trails can still form the core of a visit when those services are unavailable.
FAQs
How high is Montmorency Falls?
Montmorency Falls is 83 metres high.
Where should you enter Parc de la Chute-Montmorency?
Visitors are directed to the main parking area at the foot of the waterfall. The map labels parking areas P1 through P4.
Can you visit the park year-round?
The outdoor site is accessible year-round, including when services are not offered. Service hours vary with the seasonal schedule.
Can you swim at the falls?
Swimming at the foot of the waterfall is described as dangerous and unsupervised. Swimming in resurgence areas is prohibited.