Just fifteen minutes from the cobblestones of Old Quebec, a waterfall thunders off a cliff that is actually taller than Niagara, and it makes a perfect half day trip with kids. Montmorency Falls drops eighty three meters into the river below, and there is a surprising amount of fun packed around it.
The falls are dramatic up close, and there are several thrilling ways to experience them. A cable car glides up alongside the cascade, saving little legs the climb. At the top, a suspension bridge crosses directly over the brink of the falls, a genuine thrill as the water rushes beneath your feet. A long staircase clings to the cliff for those who want to feel the spray, and for older, braver kids there is even a zipline that soars across the face of the falls.
It is easy to reach by a short drive or a bus from the city, and a couple of hours is plenty, making it a great morning or afternoon outing. Bring a light rain jacket, because the mist drifts far, and hold little hands near the railings.
Many families pair the falls with a drive onto the nearby Île d’Orléans, a pastoral island of farms, orchards and sugar shacks where kids can pick berries or sample maple treats in season. Together they make a lovely, easy escape from the city into the Quebec countryside.
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