When you think of Quebec’s natural landscape, you probably think of pine trees, endless winters, impressive mountains… and endless winters! And you’re not wrong. That’s basically what Quebec is all about, but you’d be wrong to think that there aren’t any beautiful waterfalls in Quebec. They’re probably not as famous as the ones in Bali, but they are quite impressive nonetheless.
Since we’re all confined to exploring our own neck of the woods, we started checking out the best waterfalls in Quebec, and to our surprise, there were so many more than we expected. We’ve listed the best ones we’ve seen so far right here for you, but there are a ton more falls in Quebec left for us to discover.
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The best waterfalls in Quebec
We’ve broken down the list so they’re easy for you to explore. We’re using Montreal as our starting point and going from the falls near Montreal to the waterfalls near Quebec City, and all across the province of Quebec. Hopefully, this will inspire you to visit some of these impressive falls for yourself! So without further ado, here are the best waterfalls in Quebec!
The best waterfalls near Montreal
These waterfalls are really close to Montreal. So if you’re looking for a quick day trip or a weekend getaway, make sure you take a look at these four falls near Montreal. We kept them at under 2 hours away from the city so you can quickly get to them when you’re looking for a quick escape from Montreal.
1. Check out Chutes Dorwin, an amazing waterfall near Montreal
Chutes Dorwin, or Dorwin falls, are located about an hour away from Montreal, in Rawdon. The waterfall itself is in a municipal park that bears the same name, Dorwin Falls Park, on the Ouareau River. The park is pretty cute, but nothing super special to be very honest.
There are a few trails that lead you around it, but most of the trails are really short. The total length of all the trails is about 4 km, and you can walk them in a little over an hour. There are a few picnic tables around so you can sit and hang out by the water, although swimming in the river is illegal.
- How to get there from Montreal: Take Highway 25 to Rawdon and follow the signs to the park.
- Distance from Montreal: These falls are about 75 km from Montreal, and can take between an hour and an-hour-and-a-half to get to.
- Official site: Chutes Dorwin Park
- Entrance fee: $12 for adults, but free for residents of the municipality
2. Hike to the Bull waterfall, in Chute à Bull park close to Montreal
This waterfall is actually quite close to the Dorwin Falls, so if you’re in the area, you can make a day of this excursion. This 18-meter waterfall is located in the Chutes-à-Bull regional park.
The park has about six kilometers of trails to explore. The most notable trail is the one that leads to the waterfall, and it does tend to get quite crowded during nice days. There’s another great trail that heads up the hill in the park and gives you a beautiful vantage point of the surrounding mountains. It’s the perfect spot to check out a sunset! But we’re not here to talk about hikes. We have a few articles up for those already! Let’s talk about the waterfall!
The Bull waterfall, or Chute à Bull, is visible from two different vantage points. The first is at the top of the fall, while the other is below it. Both get you an impressive view of the beauty of this waterfall. There’s also a little nook you can walk down to that takes you at the foot of the waterfall. On warmer days, you could dip your toes in and chill on the rocks.
- How to get there from Montreal: To get this waterfall from Montreal, Take Highway 25 to QC-125 N, then QC-337 N and QC-343 N. Once you’re in the area, there will be signs for this park.
- Distance from Montreal: This park is about 110 km from Montreal, but only 40 km from the Chute Dorwin Park. It will take you between 1h30 min to 2 hours to get to this waterfall from Montreal
- Official site: Chute-à-Bull Park
- Entrance fee: $7 for adults
3. Chutes de Plaisance Waterfalls, beautiful falls near Montreal and Ottawa
The Plaisance waterfalls are impressive 63-meter high falls that are located in Outaouais. Just an hour and forty minutes from Montreal, and less than an hour from Ottawa, they’re the perfect place to check out on a day trip from these cities. Best of all, they’re very close to Montebello, so you can make a whole day out of exploring the area.
One of the things we loved about visiting these falls is that they’re very easy to access and explore. There is a large parking lot located at the entrance and the first belvedere is a short walk from there. You also have access to many picnic tables all around the grounds, some at the top of the falls, where you can relax and enjoy the view.
The hike from the top to the bottom of the falls is about 1 km long. Dogs are accepted on the grounds if they are on a leash. And, the trail is very well maintained, so kids can explore as well. At the end of the trail, there is a little beach where kayaks come to dock for a bit, or where you can take a dip.
- How to get there from Montreal: Take Autoroute 15 N and then the 50 O to Mnt Papineau in Papineau. Take exit 197 from A. 50 O
- Distance from Montreal: These falls are about 145 km from Montreal, and can take between an-hour-forty-five to two hours to get to.
- Official site: Chutes de Plaisance
- Entrance fee: $7 for adults
Looking for more fun things to do in Outaouais?
Make sure you check out our full guide here. We detail all the amazing things you can do in the summer in this amazing region of Quebec.
Waterfalls in Mont-Tremblant National Park, near Montreal
The next two waterfalls are not only quite close to Montreal, but they are both in the Mont-Tremblant National Park. If you’re a big fan of the National Parks in Quebec, like we are, then this is one of the best ones to explore. It’s actually one of the oldest national parks in North America (and yes, the oldest in Quebec).
4. Chutes Croches, a cute little waterfall that’s easy to get to
We’ll start with this cute waterfall. The Chutes Croches, which translates to the ‘Crooked waterfalls’ are not as impressive as other waterfalls, but their setting makes it quite nice to explore. Located in the Diable Sector of the park, this waterfall has small swerving cascades and whirlpools in the Rivière du Diable.
The hike to get to these falls is quite short – with a short 720-meter hike round-trip, you’ll see the waterfall within 10 minutes of hiking the path. If you’re an avid biker, we recommend biking the trail that links these falls to other points of interest within the national park.
- How to get there from Montreal: To get this waterfall from Montreal, take the 15N toward Mont-Tremblant National Park. You’ll need to go to the Diable Sector, by the Lac Monroe discovery center.
- Distance from Montreal: This park is about 160 km from Montreal. It will take you around 2 hours to get to this waterfall from Montreal
- Official site: Mont-Tremblant National Park
- Entrance fee: $8.90 for adults, but we recommend buying your annual park if you want to explore more parks within the Sepaq.
5. Check out the impressive Chute du Diable waterfall near Montreal
Now, this is an impressive waterfall! It’s the largest one in the Mont-Tremblant National Park, and it’s quite easy to get to. This 15 meter waterfall is located deep into the forest… well, maybe not so deep. The hike to this fall is about 1.6-kilometers long, and it will take you 30 minutes to get to the fall and back.
The hike to the fall is quite pleasant, it’s neither hard or steep. It does tend to get quite crowded because it’s a small effort for a very large payoff at the end! We recommend you do this hike early on in the day, so you avoid the crowds. The waterfall itself is not super tall, at 15-meters high, but its power is what will keep you mesmerized.
- How to get there from Montreal: To get this waterfall from Montreal, take the 15N toward Mont-Tremblant National Park. You’ll need to go to the Diable Sector, by the Lac Monroe discovery center.
- Distance from Montreal: This park is about 160 km from Montreal. It will take you around 2 hours and change to get to this waterfall from Montreal
- Official site: Mont-Tremblant National Park
- Entrance fee: $8.90 for adults, but we recommend buying your annual park if you want to explore more parks within the Sepaq.
Waterfalls near Quebec City
These next falls are super close to Quebec City. If you’re heading to the area for the weekend, make sure you include these stops in your itinerary. They are literally a stone’s throw away from the capital.
6. Chutes de la Chaudière, impressive falls near Quebec City
These impressive waterfalls are visible from the highway, on your way to Quebec City. The Chutes de la Chaudière are actually located in Lévis, a small city just outside Quebec City. A stop here is well worth it, especially since the entrance to the site is free.
The Chutes de la Chaudière are 35 meters high and they are the last jolt of the Chaudière River that flows for 185 kilometers, all the way to the St. Lawrence River. There are a few ways for you to gaze at them: you can either walk all the way to the foot of the falls on a beautiful day or you can admire the waterfalls from a 113-meter long suspension footbridge standing 23 meters over the river.
If you’d like, you can also go biking on the nearby paths, go hike the 4.5 km trails there, or even go fishing on the river at the foot of the waterfalls, if you have a fishing license. But as vegans, we don’t encourage that!
- How to get there from Quebec City: To get this waterfall from Quebec City, take Highway 73, Exit 130 and follow the signs.
- Distance from Quebec City: This park is about 20 km from Quebec City. It will take you around 20 minutes to get to it.
- How to get there from Montreal: To get this waterfall from Montreal, take highway 20 E, Exit 311, then Route 116 West, in Saint-Nicolas District.
- Distance from Montreal: This park is about 240 km from Montreal. It will take you around 2 hours and 30 minutes to 3 hours to get to this waterfall from Montreal
- Official site: Chutes de la Chaudière park
- Entrance fee: It’s totally free to visit this waterfall
7. Check out the Montmorency falls, the most impressive waterfall near Quebec City
Now, these are some impressive waterfalls near Quebec City! How close to Quebec City? A mere 15 minutes away from the Old City. The Montmorency Falls are an absolute must if you’re visiting Quebec City for the first time, or the tenth time. Standing at 83-meters high, they’re seriously captivating.
There are a few ways you can check them out. In fact, the Montmorency Falls park is broken out into two different sections. You have to drive from one end to the next (or take the cable car). Whether you go in the summer or the winter, there’s a ton to do there.
You can hike the many trails around the waterfalls, or check out the top of the falls from the suspension bridge. In the winter, you can hike to the foot of the falls and admire their sheer force. You can also go ice-climbing on the cliffs next to the Falls. We’re not kidding, there’s a ton to do here!
- How to get there from Quebec City: To get this waterfall from Quebec City, take Highway 440 E to Beauport, and get off exit 322, following the signs to the Falls.
- Distance from Quebec City: This park is about 12 km from Quebec City. It will take you around 10-15 minutes to get to it.
- How to get there from Montreal: To get this waterfall from Montreal, take highway 40 E all the way to Quebec City and get off at exit 322. From there, just follow the signs to the park.
- Distance from Montreal: This park is about 265 km from Montreal. It will take you around 2 hours and 30 minutes to 3 hours to get to this waterfall from Montreal
- Official site: Montmorency Falls Park
- Entrance fee: Entrance to the park will set you back $6.96 per adult.
Beautiful waterfalls in Quebec that you have to visit
At this point, you’ve figured out that there are quite a few waterfalls in Quebec. And this isn’t even a full list! We’re not done exploring the province, so expect there to be a ton more to be added as time goes by.
Here are some other falls in Quebec that are well-worth checking out. They are sprinkled all over the province, so make sure you keep exploring this beautiful province.
8. Hike to the Sutherland cascades in Lac Temiscouata national park
Ok, these cascades are not really waterfalls, but they are worth the detour. Lac Temiscouata is one of the nicest parks we’ve been to, located in the Monts Notre-Dame natural region. It’s perfect for hiking, cycling, water sports and a lot more. The area has such a rich history, with over 10,000 years of human presence nestled in an unspoiled natural setting.
The Sutherland cascades are located in the park, on the hike that bears the same name. Walking along the water for most of the hike, you will be taken inside a deep forest where you’ll come upon these beautiful cascades that flow down a few levels. We sat on the rocks by the cascades, had a snack and enjoyed the peace and quiet provided by the flowing water.
The hike to get to these falls is quite easy and enjoyable. It’s about 2h30 minutes long, with about 6.4 km in length. Although these aren’t huge waterfalls, they are still beautiful and provide a perfect setting to enjoy the nature you’re in.
- How to get there from Montreal: To get these cascades from Montreal, take highway 20 E until Rivière-du-Loup. Continue on Autoroute 85/185 south. Take exit 40, toward Squatec, on Route 232 east. At the Squatec sector entrance, follow the signs for the park.
- Distance from Montreal: This park is about 515 km from Montreal. It will take you between 5 and 6 hours to get to this waterfall from Montreal.
- Official site: Lac Temiscouata national Park
- Entrance fee: Entrance to the park will set you back $8.90 per adult. Again, this is a Sepaq national park, so if you plan on visiting them often, make sure you get your annual card.
9. Check out the impressive Ouiatchouan Falls in Quebec
The Ouiatchouan Falls are some of the most impressive we’ve seen in Quebec, especially considering we weren’t even expecting to see them! Located in the Saguenay Lac-St-Jean region in Quebec, the name of the waterfall means “clear-water river” in the Innu language. Standing at 72 meters high, it’s one of the tallest and most powerful falls we’ve seen in Quebec.
There are a few places you can see this majestic waterfall. The first is the ghost town of Val Jalbert. It’s a tourist site located in Chambord, in the Saguenay region. It was an old paper and pulp mill town that developed around the waterfall, but that closed down a few years later. You can still visit the historic town, walk through the old homes, the mill, and check out the different viewpoints of the waterfalls. You can read more about that experience here. But that may be an expensive option.
You can also catch a glimpse of this awesome waterfall from the Ouiatchouan trail. This is a 30-km hiking trail that connects Lac Bouchette to Val-Jalbert. There’s an entrance near Val-Jalbert that gets you to the foot of the waterfall pretty quickly. And best of all, getting there is free. You can also try and get in from the Val-Jalbert campground. We camped there, so we could easily get to it. You may need to sweet-talk your way to the waterfalls if you’re not camping there.
- How to get there from Montreal: To get this waterfall from Montreal, take highway 40 E and QC-155 N to Rue Saint-George in Chambord.
- Distance from Montreal: This waterfall is about 430 km from Montreal. It will take you about 5 hours to get to this waterfall from Montreal.
- Official site: There is no official site for this waterfall, but you can check out the Historic town of Val-Jalbert’s site.
- Entrance fee: There is no entrance fee for the waterfall, depending on how you choose to check it out.
10. Check out the Chute Ste-Anne in Gaspésie National Park
This park is a bit of a trek to get to, especially from Montreal, and we’ll start off by telling you that you shouldn’t drive to Gaspésie only to see this waterfall! But if you’re looking to hike some of the tallest mountains in Quebec, then, this is well worth the detour!
The Chute Sainte-Anne is a little waterfall that is part of a longer hike. It’s located pretty much in front of the Gite Mont-Albert and it’s right on the trail to hike Mont-Albert, and a few of the shorter hikes in the area.
If you’re not staying at the Gite, you can still see this little waterfall by parking right at the entrance of the forest. There’s a designated parking lot there. From the parking or the Gite, you need to hike about 3-5 minutes to get to the waterfall. The trail itself is really pretty, and goes along the river that runs through the forest.
- How to get there from Montreal: To get this waterfall from Montreal, take highway 20 E for a long time! Then, get on the QC-132 E until Sainte-Anne-des-Monts. Take Route 299 south for 40 km until the discovery and visitors center. There, you’ll see signs for the Park national de la Gaspésie.
- Distance from Montreal: This waterfall is about 750 km from Montreal. It will take you about 8 hours to get to this waterfall from Montreal.
- Official site: This waterfall is located in the Park national de la Gaspésie
- Entrance fee: Entrance to the park will set you back $8.90 per adult. Again, this is a Sepaq national park, so if you plan on visiting them often, make sure you get your annual card.
11. See the magical waterfall in Forillon Park in Gaspésie
Located in Park Forillon in Gaspésie, one of the three actual national Parks Canada parks in Quebec. This magical waterfall is called La Chute. It’s really easy to get to. In fact, the whole trail around the waterfall is about a 1km circuit and has an elevation gain of about 40 meters. There are stairs on the trail, so it’s quite easy to get around in the forest. Just note that the trail is open from early June to early October.
Now, let’s talk about the good stuff. The fall. La Chute is a 17-meter high waterfall. In the summer, the water reduces to a smaller trickle but can get quite large in the fall. Also, with the leaves changing colors, it’s quite beautiful. Best of all, there are Adirondack placed perfectly in front of the waterfall, so you can sit and enjoy this peaceful place.
Because the hike is quite easy (although the Park qualifies it as Intermediate), it does tend to get quite crowded. However, because it’s a short hike, people don’t tend to stay too long. If you stick around for a bit, you’ll be able to have the La Chute fall all to yourself.
- How to get there from Montreal: To get this waterfall from Montreal, take highway 20 E for a long time! Then, get on the QC-132 E until Sainte-Anne-des-Monts. Take Route 299 south for 40 km until the discovery and visitors center. There, you’ll see signs for the Park national de la Gaspésie.
- Distance from Montreal: This waterfall is about 750 km from Montreal. It will take you about 8 hours to get to this waterfall from Montreal.
- Official site: This waterfall is located in Parks Canada’s Forillon Park.
- Entrance fee: Entrance to the park will set you back $7.90 per adult.
12. Take a dip at the foot of the waterfalls in Rivière des émeraudes
If you ever go to Percé, this place needs to be on your list of stops. This waterfall in Quebec is one of the locals’ favorites… and we can’t blame them. The water is crystal clear, and as the name indicates, it’s an emerald color that you only see on Caribbean beaches. Looking at it, you would never think it’s in Quebec… that is, until you dip your toes in. When that glacial cold water touches your skin, you’ll be quickly reminded that this waterfall is in Quebec!
Despite the freezing cold temperatures of the water, this is a great place to come for a dip. In the hotter summer months, it’s a great way to cool down. It does, however, tend to get very crowded in the summer months, especially this specific spot. If you want to enjoy it without the crowds, try walking further up or down from this spot. The crowds tend to thin out. Another way to get this place to yourself is to come early in the morning.
- How to get there from Montreal: To get this waterfall from Montreal, take highway 20 E for a long time! Then, get on the QC-132 E following signs to Percé. Along the way, you’ll see signs to Chute De La Rivière Portage. There is a parking lot there, and a short 10-minute hike will get you to this waterfall.
- Distance from Montreal: This waterfall is about 970 km from Montreal. It will take you about 10 hours to get to this waterfall from Montreal. It is super close to Percé, in Gaspésie.
- Official site: There is no website for this waterfall.
- Entrance fee: Entrance to the waterfall is free.
13. Chutes Manitou, one of the Côte Nord’s most impressive falls
The Chutes Manitou was our first taste of the impressive waterfalls on the Côte Nord of Quebec. These 35-meter high waterfalls will take your breath away – although 35 meters doesn’t seem high, they are very powerful falls. They are accessible from June to September.
The Chutes Manitou waterfall is located on the side of the 138, about 85 km east of Sept-Îles and 35 km from Rivière-au-Tonnerre. The signs to the falls are almost invisible from the road. Instead, you have to look for the Minganie tourism office, Park your car there, then walk across the bridge and take the trail on the right. There’s a small sign there to indicate the entrance.
Make sure you hike all the way down the trail to get an impressive view of the falls. Along the trail, there’s also a small beach where you can hang out. Also, wear bug spray because the sandflies are ruthless.
- How to get there from Montreal: Take route 138 east past Sept-Îles. It’s a long trip!
- Distance from Montreal: These falls are about 984 km from Montreal, and can take about 11.5 hours to get to.
- Official site: Chutes Manitou
- Entrance fee: Free to enter and park at the tourism office
14. Chutes Grand Sault waterfalls, another must-see waterfall on the Côte Nord
The Grand Sault waterfall is a nice fall located near Rivière-au-Tonnerre, right off route 138, at Km 1088. There is a long road that leads to the parking lot of the waterfall.
After hiking about 1km, you will come up to this little beach and the impressive waterfall. Although there’s not much information about the fall, it’s fairly easy to find. It’s a local favorite, as many come here for a dip. There’s also a little picnic table there where you can have a snack.
On the road that leads to Grand Sault, there’s also a smaller waterfall called Petit Sault. It’s a very short walk to the belvedere. But to be honest, there’s not much of a waterfall to see.
- How to get there from Montreal: Take route 138 east past Sept-Îles. It’s located at Km 1088
- Distance from Montreal: These falls are over 1000 km from Montreal, and can take about 12 hours to get to.
- Official site: Chutes Grand Sault
- Entrance fee: Free to enter
Other must-see waterfalls in Quebec
There are plenty of other waterfalls in Quebec, we just haven’t had the pleasure of visiting them yet. Here are others that we know will be worth the detour:
- Canyon Sainte-Anne Falls – Located near Quebec City, Sainte‑Anne‑du‑Nord River flows through the canyon and drops from a height of 74 metres to create this stunning waterfall. You can explore the area thanks to a trail system that goes along both sides of the canyon, along with three suspension bridges.
- The Delaney Falls are located in the Bras-du-Nord valley. You can access this waterfall at the end of an eight kilometre hike that’s pretty easy. You can also bike to these falls, or take a canoe or kayak.
- Kabir Kouba Falls are also near Quebec City. This waterfall is located in a transitional zone that’s a great spot to check out glacial boulders, potholes, and fossils older than dinosaurs.
- Chutes Jean Larose falls are in the Beaupré area of Quebec City. Although the trail is closed (the stairs are in need of maintenance), the waterfall is still visible.
The top 14 most beautiful waterfalls in Quebec
There you have it! These are the most beautiful waterfalls in Quebec… or at least, the most beautiful ones we’ve seen in a while. But there will be a ton more falls in Quebec that are worth the trek. We’ll be adding more to the list as we keep exploring this beautiful province of ours. To recap, here are the most impressive waterfalls in Quebec. We’ve listed them
- Dorwin Falls (Chutes Dorwin)
- Chutes à Bull
- Chutes de Plaisance
- Chutes Croches
- Chute du Diable
- Chutes de la Chaudière
- Montmorency Falls
- Sutherland Cascades
- Ouiatchouan Falls
- Chutes Ste-Anne (Gaspésie)
- Park Forillon’s waterfall
- Rivières des émeraudes waterfall
- Chutes Manitou
- Chute Grand Sault (and Petit Sault)
Let us know what are your favorite waterfalls in Quebec. Have you been to any of these? Are there other ones that should be on our list? We’re continuously exploring our province, and would love more recommendations on waterfalls that we need to see!
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This is an extremely helpful guide! Will be visiting Montreal and I’m so happy to hear of the touristic sites and waterfalls since there’s barely any where I’m from😅 Great work!! Mapping the distance, time and cost!! Thank you ☺️
Amazing! Hope you enjoy exploring these falls. Some are really super impressive!
Les Chute de Plaisance are great ,,,if you go further up that river ,,it sp;its in 2 and greating and islland
at the islland it has a gorges whit very powerfull wather fall on one side and on the other side big rapids and wather fall
you cant see them by taking i trail just before the brige for one side of the fall
and the side whit the gorge you need to park afther the brige and cross the fields to get to the goerge
very nice to see does rapids and falls