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Montmorency Falls

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Montmorency Falls in the summer. Notice the mist cloud floating over the observation deck at the bottom leftEnlarge

Montmorency Falls in the summer. Notice the mist cloud floating over the observation deck at the bottom left

The Montmorency Falls are located about 10 km east of Quebec City, Quebec. The falls, at 83 metres (272 ft.) high, are the highest in the province of Quebec and 30 m (98 ft.) higher than Niagara Falls. The falls are at the mouth of the Rivière Montmorency where it drops over the cliff shore into the Saint Lawrence River, opposite the western end of the Île d'Orleans. 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.

The falls are located in a provincial park. They may be viewed from several perspectives. There are staircases that allow the visitor to observe them from different angles. A suspension bridge over the crest of falls provides access to both sides of the park as well as a spectacular view. There is also an aerial tram (cable car) 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.

Etching of the falls in the wintertime by [[James PeacheyEnlarge

Etching of the falls in the wintertime by [[James Peachey

, National Archives of Canada]] The remnants of earthen forts built by General Wolfe are located in the eastern portion of the park. They were constructed in 1759. The landings below Quebec City were repulsed by General Montcalm at Montmorency Falls. Ultimately a successful assault was launched when Wolfe made a surprise attack by climbing the cliffs below the Plains of Abraham.