The well-known Montmorency Falls of Canada

The renowned Montmorency Falls of Canada are located on the Montmorency River close to the Quebec city of Canada. This location is a protected region and is named as Montmorency Falls Park. The Montmorency Falls of Canada, at 84 meters (275 ft) high, (and 150 feet wide) are the highest in the province of Quebec and 30 m (98 ft) greater than Niagara Falls. The basin at the foot of the falls is 17 m (56 ft) deep.

Montmorency Falls, Quebec in Canada – Image: ajcgn

On summer nights, Montmorency Falls of Canada are illuminated specifically throughout July and August and the falls are enhanced by a spectacular international fireworks competitors.

The frozen Montmorency Falls in winter – Canada – Image: Paul Falardeau

In winter, there’s a especially impressive sight at the renowned Montmorency Falls of Canada: The freezing spray sent up by crashing water builds a mountain of white ice at the base, nicknamed pain de sucre (sugarloaf). It grows as high as 30m (98 ft.) and attracts ice climbers, or you can merely come to observe. The yellow cast of the falls comes from the high iron content of the riverbed.