Montmorency Falls
Montmorency Falls, waterfall at the mouth of the Montmorency River in Québec region, southern Quebec province, Canada, about 7 miles (11 km) northeast of Quebec city. The waterfall makes a spectacular plunge 275 feet (84 m) into the St. Lawrence River. A hydroelectric installation at the falls provides power for the region around Quebec city.
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Article Title:
Montmorency Falls
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
07 December 2015
Access Date:
April 21, 2025