The most beautiful natural sites to discover Montreal

Before leading to the St. Lawrence River, the Montmorency River abruptly left the Canadian Shield by a 83 M Fall, the "Montmorency Jump." Although smaller than Niagara Falls, the jump is more than metres higher. Of course, the site has been designed to offer visitors exceptional views (cable car, panoramic staircase, hanging bridge, viewpoints, hiking trails and picnic areas). The fall is even more dramatic in winter when it is frozen and the "sugar bread" has been created, a huge ice cone formed by the crystallization of the suspended water vapour: the latter is in itself a curiosity that always attracts many people. Overlooking the fall, the Montmorency manor house, the elegant villa reconstructed as in the th century, houses an interpretation centre dedicated to the history of the site, a restaurant, a café-bar and shops.

In the 18 th and 19 th centuries, it was a place dedicated to the defence of Quebec City. This is why this former site of barracks and military warehouses is now part of Fortifications-de-Québec. At the end of the 19 th century, the Government of Canada chose this strategic location to build the first hopper in the country. You will visit today peacefully, the Arsenal foundry (1903), the Dauphine Redoubt (1712) and the Officers'house (1818). Several other activities are offered, including a demonstration of black powder shooting.

It was here on the Plains of Abraham that Wolfe and Montcalm clashed in 1759.

Sailboats, catamarans, pedal boats, boats, kayaks and canoes are some of the possible nautical activities in Cap-Rouge Bay. Sailing and sea kayaking courses are also available.