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Parc de la Chute-MontmorencyvsNotre-Dame de Quebec Basilica-Cathedral
Both Parc de la Chute-Montmorency and Basilique Cathedrale - Notre-Dame-de-Quebec are recommended by expert writers. Overall, Basilique Cathedrale - Notre-Dame-de-Quebec is preferred by most reviewers compared to Parc de la Chute-Montmorency. Basilique Cathedrale - Notre-Dame-de-Quebec comes in at 85 with endorsements from 5 publications like Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Travel + Leisure.
Parc de la Chute-Montmorency
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
U.S. News & World Report
Lonely Planet
5300 Boulevard Sainte-Anne, Quebec City, Quebec G1C 0M3, Canada
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Frommer's "A path from the lower parking area leads to the base of the falls, where the water comes crashing down. The view is spectacular from here in all seasons. " Full review
Travel + Leisure "It’s a popular family destination: kids big and small love to play in the falls’ mist, to ride the cable car up the falls, and to cross above the falls on a suspended bridge. " Full review
Afar Magazine "Think Niagara is impressive? Montmorency's cascade is a full 30 meters (99 feet) higher, at 83 meters (272 feet). In winter, the lake at its base becomes a vast skating rink. " Full review
Afar Magazine "If you are in the mood for an adventure, I suggest climbing up the steps for some great views. There is also a cable car that takes you to the top of the waterfall." Full review
Afar Magazine "Think Niagara is impressive? Montmorency's cascade is a full 30 meters (99 feet) higher, at 83 meters (272 feet). In winter, the lake at its base becomes a vast skating rink. " Full review
Afar Magazine "Just outside of Quebec city, the Montmorency Falls are higher than the Niagara ones." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Before flowing into the St Lawrence River, the Montmorency River drops an exceptional distance of 83m!" Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Today the park features a monument to the memory of George-Étienne Cartier and another to Louis Hébert, Marie Rollet and Guillaume Couillard by sculptor Alfred Laliberté." Full review
U.S. News & World Report3.0
"Attracts nature lovers and sightseers alike with its 272-foot waterfall. In case you can't imagine that, Montmorency Falls is one-and-a-half times taller than Niagara Falls." Full review
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Many travelers recommend stopping by in the winter to take in the natural beauty without the crowds.
Lonely Planet "This cable car runs to the top of Montmorency Falls" Full review
Notre-Dame de Quebec Basilica-Cathedral
Fodor's Travel + Leisure Michelin Guide U.S. News & World Report Frommer's
16 rue Buade, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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Fodor's "A "holy door" was added to the church in 2014, as a special form of pilgrimage." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Rising from a bustling plaza in the center of Upper Town, this impressive cathedral belongs to the oldest parish in North America." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Originally consecrated in 1674, the cathedral was destroyed during the fighting between French and British forces in 1759." Full review
U.S. News & World Report10.0
"The exterior may seem a bit dull (especially compared to the Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré Basilica just northeast of town), but the bold neo-Baroque interior is breathtaking." Full review
Frommer's "In 2014 it celebrated 350 years as home to the mother parish to all of North America." Full review
