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Parc de la Chute-MontmorencyvsLa Citadelle de Quebec
Both Parc de la Chute-Montmorency and La Citadelle de Quebec are rated highly by expert writers. Overall, La Citadelle de Quebec is the choice of most writers compared to Parc de la Chute-Montmorency. La Citadelle de Quebec is ranked #1 in Quebec City with recommendations from 6 publications such as Travel + Leisure, Afar Magazine and Fodor's.
Parc de la Chute-Montmorency
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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
La Citadelle de Quebec Frommer's
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1, Cote de la Citadelle, Cap-Diamant, Quebec City, Quebec G1R 3R2, Canada
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Frommer's "The duke of Wellington had this partially star-shaped fortress built... in anticipation of renewed American attacks after the War of 1812." Full review
Fodor's "Built at the city's highest point, on Cap Diamant, the Citadelle is the largest fortified base in North America still occupied by troops." Full review
Afar Magazine "Its picturesque steep streets and frowning gateways; and the splendid views which burst upon the eye at every turn, is at once unique and lasting." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Some areas of the Citadelle are off-limits, as it is still a military base for the Royal 22nd Regiment." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Sitting like a five-pointed star among The Plains of Abraham and just above Terrasse Dufferin, La Citadelle de Québec is a still-active military base." Full review
U.S. News & World Report6.0
"Québec City's Citadel (La Citadelle, in French) is the largest British-built fortress in North America; it took 30 years to construct" Full review
Travel + Leisure "Quebec City is one of the last remaining fortified cities in North America and Touring La Citadelle de Quebec allows guests to uncover nearly 300 years of Canadian history"
Quebec City Travel Guide
August 16, 2021
Lonely Planet "Today the Citadelle is the base of Canada's Royal 22s... the regiment earned three Victoria Crosses." Full review
