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Parc de la Chute-MontmorencyvsObservatoire de la Capitale
Parc de la Chute-Montmorency and Observatoire de la Capitale are both rated highly by writers. Overall, Observatoire de la Capitale ranks marginally better than Parc de la Chute-Montmorency. Observatoire de la Capitale scores 84 with positive reviews from 5 publications including Frommer's, Fodor's and Michelin Guide.
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
Observatoire de la Capitale
Fodor's Michelin Guide Travel + Leisure Frommer's Lonely Planet
Edifice Marie-Guyart, 31st Fl., 1037 de La Chevrotière, 31st floor, Quebec City, Quebec G1R 5E9 , Canada
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Fodor's "The site features an overview of the city's history with 3-D imagery, audiovisual displays... and a time-travel theme with a 1960s twist." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"At 221m/725ft, the observatory on the 31st storey of this administrative building commands a splendid view of Historic Quebec, the citadelle, the fortifications, the St. Lawrence River." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Standing at 221 meters above sea level (and with 31 floors), this is Quebec City's tallest building." Full review
Frommer's "Offers a 360-degree view of the Québec City skyline, from the city’s highest vantage point...for kids, there’s also an interactive, touch-screen exhibit about the history of the capital city" Full review
Lonely Planet "Head 221m up to the 31st floor for great views of the Old Town." Full review
