Drew B.
Yelp
I guess when your country is home to one of the biggest -- and by far the most visited -- waterfalls in the world (Niagara, which I have reviewed here:https://bit.ly/2Pc0k1E), everything else sort else gets lost in the shuffle.
But make no mistake: Chute-Montmorency (Montmorency Falls) and its Park are a must-visit for anyone coming to the greater Québec City area, Parc National de la Jacques-Cartier, or, hell, anywhere in the Provence.
I don't know much about the waterfall game, but I'm guessing that accessibility, height of the fall, and the pure violent drama of rushing water are what make for popularity. While it takes a while to walk to the best views and other Falls may be bigger in size and scope, I'll put the loud, boisterous, whooshing water of Chute-Montmorency toe-to-toe with any waterfall in the world.
And, if you really want to measure, Chute-Montmorency is almost 100 feet (~30 metres) than Niagara Falls. Take that, Montmorency haters.
The best view comes from the suspension bridge at the crest of the Chute-Montmorency...but it takes a bit of walking to get there. This also may deter the acrophobic and vertiginous ... but the bridge is wide, well protected, sturdy, and gives the best vantage point for the rushing waters of Montmorency.
While it's not really an overnight place, there's plenty to spend a good half-day there. Manoir Montmorency has a beautiful garden and a restaurant (one of several eateries at the Park).
The area surrounding is beautiful and worth exploring; the large, watery expanse right in front of the falls -- a point near near where the Montmorency and St. Lawrence River converge -- gives a lake-like vibe.
There are some beautiful trails at Montmorency. As well, there are several other great Falls vantage points from the La Baronne Observation deck, the panoramic staircase, and the Cable Car (which has the added bonus of views of Île d'Orléans [Orleans Island] and Québec City).
Long story short: There's a lot to do! Leave plenty of time fall in love with the Falls!