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The falls sit north-east of the city on the boundary between Québec City's Beauport borough and Boischatel. You do not need a car: city buses run to a terminus beside the park, a seasonal shuttle leaves from Old Québec, and a bike path along the river ends at the park entrance.
Below: buses, the shuttle, taxis and rideshare, cycling, driving and parking, the distance from Old Québec and whether walking is realistic.
The quick answer
Yes, you can get there without a car. City buses run from downtown to the Terminus Chute-Montmorency near the upper entrance: route 800 is the one usually quoted, but check the RTC trip planner, as one RTC map labels route 807. A seasonal shuttle runs from Old Québec, the Corridor du Littoral bike path ends at the park, and taxis are an option. By car it is about 11 to 13 km, roughly 15 to 20 minutes via Autoroute 440, exit 325.
Can you get to Montmorency Falls without a car?
Yes: by city bus, by seasonal shuttle, by bike along the river, by taxi, or on a guided tour with transport.
- City bus: a simple, low-cost option, to a terminus near the upper entrance.
- Shuttle: seasonal departures from Old Québec, with site access included.
- Bike: the Corridor du Littoral path ends at the park entrance.
- Taxi or rideshare: about 15 to 20 minutes by car, where available.
- Tours: from a 3-hour bus tour to a private SUV; see the tours side by side.
Which bus goes from Québec City to Montmorency Falls?
RTC Métrobus 800 is the route usually given, running to the Terminus Chute-Montmorency; RTC's 2026 visitor map labels route 807 for the park, so confirm in the RTC trip planner before you go.
The 800 runs between the Terminus Chute-Montmorency and the Colline Parlementaire and Pointe-de-Sainte-Foy, with stops at the Gare du Palais and near the Parliament. The tourism office gives bus 800 towards Beauport, stop 3473. From the terminus, the upper park entrance is about a five-minute walk. Journey times quoted by guides range from about 30 minutes to an hour, depending on where you board.
Prefer a guide to a city bus? The 3-hour tour pairs Old Québec with a stop in the park, entry included.
Book thisIs there a shuttle bus to Montmorency Falls?
Yes, seasonally: a shuttle from Old Québec listed by Sépaq, and the park's own shuttle bundle with access and the cable car.
Sépaq lists the Unitours shuttle (the Ligne Bleue of Tours Vieux-Québec), leaving from 10 rue Pierre-Olivier-Chauveau. The outing lasts about 1.5 hours, site access is included and the cable car is not. Dates seen for autumn 2026 run from 12 September to 11 October, with three departures a day; check the operator for other seasons. The park's round-trip shuttle bundle leaves from the same street and, as the listing states, includes access and unlimited cable car rides that day, following the daily timetable.
Transport, access and the cable car in one booking: the easy way to the falls without a car.
Book thisCan you Uber from Québec City to Montmorency Falls?
Taxis and rideshare are commonly suggested for the 15 to 20 minute trip, but there is no official word on rideshare service or pickup points at the park, so check your app and plan the ride back.
Plan the return before you go: note where you were dropped, and keep the city bus as a fallback for the ride back.
Can you cycle to Montmorency Falls?
Yes: the Corridor du Littoral bike path ends at the park entrance, where there are bike racks; it follows the St. Lawrence from the city.
The path follows the St. Lawrence. Bikes are not allowed on the cable car, so lock up and visit on foot. If you would rather ride with a guide, the e-bike tour leaves from rue Saint-Paul in the Old Port, rides along the river by the Domaine de Maizerets and, as the listing states, includes the cable car and a walk over the suspension bridge. It is not suitable for children under 12.
Four hours by e-bike along the river, with the cable car included, as the listing states.
Book thisHow do you drive to Montmorency Falls?
Take Autoroute 440 east (Autoroute Dufferin-Montmorency) to exit 325; it is about 15 to 20 minutes from Old Québec.
There are four parking areas: P1 and P2 at the base by La Manufacture and the cable car station, P3 at the top by the Manoir, and P4 on the Boischatel side. P1 has four level-2 charging stations for electric cars and P3 has one. Whether parking is free or paid is not clearly confirmed, so check the signs; the details are in the tickets guide.
How far is Montmorency Falls from Old Québec?
About 11 to 13 km north-east, roughly 15 to 20 minutes by car; the bus takes longer.
That makes it an easy half day from the city, or a stop on the way to Île d'Orléans, Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré and the Côte-de-Beaupré. If you are heading further, the Train de Charlevoix leaves from the Chute-Montmorency station for Baie-Saint-Paul and La Malbaie; its 2026 season runs from June to 1 November.
How long is the walk to Montmorency Falls?
From Old Québec it is a long walk: the park is about 11 to 13 km away, so most visitors take the bus, a bike or a car instead.
Walking the whole way is a big commitment. A more comfortable plan is the bus out and a walk around the park, which has groomed paths of 0.5 to 3 km, the staircase in summer and the suspension bridge. From the bus terminus, the upper entrance is about five minutes on foot.
No transport to sort out: the half-day tour collects you, with entry to the falls and the basilica included.
Book thisFrequently asked questions
Does bus 800 stop at Montmorency Falls?
Route 800 is the route usually given for the Terminus Chute-Montmorency, about five minutes on foot from the upper entrance. One RTC map labels route 807 for the park, so confirm in the RTC planner.
Does the shuttle to Montmorency Falls run in winter?
The dates seen for 2026 are seasonal, from 12 September to 11 October for the Ligne Bleue. Check the operator or the park's shuttle listing for your date.
Where do I park at Montmorency Falls?
At P1 or P2 at the base, P3 at the top by the Manoir, or P4 on the Boischatel side. The park's own ticket on GetYourGuide lists parking at the cable car terminal as included.
Can I combine the falls and Île d'Orléans without a car?
Yes, on a tour: the half-day coach tour and the private SUV tour both visit the falls and Île d'Orléans, with transport from Québec City.
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