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The falls are located in a provincial park. They may be viewed from several perspectives. There are staircases that allow the visitor to observe them from different angles. A suspension bridge over the crest of falls provides access to both sides of the park as well as a spectacular view. There is also an aerial tram (cable car) that carries passengers between the base and the top of the falls. In the summer the park hosts an international fireworks competition with the falls as a backdrop.

Etching of the falls in the wintertime by James Peachey , National Archives of Canada The remnants of earthen forts built by General WolfeBenjamin West. James Wolfe ( January 2, 1727- September 13, 1759) was a British general, remembered mainly for his role in establishing British rule over Canada. Wolfe was born in Westerham, Kent, England, himself the son of a general, Edward Wolfe, and f are located in the eastern portion of the park. They were constructed in 1759Events January 11 In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the first American life insurance company is incorporated. January 13 The Tavora family is executed following the accusation of attempted regicide on Joseph I of Portugal January 15 The British Museum opens. The landings below Quebec City were repulsed by General MontcalmJoseph de Montcalm-Gozon, marquis de Saint-Veran ( February 12, 1712 September 14, 1759) was the commander of the French forces in North America during the French and Indian War. He is most remembered for his role in the Fall of Quebec, and remains a cont at Montmorency Falls. Ultimately a successful assault was launched when Wolfe made a surprise attack by climbing the cliffs below the Plains of AbrahamThe Battle of the Plains of Abraham fought September 13, 1759, was a decisive battle during the French and Indian War, the North American phase of the Seven Years' War. It was fought on a plateau just outside the city walls of Quebec City in New France, o.

Each year, a few kilometers North of the falls, one of the largest Ice sculptureIce sculpture is a form of sculpture that uses ice as the raw material. Sculpting ice presents a number of difficulties due to the variability and volatility of the material. Ice must be carefully selected to be suitable for sculpting. The ideal materials in the world is erected in January (later to melt in April) in the form of an 85 bed ice hotel.