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Start your visit at the foot of the 83-meter (272.3-foot) drop. This area provides access to the cable car, flat walking paths, and the cliffside stairs.
The lower park acts as the main entry point if you arrive via the Route 138 highway or take the RTC Bus 800. You get an immediate sense of scale looking straight up at the water dropping into the Saint Lawrence River.
From here, you choose how to reach the top. You can ride the gondola, walk the flat paths to the misty splash zone, or begin the 487-step climb.
10-15 minutes~CAD 15 round-trip
This is the boarding point for the gondola ride to the top of the cliff. The trip costs approximately CAD 15 round-trip. Buy a one-way ticket up and walk the stairs down to save money and your knees.
20 minutesFlat path
This flat walking path leads straight to the base of the falls. You will get wet here in the summer from the powerful spray. Bring a waterproof jacket or rain poncho to stay dry.
30-45 minutes to climb487 steps
This is the start of the 487-step wooden staircase climbing the cliff face. Pace yourself as you go up. There are small platforms to rest at along the way. Note that the stairs may close in winter due to ice.
