Notable waterfall · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec
Chute Malbaie
Chute Malbaie is a waterfall in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec.
Chute Malbaie: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this waterfall: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.
Best time to visit Chute Malbaie
Season: July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
Visiting Chute Malbaie: tips
- Stay on marked paths: rocks near falls are slippery.
- Flow is strongest in the wet season or during snowmelt.
How to reach Chute Malbaie — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 47.99788, -70.67515. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Chute Malbaie
- Lac Desprez · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~7 km · Must-see
- Lac Huard · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~14 km · Must-see
- Lac Ha! Ha! · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~16 km · Must-see
- Lac à la Catin · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~22 km · Must-see
- Montagne des Érables · viewpoint · Capitale-Nationale · ~25 km · Must-see
- Brébeuf Lake · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~27 km · Must-see
- Lac Bazile · lake · Capitale-Nationale · ~27 km · Must-see
- Petit lac Malbaie · lake · Capitale-Nationale · ~31 km · Must-see
- Zec des Martres · waterfall · Capitale-Nationale · ~33 km · Must-see
- Lac Éternité · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~34 km · Must-see
- Lac des Cèdres · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~34 km · Must-see
- Lac de l'Enfer · lake · Capitale-Nationale · ~38 km · Must-see
- Lac Emmuraillé · lake · Capitale-Nationale · ~39 km · Must-see
- Lac du Moulin · lake · Capitale-Nationale · ~39 km · Must-see
- Lac au Bouleau · lake · Capitale-Nationale · ~39 km · Must-see
- Lac Otis · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~42 km · Must-see
- Lac à Mars · lake · Capitale-Nationale · ~42 km · Must-see
- Mont Edouard · viewpoint · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~42 km · Must-see
Other waterfalls near Chute Malbaie
- Zec des Martres · waterfall · Capitale-Nationale · ~33 km · Must-see
- Mont Sainte-Anne · waterfall · Capitale-Nationale · ~129 km · Must-see
- Chute de la B · waterfall · Capitale-Nationale · ~8 km
- Sentier de la Chute-duRuisseau-Blanc · waterfall · Capitale-Nationale · ~21 km
- Chutes à Bianca · waterfall · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~25 km
- Chute · waterfall · Capitale-Nationale · ~34 km
- Arche · waterfall · Capitale-Nationale · ~34 km
- Grande chute des îlets · waterfall · Capitale-Nationale · ~34 km
- Chute Castule · waterfall · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~40 km
- Les Trois Chutes · waterfall · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~41 km
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Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Chute Malbaie?
July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Chute Malbaie?
Nearby: Lac Desprez (lake, 7 km), Lac Huard (lake, 14 km), Lac Ha! Ha! (lake, 16 km), Lac à la Catin (lake, 22 km), Montagne des Érables (viewpoint, 25 km), Brébeuf Lake (lake, 27 km).
Is Chute Malbaie worth visiting?
Chute Malbaie is listed as a notable waterfall in Quebec on Spotwander.