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

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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.