We backtracked a bit to visit Montmorency Falls. These falls are higher than Niagra falls and stand at 83 metres. The park is well developed with good walkways. We first walked along the promenande which took us to the edge of the falls. We could already feel the spray when we were about 250m away from the end, and by the time we got right to the edge we were quite wet. At this edge there is a long staircase to a several different viewing stations - which we opted not to take.
Returning to the main area, we boarded a cable car to the top of the falls, where there is a boardwark along the "mountain" to a suspension bridge that goes right over the falls. From there, there is quite a spectacular view of Quebec City across the river. There is a short path which goes to the staircase and viewpoints mentioned earlier. Again, we didn't take those.
Just down the road was a signpost with a yellow centre and red borders. We felt like we might have been in the Amazing Race Canada. We wonder if indeed at one time it wasn't..it did lead to the zipline. (Just asked Google, in the finale of 2017, the last three teams climbed over the suspension bidge down a net to retrieve a clue).
Back down at the main centre, we were ready to head out. Earlier, just after we purchases our passes to Montmorency Falls, I had noticed that my cross was not around my neck, so we headed back to the hotel to see if the cleaners might have turned it in. The manager checked and the room had already been cleaned and nothing had been found. But she let us in to check ourselves. I was just sick and there was no sign of it. THEN... but saw a glitter between the seat and back of the deskchair. I have never been so relieved in my life. So now, my cross is safely stored in our passort folder.
Our next stop was St. Anne Canyon. This is an impressive canyon and waterfall just off the road near St. Anne de Beaupre. There is a 1.5 km loop walk with two bridges over the canyon and several viewing stations. It was a very impressive walk, although Bob is still being bothered with his dizziness and it decided to come on full force during the walk. I am sure some of the other tourists thought he was drunk.
Back in the car, we headed down #138 towards our next destination. The countryside was more rocky than before but still seemed to have agriculture as the main industry. At St. Simeon, we took an off road (#362) to La Malbaie. This was marked as a scenic highway and it certainly was. The road was windy with many steep hills. The steepest, I think, was a 15 degree grade. Beautiful country. There were many artisan shops and boutiques along the way, as well as many farmgate booths. Bob stopped at one and picked up a box of raspberries for us to nibble along the way.
Back on #138, we followed the road until the turn off to #70, which is another scenic road. This road was more rocky although still with twists and hills. This road took us to Chicoutimi which was our stop for the day.
As we checked in to the hotel, the clerk recommended a local microbrewery for supper, La Voie de Malteese. The waitress quickly realized we were english and exchanged our menu for an english one. We had a sampler of beer and I had fish and chips and Bob had ribs. While we waited for our supper, the young couple at the next table spoke to us and offered to help if there was anything we didn't understand. It turned out that he was an apprentice electrician so he and Bob shared storied throughout our dinner. They are from Montreal, but his family is from the Chicoutimi area.
Back in our hotel, tired...very tired, we are about to head to bed, and it is only 9:30pm Bon Nuit.
Hotel: Comfort Inn
Temp: Overcast an muggy - @23c
Distance: 317km
Mileage - 9.1L/100km
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