Are there fees or permits required for Coulonge Chutes?

No, there are no fees required to visit Coulonge Chutes.

Is swimming allowed at Coulonge Chutes?

No, swimming is not allowed at Coulonge Chutes.

Live Conditions · 1.5 m³/s · About average

Coulonge Chutes

Q: Are dogs allowed at Coulonge Chutes?

No, dogs are not allowed at Coulonge Chutes.

Quebec • 42 m

By Armen Suny · Last verified Jun 2026

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Amqui CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Difficulty

Easy

Trail Length

1.0 km

Trail Type

Loop

Elevation Gain

19 m

About Coulonge Chutes

The Coulonge Chutes is a non-profit recreation park and historical exhibition area operating in Mansfield-et-Pontefract, in the Pontiac Regional County Municipality of western Quebec, Canada. Its main attraction is the 42 meters (138 ft) high Grandes Chutes waterfall of the Coulonge River and 100 meters (330 ft) long cement log slide.

The Setting

Coulonge Chutes sits at 149 metres in the coastal lowlands of Quebec. At 42 metres, it is among the taller waterfalls in Quebec.

Why This Waterfall Exists

Coulonge Chutes flows over hard crystalline rock, primarily gneiss, laid down over 1.0-1.6 billion years ago. These resistant rocks form a durable ledge that water cannot easily wear away, creating a 138-foot drop where softer material downstream has already eroded.

Trail & Hike Details

The Approach

The easy 1.0-km loop trail gains 19 metres of elevation on the way to the falls.

What to Expect

The falls cascade 42 metres over hard crystalline rock.

Accessibility

The trail is short and relatively flat, but the surface may be uneven. Contact the managing agency for accessibility details.

Frequently Asked Questions

🐶 Are Dogs Allowed at Coulonge Chutes?

❌ Dogs are not allowed

Are There Any Fees or Permits Required?

🆖 No fees required

🏊 Is There Swimming at Coulonge Chutes?

❌ Swimming is not allowed

When to Visit

Current Water Conditions

Updated about 1 hour ago Moderate

Based on a Water Survey of Canada gauge 33.7 km away

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Current discharge — how much water is flowing

About average for this time of year

Very Low Low Normal High Very High

0.6 1.0 3.2 5.0

Based on 26 years of record

3.62 m

Water depth at gauge

7-Day Discharge Trend

What does this mean for your visit?

Flow is about average for this time of year.

About This Gauge

This gauge is on a regional waterway. Conditions at the falls may differ, especially after local rain.

MUSKRAT RIVER NEAR PEMBROKE

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33.7 km from waterfall

7-Day Flow Outlook

Based on the WSC gauge MUSKRAT RIVER NEAR PEMBROKE (34 km away).

Moderate confidence

Moderate right now

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→ Holding steady

Today

Moderate

1.5 m³/s

8/10

Tomorrow

Moderate

1.4 m³/s

6/10

Tue

Moderate

1.5 m³/s

5/10

Wed

Moderate

1.4 m³/s

5/10

Thu

Moderate

1.3 m³/s

5/10

Fri

Moderate

1.3 m³/s

5/10

Sat

Moderate

1.2 m³/s

6/10

Best window: Today — moderate flow, mainly sunny (trip score 8/10).

Best time of year: this gauge typically runs highest from mid March to mid June, peaking in April.

How we calculate this

This is a transparent outlook, not a precise forecast. We take the waterfall's current flow strength (how it ranks against its historical normal for today, from the nearest WSC stream gauge), carry that ranking forward along the gauge's seasonal curve, and nudge it for forecast rain. Confidence is highest for the next day or two and falls further out. Always check official conditions and your own judgment before visiting — high flows can be dangerous.

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