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LA MALBAIE, QC The town of La Malbaie was founded on 18 March 1896. Special superintendent Simon Cimon was tasked with taking the first survey of the built-up territory. It was at that time that an area of approximately 783 acres was removed from the territory of the municipality of Saint-Étienne de La Malbaie. To be established as a town, the requirement was at least 40 inhabited houses and a total area of no more than 60 acres. Explore the imposing 74m high Sainte-Anne waterfall rumbling into its 1.2 bilion year old notch. Go across on of the highest pedestrian bridge in Quebec, 55 meters high. Discover the giant potholes, cascades of the "little canyon", treasure-hunt with games and enigmas. Try our thrilling vias ferratas and giant zip line. The site was used by John Travolta for the movie Battlefield Earth in 2000. Known by Natives, painted by Kreighoff, described by American ecologist and philosopher H.D. Thoreau. It is your turn to visit this Natural jewel. More Information Website: www.ville.lamalbaie.qc.ca/en/accueil Phone: (418) 665-3747