Places, Traditions and Discoveries · Drawing 08 of 40
Ouiatchouan Falls
At Val-Jalbert, Ouiatchouan Falls rushes down a tall rock face. Its water continues towards Lac Saint-Jean.
Look together
What sound do you imagine the waterfall makes?
An idea to try
Act out three movements of water: a tiny drop, a stream and a big waterfall. Invent a sound for each.
For the adult reading along
A little more to discover
Ouiatchouan Falls is part of Val-Jalbert’s landscape. It is 72 metres high. The site offers several viewpoints and cable-car access to the upper area. Lookouts also offer views of the Lac Saint-Jean landscape. The same waterfall can be seen from different angles.
Help your child distinguish the falling water, rock face and surrounding scenery. A drawing cannot make the waterfall’s sound, which gives you a chance to imagine it together. Ask how the image might change if you looked down from above instead of up from below.
Sources and illustration notes (2)
A landscape inspired by Ouiatchouan Falls; simplified rocks, plants and viewpoint, not a site map.
These links lead to other websites. Explore them with an adult. References identify the institution and the related lesson; some linked pages are in French.
- Village historique de Val-Jalbert — ActivitésChute de 72 mètres, téléphérique et belvédères donnant sur le secteur et le lac Saint-Jean.
- Commission de toponymie du Québec — Rivière OuiatchouanChute de 72 mètres à Val-Jalbert et rivière se jetant dans le lac Saint-Jean.
Source review: 2026-09-12. Illustrations simplify places and scenes; they are not historical documents.
