Chaudeur Waterfall, Canada

Chaudeur Falls is located on the Ottawa River, in the narrowing section between the capital of Canada and the town of Gatineau. The total width of the waterfall is 60 meters, the average height of the water fall is small and is only 15 meters. The first traveler to reach the waterfall in 1613 was the French hydrograph Samuel de Champlain. His journal entry told that the water from the cliff was breaking down below with such incredible force that it gradually carved a deep pool in stones, nicknamed by the local Aborigines the "cauldron". The falling water created a deafening noise that was heard throughout the district, and a stormy whirlpool.
At the very beginning of the 19th century, on the banks of the river, local residents, led by farmer and entrepreneur Philemon Wright, founded the first small village, which was later transformed into the town of Hull. And since 2002, the city is part of Gatineau.
During the furs trade on the Ottawa River, when the National Railroad had not yet been laid, the Chodière Falls was regarded as a serious obstacle to the merchants. After all, they were forced to drag their boats, loaded with furs, dragging along the waterfall. Since then, of course, in 1827, the first Chodière bridge and even a crossing-deck for rafting along the river of logs bypassing the waterfall were built near the waterfalls. Today the bridge runs through the eponymous island of Chodiere and Victoria Island and connects the cities of Ottawa and Gatineau. A wonderful panorama of urban surroundings and islands opens from the bridge. The very first bridge construction was erected in 1882 by Ottawa founder John Bayem and connected Ottawa and the industrial village on the island. A little later, its wooden arched spans were replaced by stone. At present, the Chaudeur Bridge consists exclusively of steel structures.
Many years ago, the cascades of Shodiern Falls were considered the most beautiful place in Quebec. However, after the dam was built on the river and most of the water was diverted towards the hydroelectric power station, the appearance of the powerful Shodiern waterfalls changed dramatically. In addition, the development of industrial paper mills on the coast of Ottawa has also contributed to a decrease in the intensity of the waterfall. Shodiere was very shallow. In hot and dry seasons, the water level drops to a minimum, and the waterfall turns into only a few low, almost imperceptible rapids. The waterfall comes to life in spring, when the Ottawa River is most full-flowing. en.natashaescort.com