Hydro-Québec is now offering free guided tours of their interpretation centres and generating stations situated throughout the province.
Besides the breathtaking scenery at their sites, visitors will get to discover the many ways electricity is generated, transported, and more. Hydro’s enthusiastic tour guides have the answers to all your questions by creating an educational and instructive visit.
Safety measures are in place to follow COVID-19 regulations at all the tour sites. The measures include filling out a health declaration form, mandatory masks, limited visitors and more. In addition, telephone reservations are required before visiting a facility.
Facilities open to the public by region:
Abitibi-Témiscamingue
Première-Chute generating station
Reservations: 1 800 291-8486 (toll-free)
Baie-James
Robert-Bourassa generating station (reopening after August 4)
Reservations: 1 800 291-8486 (toll-free)
La Grande-1 generating station (reopening after August 4)
Reservations: 1 800 291-8486 (toll-free )
Côte-Nord
Jean-Lesage generating station (Manic-2)
Reservations: 1 866 LAMANIC (1 866 526-2642)
Daniel-Johnson dam and Manic-5 generating station
Reservations: 1 866 LAMANIC (1 866 526-2642)
Romaine-1 generating station (reopening after July 5)
Reservations: 1 833 994-3648
Îles-de-la-Madeleine
Îles-de-la-Madeleine generating station
Reservations: 418 986-7276
Laurentides
Carillon generating station
Reservations: 1 800 365-5229 (toll-free)
Laval
Rivière-des-Prairies generating station
Reservations: 1 800 365-5229 (toll-free)
Mauricie
Shawinigan-2 generating station and Cité de l’énergie ($)
Reservations: 1 819 536-8516
Montérégie
Beauharnois generating station
Reservations: 1 800 365-5229 (toll-free)
Électrium – Hydro-Québec’s electricity interpretation center
Reservations: 1 800 267-4558 (toll-free)
Outaouais
Rapides-Farmer generating station
Reservations: 1 800 365-5229 (toll-free)
