Discover Hydro-Québec's dams
and generating stations!
Guided tours of Hydro-Québec facilities give the whole family an opportunity to learn something new. Put them on your list of family outings and go as often as you like. They're free!
There's bound to be one near you!
Visit our Web site and choose from the many facilities located all over Québec. Here's an idea of what you can expect.
- Beauharnois generating station
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A phenomenal amount of water!
Every second, 8,000 m3 of water rushes through the turbines. That's more than a litre of water per Quebecer.
- Robert-Bourassa underground facility
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Absolutely gigantic!
This is the biggest underground generating station in the world. It's 140 m down and the length of five soccer fields.
- Daniel-Johnson dam
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A tribute to Quebec know-how!
This is the highest multiple-arch-and-buttress dam in the world. You'll be awed by its sheer scale.
